Governors are a group of volunteers who provide support and direction to the school. They are highly valued members of our school team.

The role of the Governing Body is to:

• Set the aims and objectives for the school - including the policies and targets for achieving these
• Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achieving the aims and objectives
• Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher

Our Governors

Elaine Spicer

Chair of Governors - Co-opted

Responsibilities: DTG, Forum Rep, Safer Recruitment, Attendance

Committees: Resources, Standards, Pay

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 15.12.2022

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body

Paul Thurston

Vice-Chair of Governors - Co-opted

Responsibilities: Chair of Resources Committee, Health and Safety, Safer Recruitment

Committees: Resources, Pay

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 01.09.2023

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body

Roger Freeman

Co-opted

Responsibilities: Pupil Premium

Committees: Resources, Standards, HT PM Panel

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 15.12.2022

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body 

Lou Bedford

Staff

Responsibilities: N/A

Committees: Standards

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Employed at the school

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Staff

Amanda Westaway

Head Teacher

Responsibilities: N/A

Committees: Resources, Standards

Term of office: N/A

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Head Teacher

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Ellen McClelland

Co-opted

Responsibilities: N/A

Committees: Standards

Term of office: 4 years, end date 01.06.2025

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: NIL

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body

I am delighted to be a governor at Kings Furlong Junior School and look forward to working alongside governors in our wonderful school.  I moved to Hampshire many years ago and have been extremely lucky to have been a teacher in Hampshire and Surrey schools for most of my working life and recently retired as a headteacher in a Surrey school.  I was privileged to have had such an exceptional and exciting career doing something I loved, helping to make a difference for children, staff and parents.  I am aware of the crucial role governors play in school and believe my experiences in education will help support me in this role.  My interests include reading, theatre, swimming and visiting art galleries.

I am excited to be part of the great team here at Kings Furlong Junior School.