Governance
Governors carry out their duties conscientiously under the leadership of an astute chair. They visit the school regularly to see how well pupils are learning. (OFSTED)
A school can have between 9 and 20 governors who are collectively known as the governing body. The governing body works with the staff to develop the vision, values and ethos of our school. They support and challenge the school to continuously review, evaluate and develop its systems and provision to enable all pupils to achieve the very best education in a safe and secure environment and consequently achieve all they are capable of.
Sandwich Junior School Governing Body currently has 12 members, made up as follows:
- 3 Parent Governors, who are elected by and from parents of children at the school
- 1 Staff Governor, who is elected by the staff from among the teachers and non-teaching staff at the school
- 1 Local Authority Governor, appointed by the Local Authority panel
- 6 Co-Opted Governors, chosen by the rest of the governing body as a result of a skills audit
- The Headteacher
All Governors complete a Register of Business and Pecuniary Interests on appointment, and update it annually in Term 1 of each academic year.
Governors have wide-ranging expertise and participate in training to enhance their skills. (OFSTED)
Governors at Sandwich Junior School:
Name |
Governor Type | Governor Committee and Designations | Start Date | End Date | Business and Pecuniary Interests |
Mrs Annabel Hall |
LEA Governor |
Chair Training & Development |
09/12/2019 | 08/12/2023 |
Pfizer Employee & Shareholder |
Mr Christopher Leech | Parent Governor | Vice Chair | 04/10/2018 | 03/10/2022 | |
Mr Glen Hodge |
Co-Opted Governor |
Finance | 18/10/2021 | 17/10/2025 |
Pfizer Employee & Shareholder |
Mrs Laura Gandy |
Co-Opted Governor |
09/12/2019 | 08/12/2023 | Pfizer Employee | |
Ms Sarah White |
Co-Opted Governor |
14/12/2020 | 13/12/2024 | ||
Mr Mark Carbeck |
Co-Opted Governor |
Finance | 18/10/2021 | 17/10/2025 |
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Mrs Rebecca Pearce |
Co-Opted Governor |
18/10/2021 | 17/10/2025 |
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Mr John Baker |
Co-Opted Governor |
04/10/2018 | 03/10/2022 |
Pfizer Employee & Shareholder |
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Mrs Gemma O'Dell | Parent Governor | Safeguarding & SEN | 24/03/2020 | 23/03/2024 |
Sir Roger Manwood's Employee Sandwich Town Council/ Labour Party - Husband is a Councillor |
Mrs Katie Reeves | Parent Governor | Finance | 01/10/2021 | 30/09/2025 |
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Ms Nicola Glenister | Staff Governor | 30/11/2021 | 29/11/2025 |
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Mr Martin Dyson |
Headteacher | 10/05/2021 |
Governor Attendance Record (2020-2021)
Name |
28/9/20 Extraordinary FGB |
19/10/20 FGB |
14/12/20 FGB |
8/2/21 FGB |
29/3/21 FGB |
24/5/21 FGB
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12/7/21 FGB
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J Baker |
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M Dyson |
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L Gandy |
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A Hall |
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G Hodge |
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C Leech |
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W McGrory |
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G O'Dell |
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L Roberts |
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S Roberts |
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S Smit |
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S White |
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