Governadors
Chair of Governors & Member
Co-opted Governor
Dr Mengeaud
Virginie has been a Governor at WPS since 2017. She has two children at our school. Virginie is a scientist and her professional background is in Quality Assurance. She was educated in France and Switzerland and joined the WPS governing body to share her different international, quality improvement and auditor experiences. Virginie was appointed Chair of Governors during her second term in September 2022. Her interests are in Safeguarding, Inclusion & Diversity, and English as an Additional Language. Virginie is a Mental Health and Wellbeing Link Governor at WPS.
Member appointed Governor
Mrs Webb
Katherine has been a Governor at WPS since 2023, having previously been a governor at our school from 2013 to 2019. She currently has three children at the school. Katherine is a Chartered Accountant working in the Civil Service. She enjoys being a governor, both in a supportive and challenging role, to ensure that all Westbury Park children fulfil their potential. She was appointed as Vice Chair of Governors in October 2023. Katherine is Safeguarding Governor and a Staff Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mr Cairns
George has been a Governor at WPS since 2023. He has lived in the Westbury Park area since 2010 with a strong affinity with Westbury Park Primary having had both his children educated at the school. George is currently a senior leader in the financial services sector, responsible for delivering digital and data driven transformation. Half-British and half-Swiss, he is passionate about championing inclusivity and diversity. In his spare time, he is a keen triathlete and will often be seen running or cycling around the area. George is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mr Lane
As well as being a Learning Support Assistant at WPS, Dan has been a WPS Governor since 2019. Dan joined our school in 2010 and is proud to have seen first-hand what an amazing school it is and what an incredible role it plays in shaping the lives of every child who attends. He loves his job which has a focus on children with SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) and he considers it a privilege to support the children through their primary education journey. Outside of school you will find Dan playing or watching live music and spending every second he can with his young son.
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Deering
Clare has been a Governor at WPS since 2020. She lives locally and her daughter attended Westbury Park School. After a teaching career of over 30 years, Clare retired in 2019. She is still very interested in education policy and provision in schools, and is enjoying learning about the life of a Primary School. She is particularly keen to ensure that every child achieves their potential and is not prevented from accessing an excellent education through no fault of their own. Clare is a Curriculum Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Dursley
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Karen has been a Governor at WPS since 2022. She is a retired Office and Personnel Manager who worked in the education sector for six years. Prior to that Karen held a senior role in facilities management with primary responsibility for buildings, environment, community, supply chain and contract management. Karen also brings to her experience of other trust boards to our WPS governing body. Karen is an Estates Link Governor at WPS.
Parent Governor
Mrs Brennan
Catherine has been a Governor since 2022. She currently has one child at our school. Catherine is a solicitor in the renewables sector. She enjoys being part of a team committed to ensuring that children are given the best education, learning and development opportunities available. Her interests are in the curriculum and safeguarding. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys running. Catherine is a Curriculum Link Governor at WPS.
Parent Governor
Mr Hardy
Matt has been a Governor at WPS since 2023. He has three children at our school. Matt is a Chartered Accountant and currently works as Deputy Head of Tax at a large UK consumer goods company. His career has focused on international trade and tax policy, and he hopes to use his knowledge and experience in accountancy and economics to benefit the school. In his spare time, Matt is a keen cyclist and runner. Matt is a Curriculum Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Burdett
Debbie works in the school as a Teaching Assistant working one to one with children in the afternoons and as part of the office team in the mornings.
Associate Governor
Mr Horton
Tim is an Associate Governor and link Health & Safety Governor.
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Maggs
As well as being a Teacher at WPS, Lauren has been a WPS Governor since 2021. Lauren is currently on maternity leave.
Member
Mrs Engelbrecht
Member
Mrs Stephens
Member
Mr Hackett
Member
Mr Sefton
Member
Dr Mengeaud
Els governadors de les escoles tenen la responsabilitat central de supervisar el lideratge i la direcciĆ³ de la seva escola i millorar els estĆ ndards.
Si bĆ© el director Ć©s responsable de la gestiĆ³ diĆ ria de l'escola, la funciĆ³ de l'Ć²rgan de govern Ć©s proporcionar el lideratge estratĆØgic i actuar com a "amic crĆtic", donant suport a la tasca del director i de la resta del personal.
