Governors
We have seventeen governors, taken from five different areas at Mangotsfield C of E Primary School, who work together to make joint decisions at governing body meetings to decide on the strategic direction of the school. The chair or clerk to the governors can be contacted through the school office.
Some more details about the Governors are below.
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| Name: Marion Borland | ||
| Position: Head Teacher | ||
| A few words: I firmly believe that children thrive in a happy, safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they feel motivated to learn. Our excellent teaching allows children to achieve success and the resulting increase in self esteem motivates them to achieve even more. At Mangotsfield Church of England School we believe that academic success is important but know that this must be complemented with the appropriate skills, attitudes and behaviours that will allow our children to achieve future economic well being and to be able to make a positive contribution to the society that they live in now and will live in in the future. | ||
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| Name: Kirsty Croasdale | |
| Position: Teacher Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: KS2 Leader and Literacy | ||
| A few words: I teach Year 6 in Oak class. As well as my teaching role, I am also KS2 leader and Literacy subject leader. Since joining the school I have felt very welcomed by staff, parents and pupils and have enjoying getting to know everyone and learning about the many strengths of the school. | ||
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| Name: Helen Galliott | |
| Position: Parent Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Staffing, Pupil Discipline, Performance Management, Attendance & Student Welfare | ||
| A few words: I have three children, one in KS2 at Mangotsfield C of E Primary. I have worked in education for many years and have a keen interest in all aspects of school life. | ||
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| Name: Jim Phillips | |
| Position: Community Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Staffing, ICT | ||
| A few words: I am part of a military family in Emerson's Green and have one pupil at the School. Seeing that the School had a determined and enlightened approach to providing an all-round education and the friendly way in which it took the girls in made me want to help out however I could. I consider myself lucky to be a community governor and I’m keen to see the School continue on its upward journey. | ||
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| Name: Lorraine Taylor | ||
| Position: Community Governor | ||
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| A few words: I have two children at Mangotsfield Primary and enjoy being a parent helper in the classroom on a regular basis. I used to be a primary school teacher and loved working with the children and staff during those years. Now my main input with children involves my role as a mum and leading the childrens work at The Village Church which meets weekly in the school hall. I do appreciate the demands upon teaching staff and, given my interest in childrens individual development and learning experiences, am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a governor here at Mangotsfield. | ||
 | Name: Rebecca Shinton | |
| Position: Parent Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Curriculum & Standards, Pupil Discipline, FOMPS Liaison | ||
| A few words: I have 2 children in KS1 and KS2 at Mangotsfield Primary. I have lived in Emersons Green since 1998 and became a parent governor in July 2010. I believe that for a child to succeed at school, they need to be happy and enjoy going to school. | ||
 | Name: Debb Hackett | |
| Position: Parent Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Staffing, Travel | ||
| A few words: I have 1 child in KS1 at Mangotsfield C of E Primary. I work part time as a journalist for the BBC and write for an aviation magazine. I am also proud to have served in the Territorial Army for three years. My family and I attend The Village church which meets in the school hall and I am really excited to be a Parent-Governor because I think Mangotsfield is a wonderful school. | ||
 | Name: Helen Barnett | |
| Position: Parent Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Staffing, Discipline and Inclusion. | ||
| A few words: I have three children at Mangotsfield Primary and have worked in Secondary Education for over 7 years, teaching French, so I have a keen interest and certain appreciation of the demands of teaching. This knowledge, coupled with my interest in what my children are experiencing, gave me the desire to be a governor. I want to be involved in the life of the school, to help to make it the best it can be, for the benefit of all the pupils and staff. I am always around in the playground, its a good place to pick up on parents' views. | ||
| Name: Doreen Bowell | ||
| Position: Foundation Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Staffing | ||
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| Name: Rev.Teresa Taylor | ||
| Position: Staff Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Cirriculum & Standards, Re & Christian Ethos | ||
| A few words: Thank you for the very warm welcome I have received from you all since my licensing as Priest-in-Charge of St James on September 19th. This also means that I am automatically one of your Foundation Governors. Being a school governor is not new to me, I have been a parent, foundation and community governor in previous schools and I am beginning to get know by many in the school community. I have a background in nursing before entering ordained ministry and also of working with adults with learning disability, so I have particular interests in health and wellbeing, special educational needs and spiritual development. I am looking forward to helping to strengthen the already very good links school has with St James.
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| Name: Stewart Ashworth | ||
| Position:Parent Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Cirriculum & Standards,Numeracy | ||
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| Name: Paul Moorhouse | ||
| Position: Parent Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Chair of Governors, All committees, Performance Management and Pay Panel. | ||
| A few words: I became a parent governor in November 2007 when my daughters started at Mangotsfield Primary. I felt that this would be a good way to make a contribution to the school as it would draw on similar skills to those I use in my professional life | ||
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| Name: Royston Howe | ||
| Position: Foundation Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Finance & Premises, Performance Management, Sports, School lunches | ||
| A few words: I have been a foundation governor for a very short time, this is my first year, still finding my feet, looking forward to the forthcoming challenges, with the help of my fellow governors. | ||
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| Name: Jo Walker | ||
| Position: LEA Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: Finance & Premises | ||
| A few words: I became a LEA Governor in February 2010 and have three children, two of whom are in Key Stage 2 and one in Key Stage 1 at the School. As a qualified accountant I'm able to provide specialist finance support to the School and currently chair the Finance & Premises Committee. | ||
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| Name: Pete Saunders | ||
| Position: LEA Governor | ||
| Responsibilities: TBC | ||
| A few words:I have two children at the school and have lived in the Emerson's Green area for 10 years. I was appointed an LA governor in February 2013 and hope to join and support the great work the teaching staff and governors do for the school. I have a keen interest in sport and the benefits that team spirit and a sense of belonging can bring to individuals to improve achievement. I am very keen that all children, are encouraged to see the value of learning.
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| Name: Helen Brunning | ||
| Position: Clerk to the Governors | ||
| A few words: I have served the school as Clerk to the Governors since November 2000. My main role is to administer the agenda and minutes of the Full Governing Body meetings. I also maintain links with the LA and the Diocesan Education department. My husband and I have lived in Downend since 1997 and we have three children. | ||