Meet the Governors
Welcome to the Governors section of the website.
All Governors attend 1 meeting a term
In the meantime, if you would like to discuss any matters of governance please contact Neil Robinson, Chair of Governors.
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Meet the Governors
Neil Robinson - Chair of Governors and Chair of Flying High Board of Trustees
Claire Lindsay - Head Teacher
Richard Butler - Community Governor
Amy Devonish - Community Governor
Michelle McCartney - Staff Governor
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
Governing Body
| Name | Date Commenced Position | Meetings Attended 2022/23 | Meetings Attended 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Robinson | 13th November 2022 | 3/3 | 1/1 |
| Mr Richard Butler | 13th November 2022 | 3/3 | 0/1 |
| Mrs Amy Devonish | 16th October 2022 | 2/3 | 1/1 |
| Lisa Handley | 2nd December 2022 | 2/3 | 1/1 |
| Rebecca Mason | 2nd December 2022 | 2/3 | 1/1 |
| Mrs Michelle McCartney | 1st February 2022 | 3/3 | 0/1 |
The Governors have a key role in ensuring the school maintains its high standards in all areas. They take part in monitoring activities and working with the children and staff to gain a clear overview of what is happening across the school.
Through the structure of committee meetings and in school review sessions, they hold the Senior Leadership Team to account for their work. Each Governor has an area of responsibility which you can find below:
|
Complaints |
Neil Robinson |
|
Finance |
Neil Robinson |
|
Health and Safety |
Richard Butler |
|
Safeguarding/Child Protection / LAC |
Neil Robinson |
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Safer Recruitment |
Neil Robinson |
|
Curriculum |
Amy Devonish |
|
Special Educational Needs |
Amy Devonish |
|
Attendance |
Richard Butler |
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Pupil Premium |
Neil Robinson |
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Training Co-ordinator |
Michelle McCartney |
|
Admissions |
Amy Devonish |
Governor's Register of Interests
Below is a list of the business interests of our current governing body. These were updated in Autumn 2022.
|
Name |
Role |
Nature of Interest |
Date involved |
|
Neil Robinson |
Chair of Governors |
Treasurer Cotgrave Kids Club |
2010 |
|
Richard Butler |
Community Governor |
NONE |
N/A |
|
Amy Devonish |
Community Governor |
NONE |
N/A |
|
Michelle McCartney |
Staff Governor |
NONE |
N/A |
|
Lisa Handley |
Parent Governor |
NONE |
N/A |
|
Rebecca Mason |
Parent Governor |
NONE |
N/A |