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 |
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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 |
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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.