Meet the Governors

Mrs Anne Farley

Chair of Governors and LEA Governor

I have taught at Braywood for fifteen years both as a Year 4 teacher and Deputy Head. I was a Governor at my children's school many years ago and found it both interesting and informative. When asked to be Chair of Governors, I was delighted to accept this privileged position.

Mr Martin Denny

Vice Chair

Mrs Natasha Teeder

Staff Governor

Rev Ainsley Swift

Foundation Governor

Mrs Claire Murray

Associate Governor LEA

Mrs Julie Tompkins

Community Governor

Mr Harinda Uppal

Parent Governor

Mrs Sarah Grace

Community Governor

Mrs Carolyn Williams

LEA Governor

Mr Vinny Chandera

Parent Governor

The Role of the Governing Body

The Governing Body must act with integrity, objectivity and honesty in the best interest of the school and be open about the decisions it makes and the actions it takes. In particular, the Governing Body must be prepared to explain its decisions and actions to interested persons (though this does not mean the governing body is required to disclose information it has decided should be confidential).

The Governing Body fulfils a largely strategic role in the running of the school.

The Governing Body will establish a strategic framework for the school by:

Setting aims and objectives of the school;
Setting polices to achieve those aims and objectives;
Setting targets to achieve those aims and objectives.

The Governing Body will monitor and evaluate progress towards the achievement of its aims and objectives and regularly review the strategic framework for the school in light of that progress.

In establishing and monitoring the strategic framework the Governing Body considers any advice given by the Headteacher and must comply with any trust deed relating to the school.

The Governing Body will act as a critical friend to the Headteacher and will support the head and offer constructive criticism.

There is no conflict of interest evident with our Governors