Governors
The Governing Board operates as a flat structure (we do not have sub-committees) and forms an important link between the school and the community and meets twice per term.
Governing Board Chair: Heather Ingham
Governing Board Vice-Chair: Kevin Hubbard
In accordance with the Government’s requirement for all governing boards, the four core strategic functions of Millfields Primary School and Nursery’s Governing Board are:
1. Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
2. Hold the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the
school and its pupils;
3. Oversee the financial performance of the school, ensuring value for money;
4. Promote the highest possible standards for Safeguarding.
We have the following committees to consider different aspects of the school in detail:
· Pay review
· Performance Management Committee
and we also have committees that meet if required to consider complaints, pupil discipline and staffing matters.
Governing Board Members (last 12 months)
Governor |
Type of Governor |
Date of Appointment |
Term of OfficeExpiry Date |
Declaration of Interest |
Heather Ingham |
Parent governor (elected) Chair of Governors |
22/03/20 |
21/03/24 |
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Kevin Hubbard |
Co-opted governor Vice chair of Governors |
29/03/17 |
29/03/21 |
Teacher at a local primary school. Spouse works as a teacher at Millfields. |
Kaushik Bhattacharya |
Co-opted governor |
09/12/20 |
08/12/24 |
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Amanda Malam Left the board |
Co-opted governor (appointed by members) |
21/03/16 |
21/03/24 Left 31/12/22 |
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Arthur Moran |
LA governor |
07/12/15 |
06/12/23 |
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Rob Parish |
Head teacher |
01/09/19 |
Spouse provides Mental Health program at Millfields (trial school – no charge) |
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Mark Parsons |
Co-opted governor |
12/07/17 |
11/07/25 |
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Sarah Fone Left the board |
Parent governor (appointed) |
09/12/20 |
08/12/24 Left 23/11/22 |
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Mike Stevens Left the board |
Co-opted governor |
01/11/18 |
31/10/22 Left 31/07/22 |
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Clare Swindley |
Staff governor |
16/10/16 |
15/10/24 |
Deputy head at Millfields. |
Jill Taylor |
Co-opted governor |
04/11/10 |
03/11/26 |
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Helen Jones |
Co-opted governor |
07/07/21 |
06/07/25 |
Teacher at a local secondary school. |
Parent Governors are appointed to the Governing Board by parents, Co-opted Governors are appointed by Governors, the LA Governor is appointed by the local authority and Staff Governors are appointed by staff.
Governor Meeting Attendance Record (last 12 months)
Y = Attended
N = Apologies Accepted
NA = Apologies not Accepted
NS = No Apologies sent
Blank = Not Required
2022-2023 |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Governor |
FGB 20/10/22 |
FGB 08/12/22 |
FGB 18/01/23 |
FGB 23/03/23 |
FGB 24/04/23 |
FGB 13/07/23 |
Kaushik Bhattacharya |
Y |
N |
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Kevin Hubbard |
Y |
Y |
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Heather Ingham |
Y |
Y |
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Amanda Malam |
N |
Y |
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Arthur Moran |
N |
N |
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Rob Parish |
Y |
Y |
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Mark Parsons |
N |
Y |
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Clare Swindley |
Y |
Y |
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Jill Taylor |
Y |
N |
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Sarah Fone |
N |
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Helen Jones |
N |
N |
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Summer Term 2021-2022 |
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Governor |
Extraordinary FGB
16/05/22 (zoom meeting) |
Achievement & Standards Committee 24/05/22 |
Resources Committee 25/05/22
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FGB
14/07/22
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Kevin Hubbard |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Heather Ingham |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Amanda Malam |
Y |
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Y |
Y |
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Arthur Moran |
Y |
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N |
N |
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Rob Parish |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Mark Parsons |
Y |
Y |
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N |
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Mike Stevens |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Clare Swindley |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Jill Taylor |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Kaushik Bhattacharya |
Y |
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N |
N |
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Sarah Fone |
N |
NS |
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N |
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Helen Jones |
N |
Y |
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Y |
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Spring Term 2021-2022 |
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Governor |
Achievements & Standards Committee 14/02/22 (zoom meeting) |
Resources Committee 16/02/22 (zoom meeting) |
FGB 24/03/22 (zoom meeting)
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Kevin Hubbard |
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Y |
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Heather Ingham |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Amanda Malam |
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Y |
N |
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Arthur Moran |
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NS |
Y |
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Rob Parish |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Mark Parsons |
Y |
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N |
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Helen Jones |
Y |
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Y |
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Mike Stevens |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Clare Swindley |
Y |
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N |
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Jill Taylor |
Y |
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Y |
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Kaushik Bhattacharya |
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N |
Y |
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The full Governance Statement for 2022-23 can be seen using the link below. This document includes details about the work the Governing Board has completed and future plans for the school.
If you require any further information, please contact the Chair of Governors (Heather Ingham) via the school office.