Governors
Welcome to Kettlefields Primary School Governing Body
Introduction
A warm welcome from the Governing Body of Kettlefields.
The 3 core functions of the governing board are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
Name of Governor |
Start Date |
Term of Office |
Type of Governor |
Appointed By |
Relationship between Governor & members of the school staff |
Additional Roles/Comments |
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Anthea Kenna |
27/09/2021 |
4 years |
Co-opted Governor |
Governing Body |
None |
Safeguarding and Attendance Lead, Governor at Burrough Green Primary School, Bewick Bridge Primary School and St Michael's Church School |
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Alicia Gadsby |
26/04/2016 |
4 years |
Headteacher |
Headteacher |
None | ||||
Christopher Kennedy |
01/05/2022 |
4 Years |
Co-opted Governor |
Governing Body |
None | Chair of Governors. Curriculum, Sport and Finance | |||
Thomas Pinnock |
01/09/2022 |
4 Years |
Staff Governor |
Governing Body |
None | Deputy Head. Lead Governor for Behaviour and Equality and Diversity | |||
Diane Kingdon |
01/03/2023 |
4 Years |
Local Authority |
Governing Body |
None | Vice Chair. EYFS, SEND and Pupil Premium. Partner at Sheridan Consulting | |||
Jane Buick |
05/10/2023 |
4 Years |
Parent Governor |
Governing Body |
None | ||||
Emma Jenkins |
13/10/2023 |
4 Years |
Parent Governor |
Governing Body |
None | Maths link governor | |||
Jo Smyth | 08/11/2023 | 4 Years | Co-opted Governor | Governing Body | None | ||||
Lily Whymer | 13/12/2023 | 4 Years | Co-opted Governor | Governing Body | None |
Further Information
Attendance at meetings 2025/2026