Governing Board - Leonard Stanley Primary School

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: Husband Chris Tabb is the School Handyman
Committee: Ethos and 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.

Vice-Chair: Mrs. Nicky Jago

Type of Governor: Parent Governor
Elected by: Parents
Governor since: May 2015
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding
Profile: I was appointed Parent Governor in May 2015 and June 2019. My daughter attends Leonard Stanley Primary School. I sit on the Curriculum, Achievement and Safeguarding Committee and alongside my role as Vice Chair of the Governing Board I am also one of the Safeguarding Governors. 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.

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 in Y3 at Leonard Stanley Primary School, and one that has just left to attend 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
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: September 2022
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: TBC
Committee: TBC
Profile: TBC

Mr. Andrew Green

Type of Governor: Head Teacher
Appointed by: FBG (Full Board of Governors)
Governor since: September 2015
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: Head Teacher
Committees: All
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: FBG (Full Board of Governors)
Governor since: Sept 2016
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: Teaching Assistant
Committee: Ethos
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.

Mr. Andrew McBride

Type of Governor: Foundation
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: Sept 2019
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Curriculum, Achievement & Safeguarding
Profile: I was appointed as a Foundation Governor in September 2019 and am looking forward to supporting the governance of the school in whatever way that I can. I am passionate about helping the school to maintain it’s high standards and to be a safe and inspiring environment for the pupils to learn, teachers to lead and a welcoming place for parents to visit.

My wife and I moved to Leonard Stanley in 2010 and have one daughter who attends Leonard Stanley School.

I am a Programme Head in the aerospace sector and spend my day balancing the needs of our customers, the ability of the project team to deliver, the well-being of staff and the profitability of the business.

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
Profile: I presently have three children at Leonard Stanley school. I will be 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 Arch Deacon
Governor since: September 2022
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: TBC
Committee: TBC
Profile: TBC

Mrs. Victoria Russell

Type of Governor: Parent
Appointed by: FBG (Full Board of Governors)
Governor since: September 2022
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: TBC
Committee: TBC
Profile: TBC

Miss. Pat Savage

Type of Governor: Foundation
Appointed by: The Diocese
Governor since: 2012
Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests: None
Committee: Ethos (Chair)
Profile: I Chair the Ethos Committee and I'm on the Pay Panel, 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.

Clerk: Mrs. Anne Robinson

Email: clerk@leonardstanley.gloucs.sch.uk

Observers: Mr. Andrew Babbage - Deputy Head

See our Governor Terms and Appointing Bodies information here

See our Governor Meeting Attendance information here

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.