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  • Our Governors

    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: 

    • setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction;
    • holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
    • overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

    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.

    Colleen Stimson

    Parent Governor

    Governor Type: Parent

    Date of Appointment: October 2023

    Responsibilities: 

    I live in West Bergholt with my husband and children, one of whom attends Heathlands Primary. My child is supported by the SEN team within the school which has given me a different perspective of parenting and allows me to advocate for children with additional needs and their families.

    I am currently working as a Teacher of the Deaf across Mid and North Essex, supporting children with a hearing loss from birth to twenty-five years across a range of home and educational settings. I am also currently completing a Masters in Deaf Education. Having previously taught in primary and special schools as a teacher and senior leader I have the necessary skills to support the school in their development.

    As a Parent Governor I am dedicated to supporting the school to continually improve the outcomes and opportunities for all children, ensuring all children have the opportunity to succeed in all areas of their school life.