Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
In simple terms, the Governors have a general responsibility for the management of the school. The Leadership Team make the day to day decisions whilst Governors are responsible for setting the budget, overseeing the curriculum, the appointment and dismissal of staff and deciding the policy on admissions.
This video explores the crucial role governance plays at our school. Without our dedicated governing body, the school would be unable to succeed. A huge thank you to all the members of our board. #VisibleGovernance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRqJ_bFipHk
The Governing Body of a Foundation school is responsible for all aspects of school life, including:
The Full Governing Body and each Committee meets formally at least once a term, and minutes of these meetings are available to parents.
The governors serve on two committees as follows;
I have lived in Stalbridge for 23 years with my husband, we have two grown up children both whom attended Stalbridge primary school. I have worked within the education sector for 20 years and have a good knowledge of business management both in the primary and secondary sectors. When I am not working for our own company Stalbridge Building Supplies I am a volunteer at Stalbridge library, it is a pleasure to be able to work and support the local community.
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Following 20 years of teaching in London I am very happy to be in Stalbridge. Have worked across Primary and Secondary schools as an Advanced Skills Teacher and across two Universities working with Initial Teacher Training, this is my 4th Primary Headship. During my time as Senior lecturer at Roehampton University I completed my MA. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with family, cooking, DIY and drumming.
I am in my seventh year of teaching at Stalbridge Primary School, working across both Key Stage 1 and 2 during this time. Currently, I am teaching in Year 6; in addition, I have also taught in Year 2 and Year 5. My areas of additional responsibility include Curriculum Lead and Science Lead. I have previously served as a Parent Governor for four years, when my children were at primary school.
I attended Stalbridge Primary myself, joining the PTA when both my sons attended the school, I am employed as the Manager at Stalbridge Pre-School and joined the governing body to strengthen the links between school and pre-school. I am currently the safeguarding, foundation stage and well being link governor. I am also Chair of the Standards, Curriculum and Wellbeing sub-committee.
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Hayley Mitchell - Parent Governor
I have been a parent Governor at Stalbridge since January 2022 and have previously been a parent Governor at another Dorset school. I spent 4 years at Rolle College in Exmouth where I gained a BEd Maths qualification. After that I taught in Somerset and Dorset primary schools mainly in Key Stage one but also have experience in Key Stage two. We have 3 children who attend Stalbridge Primary School and Sturminster High School.
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My wife and I, moved to Stalbridge from West Berkshire during Covid in 2020. We are both active members of St Mary’s Church, and I am a semi-retired accountant. He enjoys music, bridge and walking our rescue dog, Elsa.
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The Governors are more than happy to discuss any matters regarding school life.
Parents are welcome to contact the Governors either by approaching a Parent Governor in person or via the Clerk, Amanda Goddard at a.goddard@stalbridge.dorset.sch.uk