The Governing Body

The Governing Body of the Riverside Federation (Etchingham C E School & Bodiam C E School) is made up of volunteers from the local community, parents, teaching and support staff, the Children’s Services Agency (LEA) and the Diocese of Chichester. We meet regularly, both as a full body and in committees, to assist the smooth running of the school and to promote the highest possible standards to ensure that every child in our care reaches their full potential. We work in close partnership with the Headteacher, setting aims and objectives for the school, adopting and reviewing policies to achieve those aims and outlining clear targets. Our role is seen as a ‘critical friend’, offering constructive advice and support.

 

Whilst the Headteacher has responsibility for the internal organisation, daily management and control of the school, Governors have statutory duties and a responsibility to monitor the impact of teaching and learning. We assist with self-evaluation and continuing school development.

 

This is a challenging but most rewarding role. We welcome a wide range of experience and skills amongst our dedicated members.

 

Should you require any further information about the work of the Governing Body or are interested in becoming a Governor should a vacancy occur, please contact the Chair of Governors via the school office.  

 

Our Committee Membership

Finance:

Annette Childs

Geoffry Lucas

Beverley Waldis (Chair)

Margaret Williams

Mr Gregory Coleman

Mr Patrick Stevens

Premises, Health & Safety:

Mr Phillip Hinde (Chair)

Mrs Margaret Williams

Mr Sean Chantler

Mr Gregory Coleman

Mr Patrick Stevens

Staffing:

Mrs Annette Childs (Chair)

Miss Beverley Waldis

Mrs Margaret Williams

Mr Patrick Stevens

Standards, Curriculum and SEN:

Mrs Annette Childs

Mr Jason Waring (Chair)

Mrs Margaret Williams

Mrs Lisa Pestell

Mrs Heloise Prus

Mrs Rebecca McCormick

 

 

Our Current Governors

Chair of Governors (Appointed by Governing Body)  Co-opted Governor	Mrs Annette Childs (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Governor (Appointed by Governing Body) Co-opted Governor	Mr Geoffry Lucas (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Foundation Governor (Appointed by the Diocese)	Mr Phillip Hinde (Term of Office 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2022)
Co-opted Governor (Appointed by the Governing Body)	Mrs Rebecca McCormick (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Vice Chair of Governors (Appointed by LA)	Miss Beverley Waldis (Term of Office 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2018)
Parent Governor (Elected by Parents)	Mr Jason Waring (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2022)
Staff Governor (Ex-officio)	Mrs Margaret Williams (Term of Office linked to role)
Co-opted Governor (Appointed by the Governing Body)	Mrs Lisa Pestell (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Co-opted Governor (Appointed by the Governing Body)	Mr Sean Chantler (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Co-opted Governor (Appointed by the Governing Body)	Mr Gregory Coleman (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Foundation Governor (Appointed by the Diocese)	Mr Patrick Stevens (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Co-opted Governor (Appointed by the Governing Body)	Mrs Heloise Prus (Term of Office 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020)
Foundation Governor (Ex-Officio)	Rev Christopher Irving (from 1st March 2018)

 

Governor Attendance at meetings 2017-18

 

Please see the pdf document at the end of this page.

 

Register of Governor Business Interests

 

Name of governor	Name of Business Including: Governor elsewhere, related/married to member of staff, employed at the school	Nature of Business	Nature of Interest	Date of Appointment or Acquisition	Date of Cessation of Interest	Date of Entry
Annette Childs (Chair)	Etchingham Parish Councillor, Member of Etchingham Parochial Church Council	Parish Council Parish Church Council	Councillor (Vice-Chair)   Council member	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Sean Chantler	One Child at Bodiam CE School	School	Children in Years 5	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Gregory Coleman	Employed at the Schools Employed by KCC	School	Business Manager at the Schools SBM at Goudhurst & Kilndown CE and Benenden CE	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Phillip Hinde	Treasurer of Parochial Church Council	Parish Church Council	Council Treasurer	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Geoffry Lucas	Member of Parish Council   Church Warden     Member of ESCC Schools Forum	Parish Council Parochial Church Council LA Schools Forum	Councillor   Church Warden   Member of Forum responsible for Schools Funding	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Rebecca McCormick	Child Pupil at Bodiam CE School.  Chair of Bodiam Preschool Committee		Child in Year 2 Preschool Chairperson	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Lisa Pestell	Employed at Etchingham CE School	School	Deputy Headteacher at Etchingham CE School	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Heloise Prus	Employed at Bodiam CE School	School	Deputy Headteacher at Bodiam CE School	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Patrick Stevens	Member of PCC Partner Linda is also a Governor on the GB	Church Parochial Council	Parish Church Council Member	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Beverley Waldis	Nil Return			01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Jason Waring	Child Pupil at the School	School	Child in Year 6	01/07/2016		19/09/2018
Margaret Williams	Employed at the School and at Bodiam  C E School Grandparent of 2 Children in Etchingham CE School	School	Executive Headteacher, Bodiam and Etchingham C E Schools. Grandchildren Year R and Year 2	01/07/2016		19/09/2018

 

 

 

 

 

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