Governing Body Membership
The governing body at Southfields Primary School is chaired by John Durance and according to our Instrument of Governance must consist of:
- 1 Headteacher
- 2 Parent Governors
- 1 Staff Governor
- 1 Local Authority Governor
- 7 Co-opted Governors.
The total number of governors is 12.
Parent governors are elected by parents of children at the school. Co-opted governors are appointed by the governing body on the basis of skills and expertise in particular areas, and the LA governor is appointed by the local authority that maintains the school (Peterborough City Council).
The composition of the school’s governing body therefore reflects a comprehensive range of groups from the community and enables the governing body to draw on a wide variety of skills and experiences.
None of our governors currently serve on any other school boards.
You can contact any member of the governing body through the Head's PA/Clerk to the Governors Mrs Claire Dale clairedale@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk
Current Governing Body Membership
|
Name |
Type of Governor |
Original Date Appointed / Appointed by |
Term of Office Expiry Date |
Committee |
Link Governor Responsibility |
Declaration of Interest |
|
Mr John Durance |
Co-opted (Chair of FGB) |
27.01.2015 Appointed by GB |
10.01.2027 |
Finance and Resources Performance Review |
Health and Safety
Buildings
Finance
|
Daughter is employed by the school |
|
Cllr Brian Rush |
LA |
28.03.2012 Appointed by LA |
08.03.2028 |
Finance and Resources (Chair) |
Community – RSE, Collective Worship, RE, Pupil and Parent Voice, Healthy Schools |
None |
|
Mrs Laura Martin |
Headteacher |
01.09.2002 Ex-officio by virtue of office as Headteacher |
With office |
Finance and Resource Performance Review |
Governor development and training |
Son's partner is employed by the school |
| Mrs Lauren Westley | Staff |
01.09.2018 Elected by school staff |
17.01.2025 | Performance Review |
Maths EAL Greater Depth Staff Voice |
None |
|
Mr Jason Mitchell |
Co-opted |
18.01.2017 Appointed by GB |
17.01.2025 |
Performance Review |
English - English, Oracy, Voice 21, Speech Language and Communication |
None |
|
Mrs Jo Cook |
Co-opted |
15.01.2020 Appointed by GB |
10.01.2028 |
Performance Review |
Curriculum – Science, Arts, Humanities, IT, PE, PSHE, EYFS, Visits, Home learning, Clubs and Children's University |
None |
|
Mr Liam Boyle |
Co-opted |
03.10.2023 Appointed by GB |
02.10.2027 |
Finance and Resource |
GDPR Filtering and Monitoring |
Grand daughter attends Southfields |
| Ms Emma Peacock | Co-opted |
03.10.2023 Appointed by GB |
02.10.2027 | Performance Monitoring |
Safeguarding Wellbeing of staff and children Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Behaviour |
Son attends Southfields |
| Mrs Luciana Isnovuio | Parent |
11.07.2023 Appointed by GB |
10.07.2027 |
Finance and Resource Performance Review |
Pupil Premium CiC/PCiC Assessment including NTP |
Son attends Southfields |
|
Mrs Hayley Stapleton |
Parent |
03.10.2023 Appointed by GB |
02.10.2027 |
Finance and Resource Performance Review |
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Lowest 20%
|
Daughter attends Southfields |
None of our Governors have Governance roles in any other educational institutions.
Historic (left within last 12 months)
|
Name |
Type |
Date appointed |
Reason for leaving |
Declaration of Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Georgina Springthorpe | Co-opted | 31.01.2023 - 16.05.2023 | Resigned due to family commitments | Grandchildren in school |
| Mrs Laura Ziedina | Co-opted | 31.01.2023 - 16.05.2023 | Resigned due to work commitments | Daughter in school |
| Ms Charlie Palmer | Parent | 31.01.2023 - 16.05.2023 | Resigned due to family commitments | Daughter in school |
| Mr Jeremy Lumb | Co-opted | 01.09.2018 - 22.03.2024 | Resigned due to work commitments | None |
