The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions, supporting the Trust Board with:
- setting strategic direction
- creating robust accountability
- ensuring best use of financial resources
The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils’ wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, and organisational changes.
The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings and less formal, ‘Governor Gatherings’. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the Headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, please contact NCDAT’s Head of Governance, Steven Dawson – S.Dawson@ncdat.org.uk
Our Governors
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Special Interest |
Register |
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Marie-Louise Binks |
Head Teacher |
01/10/2024 |
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Liam Binks Son, Teacher at WPS from 01/09/2014, Martin Binks, Son Teacher at WPS from 01/09/2016, Rebecca Binks, Daughter in law is a teacher at WPS from 30/03/2023. Governor at Wellfield Community School since 08/10/2019. |
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Rachel Wilson |
Trust Appointed Governor and Chair |
01/10/2025 – 03/12/2027 |
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Louise Colquhoun |
Trust Appointed Governor |
01/10/2025 –25/03/2029 |
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Hayley Cowley |
Trust Appointed Governor |
01/10/2025 – 09/03/2029 |
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Rachel Dunn |
Trust Appointed Governor |
01/10/2025 – 31/08/2027 |
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Jo Standen |
Trust Appointed Governor |
01/10/2025 – 24/04/2029 |
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Scott Williams |
Trust Appointed Governor |
01/10/2025 – 12/01/2026 |
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Joanne Hall |
Parent Governor |
01/10/2025 – 12/11/2027 |
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Emma Downing |
Staff Governor |
01/10/2025 – 12/11/2026 |
Record of Attendance
2025-2026
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20 November 2025 |
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Marie-Louise Binks |
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Rachel Wilson |
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Louise Colquhoun |
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Hayley Cowley |
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Rachel Dunn |
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Jo Standen |
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Scott Williams |
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Joanne Hall |
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Emma Downing |
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