The governing body of Stock C of E Primary School has 7 members, plus the head teacher and deputy head teacher. These governors include:

• Head teacher
• Deputy Head teacher
• Parent governors x 2 (elected by the parent body)
• LA governor x 1 (appointed by the Local Authority)
• Staff governor x 1 (elected by the teaching staff)
• Co-opted governor x 3 (appointed)
• Foundation Governors x 3 (appointed)

​Core Governor responsibilities

Setting the strategic direction Governing bodies are the key strategic decision makers in every school. Along with the Head Teacher, it is the job of a governing body to set the school’s aims and objectives around how the school will develop and improve. We set policies, formulate plans and agree targets to help the school achieve these objectives, as well as regularly reviewing their strategic framework in light of that progress. 

Creating robust accountability The governing body is there to support and challenge the school’s senior leadership team. We play a crucial role in holding the Head Teacher to account for securing the best possible outcomes for pupils. By challenging key decisions and asking pertinent questions about the school’s performance data, governors aim to guarantee high standards in education.

Ensuring financial probity Governing bodies have a strategic role in the financial management of schools. Our key responsibilities include, setting financial priorities through the school development plan, 3 year financial plan and the annual budget. We also decide on how the school’s delegated budget should be spent in accordance with the school improvement plan and statutory curriculum requirement.

The current board members are:

Mrs K Phillips Chair of Governors (LA)

Ms J Oldfield Vice Chair of Governors (Co)

Mrs R Hill (F)

Rev J Pearson (F)

Mr C Seccombe (S)

Ms S Winter (P)

Ms L Mayhook (F)

Mrs C LeStrange (Co)

Mr J Redman (P)

Mrs G Fullam (Co)

Mrs S Waring Clerk to Governors

L = Local Authority
S = Staff Governor
F = Foundation
Co =Co-opted
C = Community
A = Associate Governor
P = Parent Governor

No governor has any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (e.g. spouses, partners, close relatives)

The Governor Action Plan for 2025 to 2026 in summary is:

Termly monitoring – strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Governor monitoring across the School. Ensure a broad and balanced curriculum is taught and that it shows a clear progression.

Inclusion monitoring – early and accurate identification of additional needs and subsequent progress monitored.

Promoting Quality First Teaching, Learning and Assessment – Continuing Professional Development for all Staff to ensure high quality teaching is the default across the whole School.

Encouraging Personal Development, Positive Behaviour and Welfare including Safeguarding –Consistently maintain procedures for monitoring attendance, ensuring statutory curriculum guidelines are followed. Work with the SLT to audit the whole school’s emotional health and wellbeing practice, embed TPP and encourage courageous advocacy.

Building and property maintenance – Continue programme for internal and external maintenance, review and monitor ECO targets.

Attendance at Governor meetings

Name	30/09/25	25/11/25	27/01/26	10/03/26	28/04/26	07/07/26
G Roberts	x	x	x	x	x
A Price	x	x	x	x	x
K Phillips	x	x	x	x	x
J Oldfield	x	x	x	x	x
R Hill	x	x	x	x	x
S Winter	x	x	Apologies	x	x
L Mayhook	Apologies	x	x	x	Apologies
C Seccombe	x	x	x	Apologies	x
C L’Estrange		x	x	x	Apologies
J Redman			x	x	Apologies
G Fullam			x	x	x