Our Governing Body is made up of 12 governors, divided up into the following:-
- One Ex officio governor (usually the vicar/priest of St Martin's Church)
- Six Foundation Governors, elected by St Martin's Parochial Church Council (PCC)
- Two Staff governors – Headteacher and one elected staff representative
- Two Parent Governors
- One Local Authority representative
Governing Body appointments
The current governing body details are as follows:
|
Name |
Category |
Appointed by |
Date Appointed |
Re Appointed |
Current Term of Office No of years and end date |
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Ms Linda Chorley (Co-Chair)
|
Local Authority Governor |
LA |
22.11.2018 |
18.10.2022 |
4 |
17.10.2026 |
|
Rev'd Lisa Rodrigues |
Ex-officio |
Diocese |
05.09.24 |
n/a |
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Mrs Mel ** Rennison |
Headteacher |
FGB |
01.09.2025 |
|
n/a |
n/a |
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Mrs Ann Rowe (Co-Chair & SAC Chair)
|
Foundation Governor |
St Martin’s PCC |
01.04.2015 |
01.04.2019 01.04.2023 |
4 |
31.03.2027 |
|
Mrs Eleanor Aston-Noone (Vice Chair) |
Foundation Governor |
St Martin’s PCC |
04.11.2022 |
|
4 |
03.11.2026 |
|
Ms Elaine Colville
|
Foundation Governor |
St Martin’s PCC |
12.10.2018 |
12.10.2022 |
4 |
11.10.2026 |
|
Mrs Jennifer Graham |
Foundation Governor |
St Martins PCC |
13.03.2025 |
4 |
12.03.2029 |
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Vacancy |
Foundation Governor |
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Vacancy |
Foundation Governor |
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Matthew Skeath |
Parent Governor |
Parents |
10.11.2023 |
|
4 |
09.11.2027 |
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Mrs Sharon Rendall |
Parent Governor |
Parents |
16.02.2024 |
4 |
15.02.2028 |
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Mrs Sue Hopkinson |
Staff Governor |
Staff |
22.09.2024 |
4 |
21.09.2028 |
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Jill Ann Hills |
Clerk |
FGB |
05.09.2017 |
|
n/a |
n/a |
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Former Governors |
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| Ms Mel Rennison
(Deputy Headteacher) |
Associate
Member ** |
FGB | 02.10.2024 | 01.10.2025 | 1 | Appointed as Headteacher 01.09.25 |
| Mrs Katy Bartlett | Headteacher | FGB | 01.09.2017 | n/a | Career move 01.09.25 | |
| Rob Crompton | Foundation Governor | St Martin's PCC | 15.07.2021 | 14.07.2025 | 4 | Did not seek reappointment due to personal circumstances |
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Mrs Suki Coe (PPF Chair) |
Foundation Governor * |
St Martin’s PCC |
11.12.2017
22.01.2024 |
10.12.2021 | 4 | Resigned 04.04.25 due to other commitments |
|
Mrs Jennifer Graham |
Associate Member |
FGB |
27.11.2024 |
1 |
Changed to Foundation Governor 13.03.2025 |
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Mrs Gemma Rainger |
Foundation Governor |
Diocese |
15.11.2024 |
4 |
Resigned 12.03.2025 |
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Ms Mel Rennison (Deputy Headteacher) |
Staff Governor |
FGB |
20.09.2023 |
4 |
19.09.2027 |
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* Suki Coe took the Ex-Officio role following the retirement of Canon Dale, until a Rev'd Rodrigues was appointed to the FGB. ** Mel Rennison was Staff Governor up to 22.09.2024 and then appointed as an Associate on 02.10.2024
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Constitution |
Required |
Appointed |
|
Ex-Officio |
1 |
1 |
|
Foundation |
6 |
4 |
|
Head Teacher |
1 |
1 |
|
Local Authority |
1 |
1 |
|
Parent |
2 |
2 |
|
Staff |
1 |
1 |
|
Associates |
0 |
0 |
Committee roles and other responsibilities
|
Standards & Curriculum (inc Fun Club) |
Ann Rowe (Chair), Headteacher, Linda Chorley, Rob Crompton, Mel Rennison, Eli Aston-Noone |
|
PayPerFin |
Suki Coe (Chair), Ann Rowe, Headteacher, Elaine Colville, Mathew Skeath, Vacancy (Sue Hopkinson Finance and HR Manager in attendance) |
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Admissions Panel |
Vancancy (Chair), Rob Crompton, Eli Aston-Noone |
|
Staff Dismissals |
To be agreed if Committee was needed and subject to availability |
|
Staff Appeals |
To be agreed if Committee was needed and subject to availability |
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Headteachers Performance Management Panel (HTPMP) |
Ann Rowe (Chair) Suki Coe, Linda Chorley External Adviser – Kila Barber LLP |
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Governor Roles and Responsibilities |
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Child Protection and Safeguarding |
Ann Rowe |
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Development & Training Governor |
Elaine Colville |
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Health and Safety |
Matthew Skeath |
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Inclusion |
Rob Crompton |
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Special Needs (SEN) and Pupil Premium, Higher Attaining Children |
Suki Coe |
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Staff Wellbeing |
Linda Chorley |
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Not included in above due to conflict of interests |
Katy Bartlett, Mel Rennison |
The only recorded current business or pecuniary interests of members of the Governing Body are as follows:
Eleanor Aston-Noone has a child who attends St Martins.
Jill Hills also clerks for West Berkshire icollege and Brightwalton Primary School.
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2023/2024 |
Full Governing Body (FGB) |
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Name |
Number of meetings the governor could have attended |
Number of Meetings attended |
Attendance rate (%) |
|
Linda Chorley |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Ann Rowe |
6 |
5 |
84% |
|
Canon Christine Dale |
2 |
1 |
50% |
|
Katy Bartlett |
6 |
6 |
100% |
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Mel Rennison |
6 |
6 |
100% |
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Elaine Colville |
6 |
4 |
67% |
|
Ellie Aston-Noone |
6 |
5 |
84% |
|
Rob Crompton |
6 |
2 |
33% |
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Laura Edinborough |
6 |
5 |
84% |
|
Suki Coe |
6 |
4 |
67% |
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Matt Skeath |
5 |
4 |
80% |
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Sharon Rendall |
2 |
2 |
100% |
|
Will Alexander |
3 |
2 |
66% |
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Standards and Curriculum Committee (SAC) |
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Name |
Number of meetings the governor could have attended |
Number of Meetings attended |
Attendance rate (%) |
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Linda Chorley |
4 |
2 |
50% |
|
Ann Rowe |
4 |
4 |
100% |
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Kary Bartlett |
4 |
4 |
100% |
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Rob Crompton |
4 |
4 |
100% |
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Mel Rennison |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
Laura Edinborough |
4 |
1 |
25% |
|
Ellie Aston-Noone |
2 |
1 |
50% |
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Pay, Personnel, Finance Committee (PPF) |
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Name |
Number of meetings the governor could have attended |
Number of Meetings attended |
Attendance rate (%) |
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Suki Coe |
6 |
5 |
84% |
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Elaine Colville |
6 |
6 |
100% |
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Ann Rowe |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Katy Bartlett |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Will Alexander |
4 |
3 |
75% |