Information about our Governing Body
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School’s Governing Body operates under the ‘circle model’ of governance with a governing body comprising of 8 Governors. The circle model of governance means that there are only full governing body meetings, which all governors attend and there is only one committee. Responsibility for fulfilling the role of governors is shared between the committee members.
Each governor has one or more areas of responsibility and will visit the school regularly to monitor their nominated area/s and report their findings to the governing body.
As part of the schools’ leadership team, the role of the Governing Body is to ensure that standards remain high and that the school is moving forward to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.
Governing Board Membership 2021-22
The Governing Board of CAPEL LE FERNE PRIMARY SCHOOL (Instrument of Government 26/09/2018)
Operating under the Circle Model of Governance without Committees
PARENT GOVERNORS – Letter to parents includes outcome of a skills analysis of existing members. Nominated by parents of children on roll. A ballot is used in event of more nominations than vacancies. Term of office 4 years | ||
Governor Name | Area of Responsibility | Business & Pecuniary Interests |
Mrs Beverley Taylor (end 27/09/2025) |
| Director of business consultancy company |
Mrs Allison Foster (End 15/10/2024) | Wellbeing | None |
LOCAL AUTHORITY GOVERNOR – adjudicated by the LA and appointed by the Governing Board. Term of office 4 years | ||
Ms Afifa Ali (End 17/11/2024) | Safeguarding & E-Safety Equality Pay Panel | None |
HEADTEACHER appointed by the Governing Board 01/09/2017 | ||
Mr David Metcalfe
|
| Governor at another School Spouse employee of The Education People Clerking Service |
STAFF GOVERNOR – nominated by the staff to serve a 4-year term of office. A ballot is used in the event of multiple candidates | ||
Mr Dave Stafford (End 26/11/2023) |
| Year-6 Teacher |
CO-OPTED GOVERNORS – appointed by the Board subject to skills needed to complement the existing members. Appointment made for a 4-year term of office | ||
Mr Jason Cook (End 17/07/2022) Vice Chair (16/09/20 – 15/09/22) | Health & Safety Curriculum Pay Panel | Headteacher at Whitfield & Aspen Primary Schools |
Mrs Sarah Leonard (End 25/09/2022) | SEN & Inclusion Finance Effectiveness of steps to improve learning & teaching HT Performance Management | None |
Mrs Michelle Topley (End 29/09/2025) Co-Chair of Governors (15/09/21 – 14/09/22) | Actions arising from Governor self-review Effective distribution of leadership HT Performance Management | None |
Rev Brian Williams (End 27/09/2023) Co Vice-Chair (17/03/21 – 16/03/23) | Schools approach to PHSE/SMSC/RE/SRE Pay Panel | None |
Mr Andrew Franks (End 10/11/2024) Co-Chair of Governors (15/09/21 – 14/09/22) | Finance Website Audit HT Performance Management | None |
CLERK TO GOVERNORS – The Education People (Service Level Agreement) placement | ||
Mrs Wendy Settle | Business Interests: Aegis Advisory Ltd – Company Secretary Primary School Associations: Castle Hill Community, Chilham St Mary’s C of E, Godinton Academy, Harcourt Primary, The John Wesley C of E Methodist VA, and St Peter’s Folkestone C of E. Kent Local Lead Governor | |
RESIGNATIONS OR END TO TERM OF OFFICE | ||
Helen Thompson resigned 14 July 2021 | ||
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