Our Governing Body
The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions, supporting the Trust Board with:
- setting strategic direction
- creating robust accountability
- ensuring best use of financial resources
The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils' wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, and organisational changes.
The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings and less formal, 'Governor Gatherings'. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the Headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, please contact NCDAT's Head of Governance, Steven Dawson - S.Dawson@connectmat.org.uk
Our Governors
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Name |
Position |
Term |
Special Interest |
Register |
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Jo Woodhall |
Executive Headteacher |
01.09.25 |
Husband is Company Director - provides advice and support to community organisations and schools re: sports facilities |
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Angela Sterling - (Chair) |
Governor |
16.05.26 - 15.05.30 |
Director of Lingotots, supplier of teaching services (from 16/05/2022 to current). |
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Liam Smith |
Staff Governor |
01.02.24 - 15.01.28 |
None |
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Jeanette Stephenson |
Governor |
01.02.24 - 02.05.27 |
None |
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Aidan Batey |
Governor |
20.03.25 – 19.03.29 |
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Dawn Huscroft |
Governor |
20.03.25 – 19.03.29 |
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Toni Hunter |
Parent Governor |
11.11.25 – 10-11.29 |
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Stacey Dobson |
Governor |
16.01.26 – 15.01.30 |
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Nicola Bambridge |
Staff Governor |
09.02.26 – 08.02.30 |
None | |
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Lyndsey Bastow |
Parent Governor |
05.06.26 – 04.06.30 |
None |
Record of Attendance
2025-2026 and 2026-2027
|
Governor |
13 November 2025 |
19 March 2026 |
4 June 2026 |
|
Jo Woodhall |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Liam Smith |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Jeanette Stephenson |
Did not attend – no apologies received |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
|
Angela Sterling |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Aidan Batey |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Dawn Huscroft |
Attended |
Resigned |
N/A |
|
Toni Hunter |
Attended |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
|
Stacey Dobson |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Nicola Bambridge |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Lyndsey Bastow |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Governors who have left in the last 12 months:
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Governor |
Position |
Term of Office |
Register of Interest |
Resignation Date |