Els membres sĆ³n elsguardians de la governanƧa del Patronat amb un paper limitat i distanciat, "els ulls en mans fora" i tenen una vegada a l'any els patrons per rendir comptes del govern efectiu del Patronat en la Junta General Anual (AGA).
L'Ć²rgan de govern tĆ© un paper a l'hora d'establir objectius de rendiment escolar, decidir les prioritats de despesa, contractar personal i supervisar el progrĆ©s.
Els governadors tambĆ© tenen un paper formal i informal en la gestiĆ³ de les queixes dels pares. Els pares poden contactar amb els governadors a travĆ©s del Secretari dels governadors [clerk@westburyparkschool.co.uk]
Els governadors de Westbury Park es dediquen al seu paper de suport i desafiament al personal per fer que l'escola sigui el millor que pot ser per als nostres fills.
Quan es consideren les habilitats i la formaciĆ³ que requereixen els governadors, es presta especial atenciĆ³ a tres funcions estratĆØgiques bĆ siques del Consell de Govern:
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Definir la visiĆ³, l'ethos i la direcciĆ³ estratĆØgica de l'escola
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Exigir comptes al director del rendiment educatiu del centre i dels seus alumnes
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Supervisar el rendiment financer de l'escola i assegurar-se que els seus diners es gastin bƩ
Estructura de la Junta
Per complir la funciĆ³ que calgui, organitzem les dues subcomissions segĆ¼ents trimestralment:
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Recursosi ComitĆØ d'Auditoria - amb la finalitat d'assessorar els patrons sobre:
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Monitoritzar, considerar i assessorar els administradors sobre polĆtiques i prĆ ctiques relacionades amb les finances, els locals, la salut i la seguretat i els recursos de personal;
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demanar comptes al director i a l'equip de direcciĆ³ de l'escola sobre qĆ¼estions relacionades amb l'anterior;
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Assumptes relacionats amb els acords d'auditoria del Trust
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Sistemes de control intern i gestiĆ³ de riscos
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ComitĆØ de Millora Escolar - amb la finalitat d'assessorar els patrons sobre:
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Proporcionar una direcciĆ³ estratĆØgica per a l'ensenyament i l'aprenentatge de l'Escola i actuar com a Ć²rgan proactiu i estratĆØgic en matĆØria d'ensenyament, aprenentatge, avaluaciĆ³ i currĆculum, inclosa la millora de la qualitat i l'intercanvi de bones prĆ ctiques;
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Desenvolupar un programa formal de seguiment i avaluaciĆ³ de l'ensenyament i l'aprenentatge de l'Escola, en el context del Pla Quinquennal de l'Escola, el Pla de Desenvolupament Escolar, el Pla d'AcciĆ³ de NEE, el CurrĆculum Nacional i altres directrius del DfE i de l'Autoritat Local;
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Acceptar les responsabilitats totalment delegades per a l'exercici de les funcions segĆ¼ents i informar i fer recomanacions a l'Ć²rgan de govern.
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Supervisar, considerar i assessorar els patrons sobre polĆtiques i prĆ ctiques relacionades amb la millora escolar;
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Exigir comptes al director i a l'equip de direcciĆ³ de l'escola sobre qĆ¼estions relacionades amb el mateix anterior;
I dues vegades l'any:
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PagarComissiĆ³ - amb la finalitat d'assessorar els patrons sobre:
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implementar la polĆtica salarial d'una manera justa i objectiva i tenir en compte qualsevol representaciĆ³ individual que es pugui fer respecte a les decisions salarials
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demanar comptes al director i a l'equip de direcciĆ³ de l'escola sobre qĆ¼estions relacionades amb el mateix anterior;
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Per veure el nostre acord de finanƧament,
Per consultar els nostres estatuts,
Per veure el nostre esquema de delegaciĆ³
Per veure la nostra llista de membres i administradors,
Per veure el nostre darrer Registre d'Interessos,
Per veure l'assistĆØncia a la nostra reuniĆ³ de governadors per al curs 2021/22,
Per veure la nostra planificaciĆ³ anual 2022/23
Per veure la nostra DeclaraciĆ³ d'impacte del governador 2020/21