Meet the Governors

The Full Governing Body plays a crucial role in ensuring that Knightlow C of E Primary School operates effectively and meets its strategic objectives. This group is composed of dedicated individuals who bring diverse skills and perspectives, allowing for informed decision-making.

They are responsible for overseeing the school’s finances, policies, and performance while also supporting and challenging the leadership team. Together, they work to foster an environment where all students can thrive, grounded in the values and mission of our Christian community.

Meet the Knightlow Governors

Nicola Haywood(Chair): Foundation Governor, Bourton, Re-appointed 1st Sept 2023

Lauren Westmoreland (Vice-Chair): Foundation Governor, Stretton, Appointed March 2025

Simon Farley: Foundation Governor, Stretton, Re-appointed 9th Dec 2023

Jill Wood: Parent Governor, Appointed March 2025

Paul Kenyon: Foundation Governor, Stretton Charities, Appointed 1st Sept 2023

Alex McLaren: Staff Governor, Elected 1st Sep 2023

Janet Paget: Foundation Governor, Marton, Re-appointed 1st Sept 2024

Revd Philip Price: Foundation Governor, Priest in Charge, Ex-officio

Christopher Whiteley: LA Governor, appointed November 2025

Zainab Fadlallh: Parent Governor, appointed in lieu of an opposing candidate Nov 2025

Claire Woolley: Head Teacher Governor, Ex-officio (from 1st Sept 2024)

Note: all non ex-officio governors serve a term of 4 years.

Governors retired or stood down within last 12 months / last school year:-

Alec Ross: Foundation Governor, Stretton, Term finished April 2025

Rob Hoyle: , Term finished June 2025

Beverley Suffell: Foundation Governor, Frankton, finished September 2025

Constitution of the Knightlow CofE Primary School Governing body

In line with Governance regulations (2012) for voluntary aided schools, the Knightlow Governing Body is 11 members, and consists of 6 Foundation Governors (a majority by 2), 2 staff governors (including the head teacher), 2 parent governors and 1 local authority governor.

Knightlow Foundation Governors shall be appointed by the Coventry Diocesan Board of Education in consultation with the relevant Parochial Church Councils, and will consist of the Priest in charge, three appointments from Stretton on Dunsmore PCC, one of whom is nominated by Stretton Charities, and then one each (where possible) from Frankton, Bourton & Marton PCC's

Parent governors are appointed by election of the parents/carers, staff governors by an election of staff, and the Local authority appoints a governor. All Governors, except the ex officio posts of Headteacher and Priest in charge, are appointed for a term of 4 years. The Governing Body may choose to appoint co-opted governors or associate governors to support the Governing Body or fulfil specific tasks.

Structure and Remit of the Governing Body:

Knightlow C of E Primary School is a voluntary aided school. The Governing Body has the overall responsibility, under the Education Act 2002, for the conduct of the school, for promoting high standards of educational achievement, and for ensuring clarity of vision, Christian ethos and strategic direction. The Headteacher is accountable to the Governing Body for the internal organisation, management and control, and the educational performance of the school and its pupils, as well as for the promotion of our Christian values and how successfully we enable everyone to flourish, letting their light shine. The Governing Body has responsibility for the appointment of staff and has delegated this to the Headteacher for all staff.

Governors are responsible for overseeing the financial management of the school, making sure its money is well spent, and ensuring that Knightlow C of E Primary School has an effective and appropriate system of financial and management controls. The Governing Body has delegated the day to day responsibility to the Headteacher for ensuring that the systems conform with good financial management practices and with the appropriate financial regulations.

Our Governing Body has a clear and active responsibility for safeguarding. Governors have strategic oversight of all safeguarding arrangements within the school, ensuring that statutory requirements are met and that robust policies, procedures and training are in place. They monitor safeguarding practice regularly, receive reports from school leaders, and challenge and support the leadership team to ensure that the safety, wellbeing and protection of every child remains our highest priority.

- For school operational issues please talk to the school office.

- For specific concerns about your child's education or their class please talk to the class teacher in the first instance and then the headteacher.

Governor Structure February 2026

Contacting the Governors:

If you wish to speak to the Chair of Governors, please contact her via the school, or directly at haywood.n1@welearn365.com

Full Governing Body Meeting Chair Nicki Haywood

Governors meet 4 times a year as a full Governing Body, to discuss and make decisions upon a range of matters regarding the strategic planning of the school. The whole purpose of school governance is school improvement, and there are three key areas where governors can make a difference.

To provide a strategic view: working with the headteacher to help decide the school's strategy for improvement so that pupils learn most effectively.

To monitor and evaluate (challenge and support): The GB provides the headteacher and staff with support, advice and information, drawing on GB members' knowledge and experience. The Governing Body work to promote the interests of the school and its pupils and work with the staff with this common interest.

To ensure accountability: The headteacher and staff are accountable to the Governing Body, and report on the school's performance. The Governing Body is in turn accountable for its actions to the parents and the wider community, in respect of the school's overall performance.

At Knightlow School the Governing Body delegates key tasks to two sub committees.

Teaching & Learning Committee Chair: Claire Woolley

The committee meets 3 times a year with a focus on learning and school improvement. Key documents reviewed are the school Self Evaluation Form (SEF) which drives the School Development Plan (SDP) which is the road map that sets out the changes a school needs to make to improve the level of pupil achievement. Key discussions take place on the curriculum, Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), parent consultation and embedding our Vision and Values in all aspects of pupil learning. Certain school policies are delegated to this committee for review and approval.

Finance and Resources Committee Chair: Lauren Westmoreland

The committee meets 3 or 4 times a year and works with the head teacher to review the annual school budget, and monitor income and expenditure against the budget, identifying any significant financial risks & implications for the school. Key discussions take place around staffing levels and pay, Health and Safety & the school premises. Certain school policies are delegated to this committee for review and approval.