Governing Board

What do the Governors do?

• Help establish (with the Head Teacher) the aims and policies of the school and Early Years
• Advise on spending the school and Early Years budgets
• Make sure that the National Curriculum and Religious Education are provided
• Select the Head Teacher
• Assist in the appointing, promoting and supporting of other staff
• Provide outside advice and act as a link between the local community and the school

For more information regarding 'What Governors do' go to the National Governors Association website.

Governor Impact Statement 2018-2019
The Governors have produced an Impact Statement this year to show how, for last year – 2018/19, they have exercised their role in school governance and the impact they have had on the school improvement. The amount of work the Governors carry out, on a voluntary basis, is explained in this Impact Statement and intends to provide a clear insight into the work undertaken for the benefit of the school and all its stakeholders.

You can view and download the Impact Statement here.

The Governors

Chair: Mrs. Sue Tabb

Type of Governor: Local Authority Governor
Appointed by: FBG (Full Board of Governors)
Governor since: Aug 2012 (Staff) Sept 2016 (LA)
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Curriculum, Achievements & Safeguarding and Finance, Personnel & Premises
Profile: My association with Leonard Stanley School began in 1989 when I was appointed as a Key Stage 1 Teacher. During the 27 happy years I spent in that role, I served on the Governing body twice as the Staff Representative. Not wanting to walk away when I retired, I was very fortunate to be asked to fill the role of LA Governor.
As a governor, I feel it is essential to do all I can to help ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and in every other way whilst enjoying their time attending our school. The caring, friendly and supportive ethos shown to all involved in school life, has always impressed me and is something I will strive to encourage and maintain through my role of Co-Chair.

Mr. Dean Ackland

Type of Governor: Foundation
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: Jul 2013
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Finance, Personnel & Premises and Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding and SEN
Profile: I am the Link Governor for SEND at Leonard Stanley, along with sitting on the FPP and CAS committees.
I am the SENDCO at a secondary school and have lived in the village since 2008. I am a qualified teacher with specialisms in Physical Education, Behaviour for Learning and Special Educational Needs. I have one child at Leonard Stanley Primary School and one that also attended before going to secondary school. My aim is to support the school wherever I can, whilst on its journey to becoming outstanding.

Mrs. Kimberley Brierley

Type of Governor: Foundation & Information
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: September 2022
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding, Information Governor
Profile: I was appointed as a Foundation Governor in September 2022 and I also hold the role of Information Governor. I sit on the Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding Committee (CAS) and am part of the Premises Working Group.

I am married with two children who both attend Leonard Stanley Primary School. I am constantly impressed by the staff’s dedication, the school’s ethos, values, and the way it welcomes families. I was delighted to be appointed as a governor and am committed to ensuring all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

In my professional life I have been a journalist for the BBC, Head of Communications for the police and now split my time between communications for our local council and a county-wide coalition which strives to make Gloucestershire a better place for young people. I hope to bring some of these skills to my role as governor and help the school reach its potential to be truly outstanding.

Mr. Andrew Green

Type of Governor: Head Teacher
Appointed by: Leonard Stanley Governing Body
Governor since: September 2015
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: Head Teacher
Committees: Finance, Personnel & Premises and Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding
Profile: As Headteacher, I have a place on all of the committees and am grateful for the support and efforts of our enthusiastic and skilled governors. I am married with two children and have a number of sporting interests. I am a life-long Wolves fan and a supporter of Gloucester RFC. I have been involved with traditional Japanese Martial Arts for over 30 years and used to co-run a dojo. I collect rare American comics and obsolete classic toys.

Mrs. Helen Jackson

Type of Governor: Staff
Appointed by: Leonard Stanley Staff Election
Governor since: Sept 2016
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: Teaching Assistant
Committee: Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding
Profile: I have been a Teaching Assistant at Leonard Stanley Primary School for the past 18 years and my three children have all attended the school. I joined the Governing Board in 2016 as a Foundation Governor and have recently been elected as the Staff Governor. The school has a very special place in my heart and I am fully committed to helping the school to be a happy place where the children and the staff can thrive and be the best that they can.

Mrs. Nicky Jago

Type of Governor: Foundation
Elected by: The Diocese
Governor since: May 2015 (Parent) June 2019 (Parent) June 2023 (Foundation)br>
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Vice Chair, Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding, Co-Safeguarding Governor
Profile: My daughter attends Leonard Stanley Primary School. I am an Associate Member of the Curriculum, Achievement and Safeguarding Committee. I work as a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for The Gloucestershire Brain Injury Team and love my job, as I have the opportunity to support people to return to previous roles in their life following often devastating injuries. I grew up in Leonard Stanley and attended the school. It holds a special place in my heart as I have very happy memories of my time here. I am committed to ensuring all children at the school receive the best start to their education in a happy, supportive environment which promotes achievement.

