Governors

 Our school governors play a vital role in the leadership and management of a school. They work as part of a governing board to ensure the school provides the best possible education for its pupils. Their responsibilities include:

Setting the school’s strategic direction — helping to shape the vision, values, and long‑term goals of the school.

Supporting and challenging school leaders — acting as a “critical friend” to the Executive Headteacher by offering both encouragement and constructive scrutiny.

Overseeing financial performance — ensuring the school’s budget is used effectively and delivers value for money.

Monitoring educational standards — reviewing pupil progress, attainment, and the quality of teaching to ensure high expectations are maintained.

Ensuring accountability — making sure the school meets statutory duties, including safeguarding, equality, and curriculum requirements.

Representing the community — bringing perspectives from parents, staff, and the wider community to help the school serve its pupils well.

Role: Foundation Governor

Appointed by: The Diocese

Term of Office: 26th September 2023 to 25th September 2027

David has been a school governor since 2015.

Role: Staff Governor

Appointed by: Staff

Term of Office:

Role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed by: The Governing Body

Term of Office:

Role: Co-Opted Governor

Appointed by: Governing Body

Term of Office: 15th February 2026 to 14th February 2030

Hilary has worked in HR throughout her career in multiple sectors including Education.  As a governor, Hilary focuses on staff related matters and provides support to the Resources committee.

Role: Executive Headteacher

Appointed by: Governing Board

Term of Office: 23rd July 2025 onwards

Role:  Local Authority Governor

Appointed by:  Local Authority

Term of Office: 17th March 2026 to 16th March 2030

Role: Associate Member

Appointed by: The Governing Body

Term of Office:  

Role: Associate Member

Appointed by: The Governing Body

Term of Office:  

Lawrence is an Associate Member and has been since the end of 2018. He lives in Spofforth and is a chartered accountant and head of finance at Candlelighters, a children’s  cancer charity.

Mrs Anna Grant

Role: Parent Governor

Appointed by:  Parents

Term of Office:  14th July 2025 to 13th July 2029

Role: Co-opted Governor

Appointed by: The Governing Body

Term of Office:

Governor Roles and Responsibilities

Resources Committee (Including finance, staffing and premises)

David Harrington, Hilary Staves, Liz Britton, Lawrence Pomeroy & Nicky Kilvington

Quality of Education and Standards committee

Hayley Marshall, Anna Grant, Vacancy, Jess Curtis & Nicky KIlvington

Safeguarding and Prevent Governor – Hayley Marshall

Monitoring and Filtering Governor – Hayley Marshall

SEND, Inclusion and LAC Governor – Anna Grant

Attendance Governor – Hayley Marshall

Pupil Premium and PE grant Governor – TBC

English Governor – Hilary Staves

Mathematics Governor – Hayley Marshall

EYFS Governor – TBC

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Governors – Hilary Staves, David Harrington and Lawrence Pomeroy

Headteacher’s Performance Management – Hilary Staves & David Harrington

Website –  TBC

Link Class Governors

Follifoot CofE Primary School

Class 1 – Year 1 & 2  –  TBC

                 Year 3 & 4  –  TBC

Class 2 – Year 5 & 6  –  TBC

Spofforth CofE Primary School

Class 1 – Nursery & Reception  –  Anna Grant

Class 2 – Year 1 & 2  –  Hilary Staves

Class 3 – Year 3 & 4  –  Liz Britton

Class 2 – Year 5 & 6  –  David Harrington