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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

     

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

     

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