Governors
Our Governing Body is an active, supportive and representative group whose members are fully involved in all aspects of school life; working closely with the staff, parents and pupils to ensure outstanding provision for all who learn and work together at Castle.
The Governing Body is made up of a combination of 14 appointed, elected or co-opted members.
Name of Governor | Type and roles | Start Date | End of Tenure |
---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Whysall |
Headteacher Ex Officio Governor |
14/04/2023 | N/A |
Nick Brenton |
LA Governor Chair of Governors Premises link |
01-12-2018 | 28-09-2026 |
Lesley Robinson | Staff Governor | 08-11-2022 | 07-11-2026 |
Donna Lovett |
Parent Governor Physical link |
01-12-2020 | 30-11-2024 |
Selva Kadirvelu |
Parent Governor | 05-01-2022 | 04-01-2026 |
Judith Coad | Co-Opted | 14-03-2023 | 13-03-2027 |
Helen Dolling |
Co-Opted | 27-09-2021 | 26-09-2025 |
Ruth Jordan |
Co-Opted Chair of Teaching and Learning committee |
01-12-2019 | 30-11-2027 |
Mary Langran |
Co-Opted Acting vice-chair of governors Chair of Resources Committee Safeguarding, Behaviour & Child Protection Link Finance Link |
01-12-2006 | 31-08-2027 |
Kathy Notley | Co-Opted | 07-12-2023 | 06-12-2027 |
Lidia Ripamonti | Co-Opted | 14-03-2023 | 13-03-2027 |
Tim Sykes | Co-Opted | 08-02-2024 | 07-02-2028 |
Davinder Mankoo |
Associate Member (T&L Committee) |
07-02-2023 | 06-02-2027 |
Helen Andrews
Clerk to governors
The Governing Board currently has 2 Co-Opted vacancies
Goals
As set out in the Governance Handbook, the Governing Body has three core functions:
- Ensuring clarity of the vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- Holding the executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the school(s) and its pupils and the effective and efficient performance management of staff.
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school(s) and making sure that its money is well spent.
Governors have a general responsibility for the effective management of the school, acting within the framework set by National Legislation and by school policies. They are responsible to parents, the Local Authority and the Secretary of State for this management.
Contact Details for Governing Body
Chair of Governors, Nick Brenton: chair@castle.cambs.sch.uk
Clerk to Governors, Helen Andrews: clerk@castle.cambs.sch.uk
Alternatively, correspondence may be sent to our Governing Body C/O Clerk to Governors, Castle School, Courtney Way, Cambridge CB4 2EE
Governor Meeting Dates 2023-2024
Thursday 21st September – FGB meeting, 6.30pm
Tuesday 10th October – Resources Committee meeting, 6.30pm (virtual)
Tuesday 17th October - T&L Committee meeting, 4pm (virtual)
Tuesday 21st November - T&L Committee meeting, 4pm (virtual)
Thursday 7th December – FGB meeting, 6.30pm
Tuesday 16th January – Resources Committee meeting, 6.30pm (virtual)
Thursday 8th February – FGB meeting, 6.30pm
Tuesday 12th February - T&L Committee meeting, 4pm (virtual)
Tuesday 19th March - T&L Committee, 4pm (virtual)
Tuesday 26th March - FGB meeting, 6.30pm
Tuesday 23rd April - Resources Committee meeting, 5pm (budget scrutiny)
Tuesday 7th May - FGB meeting, 5pm (budget approval)
Tuesday 21st May - T&L Committee meeting, 4pm (virtual)
Tuesday 18th June – Resources Committee meeting, 6.30pm (virtual)
Tuesday 2nd July - T&L Committee meeting, 4pm (virtual)
Tuesday 9th July - FGB meeting, 6.30pm
Minutes can be requested via the clerk. Please email clerk@castle.cambs.sch.uk