Our Governors come from a range of backgrounds, and bring different areas of expertise to the school. Governors contribute to ensuring high standards of achievement for all children in the school by:
A Governor’s role is to support and challenge the senior staff to continue to improve the school. It is largely a thinking and questioning role and Governors are not there to manage the school or do the jobs of school staff. Governors fulfil their role by regularly attending Governing Body meetings, providing strategic guidance and by asking probing and challenging questions of leaders within the school. They also undertake visits, serve on relevant committees and oversee the Headteacher’s performance management.
Please find below details of our Governing board including the names, categories, terms of appointment and business and pecuniary interests for each Governor.
Associate Governor
Governor Type: Associate
Date of Appointment: December 2024
Mrs Chipperfield joined Heathlands last December as the School Business Manager. Her role is extremely varied, overseeing the operational, financial and strategic aspects of school management. Mrs Chipperfield started working in schools back in 2007 when her son (George) started school. She has worked in various Primary and Secondary school settings and came to Heathlands with a strong background of strategic planning experience. Mrs Chipperfield holds the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety (NEBOSH) which she uses in her role at Heathlands. In her spare time she loves to travel visiting new places and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.