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Governors

School governors offer strategic guidance to their school, supporting with the development of the school’s strategic direction, ensuring money is well spent and helping drive school improvement. They are ‘critical friends’, providing support and challenge to ensure the best outcomes all pupils.

Our governors are drawn from across the school community and work in close co-operation with the leadership team under the authority of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

St Clement’s Primary School Governing Body 2024 – 2025

Clerk to the Governing Body:

Mrs Laura Adams clerk@stclements.surrey.sch.uk

NAME ROLE / APPOINTED BY FROM TO
Rev. Father Graham Bamford Foundation /
Bishop of Brighton & Arundel
SEP 2017 AUG 2025
Mrs Irma Chappell Head / Ex-Officio SEP 2023 -
Mr Joe Cook Foundation /
Bishop of Arundel & Brighton 
OCT 2021 OCT 2025
Mrs Fiona Perks Foundation /
Bishop of Arundel & Brighton
FEB 2022 FEB 2026
Mrs Beth Roberts Staff Governor / Staff SEP 2022 SEP 2026
Mr Guy Laister Local Authority Governor /
Local Authority
SEP 2021 SEP 2025
Mrs Louise Charge Foundation /
Bishop of Arundel & Brighton
DEC 2020 DEC 2024
Mrs Michelle Barreiro Tuke Parent Governor / Parent Body OCT 2021 OCT 2025
Mrs Sinead Stanton Parent Governor / Parent Body OCT 2021 OCT 2025
Mrs Patricia Russell Foundation /
Bishop of Arundel & Brighton
JAN 2023 JAN 2027
Mr Andrew Morris Foundation /
Bishop of Arundel & Brighton
JUL 2023 JUL 2027
Mrs Sophie Drury Foundation /
Bishop of Arundel & Brighton
MAR 2024 MAR 2028

Committee Structure

Committee Governors
Admissions  Mrs Fiona Perks, Mrs Michelle Barreiro-Tuke & Mrs Louise Charge
Honorary Treasurer Mrs Michelle Barreiro-Tuke
Catholic Ethos Rev. Father Graham Bamford & Mrs Louise Charge
Safeguarding Mrs Sinead Stanton
SEND & LAC Mrs Sinead Stanton
Health & Safety Mr Guy Laister
Mental Health & Wellbeing Mrs Fiona Perks
On-line Safety & Cybersecurity Mr Guy Laister
EYFS Mrs Sophie Drury
Website Compliance Mrs Fiona Perks & Mrs Patricia Russell
Behaviour & Attitudes Mrs Fiona Perks
RE Mrs Louise Charge & Mrs Sophie Drury
English Mr Joe Cook
Maths Mr Andrew Morris
Science Mr Guy Laister
History Mrs Fiona Perks
Geography Mrs Fiona Perks
Music Mrs Michelle Barreiro-Tuke
French Mrs Patricia Russell
Computing Mr Guy Laister
PE Mr Andrew Morris
Art & DT Mr Joe Cook
PSHE Mrs Louise Charge
RSE Mrs Louise Charge & Mrs Sophie Drury
Head of School Appraisals Mr Joe Cook, Mr Guy Laister & Mrs Tammy Lawlor
Pay Panel Mr Joe Cook, Mr Andrew Morris & Mrs Louise Charge
Pay Appeals Panel Mr Guy Laister, Mrs Patricia Russell & Mrs Fiona Perks
Disciplinary Committee to be convened if required

The governors of St Clement’s Catholic Primary School believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.

The governors are currently collecting data on the diversity of the board, including data on age, gender and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision-making.

Due to our relatively small governing body, we do not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect this personal data.

Governors Fund

The school has a Governors Fund, funded through parental donations. The money raised goes towards supporting the learning and teaching across the school, helping to ensure that our children have access to the best resources and facilities. In past years, the Fund has paid for the development of outdoor learning spaces, the improvement of play areas and development of the school building and grounds.

Any donations are very gratefully received. The most efficient way to donate is to set up regular payments through internet banking, which can be any amount you feel you are able to give. If you wish to set up a standing order, you can find the relevant form in our 'parental forms' section of the site.  Alternatively, there is an option of making your payment/s online via Arbor St Clement's Catholic Primary School (arbor.sc) . Please ask at the school office if you require help with this.

HSBC Bank

Sort Code: 40-05-20

Account Number: 51265091
Reference: Surname and child’s /children’s name(s)

If you are a taxpayer, please also complete a Gift Aid Form, which allows the school to claim an additional 25p for every pound donated. This can be found on our 'parental forms' page. 

Many employers operate match funding and/or similar funding schemes that could increase your contribution. We know how busy parents are, but if you think your employer may run one of these schemes, we are happy to assist in any administration that might be involved.

100% of the Governors Fund goes to the school and is used to benefit each and every pupil at St Clement’s.