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Governors
Education in schools has changed drastically in the last two decades. These changes have transformed the role and the work of the governing boards. They now have key responsibilities for setting their school’s aims and policies, deciding how money will be spent, managing the employment of staff and the maintenance and development of the premises. Most important of all, they have an important role in the main purpose of their school – ensuring that its pupils receive the best possible education.
Effective governing boards work in close partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in making decisions. The Headteacher, not the governing board, is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
How Governing Boards go About Their Work
The governing board’s formal work and decision-making is undertaken in meetings. Their considerable workload is managed by delegating some tasks to committees or other small working groups. Committees specialise in one of a number of areas, typically curriculum, finance, personnel, premises and resources.
All governors are expected to attend meetings of the full governing board. Indeed, the fact that they are now required to give reasons for non-attendance underlines the importance of attendance. There is usually one full governing board meeting each term. Additionally, governors are expected to belong to a committee. Committee’s usually hold two meetings per term.
Any decisions that need to be made are usually proposed and seconded, but there must be a quorum – 50% of the current numbers of governors on the governing board for a full governing board meetings and three governors for a committee meeting.
Membership of a Governing Body
The number of governors is agreed with the Local Authority and at the moment stands at 10. The precise make-up of the governing board is determined by the type of school, Compass governors are listed below. Governors are usually elected or appointed for four years and can apply to be re-elected or reappointed.
If you are interested in becoming a governor for the school or to view minutes of governing board meetings, please contact Michelle Nokes, Clerk to the Governors, via the school office.
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Full Governors
Caroline Peer
Co- Chair of Governors
Chair of Governors
How Appointed: Governing Board
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2014
Current Term Ends: 31/08/2025
Relevant Business Interests: NONE
Other Educational Establishments: NONE
Alison Glazier
Compass Headteacher
Headteacher
How Appointed: Ex Officio as Headteacher of Establishment
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2014
Current Term Ends: NA
Relevant Business Interests: NONE
Other Educational Establishments: NONE
Paul Knight
Parent Governor
How Appointed: Governing Board
Date of Appointment: 17/10/2018
Current Term Ends: 14/10/2026
Relevant Business Interests: Team Teach Trainer
Other Educational Establishments: None
Cate Field
Vice Chair
How Appointed: Governing Body
Date of Appointment: 03.12.2020
Current Term Ends: 03/12/2028
Relevant Business Interests: NONE
Other Educational Establishments:
Peter Vowles
Health & Safety & Post 16
Community Governor
How Appointed: Governing Board
Date of Appointment: 14/09/2016
Current Term Ends: 14/09/2028
Relevant Business Interests: Post 16
Other Educational Establishments: Weymouth College
Steve Osborn
Co- Chair of Governors
Safeguarding Governor
How Appointed: Local Authority
Date of Appointment:10/02/2025
Current Term Ends: 09/02/2029
Relevant Business Interests: NONE
Other Educational Establishments: The Studio School
Pete Lydford
Community Governor
How Appointed: Governing Body
Date of Appointment: 11/02/2021
Current Term Ends: 11/02/2029
Relevant Business Interests: NONE
Other Educational Establishments: Wey Valley Academy
Craig Holloway
Staff Governor
How Appointed: Elected by Staff
Date of Appointment: 01/01/2022
Current Term Ends: 01/01/2026
Relevant Business Interests: None
Other Educational Establishments: None
Sally Emms
Community Governor
How Appointed: Governing body
Date of Appointment: 28/11/2024
Current Term Ends: 28/11/2028
Relevant Business Interests: None
Other Educational Establishments: Budmouth Academy
Darren Morgan
Community Governor
How Appointed: Governing body
Date of Appointment: 28/11/2024
Current Term Ends: 28/11/2028
Relevant Business Interests: None
Other Educational Establishments: Weymouth College
Associates
Mark Fisher
Compass Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2015
Current Term Ends: N/A
Lisa Cracknell
Compass School Business Manager
School Business Manager
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2024
Current Term Ends: N/A
Clerk to Governors
Michelle Nokes
Compass Learning Centre
Tel: 01305 – 206530