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Governance

Role of the Governors

Being a school governor is a very rewarding job. It gives you the opportunity to have a say in the development of the school. As a governor you will also be involved and aware of the latest developments in the way that children are being educated.

There is a team of Governors at Moss Valley, including representing from teacher governors, parent governors and local education authority (LEA) governors. The term of office is 4 years, and an election process is adopted to ensure all candidates are given a fair chance.

What do governors do?

  • Promote high standards
  • Set targets for pupil achievement
  • Appoint the head and deputy
  • Assist with managing the school's budget
  • Discuss current curriculum issues
  • Have involvement in devising action plans

How does a governing body work?

  • Promote high standards
  • Set targets for pupil achievement
  • Appoint the head and deputy
  • Assist with managing the school's budget
  • Discuss current curriculum issues
  • Have involvement in devising action plans

Governor Details

Current Governors
Previous Governors
Role/Type Name Term of Office Appointed By Pecuniary Interests
Chair (Co-opted) Mrs Jenny Davis 10.02.21 - 09.02.25 Governing Body Governor at Abbott Community Primary School & Free-lance consultant (School Improvement)
Head Teacher Mr David Nightingale Ex Officio Governing Body Vice Chair at Christ Church Primary School
Staff Mrs Suzanne Lewis 02.09.22 - 01.09.24 School Staff None
Parent (Safeguarding) Miss Rachael Barber 12.06.19 - 11.06.24 Parents None
Parent (SEND) Miss Sonia Milner 19.10.20 - 18.10.24 Governing Body None
(Local Authority)        
Co-opted Cllr John Walsh 05.10.21 - 04.10.25 Governing Body Elected member Executive Support for Education and Learning
Co-opted Mrs Jackie McShane 02.07.22 - 02.07.24 Governing Body  
Co-opted Mr John Brookes 25.01.21 - 24.01.25 Governing Body EdStart coach
Co-opted Mrs Ajanta Chakraborty 02.07.22 - 02.07.24 Governing Body  
Role/Type Name Term of Office Appointed By Pecuniary Interests
Co-opted Laura Coluccio 14.03.17 - 13.03.21 Governing Body None
Parent Governor Mrs Kelly Taylor 23.02.15 - 22.02.19 Parents None
Vice Chair (Co-opted) Mrs Shellie Gartside 10.06.19 - 09.06.23 Governing Body Mojo's child care Chair at Irlam Endowed Primary School

Governor Attendance at Meetings

Full Governing Body Meetings

Name 13.09.23 14.11.23    
Mrs Jenny Davis Attended Attended    
Mr David Nightingale Attended Attended    
Cllr John Walsh No Apologies sent Attendance not marked    
Miss Rachael Barber Apologies Accepted Attended    
Miss Sonia Milner Attended Attended    
John Brookes Apologies Accepted Attended    
Suzanne Lewis Attended Attended    
Jackie McShane No Apologies sent Apologies Accepted    
Ajanta Chakraborty Attended Apologies Sent    
Sharon Goodland Attended Attended    

Executive Committee

Name 15.03.21 12.07.21 17.03.22 12.07.22
Mrs Jenny Davis Attended Attended Attended Attended
Mr David Nightingale Attended Attended Attended Attended
Cllr John Walsh Attended Apologies Accepted Attended No Apologies Sent
Miss Rachael Barber Attended Attended Attended Attended
Miss Sonia Milner Apologies Accepted Attended Attended Apologies Accepted
John Brookes Apologies Accepted Apologies Accepted Attended Attended
Jackie McShane   No Apologies Sent   No Apologies Sent
Ajanta Chakraborty   No Apologies Sent   No Apologies Sent
Suzanne Lewis