Our Governors
Governors normally meet once a term to receive reports from the Headteacher on the life and work of the school.
Members of staff also report to Governors at the termly meetings, and this usually takes the form of an in-depth look at some aspect of the whole curriculum.
Termly meetings are held at the school and are now open to the public.
This of course means that parents can attend as observers, although governors retain the right to take certain agenda items as confidential.
With the wider powers given them by recent legislation Governors have a very significant role to play in ensuring that, along with the Headteacher and colleagues, they move the school forward in a coherent, cohesive way.
Skidby CE Primary School Governors
| Governor | Responsibilities | Category | Appointing Body | Term | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Makepeace | Chair of Governors Emotional Health and Wellbeing, Leadership and Management | Foundation | Diocese of York | 4 Years from 18/01/2020 | Quality and Standards Finance School Ethos |
| Graham Hill | Vice Chair Educational Visits, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium | Authority | Local Authority | 4 Years from 01/01/2019 | Quality and Standards Finance |
| Charlotte Stanley | Safeguarding and Child Protection | Co-opted | General Purposes | 4 Years from 15/07/2021 | Quality and Standards |
| Tim Kelly | Christian Distinctiveness | Foundation | Diocese of York | 4 Years from 13/06/2022 | Quality and Standards |
| Joanna Markham | RE and English | Parent Governor | Parent Electorate | 4 Years from 07/12/2021 | Quality and Standards School Ethos |
| Matthew Penrose | Health and Safety | Parent Governor | Parent Electorate | 1 Year from 14/07/2022 | Finance Quality and Standards |
| Stuart Lamming | Maths | Co-opted | General Purposes | 4 Years from 14/07/2022 | Finance |
| Stuart Richardson | Headteacher | Voting Headteacher | Governing Body | Duration of tenure | Quality and Standards Finance School Ethos |
| Samantha Grady | Finance, Training Link, Attendance | Staff Governor | Staff Electorate | 4 Years from 17/07/2015 | Finance |
Skidby CE Primary School Governors Interests
| Name of Governor | Relevant Business Interest | Other Educational Establishments Governed | Relationship with other Governors / Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Makepeace | None | None | None |
| Graham Hill | None | None | None |
| Charlotte Stanley | None | None | Teacher at Swinemoor Primary School, Beverley |
| Tim Kelly | None | Governor at Little Weighton Primary School | None |
| Joanna Markham | None | None | Teacher at St Andrews Primary School, Kirkella |
| Matthew Penrose | None | None | None |
| Stuart Lamming | None | None | None |
| Stuart Richardson | None | Swinemoor Primary School | None |
| Samantha Grady | None | None | None |
“The staff are friendly and approachable.”
“My children are happy.”
“The teachers very much inspire the children.”
“Skidby is a close school where people pitch in together with a real sense of community.”
“I like that it is a small school and the children get to know all ages.”
“Skidby school has a strong outlook on values, politeness and behaviour to help see them through their school years.”
“The children have a good relationship with their teachers.”
“The governors are approachable, willing to help and want the best for the school.”
“The staff seem to be able to pin point the challenges pupils face and meet their educational needs.”
“The children get individual attention from the teachers and that way teaching is tailored around the child.”
“The school has excellent teachers and support staff and has a friendly environment.”
“There is a tangible and positive energy about the place.”
“The Friday assemblies are a great way for parents to feel connected to the school.”
“The small school has a family feel where children mix across all the classes.”
“The school is within a village community and has a caring ethos where the children look out for each other.”