Governors
Adel Primary School Governing Body
Governing Bodies play a vital part in the success of schools and The Department for Education (DfE) sets out information on the role of governing bodies in the Governor's Handbook. Ofsted, the national body that inspects schools, have been placing increasing emphasis on good governance as a key element in the effectiveness of a school.
School Governors are volunteers who work with the Headteacher and with the Local Authority, to improve standards in their school. They provide both challenge and support to the Headteacher, taking the role of a 'critical friend'.
The core functions of the Governing Body are:
ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Contact
The school office can take messages for Governors. Alternatively, written communications should be sent c/o the school address or by emailing school@adelprimary.org.uk
Complaints Procedure
Adel Primary School and its Governing Body follows staged procedures outlined in the Complaints Policy which can be found on our school website. It is always the school's policy to resolve matters at the lowest level, firstly through discussion. We welcome parental feedback.
Governors at Adel Primary School
The individual skills members bring to the Governing Body are essential in informing the decision making of the school. We have some key strengths amongst the Governors including:
Financial Management
Health and Safety
Legal
Strategic Business Planning
Human Resources Management
IT
Education
Being a school Governor is a voluntary role, but one that comes with a lot of responsibility. Governors must abide by a code of conduct, which includes points such as attending all meetings and maintaining confidentiality.
Governors are expected to undertake regular training during their term of office to ensure that they have the necessary skills to fulfil their duties. A record of training completed is held by the Training Governor.
Becoming a Governor
You can find information about the role of Governors and how to become a Governor by clicking the following links:
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-governor
http://www.gov.uk/become-school-college-governor
https://www.inspiringgovernance.org/volunteers/
https://www.nga.org.uk/Governance-Recruitment/Be-a-school-governor-or-trustee.aspx
https://governorsforschools.org.uk/register/
Meet our Governors
Governor Biographies
Karen Richardson Chair of Governors |
Governor Responsibilities: Financial Data Equalities Wellbeing Safer Recruitment |
I am a newly appointed Co-opted Governor having recently retired from a Financial Services and Compliance background. I hope to use my skills and enthusiasm to give something back to a community I am passionate about. I have lived in Adel for thirty plus years and have two grown up daughters, one a Lawyer and one a Specialist in Speech and Language who both attended Adel Primary School. In my free time I enjoy dog walking, travelling with my husband, visiting family and friends and am an avid reader. |
Diane Hallas Vice Chair of Governors |
Governor Responsibilities: Early Years PSHE & Wellbeing Pupil Voice English |
Having retired from my career as a High School English teacher three years ago, I am now volunteering in the local community. I became a governor to maintain my links to education, about which I am passionate.
As a new Governor, I hope to spend some time getting to know the school community and supporting the staff using the experience and expertise I have picked up along my journey in education. As a firm believer in the idea of lifelong learning, I am hoping that the staff, governors, parents and pupils of Adel Primary will enable me to learn many new things too.
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David Gilliard Chair of Resources Committee |
Governor Responsibilities: Extended Services PTA Link Children Looked After |
I retired from my career as a Chartered Surveyor five years ago having worked in nationalised industry, an American oil company, local authorities, private practice and as a university lecturer.
My main hobby is my family, but I also enjoy good food, travel and theatre and film and am very interested in politics and current affairs.
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Ira Jeffers |
Governor Responsibilities: Online Safety including Website monitoring |
My role at Adel is to set the aims and objectives of the school and set and agree policies, along with the rest of the Governing body. As a Governor I will hold the school to account by evaluating performance and progress of our goals. I sit on the resource committee which ensures the school is financially sustainable for the future with the right resources within the school. I am currently allocated to Year 5 and also have responsibility for the PE Premium. In my day job, I am Head of HR, which gives me a good understanding of resources, financial and business planning.
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Bob Ubhi Chair of Teaching Learning & Pupil Support Committee |
Governor Responsibilities: Health and Safety |
I am a parent to two boys one at a local Primary and the other just started Secondary school. They strive to keep me busy and active and test my patience on a daily basis.
I have been a Company Director for over 25 years, first within the Petroleum Industry and then moved into the Property Sector where we have continued.
I am a University Mathematics graduate and enjoy teaching my boys various solutions to complicated questions, although I cannot solve the Rubiks Cube as yet! I am an avid Gamer with my boys and play Golf, when allowed!
I have been a Governor for over 10 years and have seen many changes and developments over this time through evolving Governments. I am currently the H&S Governor for the school and you will probably have seen me inspecting the premises whilst you were having your lessons. I hope you have seen the many modifications we have implemented and improved for a safer environment for you to learn. I am proud to be a Governor for Adel.
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Ian Smith Parent Governor |
Governor Responsibilities: Performance Data Pupil Premium PE Premium Governor Training |
I am a newly appointed Parent Governor in 2021 and am proud to be associated with this school and its community.
I have two daughters in the school, in years 3 and 5. Unlike when I was their age, they love going to school, which says a lot about the care and development that Adel Primary provides. I am a governor because I want to ensure that all children continue to receive the support and education that my children are.
I run my own company as a Business Psychologist. My day job is to ensure that organisations select and promote the right people and that employees are the best they can be in their role. When I’m not doing that or spending time with the kids, I enjoy playing as much football and golf as my ageing body allows. |
Leah Larkin |
Governor Responsibilities: Child Protection & Safeguarding Special Education Needs & Disability |
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