Governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to the school and the education of its children. The Governing Body’s overriding responsibility is to work in partnership with the Headteacher to promote continuous improvement in the school’s performance. This involves working with management and staff to formulate an improvement plan, setting challenging but achievable targets and interpreting information to assess progress and to monitor appropriate action. Linked to its improvement role, the Governing Body is there to be a critical friend which is a balance between supporting and challenging the performance of both the Headteacher and the school. Part of the role of the Governing Body is to ensure that the school is accountable to the children it serves, to their parents, to the staff it employs, and to its local community and those who fund and maintain it.
The Governing Body has several responsibilities, some relate to:
There are 13 Governors who form the Governing Body. They come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a range of skills and knowledge.
This includes:
The governors of Turners Hill meet as a full governing body five times per academic year. In addition, each governor serves on at least one of our three committees: Curriculum; Ethos & Worship; Finance, Staffing & premises. These committees meet once per term.
LA Governor Vice - Chair of Governors
December 2021 -
Co-opted Governor
Nov 2008 – Oct 2012
Nov 2012 – Oct 2016
Nov 2016 – Oct 2020
Oct 2020 – Oct 2024
Elected by Governing Body
Co-opted Governor
December 2021 -
LA Governor
Jul 2008 – Jul 2012 Parent Gov
Jul 2012 – Mar 2016 LA Gov
Mar 2016 – Mar 2020 LA Gov
Mar 2020 – Mar 2024 LA Gov
Mr Ben Turney (Chair of Curriculum Committee)
Mrs Natalie Talbot
Mrs Carole Bosher
Mrs Charlotte Palin
Mr Chris Bridgwater (Chair of Finance, Staffing & Premises Committee)
Mr Rob Hurst
Mrs Charlotte Palin
Mr Ben Turney
Mrs Liz Grub
Starts: Monday 4th September
Half term: Monday 23rd October - Friday 27th October
Ends: Friday 15th December
Inset days: Monday 1st September
Starts: Tuesday 2nd January
Half term: Monday 12th February - Friday 16th February
Ends: Thursday 28th March
Starts: Monday 15th April
Half term: Monday 27th - Friday 31st May(including Bank Holiday)
Ends: Thuuesday 23rd July
INSET Days: Monday 3rd June, Friday 28th June, Monday 22nd July, Tuesday 23rd July
Turners Hill CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.