Who is Who
Governors
The governors play a central role in the management of the school and have a close working relationship with the Headteacher in the running of the school. Although each governor has their own role to play, we all work as a team and have a collective responsibility for the decisions that are made about the school.
At Harnham Infant School the governors are always available to listen to you - the parents and your child.
Who are we:

Miss Dorrington
Headteacher

Mrs Salmon
Clerk to the Governors

Mrs Evans
Chair of Governors

Mrs Churchill
Co-opted Governor

Mrs Batchelor
Staff Governor

Mrs Sirl
Co-opted Governor

Mr Bell
Parent Governor

Mrs Pike
Co-opted Governor

Mr Casey
Vice Chair of Governors

Mr Waydia
Parent Governor

Mr Otieno
Parent Governor

Ms Niccals
Parent Governor

Ms Ross
Parent Governor

Mrs Sowerby
Associate Governor
Full Governing Body Attendance 2019-20
Full Governing Body Attendance 2018-19
Full Governing Body Attendance 2017-18
Register of Interests 2017-18
What do we do?
While we work as a team, we also are divided into smaller sub-committees to deal with specific areas of school management. These include:
•Finance - managing the school budget.
•Staffing/Appointments - checking staff employment policies, appointment/dismissal of staff.
•Curriculum - monitor that the National Curriculum is being taught and its assessment procedures carried out, including Special Educational Needs and Pupil Premium.
•Welfare - including monitoring safeguarding, well-being and attendance.
•Health & Safety - including 6 monthly premises inspection, ensure health and safety and security procedures are observed.
How do we do it?
•We meet as a full governing body at least each half term (minutes are available for inspection in the entrance hall). Other sub-committees meet as appropriate.
•We visit the school and staff meetings where possible and aim to work closely with the Junior School governors.
•We keep up-to-date by attending governors training courses.
How can you help?
•Approaching any governor with issues you may want to discuss - either personally or in writing.
•Contact with the Governing Body may be made through the Clerk to the Governors, Mrs Teresa Salmon
- by hand: c/o the school office
- by post: c/o Harnham Infant School
- by email: marked FAO Clerk to the Governors