Our Governing Body works in close partnership with the Head teacher, Staff, Church and the Local Authority. The governors are involved with monitoring the curriculum, health and safety management, safeguarding, school buildings and finance. Its remit is to ensure the school functions well and maintains the proper range of academic and social objectives. The Governing Body works as a team with shared responsibilities.
Governors are appointed for a four year period of office and are from a wide range of professions to bring expertise to the leadership and management of our school. Westbury-on-Severn’s governing board is a small board so we do not use committees other than for special projects. We discuss all aspects of school life at the full governing board meetings which we hold 9 times a year. We invite subject leaders to our meetings for them to present to governors which is then followed up by a monitoring visit, alongside monitoring of Safeguarding and Health and Safety. Each meeting we have a focus on SIAMS, Finance, GDPR and Safeguarding alongside a rolling programme of Curriculum and Policy reviews.
If you are interested in joining this dynamic board and supporting your school, please register your interest by emailing Maxine at clerk@westbury-on-severncofe.gloucs.sch.uk
Ms Anna - Mai Armstrong
Ex - Officio/ Headteacher
Anna - Mai Armstrong, Headteacher of the school who works closely with the board.
Mr Tom Boyle
Staff Governor/ Assistant Headteacher
I am a Staff Governor with previous experience as Vice Chair of Governors at my daughter’s school. I am passionate about education and committed to ensuring that every child has the best possible start in life. I’m particularly interested in supporting a positive, inclusive environment where children feel valued, confident and able to reach their full potential.
Mr Ed Cracknell
Chair of Governors and Parent Governor
I have 2 children at the school and became a parent governor as it provides a great opportunity to play a part in the community and understand my life at school. I have been a governor for over a year and have found it really rewarding to see the hard work being done by staff to build a better future for our children and contribute to this fantastic team effort.
Ms Jen Sigournay
Vice Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor
I have a daughter in year 6 and have lived in Chaxhill for the last 10 years after moving up from Bristol. For the last 2 years I have been fitting in being a governor around my day job as a bookkeeper and have really enjoyed the challenge and reward of governance.
Ms Sarah Edington
Foundation Governor
I have lived in Westbury on Severn for ten years and have a son who attends the school. The role of Governor will offer the opportunity to give back to the local community in an important way, to the benefit of the pupils and families alike.
I am a serving officer in the Royal Air Force, so there will be times when it may be necessary for me to fill the role remotely, however I am fully committed to all that the appointment entails.
Mrs Sue Wharton
LA Governor
I am retired lady and have lived in Gloucester for 12 years. I have a grandchild who attends this school. I feel very privileged to be a part of the school and community.
Mrs Maxine Godfrey
Governance Professional
I joined the school in February 2023 and currently serve as a Governance Professional for a secondary school trust, The Balcarras Trust, as well as four other primary schools across Gloucestershire, including two local authority maintained schools and two schools within Primary Quest.