The Governing Body welcome you to the Churcham Primary School website.
The Governing Body works hard to support the Headteacher, teaching staff and pupils with the aim of ensuring that Churcham Primary School is able to provide the best possible education for our children and to prepare them for life in modern Britain. School governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education. Together with the head teacher they set the future direction of the school and decide how the school’s budget should be spent. They make decisions collectively on matters such as school policies and the school’s development plan and act as a "critical friend" to the school.
The members that make up the Governing Body are chosen by the local authority, the community and parents. All our Governors have their own careers and responsibilities but they dedicate time to the school when they are able. Some are able to be in school on a regular basis, whilst others bring financial and legal expertise, strategic planning and more practical skills. All are hugely valued!
As well as sharing a common desire to be involved in supporting the school, the Governing Body have statutory duties by which they are legally bound. The Governing Body is ultimately responsible for all matters relating to the school including teaching and learning, safeguarding, health and safety, staffing, premises and ensuring financial accountability and sustainability. The full Governing Body meets once every term. Two committees meet regularly to consider more specific issues of staffing, curriculum and finance. Our committees are Teaching & Learning and Resources.
If you have any concerns or issues that you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of Governors, or indeed any of the governors.
Churcham Primary School Governing Body Membership 2025-2026
For full details of governing body membership, responsiblities, attendance and register of interests see below:
Meet our governors:
I started as Executive Headteacher at Ashleworth Church of England and Churcham Primary School in January 2025. I joined the partnership from a small rural school in Gloucestershire where I was previously Deputy Headteacher. I am passionate about ensuring all children are safe, happy and are supported in fulfilling their full potential. When I'm not in school, I love to spend time with my family, enjoy a variety of sports and continuing to expand my lego collection!
Roles: Executive Headteacher, member of Teaching & Learning Committee and Resources Committee
Roles: Teaching & Learning Committee member, Safeguarding lead
I became a Parent Governor at Churcham Primary School in April 2022. Growing up in nearby Minsterworth, I attended Minsterworth Primary School and have fond memories of participating in sport days and other events at Churcham Primary School. I am an Executive Director of a scientific consultancy and have previously worked in both public and private sectors in a variety of roles across the UK. Although I have never worked in education, I have a range of transferable skills and experience that I hope will benefit the school and allow me to make a meaningful contribution from the outset. I am passionate about our community and delighted to have been given the opportunity to support the continued success of Churcham Primary School. In my spare time I enjoy being out and about in the countryside and (as for long as my knees and shoulders allow) coaching and playing for a local rugby team.
Roles: VIce Chair of Governors, Resources Committee member, Health & Safety lead
Roles: Chair of Governors, Resources Committee Chair, member of Teaching & Learning Committee, GDPR lead
I started at Churcham Primary School in September 2024 and have enjoyed every minute so far. I am the class teacher of Year 3 and 4 in the mornings and then do PPA cover in Class 1 and for the whole of Class 2. I thoroughly enjoy working across the school as it allows me time with different children and in the afternoons seeing their creative side. At home you will often find me in my kitchen baking tasty treats or spending time relaxing with my cat, Sooty.
Roles: Teaching & Learning Committee member