Governors

Governor Contact


Emma Hindle (Chair of Governors) - ehindle@sutton.dudley.sch.uk

What does the Governing Body do?

The Governing Body provides strategic leadership and holds the school to account for overall performance.  The Governing Body appoints teaching and support staff, is responsible for the site and prioritises and monitors expenditure of school finances.  They also will take part in the appointment of the Headteacher, and will appoint Deputy or Assistant Headteachers.

Amongst other things, the Governing Body will agree:

  • the aims and objectives for the school

  • the policies which provide a framework for the school's work

  • priorities for development each year

  • the annual financial budget across different areas of expenditure

They will also:

  • confirm the curriculum on offer

  • receive reports on performance, and act as a critical friend. This will include:

    • the standards of teaching

    • students’ performance in public examinations

    • The quality of provision in the school for different subjects, different groups of students, and those with particular needs

The Governing Body will also oversee the condition and safety of the site, developments in this area, and also the financial health of the school.

Meet Our Governors

  • Mrs E. Hindle

    Position held:
    Co-opted Governor, Chair of Governs
    Committee membership: Curriculum (Chair), Finance & Personnel, Headteacher’s Performance Management, Pay Reviews
    Specific responsibilities:
    Pupil Attendance, Pupil Premium
    Declaration of business interest:
    Governor at another school
    Membership of other governing bodies: Dormston Secondary School, Cotwall End Primary School
    Date of appointment: 28/09/2021
    Term of office: 27/09/2025

  • Mrs J. Hughes

    Position held: Foundation Governor
    Committee membership:     Curriculum, Pay
    Specific responsibilities: SEND
    Declaration of business interest:     None
    Membership of other governing bodies:     None
    Date of appointment:     05/12/2022
    Term of office: 04/12/2027

  • Mr I. Curnow

    Position held: Headteacher
    Committee membership: Curriculum, Finance & Personnel, Health & Safety
    Declaration of business interest: None
    Membership of other governing bodies: None
    Date of appointment: 01/09/2022
    Term of office:

  • Mrs T. Guest

    Position held: Foundation Governor
    Committee membership: Health & Safety
    Specific responsibilities:
    Behaviours & Standards
    Declaration of business interest: None
    Membership of other governing bodies: None
    Date of appointment: 20/10/2023
    Term of office: 19/10/2027

  • Mrs N. Hughes

    Position held: Parent Governor, Chair Health & Safety
    Committee membership: Finance & Personnel, Headteacher’s Performance Review, Health & Safety, Pay Reviews,
    Specific responsibilities:
    Leadership & Management
    Declaration of business interest:
    Governor at another school
    Membership of other governing bodies:
    Christ Church Primary School
    Date of appointment: 05/12/2022
    Term of office: 04/12/2026

  • Mrs H. Jeavons

    Position held: Co-opted governor, Vice chair of the governing body
    Committee membership: Curriculum, Headteacher’s Performance Management
    Specific responsibilities: Child Protection, Quality of Curriculum & Safeguarding, LAC, Quality of the Curriculum, Safeguarding
    Declaration of business interest: None
    Membership of other governing bodies: None
    Date of appointment: 07/02/2023
    Term of office: 06/02/2027

  • Mr A. Sant

    Position held: Teacher Governor
    Committee membership: Curriculum, Health & Safety
    Specific responsibilities: Training Link
    Declaration of business interest: None
    Membership of other governing bodies: None
    Date of appointment: 01/09/2022
    Term of office: 31/08/2026

  • Mrs J. Woodhouse

    Position held: Parent Governor
    Committee membership: Finance & Personnel
    Specific responsibilities: None
    Declaration of business interest:
    Parent of Sutton pupil
    Membership of other governing bodies: None
    Date of appointment: 24/05/2023
    Term of office: 31/08/2027

  • Mrs N. Chapman

    Position held: Clerk
    Committee membership:
    Clerk to Governors
    Specific responsibilities: Clerk
    Declaration of business interest: None
    Membership of other governing bodies: None

  • Mrs F. Southall

    Position held: Parent Governor
    Committee membership: Curriculum
    Specific responsibilities: None
    Declaration of business interest:
    Parent of pupil at Sutton
    Membership of other governing bodies:     None
    Date of appointment:     02/02/2024
    Term of office:     01/02/2028