Governors

Foundation Governors:

Term of Office:

4 Years 11.09.18 – 10.09.22

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

Shabby Barn – local furniture refurbishment from 2009.  (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19:

Jane Livesey, Chair of Governors

Foundation Governor (Appointed by Parochial Church Council, PCC)

Member of Standards Committee, Member of Resources Committee, Member of Strategy Group.

A governor since 2009, Jane brings experience from both the Public & Private sectors and was Partnership Director at West Berkshire Council for a number of years. Her professional background is HR and she has worked as a management consultant as well as running a local successful business.

Term of Office:

Ex-Officio

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:

Rev. Meg Kirby

Foundation Governor - Ex-Officio (Appointed by PCC)

Member of Standards Committee, Vice Chair of Admissions Committee, Lead Governor for SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools)

Meg arrived in Yattendon in 2014 and is the Associate Priest in the Hermitage Team Ministry. She has responsibility for the Parish of Yattendon and Frilsham. She became an ex-officio governor in September 2016, following Reverend Rita Ball’s retirement.

Term of Office:

4 Years 15.10.18 - 14.10.22

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018- 19:

Paula Philips

Foundation Governor (Appointed by Diocese)

Vice Chair of Standards Committee, Member of Resources Committee, Lead Governor for Pupil Premium Grant (PPG), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) and Equality.

As well as being a parent governor, Paula works directly with the children as a Lunchtime Play Leader. Paula has a long association with the school and has developed valuable skills and experience in her time serving as governor since 2003. 

Term of Office:

4 Years 29.02.16 - 28.02.20

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting

Attendance 2018 –  19:

Roger Sansom

Foundation Governor (Appointed by Waterhouse Trust)

Chair of Resources Committee, Lead Governor for Health & Safety and Premises.

Roger is an actuary who retired some years ago from reinsurance in the city. He and his wife run an art gallery & both are very involved in the village, Roger in running the fete for the last 11 years, and now the local Sports & Social Trust, Yattendon Village Hall, Brewhouse Music evenings, and the local wine society. 

Term of Office:

4 Years 05.12.16 - 04.12.20

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting

Attendance 2018 – 19:

Amanda Service

Foundation Governor (Appointed by PCC)

Member of Standards Committee, Lead Governor for English and Mental Health & Wellbeing.

Amanda has been visiting Yattendon regularly as a volunteer, listening to readers from Years 5 and 6. After achieving a degree in English Literature and Language, she worked in publishing and tour operating. She has always been involved in voluntary and community work, including helping Macmillan Cancer Support and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. Amanda is also very involved in the life of her local church.

Term of Office:

4 Years 15.10.18 - 14.10.22

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19:

Ann Wheeler

Foundation Governor (Appointed by Diocese)

Chair of Standards Committee, Chair of Admissions Committee, Lead Governor for Safeguarding, Lead Governor for RE (Religious Education), Member of Strategy Group.

Ann has been a governor for 35 years, although her connection with the school is even more long standing; as a child and teacher too. She is also an ex-headteacher of a small West Berkshire rural school and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. She also provides a valuable link with the Church and local residents which enhances the schools links and role within the wider community. 

Term of Office:

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19:

Vacancy

Foundation Governor (Appointed by Waterhouse Trust)

Staff Governors:

Term of Office:

Ex-Officio

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

Husband teaches music lessons at the school from Sept 2018.  (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:

Rachel Manley, Head Teacher

Member of Standards Committee, Member of Resources Committee, Member of Admissions Committee, Member of Strategy Group.

Term of Office:

4 Years 04.02.19 - 03.02.23

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:

Melanie Mason

Staff Governor (Elected by staff)

Member of Standards Committee.

Local Authority Governor:

Term of Office:

4 Years

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:

Rachel Jones, Joint Vice Chair

Local Authority (LA) Governor (Nominated by LA, Appointed by Governing Body)

Vice Chair of Resources Committee, Member of Strategy Group, Lead Governor for Communications and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Rachel became Chair of Governors in July 2017. She runs a PR and marketing consultancy, bringing extensive experience in communicating with a variety of stakeholders. She is passionate about education, and as a Governor, brings valuable skills that will positively contribute to making Yattendon School the best it can be. She has two daughters at school and became a Governor in 2015.

Parent Governors:

Term of Office: 

4 Years 18.10.18 - 17.10.22

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19:

Alexandra Gruber

Parent Governor (Elected by parents)

Member of Resources Committee, Member of Admissions Committee, Lead for Governor Development.

Alexandra used to work as an HR specialist for international companies and has lived in Asia and France. Her twin sons attend Yattendon School. 

Term of Office:

4 Years 18.10.18 - 17.10.22

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019).

Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:

Becky Wise, Joint Vice Chair

Parent Governor (Elected by parents)

Member of Standards Committee, Lead Governor for maths and science.

Clerk to Governors:

Business/Pecuniary Interests:

None (Sept 2019). 

Rachael House Gemmell

Rachael has been a Clerk since November 2013 and currently clerks for three West Berkshire Primary Schools. Rachael studied psychology and has worked in administration for the Local Education Authority and the NHS.  Growing up in nearby Bradfield, Rachael is very familiar with Yattendon and its surrounding beautiful countryside. Rachael has two primary school-aged daughters.

Ann Wheeler (Chair)

Meg Kirby (Vice Chair)

Alexandra Gruber

Rachel Manley

Roger Sansom (Chair)

Rachel Jones (Vice Chair)

Rachel Manley

Paula Philips

Jane Livesey

Alexandra Gruber

Sue Dobbins (Finance Officer)

Ann Wheeler (Chair)

Paula Philips (Vice Chair)

Amanda Service

Jane livesey

Meg Kirby

Becky Wise

Jane Livesey (Chair)

Rachel Jones

Becky Wise

Rachel Manley

Ann Wheeler

Roger Sansom

Lead Governors

Communications - Rachel Jones

Development - Alexandra Gruber

English - Amanda Service

PPG - Paula Philips

Health & Safety and Premises - Roger Sansom

EYFS - Rachel Jones

Maths - Becky Wise

Science - Becky Wise

Safeguarding - Ann Wheeler

SEND & Equality - Paula Philips

Meg Kirby - SIAMS

Monday 30th September at 6.30 pm

Monday 9th December at 6.30 pm

Monday 10th February at 6.30 pm

Monday 30th March at 6.30 pm

Monday 27th April at 6.30 pm

Monday 13th July at 6.30 pm

Friday 18th October at 9.30 am

Friday 6th December at 9.30 am

Friday 31st January at 9.30 am

Friday 20th March at 9.30 am

Friday 24th April at 9.30 am

Friday 19th June at 9.30 am

Monday 23rd September at 1.00 pm

Monday 27th January at 1.00 pm

Monday 4th May at 1.00 pm

Monday 29th June at 1.00 pm

Friday 13th September at 9.00 am

Friday 17th January at 9.00 am

Friday 12th June at 9.00 am