Governors
The Governors of Sandgate Primary school are an experienced team dedicated to the fulfilment of our roles on the school Board and are supporters of the school and its community as well as a critical friend in our drive for the continued improvement of our children.
Our belief in our children is key to their success, and we will endeavour to continue to set a high expectation for our children in all elements of their learning journey and we will support and nurture them as rounded young adults prepared for the ever changing needs of our world.
The core functions of the governing body are as set out in (regulation 6) and include, but are not limited to ensuring:
- that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
- that the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
- the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources
A governing body and its governors must, as required by The School Governance (Roles, Procedures and Allowances) (England) Regulations 2013, regulation 6(2):
- act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of the school
- be open about the decisions they make and the actions they take and shall be prepared to explain their decisions and actions to interested parties
The governing body also has legislative responsibility and strategic oversight for the school’s safeguarding arrangements.
Should you wish to contact any member of the governing board, please make contact via the Clerk to Governors, Mr Alan Barber, via email to enquiries@sandgate.kent.sch.uk or post to:
Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane,
Folkestone,
Kent CT20 3QU
Governors:
| Name of Governor | Date of Appointment |
End of Term of Office |
Attendance Record for Full Governing Board (FGB) Meetings | Register of Business Interests | |
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Chair of Governors: Wayne Wills |
12.02.25 |
11.02.29 |
Chair of Lightyear Federation | |
| Head Teacher Governor: | |||||
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Matthew Green |
05.09.16 |
Member of all Committees FGB 24/25 attendance 1/4 |
Shepway Teaching Schools November 2021 |
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| Vice Chair of Governors | |||||
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Caroline Allen (Safeguarding) |
12.02.25 | 11.02.29 | ||
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Staff Governor: Wendy Hill |
21.10.22 |
20.10.26 |
FGB 24/25 attendance 1/4 | No business interests to declare October 2022 |
| Parent Appointed Governors: | |||||
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Laura Burton | 10.03.23 | 09.03.27 |
FGB 24/25 attendance 0/4
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| Governors: | |||||
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David Lea (Co-SEND and Curriculum) |
12.02.25 | 11.02.29 | ||
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Sarah Uden (Co-SEND and Curriculum) |
12.02.25 | 11.02.29 | |||
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Lisa Smith-Welsh | 12.02.25 | 11.02.29 | ||
| Clerk to Governors: | |||||
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Alan Barber | ||||
Governors serve a term of office of 4 years.