Redfield Edge Primary School

Governors

The Governing Body at 

Redfield Edge Primary School

2023- 2024

All schools have a Governing Body. This is made up of:

  • two parents elected by other parents with children at the school
  • the head teacher;
  • teachers elected by other teachers;
  • one local authority representative chosen by governors from the local community
  • seven co-opted governors appointed by the governing body. This can contain no more than 2 staff There are twelve governors in total.

School governance is the one of the most important volunteering roles in education and an effective governing body is a great source of strength to a school. School governors make important collective decisions and the governing body is answerable to staff, parents and the community. 

The responsibilities of the governing body include:

  • Promoting high standards of education and achievement
  • Making sure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based
  • Supporting delivery of the school improvement plan (SIP)
  • Planning the school’s long-term future
  • Setting the school’s aims and values
  • Strategic management
  • Appointing senior staff, including the head teacher
  • Managing the school budget
  • Acting as a ‘critical friend’ and ensuring accountability


The day-to-day management of the school is the responsibility of the head teacher.

The Governing Body at Redfield Edge

The list below shows current school governors (updated  July 2023).

Governor Name Governor CategoryAppointed byDate AppointedTerm of OfficeExpiry / Re-signationPecuniary Interest

David Taylor

Chair of Governors

Co-opted

FGB27/01/222 years26/01/24 

Abi Rapsey

Vice Chair of Governors

Parent

Parent Body11/02/214 years10/02/25Parent of child in school
Sian FishCo-optedFGB

01/09/22

2 years

31/08/22

31/08/24

 
Abigail Andrews Co-optedFGB01/09/232 years 31/08/24Staff Member 
Kerry Fey  Co-optedFGB10/07/232 years09/07/25Parent of child in school

Steve Saunders Rawlings

ParentParent Body04/12/204 years03/12/24Parent of child in school
       
Tom Sharp

Co-opted

FGB20/11/222 years21/11/24 

Helen Waddington 

Co-optedFGB        01/09/22      2 years       31/08/24  
Lisa RobinsonHeadteacherN/A24/04/19N/AN/AStaff Member
VacancyLEALEA    
Dominique Kelly  StaffStaff Body04/12/204 years03/12/24Staff Member
Jessica GriffithsAssociateFGB24/07/232 years23/07/25Staff Member
Jenny RobertsAssociateFGB01/01/2210 months31/12/23Staff Member
Charlie WalkerAssociateFGB24/07/232 years23/07/25

Staff Member

 

Molly CaradineRecruited ClerkFGB09/07/19N/AN/AParent of child in school

Full Governing Board   Local Education Authority.

You don’t need any particular qualifications to be a governor, but you do need commitment and enthusiasm!

As a parent you will have an understanding of other parents’ concerns, as a member of the local community your local knowledge will be valuable as you will have an understanding of what is important to local people. You may have business or other skills that may be helpful to the school.

Some governors have more time than others to commit to the school. Where possible, all attend the regular meetings and are also either on the Financial and Premises Committee or the Curriculum and Staffing Committee. 

 If you are interested in becoming a school governor you need:

  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • A desire to make a difference to children’s lives
  • A desire to help the community
  • An external view
  • A willingness to challenge assumptions
  • The time to get involved

Being a governor is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. It can give you a sense of satisfaction through knowing children will benefit from your efforts, as well as:

  • Improving children’s education and supporting the school’s staff;
  • Giving you the opportunity to develop new skills and to strengthen existing ones;
  • The opportunity to gain understanding in key areas such as finance, personnel and strategic planning;
  • The chance to help other members of the team ;
  • The opportunity to learn about the education system as a whole.

If you are interested in some, or all of these things then you would make a good governor! The Governor Support Unit at South Gloucestershire Council provides extra support by running lots of training courses for new and experienced governors.

Annual Governor Statement 

Annual Governance Statement 2022-23 

Governor Roles

Governor Roles November 2023 (002)

Governor Meeting Attendance Full Governor Board Attendance Record 2022-23