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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.
 
Parent Governors: Six parent governors (including carers) are elected by other parents at the school.
 
Phil Ahmet
Helen Barnett
Paul Moorhouse (Chair of Governors)
Sarah Oliver
Helen Galliott
Paul Davison
 
Foundation Governors: Four foundation governors are appointed by the Bristol Diocese in conjunction with the Periodical Church Council of our link church St. James, Mangotsfield.
 
Rev. Steve Abbott (Vicar of St. James ex officio)
Doreen Bowell
Jackie Long
Rob Taylor
 
Staff Governors: Three staff governors are elected by the school staff and must be paid to work at the school. In our school we have three staff governors, one is the Headteacher, one is a teacher and one is a member of the support staff.
 
Head Teacher - Marion Borland
Teacher – Georgia Robbins
Staff - Lisa Nash
 
Local Education Governors: Two Local Education Authority governors are appointed by the Local Education Authority.
 
Helen Winter
Jo Walker
 
Community Governors: Two community governors are appointed by the Governing Body.
 
Phil Toghill
Jim Phillips
 
Clerk to the Governing Body
 
Helen Brunning

 

Some more details about the Governors are below.

 

 Marion Borland    
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.
My aspirations for all of us in Mangotsfield Church of England School are that we feel valued, achieve all that we possibly can, enjoy learning and have fun.

   
Name: Helen Galliott  
Position: Parent Governor  
Responsibilities: Curriculum & Standards  

A few words: I have three children, two at Mangotsfield Primary.  I have been working in education for over 15 years and have a keen interest in all aspects of school life.
     
Name: Jim Phillips  
Position: Community Governor  
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Phil Toghill     
Name: Phil Toghill  
Position: Community Governor  
Responsibilities: Finance and Premises, Appeals, Health and Safety, and Playground Development.  
A few words: I originally joined the Governing Body in 2004 but due to work commitments had to stand down in 2006. However, things change and I rejoined in January 2009 for a second bite of the cherry in the Premises and Finance Committee. Having extensive Architectural and Construction Management experience gained during the past 20 years, this provides me with the opportunity to add specialist direction to the School and Governors, allowing more informed discussions and decisions relating to the physical building, site and Health & Safety issues.
Sarah Oliver

 

  
Name: Sarah Oliver  
Position: Parent Governor  
Responsibilities: Attendance and Educational Welfare, Staffing, Performance Management and Discipline  

A few words:I became a Parent Governor in May 2006 and have two sons at Mangotsfield Primary – both in KS2. I believe we get a lot from the school and I therefore feel that I want to give something back, in the form of offering support across a wide range of issues. My specific responsibilities include being on the Staffing Committee, along with having a special interest in pupil attendance and related issues.
Phil Ahmet    
Name: Phil Ahmet  
Position: Parent Governor  
Responsibilities: Staffing, Discipline, Pay Panel.  
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Helen Winter    
Name: Helen Winter  
Position: LEA Governor  
Responsibilities: Joint Vice-Chair, Curriculum & Standards, FoMPS liaison and Literacy.  

A few words: I have been an LEA Governor since 2005. I have lived in Emersons Green since 2000 and have three children.                                           
   
Name: Helen Barnett  
Position: Parent Governor  
Responsibilities: Curriculum and Standards, Travel Plan, Discipline and Inclusion.  

A few words: I have two children at Mangotsfield Primary, Y1 and Reception. I have worked in Secondary Ecducation 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: Performance management, Staffing.  
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Jackie Long    
Name: Jackie Long  
Position: Foundation Governor  
Responsibilities: Appeals, Curriculum and Standards and RE and Christian Ethos.  
A few words: My husband and I moved to Emersons Green in 2006.  I am a Lay Minister at St James Church and am keen to establish links between the Church and the Community in Emersons Green. I enjoy taking the occasional Assembly at the school and find the children delightful and responsive.  When the vacancy arose for a Foundation Governor at the school I was very pleased to have the opportunity to become more involved.  I worked in higher education for many years and am very interested in the various aspects of the development of young people.
Lisa Nash    
Name: Lisa Nash  
Position: Staff Governor  
Responsibilities: Finance & Premises, Eco Schools and School Council.  
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 Paul Moorhouse

    
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. With daughters in Year 4 and Reception 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

 Rob Taylor

    
Name: Rob Taylor  
Position: Foundation Governor  
Responsibilities: Joint Vice-Chair, Curriculum & Standards, Appeals, Appeals Officer and Numeracy.  

A few words: I joined the Governing Body in July 2008 as a Foundation Governor and have a son in Reception. As well as supporting the School as it improves performance my main focus will be to strengthen the links with St James' Church, Mangotsfield and help the school fulfil its potential in the community.

 

    
Name: Paul Davison  
Position: Parent Governor  
Responsibilities: Finance & Premises  
A few words: I have two children, one at Mangotsfield school and have a background in Financial services. The school is a key part of the local community and is clearly an important part of our children's lives as they grow and develop during the early years. I am delighted to be part of the team of Parent Governors and look forward to using my skills to help support the effective running of the school.

 

    
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 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.