Governors
The Governing Body of the school plays a key strategic role in the progress and development of the school, although the responsibility for the day to day running of the school is delegated to the Headteacher. The governors' role encompasses three strategic core functions:
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Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
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Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
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Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
Shelley Primary School has a dedicated Governing Body which both supports and challenges the Headteacher and all staff. Regular full Governing Body meetings ensure that governors are kept informed of the school's progress and take the key strategic decisions needed to continue the school's development. Regular visits to the school, including 'learning walks' and discussions with key staff, enable governors to fulfill their quality assurance, monitoring role.
The Governing Body is made up of local authority, community, parent and staff governors, as shown below:
Governors 2024-25
Mrs Lindsey Burnell - Co-opted Governor, Chair of Governing Body
Mr Chris Alltraine - Parent Governor, Vice-Chair of Governing Body
Mrs Jody Morris-Jones - Local Authority Governor
Mrs Emma Gardiner - Co-opted Governor
Mr Andrew Jolley - Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Risby-Doran - Staff Governor
Mrs Pauline McVay - Clerk to Governing Body
By law, the Governing Body must publish on the school's website its register of interests. This document is available to view by clicking the link below:
Governing Body attendance - 2023-24Governors Impact Statement 2021-22
Headteacher's Report