Governors' Information
The Governing Body of Vermont School (a Foundation school underpinned by the Aspire Community Trust) act as a 'critical friend' by holding the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils. The Governing Body also oversees the finances of the school; making sure money is well spent.
They meet as a full governing body every half term. They also meet as part of the School Improvement Committee and Resources Committee 5 times a year.
The Governing Body consists of the following:
2 Parent Governors
1 Local Authority Governor
1 staff Governor
1 Headteacher
5 Co-opted Governors
2 Foundation Governors (appointed by Aspire)
There are also 2 Associate Governors. They attend meetings to share expertise, but do not have voting rights.
Our Chair is available to meet and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. He pops into school regularly, so if you would like to arrange to meet him, please contact the school for an appointment.
We aim that all of our governors are DBS checked every 3 years and are checked under Section 128 to ensure they aren't banned from being involved in the management and governance of schools .
If you would like to read the minutes of the Governor's Meetings or would like information relating to the external interests of our Governors, please see below or contact the school office.
They can be contacted via their email addresses or by sending your enquiry into school in a sealed envelope addressed to the individual governor.
GOVERNORS OF VERMONT SCHOOL
Matthew McLoughlin-Parker | – Headteacher |
Responsibilities | - Resources Committee/Pay and Review Committee |
Pecuniary Interests | - Strategic Headteacher |
Term of Office | - Sept 2023 - Present |
| Sam Chapman | - Chair of Governors |
| Responsibilities | |
| Pecuniary Interests | - Local Counsellor |
| Term in Office | -November 23 - Present |
| Adam Rimmer | |
| Responsibilities | - Head of resources committee |
| Pecuniary Interests | - Medical Student |
| Term in Office | - Sept 23- Present |
Natasha Callen | – Staff Governor |
Responsibilities |
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Pecuniary Interests | - Staff member at Vermont |
Term of Office | - September 2023 - Present |
| Nick Flather | – Foundation Governor |
Responsibilities | - Chair of Resources Committee, Policies & Pay Review Committee |
Pecuniary Interests | - FareShare Volunteer |
Term of Office | - May 2021 - Present |
| Jane Valentine | – Associate Governor |
| Responsibilities | - Resources Committee |
| Pecuniary Interests | - School Business Manager at Vermont |
| Term of Office | - March 2021 – Present |
| Lynne Mckeown | – Associate Governor |
| Responsibilities | - Safeguarding & Assessment |
| Pecuniary Interests | - Deputy Head at Vermont |
| Term of Office | - Sept 2015 – Present |
Damian Biles | Parent Governor |
Responsibilities | IT |
Pecuniary Interests | Son attends Vermont in Year 6 |
Term of Office | Sep 2022 - Present |
| Tony Parkes | Co-opted Governor |
Responsibilities | Resources Committee |
Pecuniary Interests | Staff member at Great Oaks special school (across the road) |
Term of Office | Sep 2022 - Present |
Previous Governors:
Trevor Amos - Foundation Governor
Adnan Chughatai - Co-Opted Governor
Sarah Lewer - Co-Opted Governor
Mauro Narduzzo, Co-Opted Governor
Mary Leslie, LA Governor
Thom Browning, Co-Opted Governor, Sep 22 - Jan 23