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.
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
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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