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Our Governors

A warm welcome from Helen O’Brien and John Reynolds, Co-Chairs of Governors at Radwinter CofE (VA) Primary School. We are delighted to introduce you to the dedicated team of governors who work tirelessly to support and guide our school community. As a Church of England Voluntary Aided School, our governors play a vital role in ensuring that Radwinter remains a caring, happy, and secure environment where every child can flourish and embrace life in all its fullness.

 

Meet Our Governing Body

The governing body at Radwinter CofE (VA) Primary School is made up of a diverse group of individuals who bring a wide range of skills and experiences to their roles. Our team includes:

  • Two Parent Governors
  • One Staff Governor and the Headteacher
  • One Local Authority Governor
  • Two Church Parish Governors
  • Four Diocese Governors
  • The Rector

This composition reflects our commitment to representing the whole school community, including families, staff, the Church, and local authorities.

We actively seek governors with expertise in areas such as legal matters, IT, finance, and education to strengthen our strategic oversight and ensure we meet the needs of our children and community.

 

Our Role and Responsibilities

The Headteacher leads the day-to-day running of the school and is responsible for the educational performance of our children. Meanwhile, the governing body’s role is to:

  • Ensure a clear vision, ethos, and strategic direction for the school
  • Support and hold the Headteacher to account
  • Ensure the school is financially stable and that resources are well managed

Through positive challenge and collaboration, governors help maintain high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that every child at Radwinter has access to a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters exceptional progress and personal development.

 

How We Work

The governing body conducts its work through two main committees, each meeting at least termly:

  • Learning and Development Committee
    Focuses on monitoring the effectiveness of the educational offer, ensuring curriculum quality, and tracking pupil progress.

  • Resources Committee
    Scrutinises the school budget, spending, and resource allocation to maintain financial health.

Additionally, the full governing body meets termly to review reports from the Headteacher and discuss key strategic matters.

Individual governors take on special responsibilities to support the school’s broader wellbeing and safeguarding agenda, including:

  • Safeguarding
  • Health and Safety
  • Pupil Wellbeing
  • Monitoring progress of specific groups, such as children with SEND

 

Reflecting Our Vision and Values

Our governing body is deeply committed to the school’s Christian vision of “Growing and learning together to embrace life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). This commitment is reflected in how we:

  • Promote our core values of fairness, forgiveness, kindness, respect, and service
  • Ensure the voices of all members of our school community are heard and valued
  • Champion inclusion and diversity, preparing children for life in a multi-cultural society
  • Support the wellbeing and happiness of every child, recognising their unique talents and needs

By embedding these values in our strategic decisions, we help create an environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

 

Working Together for Our Children

Our governors work closely with the Headteacher and staff to set educational goals and policies that reflect the needs of our pupils and community. This partnership ensures that Radwinter CofE (VA) Primary School continues to deliver a high-quality education, nurturing wisdom, hope, dignity, and community spirit.

 

Get Involved or Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about our governors or considering becoming a governor yourself, we warmly encourage you to get in touch. Your skills and passion could make a real difference to our school community.

 

Summary

At Radwinter CofE (VA) Primary School, our governors play a crucial role in safeguarding our vision and values while supporting the school’s ongoing success. Through their strategic oversight, commitment to inclusion, and partnership with the Headteacher, they ensure that every child experiences life in all its fullness within a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our governors and their vital contribution to our school family.

 

For any queries or to contact the governing body, please see our contact page or speak to the school office.

 

Our Governors (ID 1007)

 

 

  • Mrs Emily Bartram
    Headteacher
  • Mrs Helen O'Brien
    DBE - Co-Chair, Learning and Development Committee
  • Mr Paul Allington
    DBE - Co-Chair, Resources Committee
  • Mrs Gaetanne Fuller
    Staff Governor
  • Mrs Lois Rooney
    Associate Governor
  • Mr John Reynolds
    DBE - Resources Committee
  • Mrs Jane Richardson
    PCC - Learning and Development Committee, Link Governor for SEN
  • Mrs Charlotte Davies
    PCC - Learning and Development Committee
  • Mrs Claire Wright
    Local Authority Governor - Resources Committee
  • Mrs Annika Fox
    Parent Governor - Learning and Development Committee
  • Mrs Sarah Abbott
    Parent Governor - Learning and Development Committee
  • Mr Gareth Wilson
    DBE - Resources Committee
  • Mrs Sarah McSweeney
    Clerk to the Governing Board
 The minutes from meetings of the governing body are a matter of public records, please email office@radwinter.essex.sch.uk if you wish for a copy.