Swaffield School

Governors                            

I am Hilary Nicholls and I am Chair of Governors here at Swaffield School. 

My job is to ensure that the business of the Governing Body is conducted properly and in accordance with legal requirements. I meet regularly with the Ms Hamilton, Head Teacher, and take an active interest in what happens at Swaffield. 

Contact the Governors

If you'd like to contact me, please email: governors@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk or write to the governors via the School Office.

Governing Body:

The Governing Body (FGB) is made up of governors from all walks of life and includes:

  • Head Teacher
  • Elected parent governors
  • Co-opted governors
  • Local authority governor
  • Elected staff governor

Operational Committees include:                        Statutory Committees include:

  • Curriculum & Performance (C&P)                                                 * Appointments
  • Finance & Resources (F&R)                                                           * Performance Management
  • Pay                                                                                                   * Staff Discipline & Dismissals                                                                                                                                                 * Pupil Discipline & Exclusions

All committees report directly to the Full Governing Body (FGB).

Members of our Board of Governors (FGB) and the committees they serve on are listed below: 

Head Teacher:

  • Ms Julia Hamilton: FGB; C&P; F&R

Parent Governors:

  • Ms Cathy Atkinson: FGB; F&R. Link Governor for EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion)
  • Mr Richard Watts: FGB; F&R. Link Governor for Greater Depth and Parental Engagement

    You can read more about the role of Parent Governors here. 

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Local Authority (LA) Governor:

  • Mr Alfie Cairns: FGB & C&P. Safeguarding Link Governor

Co-opted Governors:

  • Mrs Hilary Nicholls: FGB; C&P; F&R. Chair of Governors; Chair of Curriculum & Performance Committee; and Link Governor for Attendance
  • Ms Anna Pierssene: FGB; C&P
  • Ms Caroline Vogt: FGB; C&P; Link Governor for Behaviour
  • Mr Alan Walsh: FGB; F&R. Chair of Finance & Resources Committee; Link Governor for SEND and Inclusion

Staff Governor:

  • Mrs Sue Medhurst: FGB; C&P

Clerk / Advisor:

  • Ms Tamara Wilson: FGB; C&P; F&R

Governor Review Statement

This is the Annual Review Statement from Swaffield's Governing Body.

Meeting dates for Academic Year 2024/2025

Autumn Term 2024

  • Curriculum & Performance Committee - Thursday 14th November at 4pm
  • Finance & Resources Committee - Thursday 14th November at 5pm
  • Full Governing Body  - Thursday 28th November at 5pm

Spring Term 2025

  • Curriculum & Performance Committee - Wednesday 12th March at 5pm
  • Finance & Resources Committee - Thursday 6th February at 5pm
  • Full Governing Body - Thursday 27th March at 5pm

 Summer Term 2025

  • Curriculum & Performance Committee  - Wednesday 11th June at 5pm
  • Finance & Resources Committee - Thursday 15th May at 5pm
  • Full Governing Body - Thursday 26th June at 5pm

Key Governor Information

Governors' Responsibilities

The Governing Body has many specific responsibilities as defined in the School Governance Regulations and laid out in the school's Delegation File. These responsibilities include:

  • The responsibility for the conduct of the school
  • Setting targets in standards and achievement
  • Statutory responsibilities regarding Special Educational Needs & Disability
  • Ensuring policies relating to the school’s operation are prepared and are reviewed regularly
  • Providing information for parents
  • Financial management and meeting the SFVS
  • Personnel matters, including staff appointments as appropriate
  • Management and maintenance of buildings
  • Pupil discipline and behaviour
  • Monitoring and evaluating the activities of the school
  • Drawing up an Action Plan after an inspection by Ofsted and overseeing its implementation
  • The Governing Body delegates all of its functions to a committee and most of the day to day decisions to the Headteacher.

Governor Code of Conduct

Governor Attendance

The table below shows the Governors' Register of Attendance for the academic year 2023/2024. 

Governor Declaration of Interests

 

Governor Strategy

Swaffield's Board of Governors carried out a parent survey, a staff survey, and held parent workshops to enable parents/ carers and staff to share their views, ideas and suggestions. The outcomes were a key part in shaping this Governor Strategy.

The FGB's intention in developing this plan is to set out and communicate our vision and long-term direction for the school, so that we are all clear on where we are going and what we are trying to achieve.
We are proud of the school’s achievements and values and look forward to continuing work with all stakeholders to ensure that we are all working towards a common goal with the children’s’ well-being and future prospects at the heart of everything we do. Read our Governor Strategy here:

swaffield primary school strategic plan 2023 26.pdf

Interested in becoming a governor?

Contact our Chair of Governors via email to: governors@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk  or contact Ms Hamilton, Head Teacher, in the first instance and to arrange to meet for a chat. There is always a need for dedicated and committed members of the public, the local community, and parents to serve as governors supporting this wonderful school.

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