Governors

Members

  • Sue Boden
  • Lisa Colclough
  • Garry Hirons

Directors/Trustees

  • Richard Lane (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Garry Hirons (Chair)
  • Alison Dolphin (Vice Chair)
  • Allison Hollis
  • Michael Grimley (Resigned February 10th 2025)
  • Zoe Schnepp (Resigned December 4th 2024)

Governors have a vital role to play in ensuring our school provides the best possible education for our children.

They are responsible for:

  • Acting as a critical friend
  • Bringing a wealth of experience to the strategic running of the school
  • Ensuring accountability

Governors' Responsibilities

Current Governors:

Governors Type Responsibility First Appointed Term Start Term End
Marion Couchman (Chair) Co-opted Safegaurding/Mental Health 08/07/2020 08/07/2024 07/07/2028
Caroline Fisher Co-opted SEND/Cyber Security/Sports Premium 03/03/2021 03/03/2021 02/03/2025
Christine Kendall (Vice Chair) Co-opted EYFS/Attendance 01/09/2016 01/09/2024 31/08/2028
Sue Boden Co-opted Maths/Pupil Premium 01/01/2014 01/01/2022 31/12/2025
Emma West Co-opted Reading/Writing 17/03/2025 17/03/2025 16/03/2029
Samantha Taylor Co-opted Science 17/03/2025 17/03/2025 16/03/2029
Jon Coleman Staff   10/05/2023 10/05/2023 31/12/2025

Clerk to the Governors

Attingham Education

Click here to view the current Register of Pecuniary Interests
Click here to view Attendance Register 2023/24

Frequency of Meetings

The Governing Body meet as and when necessary but a minimum of once per term. Each Governor is also a member of individual committees e.g. Finance, Curriculum, etc. These committees also meet as and when necessary but a minimum of once a term.

If you are interested in becoming a Governor at Flax Hill Junior Academy contact either the Headteacher or Chair of Governors for more information.

Chair of Governors Contact Details:

Mrs Marion Couchman
Flax Hill Junior Academy,
Chestnut Ave,
Tamworth,
Staffs,
B79 8QZ