Meet the Governors
We have a strong Governing Board that represent and challenge the school well. The governors are immensely supportive, bringing a variety of skills and knowledge, and challenge the headteacher to further enhance our provision. Meetings are held every half term and governors visit school regularly to keep in touch with the work that goes on and take the 'critical friend' approach that enables us to keep improving.
Diversity Data
As a school we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to:
• target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity
• develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation
• prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas
• address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risks
However, we are unable to publish this information as it would mean that individual members of our governing body are identifiable.
Structure and responsibilities of the
Governing Board
The Governing Board meet every half term and does not operate any sub-committees. It comprises the following category of governors:
2 Parent Governors
1 Local Authority Governor
1 Staff Governor
1 Head Teacher Governor
4 Co-opted Governors
2 Foundation Governors appointed by Birmingham Special Schools’ Co-operative Trust
Current Governing Board Membership
The following table shows the roles and responsibilities of the Governing Board:
Name
Type of Governor
Responsibility
Andy Punch
Foundation
Chair & SEND
Kelly Beckett
Co-opted
Vice Chair & Finance
Harpreet Lotay
Co-opted
Health, safety & wellbeing
Helen Stott
Co-opted
Health, safety & wellbeing
Andrina Mountford
Co-opted
Health, safety & wellbeing
Shirley Hanson
Co-opted
Curriculum
Toby Walker
Parent
Parent Voice
Natalie Smith
Foundation
Safeguarding
Sasha Taylor
Ex-Officio
Headteacher
Vacancy
Staff
Vacancy
Parent
