Governing Board
A Message from our Chair of Governors
The Governors would like to welcome you to St Laurence Church Infant School . We work closely with the staff and parents to ensure our school is a wonderful place for the children to learn. They have fun, learning in a happy, safe, Christian environment, where all are encouraged and helped to achieve their best.
The staff are friendly and approachable, and committed to providing our children with a high level of education. All of the Governors visit the school on a regular basis and join in many of the activities and visits. We are sure your children will be happy and thrive at St Laurence Church Infant School.
Governing Board Members
| Name | Type of Governor |
|---|---|
| Mr Richard Hill | Chair of Governors, Foundation - Parochial Church Council |
| Mr Thomas Blewitt | Vice Chair of Governors, Foundation - Diocese |
| Mrs Emma Riordan | Foundation - Parochial Church Council |
| Mr James Tromans | Foundation - Parochial Church Council |
| Mr Ian Skidmore | Foundation - Diocese |
| Mr Moez Somani | Foundation - Diocese |
| Canon Janet Chapman | Foundation - Ex-Officio |
| Mrs Kathryn Thorp | Parent Governor |
| Mr Thom Wareing | Parent Governor |
| Ms Sheena Rancins | LA Governor |
| Mrs Catherine Smith | Headteacher |
| Mrs Lorraine Sharp | Staff |
| Mrs Flavia Highfield | Clerk to the Governors |
Also see:
- Governors’ Committees and Interests – Apr 2023
- Governors’ Meeting Attendance – 2021/22
- Governors’ Annual Impact Report – 2021/22
Governing Board Information
The GB of St Laurence Church Infant School comprises the following category of Governors:
- 2 Parent Governors
- 1 LA Governor
- 1 Staff Governor
- 1 Head Teacher Governor
- 3 Foundation Governors appointed by the Diocese
- 3 Foundation Governors appointed by the Parochial Church Council
- 1 Foundation Governor Ex-Officio
Individual Governors are allocated responsibilities in the areas of:
- SEND
- Safeguarding
- SDP priorities
- Health and Safety
- Pupil Premium
- Governor training (responsibility of the Clerk)
The Governing Board works with two Committees:
- Curriculum, Safeguarding, Pupil Welfare and Admissions – Chair: David Steadman, Vice-Chair: Janet Chapman
- Finance Staffing and Site – Chair: Tom Blewitt, Vice-Chair: Emma Riordan
The Chair of the Governing Board is Richard Hill, and the Vice-Chair is Tom Blewitt.
The whole Governing Board meets four times each year and the committees meet 3/4 times each year.