Westminster Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7DG

Governors

Welcome from the Chair

On behalf of the governors, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Sarum St Paul’s Church of England Primary School.

Sarum St Paul’s is a thriving, happy and Outstanding school (Ofsted 2014) nestled between the city of Salisbury and the countryside beyond. The governors, staff, p

arents and pupils are justifiably proud of our school, the high standards and progress our children achieve and our close links with the local community and church.

As a church school, Christian faith is integral to our assemblies and curriculum. We also encourage pupils to be aware of their responsibilities to those of different beliefs and cultural backgrounds. We welcome families and children of all faiths and those of none.

The governing body at Sarum St Paul's works closely with Headteacher Mrs Weavers and the Senior Leadership Team to make sure standards and expectations remain high.

The governors are drawn from the Church, parents, staff and the community and bring a wide range of expertise from their varied backgrounds. The school is fortunate to have the assistance of the Clerk to the Governors who makes an invaluable contribution to our work.

While Mrs Weavers and her staff are the professionals who manage the day to day work, the Headteacher is accountable to the governors for the performance of the school and in turn the governing body is accountable to parents and the wider community for the standard and quality of the inclusive education the school provides.

As governors we are charged with helping set the school's long-term vision, ethos and strategic direction. We are responsible for the budget and ensuring money is well spent. We monitor and help set academic standards, holding the Headteacher to account for teaching and attainment, as well as behaviour and safety. We are also involved in staff appointments and offer support and challenge to the Senior Leadership Team, liaising with the local authority and diocese as appropriate.

In terms of structure, the governing body organises itself into four key committees, each with specific focus: Curriculum, Finance & Buildings, Personnel and Ethos. Individual governors also undertake link work across all subjects.

We are fortunate to have a hard-working and dedicated staff at Sarum St Paul's who help pupils, irrespective of ability, to realise their full potential academically and socially, and with a firm eye to pupil well-being. We want our children to be curious, imaginative and confident risk takers who are motivated to develop a love of learning that will continue throughout their lives.

We also have incredibly supportive parents/carers and grandparents who do much to enrich the life of the school by reading to children, organising book bags, helping with creative arts, cookery and the library, as well as on our educational visits and raising funds through Friends of Sarum St Paul's.

We hope you enjoy our website, including the governor pages, where you can find out more about who we are, what we do and how you can become involved.

Caroline Chitty

Chair of Governors

Our Governing Body

(Click on the governor's name to view their profile)

Name	Governor Role	Term of Office	Curriculum	Ethos	Finance & Premises	Personnel
Lizzie Weavers	Staff (Headteacher)	Ex officio	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Caroline Chitty (Chair)	Foundation Governor	09/01/22 to 08/01/26	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Jon Adams (Vice Chair)	Parent Governor	01/01/23 to 31/12/26			Yes
Ela Peska	LA Governor	01/09/23 to 31/08/27			Yes (Chair)
Tracy McClelland	Staff Governor	01/09/22 to 31/08/26	Yes
Mark Nolan	Parent Governor	01/09/22 to 31/08/26	Yes (Chair)
Camila Knapman	Foundation Governor	11/11/21 to 10/11/25	Yes
Kim Ryalls	Foundation Governor	06/10/20 to 05/10/24	Yes	Yes
Bev Hancock	Foundation Governor	21/10/22 to 20/10/26		Yes (Chair)
Rev Canon Craig Ryalls	Foundation Governor	Ex officio		Yes
Gina Hepburn	Parent Governor	01/09/23 to 31/08/27				Yes
Petra Randall	Foundation Governor	24/07/23 to 23/07/27				Yes
Vacancy	Foundation Governor				Yes
Vacancy	Foundation Governor					Yes
Janette Field	Clerk to Governors	Not Applicable			Associate Governor	Associate Governor

Associate Governors

Mrs Shirley Down - Premises (Sept 2022 - Aug 2026) - no voting rights

Mrs Janette Field - Finance & Premises and Personnel (Sept 2022 - Aug 2026) - no voting rights

Governors Who Have Stepped Down Since September 2016

Communication to Parents

Announcement of new parent governor September 2022

Announcement of new parent governor January 2023

Announcement of new parent governor September 2023

Year End Letter to Parents July 2024

Governor Attendance

Committee Structures

Committee Structure 2023/24

Committee Structure 2024/25

Governor Interests 2024/25

Minutes of Full Governing Body meetings

Sep 30 2024 - minutes not yet approved

Date of Next FGB : 3rd February 2025

All enquiries to Clerk to the Board of Governors c/o Sarum St Paul's School