Governors

Following the recent de-federation of Croft Community School, we are proud to introduce our newly elected Governing Body. This dedicated team brings together a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for inclusive education. With backgrounds spanning leadership, safeguarding, curriculum development, finance, and SEND, our governors are committed to supporting the school’s vision and ensuring the best outcomes for all learners.

Their collective expertise will help guide Croft Community School through this exciting new chapter, strengthening our values and fostering a nurturing, forward-thinking environment for every student.

Governing Body Structure and Remit

Our governing body is responsible for:

Setting the strategic direction of the school
Overseeing financial performance
Holding school leaders to account

We currently have the following committees:

Curriculum & Standards Committee
Finance, Premises & Staffing Committee
Full Governing Body
Appeals Committee
First/Pay Review Committee
Headteachers Performance Committee

Each committee has a clear remit and terms of reference The table below has further information about the make-up of the committees and the roles of each of the Governors.

Name of governor	Type of governor	Role and Committee Membership	Term of Office	Date appointed
Lee Davis	Headteacher	First Pay Review, Appeals, Curriculum and Standards Finance, Premises and Staffing,	4 years	01 September 2025
Charlotte McGladdery	Staff	Curriculum and Standards, Governor Training	4 years	01 September 2025
Joan Nicholson	Co-opted Governor(Vice Chair)	First Pay Review, Appeals, Finance, Premises and Staffing, Headteacher’s Performance, Achievement, Leadership and Governance	4 years	01 September 2025
Myra Smith	Co-opted Governor	Curriculum and Standards, Finance, Premises and staffing, Personal Developmentt and wellbeing	4 years	01 September 2025
Gavin Thompson	Co-opted Governor	Appeals, Finances, Premises and Staffing, PE and Sports Premium, Pupil Premium, school website	4 years	01 September 2025
Andrea English	Co-opted Governor (Chair)	First Pay Review, Appeals, Finance, Premises and Staffing, Headteacher’s Performance, Achievement, Leadership and Governance, Inclusion,	4 years	01 September 2025
Catherine Loftus	Co-opted Governor	Finance, Premises and Staffing(Chair)First/Pay Review,Attendance and Behaviour, Safeguarding	4 years	01 September 2025
David Walker	Co-opted Governor	Appeals, Finance, Premises and Stafffing	4 years	01 September 2025
Gemma Elward	Parent	CIC, CPIC,	4 years	01 September 2025
Carly Hinds	Parent		4 years	01 September 2025
Penny Martin	Parent	Curriculum and Standards, First Pay Review, SEND	4 years	01 September 2025

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