The purpose of the Governing Body

The purpose of the Governing Body is to provide strategic leadership to ensure every child gets the best possible education.

The Governing Body’s core strategic functions are:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
• Holding the Head to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
• To promote the school and its ethos of "Being the Best that You Can Be" through living out the values of “Pride in Pendock”

How long do governors serve for?

The Chair and Vice Chairperson are elected annually. In accordance with the Governing Body’s Instrument of Government, all Governors serve a term of 4 years except for parent Governors who serve for 3 years.

Who are our governors?

Mrs Liza Christmas          

Chair - Co-opted Governor

Term

Appointed 27/04/21

4-years

Committee & Responsibility

• Finance, Staffing & Pay
• Curriculum
• School Improvement 

About me

Having served as a parent governor from 2015-2018, I was keen to stay on the governing body once my children had both moved into grammar school. As a member of the Pendock community with an enthusiasm for education, sport and EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion), I help to provide governance around the whole curriculum, with the aim of ensuring the children who attend Pendock receive a rounded and broad-based education, setting them up as confident individuals ready for their next educational setting.  I took the role of chair over from Paul Massey this academic year and I am finding my feet with help and support from Paul and the rest of the governing body and staff!

 

 

Dr Paul Massey

Parent Governor

Term

Appointed 24/06/22

3-years

Committee & Responsibility

• Finance, Staffing & Pay
• Heads Performance Management
• Standards & Assessment

About me

I have been a parent governor at Pendock since 2016 and was chair of governors from 2019-2023. My two children both went to Pendock from Reception to Year 6, and I’ve stayed on the governing body now that they are both at grammar school. In my day job, I am co-founder and managing director of a cybersecurity business, and my voluntary activities include mentoring through the Cranfield Trust and being a member of the (Glos) county council’s School Appeals Panel.

 

 

Rev Julie James

Foundation ex officio

Term

Appointed 01/09/2014

on going

Committee & Responsibility

• Finance, Staffing & Pay
• Heads Performance Management
• Safeguarding
• Pupil Premium
• SEND & LAC
• Vice Chair 

About me

Since arriving as Rector of the Berrow Benefice in 2014, I have been privileged to be a Governor of this wonderful Primary School. I was a teacher in the Middle School sector for 38 year, combining the role as a non-stipendary priest since 2003. Married to Bob for 43 years, we have two grown-up children. I have a keen interest in educational matters, and I champion special educational needs, and the safeguarding aspects of schools. I am a member of the Worcester Diocesan Board of Education.

 

 

Rev Anthea Elston

Foundation, appointed by Diocese

Term

Appointed 06/10/22

4-years

Committee & Responsibility

• Heads Performance Management
• RE & Collective Worship
• SIAMS
• School Improvement

About me

It’s been my privilege to be a Foundation Governor for 5 years now. It’s a joy to be associated with such an inclusive and welcoming school, where academic excellence is important, but educating the whole person, body, mind and soul is key. I am responsibile for taking an overview of Religious Education and Collective Worship. In addition, I head up the Open the Book team who come into school to act out bible stories with and for the children.

 

 

Ms Hannah Moon

Ex-officio Governor - Head Teacher

Term

Appointed September 2019

On going

Committee & Responsibility

Sits on all

About me

I have been Head Teacher at Pendock since September 2019. Previously I was Deputy head at Grangefield in Bishops Cleeve. I entered teaching in 2002, and I have taught across all key stages with a keen passion for sport, reading and curriculum development. I love to play hockey for Newent Hockey Club and run for Tewkesbury Running Club in my spare time as well as spending time with my two daughters! 

 

 

Mrs Liz McPhail

Co-opted Governor

Term

Appointed 16/02/2023

4-years

Committee & Responsibility

• Curriculum

About me

I feel privileged to be part of the Pendock community, having joined the Governing Board in February 2023.

Before retiring, I was an English and SEN teacher in primary schools and my passion for literacy in all its forms remains as strong as ever. I love playing different sports, being outdoors and learning about the environment, so it is wonderful to be part of a school that believes in the many benefits to be gained from such activities. My experience and understanding of school life will help me to support and further develop this thriving school as it continues to provide a high-quality education for every child.

 

 

Mrs Paula Roughley

Parent Governor

Term

Appointed 21/05/2021

3-years

Committee & Responsibility

• Marketing and external liaison

About me

I have been a parent governor at Pendock since 2021.  Having 2 children in the setting myself, I am keen to ensure the school provides each child with a solid learning and development foundation in readiness for the next stage in their education while also delivering the school's core values.

 

Mrs Janice Kennedy

Local Authority Governor

Term

Appointed 14/09/23

4-years

Committee & Responsibility

• Finance and staffing and pay
• Health & Safety

About me

Bio to follow

 

Mrs Jennie Watkins

Parent Governor

Term

Appointed 21/11/22

3-years

Committee & Responsibility

• Finance and staffing and pay
• Marketing and external liaison

About me

Bio to follow

 

 

Pride in Pendock

Positive attitude

We find good in all people and all situations.

Respect

We treat each other with kind words and actions.

Individuality

We believe in ourselves and celebrate our differences.

Determination

We welcome challenges and always try our hardest.

Excellence

We strive to be the best that we can be.

We have

PRIDE in ourselves
PRIDE in each other
PRIDE in PENDOCK!