Mrs. Jenny Percival

Type of Governor: Foundation
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: June 2013
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Finance, Personnel & Premises, Health and Safety Governor
Profile: I presently have one child at Leonard Stanley school, having had two others attend the school. I will have been a parent here for 11 years, so I am therefore very passionate about the school and all the children and staffs happiness and safety. I have a degree in science so I have a keen interest in science and outdoor learning. My life before children was within the equestrian world, training people and horses in the discipline of dressage. I have also worked in an A&E department for the DTI gathering statistics for home and leisure accidents, which has given me an insight and keen eye for child safety. I am currently a partner in a dairy business. We have 200 cows in the milking herd that produces milk for Godsells cheese. I love a challenge and look forward to any I come across as a governor.

Mr. Andrew James Perry

Type of Governor: Substitute Ex-officio
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: September 2022
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Finance, Personnel & Premises
Profile: Leonard Stanley Primary School is a fantastic school and I would like to help the school improve, develop and further its links with the local community and businesses.
I am a Director of two local businesses and have 2 children who attend Leonard Stanley Primary School.
I am particularly keen to ensure all children can fulfil their full potential whatever their background.

Mrs. Victoria Russell

Type of Governor: Parent
Appointed by: Leonard Stanley Parent Election
Governor since: September 2022
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding
Profile: As a former pupil myself, I am very proud of Leonard Stanley C of E Primary and want to support it to be the best it can be for the children. I am married with two children who both attend the school. My current role as a Teaching Assistant (in a different Primary school) and background as a Human Resources Manager, affords me a number of transferable skills which I am looking forward to utilising in my role as a Governor. I aim to support the school, from an education-informed viewpoint, with the children kept at the heart of every decision. It is a privilege to represent parents on the Governing Board of the school.

Miss. Pat Savage

Type of Governor: Foundation
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: 2012
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Finance, Personnel & Premises and Pay Panel
Profile: I sit on the Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee and Pay Panel and also lead the Christian Vision Working Party. I am also part of the 'Open The Book' team that help with Assemblies once a week. Way back (in the last century!) during my working life I was a Primary School Teacher, and I'm so pleased to have this opportunity to remain involved in school life. On coming into Leonard Stanley School there is always a buzz of energy and pupils with a welcoming greeting.
I am also one of the Churchwarden’s at the local church (St. Swithun's) and want to help maintain and grow the good relationship the school and church have, and support the Christian ethos the school works so hard to nurture in all aspects of school life.

Mr. Rob Skelton

Type of Governor: Parent
Elected by: Leonard Stanley Parent Election
Governor since: June 2023 (Parent)br>
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: TBC
Committee: TBC
Profile:I am married and have two children. One already attends Leonard Stanley and the other will be starting in Early Years this year. I have been really excited to see the progress of my daughter at Leonard Stanley. She really enjoys coming to school.
I am a SENCo and am currently a senior leader in an AP school which serves Gloucestershire. From November 2023 I will be the headteacher in a new AP school in Bristol. I have built a strong knowledge of inclusion and Special Educational Needs.
As a governor I want to ensure that every child has their needs understood and met and that every child has the opportunity to achieve through a relevant and robust curriculum.

Ms. Alana Wood

Type of Governor: Foundation
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: December 2022
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Finance, Personnel & Premises and Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding
Profile: I am involved with both the FPP and CAS committees as well as the appointed Well-being Governor. I attended Leonard Stanley School myself and my son currently attends. My daughter is at St Roses and I have 3 stepchildren, 2 at secondary school and one at university. Since graduating from Psychology in 2010, I have worked continuously in education and I am passionate about enabling an accessible curriculum for all. I now lecture Psychology at the University of Gloucestershire alongside completing my PhD, which is looking into the experiences of parents who have life threatened or life limited children. I always aim to be a positive, caring and supportive person and I hope my experience in my roles to date can help Leonard Stanley maintain its supportive, caring and inclusive learning environment. I am privileged to be appointed a Governor for Leonard Stanley School and I look forward to supporting the staff and children however I can.

Clerk: Mrs. Anne Robinson

Email: clerk@leonardstanley.gloucs.sch.uk

Associate Member: Reverend Liz Palin - Finance Premises and Personnel Committee

Observers: Mr. Andrew Babbage - Deputy Head

2022-2023

See our Governor Meeting Attendance 2022-2023 information here

See our Governor Terms and Appointing Bodies 2022-2023 information here

2021-2022

See our Governor Meeting Attendance 2021-2022 information here

See our Governor Terms and Appointing Bodies 2021-2022 information here

Governor Policies

Governor Allowance Policy

Who are governors elected/appointed by?

Foundation Governors are appointed by the Diocese (to represent the interests of the Church Foundation).
Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils at the school.
Staff Governors are elected by Staff.
Local Authority Governors are appointed by FGB (Full Board of Governors).

For more information on the role of Governors within a Church of England School go the Church of England website.