The Governing Body are responsible for the strategic direction of our school. They have to make sure that all statutory obligations for pupils and staff are met.
At our school we have different types of Governors;
Parent Governors, who are elected by parents and carers of pupils at school.
Staff Governor, who are elected by staff at the school.
Local Authority Governor, who is nominated by North Yorkshire County Council.
Co-Opted Governors, who are invited to become Governors by the Governing Body.
All Governors were appointment in accordance with our instrument of governance.
The Governing Body Chair and members can be contacted through the school office. Correspondence addressed to a member of the Governing Body will be forwarded to the Governor by the school office staff.
Copies of non-confidential minutes can be requested from the school office.
| Name | Category | Appointed By | Date Appointed | Term End Date | Attendance Record | Committees | Other Positions | Business Interests | Relationships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stuart Mountford | Co-Opted Governor | – | 16/12/2025 | 15/12/2029 | – | N/A | N/A | N/A | Married to MSA/GTA – Kate Mountford |
| Mrs Jane Grainger | Co-Opted Governor | – | 11/07/2025 | 11/07/2029 | – | N/A | N/A | Staff in NYC Virtual School | N/A |
| Mrs Sally Burton | Co-Opted Governor | – | 12/12/2022 | 11/12/2026 | – | Brekenbrough School | N/A | SRB Creative Solutions, Thirsk Library | N/A |
| Miss Stephanie Deuchers | Co-Chair of Governors | – | 12/06/2023 | 11/06/2027 | – | N/A | N/A | N/A | Child currently attending school |
| Mr Myles Neill-Dore | Local Authority Governor | – | 11/03/2024 | 16/05/2027 | – | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mr Jacob Harrison | Headteacher | – | 08/01/2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ms Kelly Wood | Staff Governor | – | 17/04/2023 | 16/04/2027 | – | N/A | N/A | N/A | Child currently attending school |
| Ms Ruth Gregory | Clerk to Governors | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mrs Cathy Greenaway | Co-Chair of Governors | – | 13/05/2024 | 13/05/2028 | – | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Previous Governors
Previous members of the Governing Body
Mrs L Garthwaite January 2024
Mrs L Minican December 2023
Mrs G Wall April 2023
Mrs J Buck July 2023
Mrs L Miller January 2023
Miss C Pearson January 2023