Greenfields Specialist School for Communication

GOVERNING BOARD

Between them, GSSC Governors have a range of skills and broad knowledge of SEN, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, IT, Parental Involvement and Support, Human Resources, Finance, Business Management and Education.

The full Governing Board meets a minimum of five times a year. There are two other smaller committees that also meet regularly.

The Curriculum Committee, which includes the Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteachers attend to present information to the Chair of Governors, Vice Chair of Governors and Community Governor as appropriate The Committee monitors subject policies as well as receiving subject presentations from the coordinators, on a rota basis to ensure coverage of all subjects.  The members also observe lessons with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The School Business Committee, which includes the Headteacher, Deputy Head, Chair of Governors, Parent Governor, School Business Manager and other member of the Governing board as appropriate, monitors policies and discusses issues relating to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Finance.

Chair of Governors: Steve Jackson

Vice Chair: Alison May

Clerk to Governors: Peter Earl

Community Governors:  Andy Vines, Andy Maher and Lynne Watkinson 

Parent Governor:  Zuweratu Abubakar and Vacancy

Staff Governors: Lisa Atack (Headteacher), Amanda Nunn (Family Liaison Officer) and Sara Stubbs (Office Admin Manager)

Non-Governors, who are invited to present information to the Governing Board: Tracy Phillips (Deputy Headteacher), Carol Everson (School Business Manager), Claire Frogley (Assistant Headteacher) and Helen Blight (Assistant Headteacher) 

If you could like to contact any of the Governors then please do so by telephoning the School Office on 01604 741960 and the Office Staff will ensure that a Governor contacts you.

If you would like information about the role of school governors or how to become a school governor you can find information at the National Governance Association. Alternatively, please contact Tracy Phillips, Deputy Headteacher, email address: tphillips@gssc.org.uk

GOVERNOR PERSONAL STATEMENTS

Steve Jackson – Chair/Community Governor Term of Office (September 2016 – September 2019), (October 2019 - August 2024), (September 2024 - August 2028) (Appointed Chair of Governors July 2022, September 2023)

I have been a governor at GSSC since September 2016, becoming Chair in July 2022. 

Alison May - Vice-Chair Community Governor Term of Office (September 2020 – September 2024)

I have been involved with Greenfields, providing Thrive Occupational Therapy services since 2017. Professionally I have worked in a variety of physical and mental health services and in both mainstream and specialist schools. I have two young children and a keen interest in education. I believe that curriculum needs to be tailored to need and that valuing and understanding individuals and building positive relationships are key to achieving good outcomes.

As a governor I hope to contribute both professional and personal experience to support the school as it builds on its success and continues to provide the best outcomes for each pupil.

Zuweratu Abubakar - Parent Governor Term of Office (July 2023 - July 2027)  

Awaiting update

Andy Vines - Community Governor Term of Office (July 2022 – July 2026)

I have been in IT Support for 14 years, and have spent the last 7 involved, in one way or another, with the school. Having built up a strong relationship, I was honoured to be asked to become a governor.

With a varied work life history, that includes serving in the R.A.F and working in casinos, I feel I can bring life experience to the role as well as expertise with IT to ensure good governance over all aspects of technology within the school.

I am married to Lisa, and our family unit is made up of my son, my 2 stepchildren and our 7-year-old daughter.

Andy Maher - Community Governor Term of Office (February 2023 - February 2027)

 Lynne Watkinson - Community Governor Term of Office (October 2022 – July 2026)

Peter Earl - Clerk to Governors

I am married with two daughters, one of whom is just starting her career in education.  I thoroughly enjoy my connection to GSSC and never cease to be amazed at the fantastic work they do, with so many wonderful young people.

Staff Governors:

Lisa Atack – Headteacher/Accounting Officer

Sara Stubbs – Office Admin Manager Term of Office (February 2015 – October 2019), (October 2019 - October 2022), (October 2022 - October 2026)

Amanda Nunn – Family Liaison Officer Term of Office (October 2019 – October 2022), (October 2022 - October 2026)