Burbage Governors sit on an Academy Committee (AC), whose purpose is to support and advise the Principal and Excalibur Academies Trust’s Board of Trustees in delivering effective welfare, behaviour and extra-curricular provision. In every aspect of its work, ACs look through the lens of the child, asking: “What is it like to attend this school?”, whilst being mindful to avoid adding to the Principal’s workload.
ACs help shape a school’s vision, build links with local community, provide specialist volunteer skills/knowledge and give vital input to statutory processes (for example complaints, exclusions and recruitment).
The responsibility of monitoring and improving educational outcomes lies with the Trust’s professional Academy Improvement Team.
Responsibilities
To fulfil these functions, the Academy Committee has the following responsibilities:
- Culture, vision and ethos
- Personal development and staff and pupil welfare
- Behaviour and Attendance
- Extra-Curricular provision
- Safeguarding
- Engagement and promotion within local community
- Staffing, behaviour and complaints panels
- Senior management recruitment/performance management
Governor Roles
The Academy Committee must appoint Governors to the following roles: Health & Safety Governor, Safeguarding Governor & SEND Governor. Depending on the school’s size, additional roles should also be assigned; examples include Education Performance Governor, Pupil Premium & Inclusion Governor and Finance Governor.
Safeguarding & Training
Excalibur maintains a strong safeguarding culture and ethos, with all Governors applying for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in addition to undertaking mandatory safeguarding and cyber-security training. It is the responsibility of the nominated Safeguarding Governor to ensure this is adhered to and the Trust monitors compliance. Supplementary training to support Governors in their role is also available.
All Governors and Trustees must agree to be bound by the Excalibur Academies Trust Code of Conduct, with annual compulsory recommitment and declaration of business interests.
More information
Further information about the Excalibur’s Academy Committees can be found by visiting: https://www.excalibur.org.uk/governance/join-us/ or contacting the Trust’s Head of Governance Cathryn Poole: [email protected]
The governors of Burbage Primary School are:-
David Rose – Chair
I was elected as a Parent Governor at Burbage Primary School in December 2015. I live in Burbage and have three children who have attended the school, I really want to help the school in the governor role and will be working closely with the other governors and staff to continue Burbage Primary School’s success. I am excited about the work that is going on at the school and its prospects for the future.
Jo Brook
With a degree in Geography and Environmental Science from Lancaster University, I trained as a teacher in the north west of England. I have worked at St. John’s, Marlborough, for over 15 years, holding various positions including head of year and head of department. Living in Burbage with my partner and two young children we enjoy getting outside to enjoy the great outdoors.
Theo Clarke – Vice Chair
Katherine Clements
Amanda Black
I am a neuro divergent individual who is passionate about equality, inclusion, and diversity within schools. I work within the voluntary sector supporting bereaved children and young people and I have previously worked to empower and support marginalised families.
I am passionate about the arts and have focused my post graduate studies in Culture and Psychanalysis on the relationship between music and emotional response. I actively promote the use of all artistic expression as a tool to; explore emotions, develop understanding, bring communities together and support positive mental wellbeing.
I have two children at Burbage primary school. I voluntarily lead an afterschool art club for KS1 students and support with any arts-based activities when able. I am passionate about learning, inspiring thought and encouraging positive problem solving. I recognise the importance of engaging and listening to all members of the school community. It brings me joy to see students feel empowered and to see others succeed especially if this is done by working together.”
Jan Stagg
My name is Jan Stagg, recently retired as a School Business Manager in a local Primary School, I have worked in Primary Education for many years.
I have recently been appointed to the board of Governors as a Community Governor and currently have two grandchildren attending the school. They are at least the fifth generation of my family to have been educated there. I am very passionate about children’s education and intend to serve Burbage Primary School with great enthusiasm
