Vision Statement
The governing body will ensure that through good leadership and accountability our school is fully inclusive and that everyone is able to flourish as an individual and a life-long learner.
Ethos
As governors, and in partnership with parents, staff and the community, we will support Brookland Infant and Nursery School to inspire pupils to achieve their potential in a stimulating and enjoyable way, laying solid foundations for our children’s future. In a safe and nurturing environment we will help children learn our key values and have respect for equality and diversity.
- GB Minutes July 2023 (679.06KB)
Our Governing Body
The Governing Body of the Brookland Federation (Brookland Infant & Nursery School and Brookland Junior School) is made up of parents, staff, local authority and community representatives. As a rule, governors serve for terms of four years on the Governing Body. Parent governors are elected every four years by other parents. They bring the perspective of a parent to the governing body, but they speak and act as individuals.
| Name | Appointed By | Date Appointed | Committees & Roles | FGB mtgs attended last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Warner | Co-opted | 01/09/2024 |
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3/3 |
| Mrs Jane Allen | Co-opted | 01/09/2024 |
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3/3 |
| Mrs Alison Atkinson | LEA/ Headteacher | 01/09/2024 |
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3/3 |
| Mrs Mandeep Barton | Headteacher | 01/09/2024 |
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3/3 |
| Mr Ben Curry | Co-opted | 01/09/2024 | 2/3 | |
| Mr James Stephens | Co-opted | 01/09/2024 |
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1/3 |
| Mrs Hannah Cartwright | Co-opted | 01/09/2024 | 2/3 | |
| Mrs Kajal Patel | Parent | 01/09/2024 |
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3/3 |
| Mrs Carly Curry | Parent | 01/09/2024 | 3/3 | |
| Mrs Laura Xhaferraj | Staff | 13/11/2024 | 2/3 | |
| Mrs Kelly Mehmet | Associate | 01/09/2024 |
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1/3 |
| Miss Kathryn Mitchell | Associate | 01/09/2024 | 3/3 | |
| Miss Shelley Murphy | Associate | 01/09/2024 |
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3/3 |
| Mr Adam Pugh | Associate | 01/09/2024 | 3/3 | |
| Mrs Amy Claydon | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2024-13/11/2024 | 0/2 |
School governors have a general responsibility for the effective management of the school, acting within a framework set by national legislation and the policies of the Local Education Authority. They are not expected to make detailed decisions about the day to day running of the school, that is the role of the Headteacher.
All governors are volunteers. The governing body works as a team to support the school. Their role is to support and challenge the Headteacher, to help set the vision and strategic direction of the school and to ensure that our school is the very best it could be. The governing body decide on the general policies of the school, curriculum and conduct, managing the budget, staffing, discipline and attendance and community use of the school.
The governing body meet at least once a term. They have one main committee (Resources Committee) which deals with Finance, Staffing and premises.
The governing body operates a portfolio system whereby governors each take a portfolio area to monitor. The below subjects and Link Governors were agreed for 2024/25:
| Safeguarding/ Child Protection | Ben Curry & Kajal Patel |
| Finance and Sports Premium | James Stephens |
| Curriculum | Hannah Cartwright and Laura Xhaferraj |
| Send, Inclusion & Pupil Premium | Carly Curry |
| Governor Development | Jane Allen |
| Health and Safety | David Warner |
| EYFS | Jane Allen |
The governing body have adopted the Hertfordshire County Council’s policy for complaints arrangements:
- Brookland Infant Complaints Policy (90.60KB)
A copy of this document is available from the office.