Meet the Governors
Our governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to our children's education. They support and challenge the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure that the school is run effectively for the benefit of the children and staff. Some of the things they are responsible for are:
- monitoring expenditure and overseeing the school budget
- monitoring standards
- ensuring that policies and procedures are in line with regulations
- overseeing personnel issues
- monitoring and evaluating the progress the school is making towards the achievement of its aims and objectives
- health and safety
- safeguarding
They meet as a governing body each term, or more frequently if the need arises.
All governors attend most meetings. Any absences are recorded as accepted and reviewed as appropriate. Governors were rated good by Ofsted in 2022. Governors are also there to listen to you, gather your opinions and ask questions. They are a 'critical friend' to the headteacher, offering support, guidance and challenge where appropriate. They are a committed group of individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences who help to make our school so successful!
Please find below details of how our governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each governor.
Maxine Govier
After retiring from teaching I became a governor at Albany in 2013 and am currently the Chair of Governorsir of finance.
I see my role as a “critical friend”, where I challenge and question, but at the same time being supportive and encouraging to ensure the children have the best possible education.
Amanda Long
I have been a governor since 1994, including holding the role of Chair in the past at a previous school. I am a Co-opted governor here at Albany and I am also the School Business Manager. I have financial expertise which I bring to the GB and support the Headteacher with the work the GB carry out.
Victoria Orchard-Allen
I have worked in the Local Government Sector since 2011, the Education Sector since 2020 and I have a wealth of experience in the Finance sector particularly payroll and pensions. I wanted to be a governor to help give back something to the school where my child attends and that I also attended as a child, so I am looking forward to my time here as a Co-Opted School Governor, working alongside the other board members. I believe that with my experience and skills, I can contribute positively to support the school, in enabling the children to attain their maximum potential.
NAME | CATEGORY OF GOVERNOR | APPOINTED BY | TERM OF OFFICE | COMMITTEE SERVING ON | BUSINESS INTERESTS | RELATIONSBETWEEN GOVS AND SCHOOL STAFF |
Mrs Maxine Govier Acting Chair | Co-opted | Governors | 01/06/2023 to 31/05/2027 | All committees | None | None |
Mrs Amanda Long SBM | Co-opted | Governors | 01/06/2023 to 31/05/2027 | All committees | None | None |
Dr Jackie Harris | Staff | Governors | 25/03/2020 to 24/03/2024 | All committees | None | None |
Ms Kirsten O'Neill Headteacher | Associate | LA | 1/09/2023 to 31/08/2027 | All committees | None | None |
Mrs Mandy Greedy | Co-opted | LA | 27.09.23 to 26.09.27 | All committees | None | None |
Mrs Victoria Orchard-Allen | Co-opted | LA | 27.09.23 to 26.09.27 | All committees | None | None |
Mrs Amy Higgs
| Parent Governor Resigned 12.10.23 | Parents | 13/07/2022 to 12/07/2026 | All committees | None | None |
Mr Huw Dutfield | Co-opted Governor Resigned 23.11.23 | LA | 14/12/22 to 13/12/2026 | All committees | None | None |
GOVERNOR VACANCIES AS AT 20.09.23
Two Co-opted vacancies, two parent vacancies and two Local Authority.
FULL GOVERNING BODY ATTENDANCE SEPTEMBER 2023 TO JULY 2024
| FGB – FINANCE 27.09.23 | FGB – STRATEGY 13.12.23 | FGB – STRATEGY 31.12.24 | FGB – FINANCE 20.03.24 | FGB – FINANCE 06.06.24 | FGB – STRATEGY 24.07.24 |
M GOVIER | Present |
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H DUTFIELD | Present |
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A LONG | Present |
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K O’NEILL | Present |
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D HANCOCK | Present |
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J HARRIS | Present |
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V ORCHARD-ALLEN | Present |
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M GREEDY | Present |
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A HIGGS | Present |
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Key documents related to the work of our Governing Body can be found below. Please feel free to download copies for your information.