Welcome
Welcome to our small and friendly village school. We have enthusiastic pupils and staff, who are passionate about engaging in rich learning experiences.
Governors
Contact email for Jane Livesey, Chair of Governors: jlivesey@yattendon.w-berks.sch.uk
Introducing the Governors:
The Governing Body consists of 12 governors. 7 Foundation Governors (1 Ex-officio Priest, 2 appointed by the Parochial Church Council, 2 appointed by the Diocese and 2 appointed by the Waterhouse Trust), 1 Local Authority Governor, 1 Ex-officio Head Teacher, 1 Staff Governor and 2 Parent Governors.
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Foundation Governors: |
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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:
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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. |
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Term of Office: Ex-Officio (joined 27.04.20 Business/Pecuniary Interests:
Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19: N/A
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Rev. Wayne Lautenbach Foundation Governor - Ex-Officio (Appointed by PCC)
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Term of Office: 4 Years 15.10.18 - 14.10.22 Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019). Meeting Attendance 2018- 19:
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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. |
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Term of Office: 4 Years 14.01.20 - 13.01.24 Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019). Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19:
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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. |
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Term of Office: 4 Years 05.12.16 - 04.12.20 Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019). Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19:
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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. |
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Term of Office: 4 Years 15.10.18 - 14.10.22 Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019). Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19:
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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. |
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Term of Office: 4 Years 14.01.20 - 13.01.24 Business/Pecuniary Interests:
Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19: N/A
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Sarah Barron Foundation Governor (Appointed by Waterhouse Trust) Sarah became a governor at the start of 2020. She works in medical communications, and brings scientific and editorial knowledge to the role. She has one daughter currently at Yattendon, and another who she hopes will join in due course. |
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Staff Governors: |
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Term of Office: Ex-Officio
Business/Pecuniary Interests: Husband teaches music lessons at the school from Sept 2018. (Sept 2019).
Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:
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Rachel Manley, Head Teacher Member of Standards Committee, Member of Resources Committee, Member of Admissions Committee, Member of Strategy Group. |
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Term of Office: 4 Years 04.02.19 - 03.02.23 Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019). Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:
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Melanie Mason Staff Governor (Elected by staff) Member of Standards Committee.
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Local Authority Governor: |
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Term of Office: 4 Years
Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019). Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:
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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. |
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Parent Governors: |
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Term of Office: 4 Years 27.04.20 - 26.04.20
Business/Pecuniary Interests:
Meeting Attendance 2018 – 19: N/A
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Jenny Coomber Parent Governor (Elected by parents) Member of Admissions Committee.
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Term of Office: 4 Years 18.10.18 - 17.10.22 Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019). Meeting Attendance 2018 - 19:
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Becky Wise, Joint Vice Chair Parent Governor (Elected by parents) Member of Standards Committee, Lead Governor for maths and science.
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Clerk to Governors: |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2019).
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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.
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Previous Governors
Libby Weedon, Staff Governor from 30.01.15 to 29.01.19
Emma Slack, Associate Member from 16.07.18 to 15.07.19
Alexandra Gruber, Parent Governor from 18.10.18 to 02.01.20
About the Governing Body
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Governors will, for the efficient working of the Governing Body, simply commit to.....
Our aim as a Governor is to be seen as… |
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We will manage expectations by…
Agreed by full Governing Body in September 2019 |
Committee Memberships & Lead Governors
| Admissions Committee | Resources Committee | Standards Committee | Strategy Group |
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Ann Wheeler (Chair) Meg Kirby (Vice Chair) Rachel Manley
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Roger Sansom (Chair) Rachel Jones (Vice Chair) Rachel Manley Paula Philips Jane Livesey Sue Dobbins (Finance Officer) |
Ann Wheeler (Chair) Paula Philips (Vice Chair) Amanda Service Jane livesey Meg Kirby Becky Wise
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Jane Livesey (Chair) Rachel Jones Becky Wise Rachel Manley Ann Wheeler Roger Sansom |
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Lead Governors Communications - Rachel Jones Development - Jane Livesey English - Amanda Service PPG - Paula Philips Health & Safety and Premises - Roger Sansom
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EYFS - Rachel Jones Maths - Becky Wise Science - Becky Wise Safeguarding - Ann Wheeler SEND & Equality - Paula Philips Meg Kirby - SIAMS |
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Meeting Dates for the Academic Year 2019 - 20
The Admissions Committee meet on an "as required" basis.
| Full Governing Body |
Monday 30th September at 6.30 pm Monday 9th December at 6.30 pm Monday 2nd March at 6.30 pm Monday 27th April at 6.30 pm Monday 13th July at 6.30 pm |
| Resources Committee |
Friday 18th October at 9.30 am Friday 6th December at 9.30 am Friday 31st January at 9.30 am Monday 30th March at 9.30 am Friday 24th April at 9.30 am Friday 19th June at 9.30 am |
| Standards Committee |
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 |
| Strategy Group |
Friday 13th September at 9.00 am Friday 17th January at 9.00 am Friday 12th June at 9.00 am |