Governing Body

Welcome to the Governance section.

As the Chair of Governors, it gives me great pleasure in welcoming you to Corsham Regis Primary Academy. I lead a highly committed and active governing body who place inclusivity, care and wellbeing of pupils and staff at the heart of everything we do.

Our Vision is aligned with The Corsham School Academy Group. Corsham Regis will:

  1. Promote the highest standards of teaching and learning and see them reflected in academic achievement
  2. Use the evaluation and sharing of good practice to impact on teaching and learning
  3. Commit to a balanced, enriched curriculum
  4. Invest in, use and apply the best technologies
  5. Provide a safe and calm environment in which all young people can learn, grow and develop values which strengthen a positive community
  6. Encourage our students to be considerate, courteous and to show pride in their school
  7. Stimulate the involvement and commitment of all parents and carers
  8. Commit to the support and Continuing Professional Development of every member of staff
  9. Provide high-quality facilities within a clean and well-managed environment.

The governing body comprises people from many different backgrounds, and it is our responsibility to provide strategic direction as well challenge and support the Senior Leadership Team.

This involves such things as:

  • Ensuring the wellness, health and safety of students and staff
  • Oversight of the School Improvement Plan
  • Ensuring the budget is well financed and spent for best value for all
  • Making sure that the curriculum is well balanced and enriched
  • Producing and reviewing school policies
  • Assisting with the appointment of staff
  • Monitoring and scrutinising levels of attendance and behaviour
  • Dealing with complaints against the school

All schools are measured on the amount of academic, social, and emotional progress pupils make and it is clear that the progress of the children in any school is heavily influenced by the support they receive at home as well as at school. Parents and carers are very much part of our school community, and we encourage you to get as involved as possible. Please reach out to the school if you would like to get more involved, either as a governor, supporting PTA events or any other capacity you can. All governors and trustees are recognisable by our black Governor lanyards, so next time you see one of us, have a chat.

Julian Paine, Chair of Governors

Jess Bonser, Parent Governor– Responsible for Early years and Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1

Stuart Beeho, Parent Governor – Responsible for Health & Safety

Harry Morgan, Co-opted/Community Governor– Responsible for Pupil Premium (PP)

Claire Snook- Lumb, Safeguarding Trustee and Local Governor – Responsible for Safeguarding and Children Looked After (CLA)

Sarah Trulove– Responsible for whistleblowing

Susan Jackson-Co-opted/Community Governor, responsible for Languages and PSHE/Mental Health

Laura Shield-Community governor, responsible for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and Science

Abi Doe and Ceri Stone – Staff Governors

Governors’ Interests:

NameStatus at SchoolOther Directorship/ Trusteeship held or Employment  Any Financial Benefit Derived from The Corsham School Academy Group (except salaries if staff)?Term of OfficeLGB Attendance Record (2022/23)
 Julian PaineChair of Governors (Co-opted), The Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB Pupil Premium Governor + Board Appointed Governor, TCS Members Appointed Trustee/Director, TCSAG  Director/owner Wadswick Management & Consulting Limited Family connection to Home Group    None18/09/2023 – 17/09/ 2027  N/A
Abby Symons  Headteacher + Ex Officio Governor, Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB Members Appointed/Ex Officio Trustee/Director TCSAG  Headteacher, Corsham Regis Primary Academy  None  01/09/2020 ex officio  6 of 6
Jessica Bonser    Board appointed Parent Trustee/Director TCSAG (in absence of election candidates), Co-opted Governor, Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB    Primary School Teacher, Acorn Academy Trust – Wansdyke Primary School Member Corsham Cricket Club Family connection to Hoare Lea Engineering Consultancy  None  18/02/2022 –17/02/ 2026  5 of 6
Henry Morgan  Co-opted Governor The Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB  Full time employee at Teneo Financial Advisory Ltd   None19/09/2022-18/09/ 2026  4 of 4
  Susan Jackson  Co-opted Governor The Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB  Former Teacher None16/01/2023 -15/01/ 20271 of 1
  Laura Shields  Co-opted Governor The Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB    Tutor – Former Science Teacher  None  12/09/2023 – 11/09/ 2027    N/A
  Stuart Beeho  Parent Governor, The Corsham Regis Primary Academy        10/11/2023 – 09/11/ 2027    N/A
  Claire Snook-Lumb  Co-opted Governor, Safeguarding & CLA Governor The Corsham Regis Primary Academy, Chair of Finance, Audit & Risk Cttee, Safeguarding & LAC Governor + LGB Co-opted Governor, TCS + Board appointed Parent Trustee/Director TCSAG  Royal United Hospital, Bath Finance Manager Member CIPFA – Chartered Institute Public Finance and Accountancy    None  08/06/2023 – 07/06/ 2027 
  Sarah Truelove  Board Appointed Governor + Equality & Diversity and Whistleblowing Governor, TCS, Co-opted Governor + Whistleblowing Governor The Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB VC of Trustees + Members Appointed Trustee/ Director TCSAGDeputy CEO and CFO – NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Director Bristol LIFTCo – Primary Care PFI in Bristol Member CPFA Director and Trustee of the Lilya Lighthouse Lighthouse Education Trust 27th March 2023 Family connection to Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Trust    None  18/06/2023 – 17/06/ 2027  0 of 1
  Ceri Stone  Staff Governor, Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGBDeputy Headteacher and Teacher, Corsham Regis Primary AcademyNone21/09/2021 – 20/09/ 20256 of 6
  Abi Doe  Staff Governor, Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGBKey Stage 2 Lead and Teacher, Corsham Regis Primary AcademyNone21/09/2021 – 20/09/ 20256 of 6

PAST GOVERNORS (in post for some or all of the academic year 2022/23)

PAST TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS  
  Name  Status at School  Directorship/Trusteeship held or Employment  Any Financial Benefit Derived from The Corsham School Academy Group (except salaries if staff)?  Term of OfficeBoard Meetings Attendance Record (2022/23)  
  Christopher DentonBoard Appointed /Ex Officio Trustee/Director TCSAG Chair of Governors, Corsham Regis Primary Academy LGB    Sales Manager, Scott Bader (chemical company)  None  07/09/2018 – 18/09/2023  6 of 6
Anthony Monaghan  Parent GovernorSiemens Mobility Engineer  Wife was TA20/12/2018 – 18/12/20221 of 2
Alan BrownCo-opted GovernorRetired
Corsham Town Councillor.  Education schools placement appeals panel member.
None15/07/2019 – 24/02/20236 of 6
Hazel SmartParent GovernorPart time customer sales assistant for Southern CooperativeNone21/09/2021 – 18/06/20234 of 5

Meeting dates for 2023/24:

15th January 2024

18th March 2024

13th May 2024

15th July

Documents:

  • Minutes are available upon request at the School Office.

Documents:

  • Minutes are available upon request at the School Office.