Governing Body
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Jane FriswellChair - LA Governor
Jane Friswell
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Vicki WatsonHeadteacher
Vicki Watson
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Kerry WebbVice Chair - Co-opted Governor
Kerry Webb
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Tuhin AhmedParent Governor
Tuhin Ahmed
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Azhar MinhasParent Governor
Azhar Minhas
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Mrs. W ProudStaff Governor
Mrs. W Proud
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Dani SheldonCo-opted Governor
Dani Sheldon
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Fiona AthertonCo-opted Governor
Fiona Atherton
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Shaun BentCo-opted Governor
Shaun Bent
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Mrs. R IbrahimiCo-opted Governor
Mrs. R Ibrahimi
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Mr. R LawGoverner
Mr. R Law
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Mrs. V BakerGoverner
Mrs. V Baker
Jane Friswell | Chair of Governors
Kerry Webb | Vice-Chair of Governors
Vicki Watson | Headteacher
Tuhin Ahmed | Parent Governor
Tuhin is a former pupil of John Gulson who attended the school from nursery right through to year 6. After achieving highest marks in majority of GCSE’s, he studied A-level in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. After completion of A-levels he studied BEng at the University of Warwick and received a scholarship to undertake a Masters in Engineering at the same university. Since graduation, Tuhin has worked in various roles within Aeronautical/Automotive Engineering including technical, management, consultancy with organisations such as Jaguar Land Rover, Tata, Warwick Manufacturing Group, IBM. He has also supervised and assessed Masters students at the University of Warwick.
Tuhin's desire for Governorship is driven by ongoing passion for education and giving back. Tuhin currently has two sons enjoying their time at the school and both boys, along with their friends, agree that “John Gulson is ACE!”
Azhar Minhas | Parent Governor
Shaun Evans Bent
My name is Shaun Evans Bent. I am originally from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. Having been brought up and raised there, I moved south to Bedford to complete my Batchelor of Education degree in PE and Games. For over twenty years, I used this training in a variety of secondary schools in Coventry. Working with young people is something which I thoroughly enjoy.
Dani Sheldon
My name is Dani Sheldon and I am a co-opted governor.
When I left high school, I loved science so I studied Chemistry, Biology and Physics at college, along with Law (because we had to study four subjects). I then discovered that I really enjoyed Law and decided to complete a Law degree at University.
After I graduated, I started to volunteer in a school in my free time. I enjoyed this so much that I decided to train as a teacher and completed my PGCE.
Val Baker
Richard Law
Committees
Resource Management Committee
- Richard Law (Chair)
- Fiona Atherton
- Jane Friswell
- Shaun Bent
- Victoria Sumner
- Tuhin Ahmed
- Kerry Webb (Vice-Chair)
Curriculum and Standards
- Jane Friswell (Vice-Chair)
- Kerry Webb (Chair)
- Dani Sheldon
- Fiona Atherton
- Val Baker
- Shaun Evans-Bent
HT Performance Management
- Jane Friswell (Chair)
- Kerry Webb (Vice-Chair)
Pay Committee
- Jane Friswell (Chair)
- Kerry Webb (Vice-Chair)
- Fiona Atherton
Development Plan 2023-2024
Our Governing Body members are directly linked to aspects of school that are on our Development Plan. For 2023-2024, these are:
Quality of Education:
Jane Friswell, Tuhin Ahmed and Fiona Atherton
Leadership and Management:
Jane Friswell and Shaun Bent
Behaviour and Attitudes:
Kerry Webb and Azhar Minhas
Personal Development:
Fiona Atherton, Val Baker and Dani Sheldon
EYFS:
Dani Sheldon and Kerry Webb
Our pupil premium Governor: Richard Law and Jane Friswell
Our SEND Governor: Jane Friswell
Our Safeguarding Governor: Kerry Webb
Our staff wellbeing Governor: Jane Friswell and Val Baker
Our pupil wellbeing Governor: Val Baker
Meeting Schedule 2023-2024
Date: | Meeting: |
Monday 25th September 2023 | Full Governing Board (Housekeeping) |
Monday 6th November 2023 | Quality and Standards Committee |
Monday 27th November 2023 | Resource Management Committee |
Monday 4th December 2023 | Full Governing Board |
Monday 26th February 2024 | Quality and Standards Committee |
Monday 4th March 2024 | Resource Management Committee |
Monday 18th March 2024 | Full Governing Board |
Monday 17th June 2024 | Resource Management Committee |
Monday 24th June 2024 | Quality and Standards Committee |
Monday 8th July 2024 | Full Governing Board |
Governor Code of Conduct 2023-2024
code of conduct governors 2023 2024.pdf
Governing Body Constitution / Instrument of Governance:
Name: | Date of Appointment: | Term of Office: | Appointing Body: | Any material interests? |
Jane Friswell | 24.11.2016 | 8 years (X2) | Local Authority | NO |
Kerry Webb | 23.01.2020 | 4 years | GB / Board | NO |
Victoria Watson | 01.09.2020 | Ongoing for term of Headship | Ex-officio (Headteacher) | NO |
Shaun Bent | 28.03.2021 | 4 years | GB / Board | NO |
Fiona Atherton | 28.03.2021 | 4 years | GB / Board | YES - cousin of the Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum |
Dani Sheldon | 06.06.2022 | 4 years | Staff | NO |
Azhar Minhas | 21.04.2021 | 4 years | Parents/Carers | NO |
Tuhin Ahmmed | 26.09.2023 | 4 years | Parents/Carers | NO |
Richard Law | 27.03.2023 | 4 years | NO | |
Val Baker | 27.03.2023 | 4 years | NO |
**NO GOVERNORS HAVE GOVERNANCE ROLES IN OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS**
Attendance Registers 2023-2024
Full Governing Board
Names: | 25.09.23 | 04.12.2023 | 18.03.2024 | 08.07.2024 |
Jane Friswell | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Kerry Webb | Yes | Yes | No | |
Vicki Watson | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Tuhin Ahmed | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Azhar Minhas | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Fiona Atherton | No | Yes | Yes | |
Shaun Bent | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Val Baker | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Richard Law | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Dani Sheldon | Maternity Leave | Maternity Leave | Yes |
Quality and Standards Committee
Name: | 06.11.23 | 26.02.24 | 26.06.24 |
Kerry Webb | Yes | Yes | |
Jane Friswell | Yes | Yes | |
Vicki Watson | Yes | Yes | |
Fiona Atherton | Yes | Yes | |
Shaun Evans-Bent | Yes | Yes | |
Val Baker | No | Yes | |
Observers? |
Mrs Paula Nash (DH of SEND and Behaviour) Mrs Webberley-Holmes (Head of SSB&PC) Ms Johnson (Head of TL&C) |
Mrs Webberley-Holmes (Head of SSB&PC) Ms Johnson (Head of TL&C) Miss Cartwright (DH of Curriculum) Mrs Green (DH of Teaching and Learning) |
Resource Management Committee
Name: | 27.11.23 | 04.03.24 | 17.06.24 |
Richard Law |
Yes |
Yes | |
Jane Friswell | Yes | No | |
Vicki Watson | Yes | Yes | |
Shaun Evans-Bent | Yes | Yes | |
Kerry Webb | Yes | No | |
Fiona Atherton | Yes | Yes | |
Val Baker | Yes | Yes | |
Tuhin Ahmed | Yes | Yes | |
Observers? |
Mrs Davis (SBM) Mrs Webberley-Holmes (Head of SSB&PC |
Mrs Davis (SBM) |