The governing body would like to offer you a warm welcome to the governors section of the school website.

The governing body fulfils it's role through full governing body meetings and a number of 'Governor Days' across the school year. It is there to support the school and to be the 'critical friend'. Visits to the school are made by governors on both formal and informal occasions.

All governors at Norwood school are highly committed to its success. Many have had a long association with the school and some were pupils themselves. All share in the strong caring ethos and the desire for all pupils to achieve their academic, social and emotional potential.

We welcome the opportunity to meet with parents/carers.

If you wish to contact the governors, this can be done either by sending a letter (via the school office) or email office@norwoodschool.co.uk  Please mark any correspondence for the attention of either Chair of Governors- Chris Sutton or Clerk to the Governing Body-Isabel Clark.

A school governor duties include:

• setting the strategic direction, policies and objectives
• approving the budget
• reviewing progress against the budget and objectives
• challenging and supporting senior staff
• playing a part in appointing staff

The governing body in schools and colleges is made up of:

• staff representatives
• community governors, including parents or students
• other local sponsors, like businesses

Governing bodies make their decisions based on the advice of committees. Governing bodies in schools and colleges are accountable for:

• the use of public funds
• the quality of education provided
• the wider contribution to the community

The full governing body meets approximately 4 times per academic year for our Full Governing Body meetings with at least 3 full Governor Days in school each year which are scheduled for Mondays.

Our Governing Body, as well as meeting as a Full Governing Body, also has a School Effectiveness Committee.

The School Effectiveness Committee focusses upon curriculum, SEND, finance, health and safety, personnel and any related policies.

Chair	Holly Kirkpatrick
Vice Chair	Chris Sutton
Members	Deborah Reynolds Jo Franklin Jane Cockerill

Governors also have the responsibility and accountability of holding a Link Governor role as follows.

Child Protection, Safeguarding and Prevent	Chris Sutton / Jo Franklin
SEND	Holly Kirkpatrick
Training and Development	Holly Kirkpatrick

Governors spend an average of 6 to 8 hours per school month on related activities including the meetings and preparatory reading.

For copies of minutes of governor meetings, please contact the clerk to governors on office@norwoodschool.co.uk 

Full name	Appointed by	Start date	End date	Role
Deborah Reynolds	Head Teacher	n/a	n/a	Ex-officio
Christopher Robert Sutton	LA	20/01/2020	19/01/2028	Local Authority Governor
Holly Kirkpatrick	LGB	10/10/2022	10/10/2026	Co-opted Governor
Jane Cockerill	Norwood School	12/11/2023	12/11/2027	Staff Governor

Governor Bios

Jane Cockerill

My name is Jane Cockerill. I was appointed as Staff Governor in the Autumn of 2020 and I am employed at Norwood as Deputy Headteacher. I have worked at Norwood Primary since 2004 and during that time I have held numerous roles and taught all year groups. I am also the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and English Leader amongst several other roles across school.

I have a strong affection for Norwood and the values it holds. As a small school, we are a family and want the best for the pupils that attend Norwood. I feel very lucky to be part of a dedicated and hardworking staff team who constantly strive for excellence for our pupils.I have a passion for wanting all pupils to achieve their best, to be inspired to learn and to ensure that all pupils leave Norwood with happy memories of their primary education.

Outside of my work, I love reading, going to the theatre and enjoying family holidays at the seaside.

Chris Sutton

Hi, my name is Chris Sutton and I am Chair of Governors and Chair of Resources Committee.