Governing Board

Welcome to the Governing Board area for Parrett & Axe School. As a board, the Governors are appointed to oversee the strategic direction, policies, and overall performance of a school.

There are;

  • Foundation Governor positions on the Governing Body. These positions are nominated by the local PCC’s and confirmed by the Diocese of Salisbury.
  • Local Authority Governor representing the Local Authority and appointed by DCC. 
  • Parent Governors appointed by election.
  • Staff Governor appointed by election.
  • Co-opted Staff Governor appointed by FGB
  • Headteacher

Below you will find a current list of serving Governors, alongside their Terms of Office.

Governors Terms of Office

Name

Date Of Appointment

End Date

Foundation Governor

Emma House (Joint Chair)

05.02.2022

04.02.2026

Foundation Governor

Jenny Fry

01.03.2022

28.02.2026

Foundation Governor

Lisa Raison (Joint Chair)

06.09.2024

05.09.2028

Foundation Governor

Rev Canon David Baldwin (Ex Officio)

01.02.2011

No end date

Local Authority Governor

Tanya Cox


18.06.2024



17.06.2028


Parent Governor 

Megan Hill

21.11.2023

20.11.2027

Parent Governor

Vacancy

  

Staff Governor

Antionette Howard-Gardner

19.11.2024

18.11.2028

Co-opted Staff Governor

Stuart Copping

06.02.2024

05.02.2028

Headteacher

Simon Smith

01.09.2017

No end date

Clerk to Governors

Michelle Wills

 

No end date

If you are interested in finding out more about the Governor role or have anything you feel should you would like to be discussed with the governors, you are able to contact our clerk using this address: clerktogovernors@mosterton.dorset.sch.uk.

Please note that meeting minutes are available to be viewed should you wish to see them.



Governor Documentation

The Governing Board utilise a set of rules known as Standing Orders in order to regulate the work performed. Alongside the Standing Orders are a number of other key documents, including Terms of Reference (ToR). These outline the key activities, responsibilities and scope of the Governing Body. Below you will find these and other documents used to support the running of Parrett & Axe School.



Governing Body Meeting Attendance

Below you can find the register of meeting attendance for all FGB meetings held. 



Governing Body Meeting Minutes

All Full Governing Body meeting minutes are available to be viewed should you wish to see them. Please email clerktogovernors@mosterton.dorset.sch.uk and the Clerk will be able to assist your request.