Governance
Role of the Governing Body
The key role of the governing body is to:
- ensure that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined;
- ensure that the head teacher performs his or her responsibilities for the educational performance of the school; and
- ensure the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources.
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Chair of local governing body
| Name | Shared with | Appointed by | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cole | Not recorded | Appointed by GB/board | 01 October 2025 | 31 January 2027 |
Local governors
| Name | Appointed by | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Dougherty | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 1 September 2025 | Not recorded |
| Esther Butler | Appointed by GB/board | 1 March 2023 | 1 March 2027 |
| Sarah Supple | Appointed by GB/board | 15 January 2025 | 14 January 2029 |
| Cindy Peek | Appointed by GB/board | 31 January 2023 | 31 January 2027 |
| Julie Hall | Elected by school staff | 24 February 2021 | 23 February 2025 |
| Natasha Hunt | Appointed by GB/board | 29 June 2022 | 29 June 2026 |
| Pat Sarson | Appointed by GB/board | 31 January 2023 | 31 January 2027 |
| Peter Hardy | CCT Trustees | 12 October 2023 | 13 July 2025 |
| Elliot Gibbons | Appointed by GB/board | 15 January 2025 | 14 February 2029 |
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors please do so via the school office info@pakefield.org.uk
