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 Headteacher 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 Maher, Ruth Maher, Vacancy
Parent Governor: Zuweratu Abubakar and Vacancy
Staff Governors: Tracy Phillips (Interim Headteacher), Amanda Nunn (Family Liaison Officer) and Sara Stubbs (Office Admin Manager)
Non-Governors, who are invited to present information to the Governing Board: Helen Blight (Interim Deputy Headteacher), Carol Everson (School Business Manager) and Claire Frogley (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, September 2024)
I have been a governor at GSSC since September 2016, becoming Chair in July 2022.
Alison May - Vice-Chair Community Governor Term of Office (October 2020 – October 2024) (October 2024 - October 2028
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.
Vacancy for a Community Governor
Zuweratu Abubakar - Parent Governor Term of Office (July 2023 - July 2027)
Andy Maher - Community Governor Term of Office (December 2022 - December 2026)
Ruth Maher - Community Governor Term of Office (December 2024 – December 2028)
I decided to become a community Governor for GSSC after hearing about the excellent work the school do with Children with special needs that sit outside of our mainstream schooling system. My husband, is also a Community Governor and my stepdaughter is a teaching assistant, currently training in Conductive Education at the school.
I have been a Police Officer since 2005 and I am currently at Chief Inspector rank, whereby my main role is Head of Learning & Development. I have a keen interest in making sure training is targeted at the correct level, is fit for purpose and achieves the desired learning goals.
I have been a Detective since 2010, having spent 13 years in CID, RASSO, Fraud & Economic Crime, Protecting Vulnerable People, MOSOVO and Child Abuse On-Line dealing with Serious and Complex crime.
Andy and I have been together since 2006 and married since 2011. We are very active people and enjoy spending as much time together as we can with our family, friends, dogs and cat!
I am looking forward to this new challenge. I will bring all my learned experiences and knowledge to the forefront to ensure the Children of GSSC receive the best safeguarding oversight, education and quality of life possible.
Vacancy for a Parent Governor
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:
Tracy Phillips – Interim 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)
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| Business and Curriculum Committees Academic Year 2022 to 2023.pdf | Download |
| Governor Attendance 2023 - 2024.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Code-of-Conduct-for-Governors.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Governor Attendance 2022-2023.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Governor Attendance 2020-2021.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Governors Attendance 2021-2022.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Governors Register of Business Interest 2015-2016.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Governors Register of Business Interest 2016-2017.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Governors Register of Business Interest 2017-2018.pdf | Download |
| GSSC Governors Register of Business Interest 2018-2019.pdf | Download |