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Governing Body

The Governing Body meet at least once every term and committees of the Governing Body also meet regularly.

The Chair of Governors is L J Winterburn, and she can be contacted by letter or email via the school office.

The Clerk to the Governing Body can also be contacted via the school office.

Role and Responsibilities of the Governing Body

Governors work as a team. They are responsible for making sure the school provides a good quality education for all pupils. Raising educational standards in school is a key priority. This has the best chance of happening when there are high expectations of what pupils can achieve.

Governors promote effective ways of teaching and learning when setting the school aims and policies. They do this together with the head teacher, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school.

Head Teachers are recruited and selected by governors - and most Head Teachers choose to be governors themselves.

Governing boards are accountable to parents, the local community and the Local Authority. Appointments are for three or usually for four years. The governing board's main role is to help raise pupils' standards of achievement.

Governors have three main roles:

To provide strategic direction for the school
To act as a critical friend to the headteacher
To ensure accountability

They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:

Determining how the school’s budget is spent
Hearing appeals and grievances
Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship
Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline
Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies

Are accountable for the performance of the school to parents and the wider community
Selects the Head Teacher
Makes sure the agreed Curriculum is well taught
Decides how the school can encourage pupils' spiritual, moral and cultural development
Makes sure the school provides for all pupils including those with special needs.

Governors are at the heart of how a school operates. It's important they get things right. How they do their job effects the interests of pupils, staff and the reputation of the school in the community.

Governors support and challenge head teachers by gathering views, asking questions and discussing what's best for the school. They are not there to rubber stamp decisions. They have to be prepared to give and take advice and must be loyal to decisions taken by the governing board as a whole. As long as they act within the law and take appropriate advice, governors are protected from any financial liability for the decisions they take.

Our board of Governors

LJ Winterburn

Chair

LJ Winterburn

To read more about LJ, click below

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Maria Unitt

Board Member

Maria Unitt
Jennie Burbidge

Observer

Jennie Burbidge

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Bindi Chauli

Staff Governor

Bindi Chauli
Christina Rothwell

Parent Governor

Christina Rothwell

Hello, I’m Christina, I am a mum of two boys, 1 of whom attends Conkers class at CHG. I am a Specialist Teaching Assistant, providing 1-1 support to a child with complex needs in a mainstream school.

I am hardworking and dedicated to improving the outcomes of young children and supporting equality in education. As a parent governor, I look forward to supporting the school to build strong connections between school and the parents at CHG.
Claire Jones

Observer

Claire Jones
Dawn Lama

Governor

Dawn Lama
Richard Cosby

Co-opted Governor

Richard Cosby

I currently teach within a broad spectrum primary school and have previously worked in both mainstream and SEND educational settings, working and supporting pupils from KS1 to KS5 as well as in FE settings. I am passionate that all children and young adults have the best opportunities in life, experiencing exciting opportunities in education. I am looking forward to supporting Courthouse Green as part of their governing body and working with colleagues and children to develop their aspirations through their time in school. I use the THRIVE Approach in my teaching, and I am a trained Mental Helth First Aider (Adult) recognising the importance of staff wellbeing and it's impact on the success of educational settings.

In previous roles i have worked as a Sculptor and in the construction industry. I am a firm advocate for the Arts, I believe it is one of the most versatile and inclusive areas of the curriculum. The Creative Arts facilitate cross curricular learning in schools and can be used to accelerate learning and understanding across many areas.

I have two children, one in primary education, one at secondary school. I enjoy reading, going to walks, DIY, travelling to new places and visiting galleries and museums. I enjoy making art and furniture and find this a very good way to unwind and relax.
Mary Hoverd

Co-Opted Governor

Mary Hoverd

Mary has 35 years' experience in Education, working in various
authorities in the UK and also abroad. Her focus for many years
was in Special Educational Needs Provision within mainstream
schools. Further areas of expertise lie in assessment and data
analysis, areas cited as examples of outstanding practice by
Ofsted. She became a Headteacher in 2000 and under her
leadership, the school moved to Outstanding in all areas in both
Ofsted and SIAS inspections. Mary was then invited by
Warwickshire Education Authority to become a consultant
Headteacher. In this role she worked with a variety of schools to
enable them to raise standards and significantly improve their
Ofsted rating.
Mary remains passionate about education.
Carrie Curley

Parent Governor

Carrie Curley

Carrie is a mum to 3 children, 2 of whom attend CHG. She is a member of our Lunchtime Supervisor team, who also provides 1:1 support for pupils who need it. She is a passionate, kind and caring person who will bring a wealth of knowledge from her time in education to the role. She is committed to building bonds between school and families and is looking forward to developing these whilst as a governor.
Sandip Hundal

Parent Governor

Sandip Hundal

Originally born and bred from Wolverhampton where I grew up before moving to Coventry 11 years ago when I married my husband who has always lived in Coventry also attended Courthouse Green primary School is his younger day.

Since university I have gone on to pursue my career in the financial services where I am currently the Deputy Branch Manager of a high street building society. I have carried out various roles including Branch Manager and nothing gives me more pleasure than coaching and developing a team and putting my members at the heart of what we do.

I have 2 beautiful boys, one who is currently in year 2 at Courthouse Green Primary school and the other has recently celebrated his 1st Birthday.

In my current role I am passionate about developing my team to become the best versions of themselves so that they can provide legendary service to our members. I am delighted to have been given this opportunity to make a di?erence in the education, of not just my son, but the school as a whole. I look forward to work with parents, teachers, the Head and other governors to help drive the continued improvement needed to provide our children with the best chance of success.