Cirencester Primary School
Governors
Welcome to our Governors' section.
If you may be interested in joining the governing body please contact the Chair of Governors or the Clerk by emailing clerk@cirencester-pri.gloucs.sch.uk. Ideally we are looking for individuals that have time to offer but the position is open to anyone subject to Safeguarding criteria. Training and support will be provided.
The Governing Body has three core functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
As per our Instrument of Government our Governing Body is made up of 12 individuals: 2 parent governors; 1 Local Authority (LA) Governor (nominated by the LA but appointed by the governing body); 1 staff governor; the Head Teacher and 7 co-opted governors, some of which are also parents.
Francis 
Reardon - Co-opted Governor - Chair Of Governors
I've lived in and around Cirencester for my whole life and was a pupil at Cirencester Primary School (County Infants and County Juniors as it was then) until 1996. I now work for Zurich Insurance in Swindon. I have a keen interest in education as my education (including at Cirencester Primary School) has been a really important factor in my life. I also like to try to give something back to the community and am part of the committee of my local cycling club. I joined the Governing Body in 2016 and hope to bring a slightly different perspective to help the school deliver the best outcomes it can to children in Cirencester.
Matt Salt - Co-opted Governor - Vice Chair
I am currently serving in the Royal Air Force at RAF Brize Norton and entering my tenth year of service. I have lived in Cirencester for 5 years. Prior to this I studied Geography at the University of Southampton. With education paying such an important role in my life I am keen to offer my time in support of CPS. I hope to offer a different perspective to the support of the school and governing body. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, walking and travelling.
Steve Forecast - Co-opted Governor
As I work in Cirencester, at the 6th Form College, I was interested in becoming more involved with the local community and was co-opted to the Governing body in December 2016. I have been a school governor for a number of years in South Gloucestershire acting as Chair on a number of occasions and sitting on the LA Schools Forum, I am also a National Leader of Governance. As with many people I became a governor when my children were in school, unlike many I haven't lost the bug and have continued ever since.
James Gibson - Co-opted Governor
I have been a resident of Cirencester for ten years and have enjoyed a rich and diverse career in engineering, education and business. Having had a long history of working with young people in a variety of volunteering opportunities was delighted to have been co-opted as a Governor of Cirencester Primary school. I am passionate about learning and ensuring all our young people are provided with the right opportunities to have the best educational experience.
David Brookes - Parent Governor
I am a chartered accountant and a tax partner at BDO LLP, an international accountancy firm. I have two children at the school and I would like to use my training and experience to help the school community. I am keen to help because my primary school education was an important foundation for my continued interest in learning. Outside of work, I like to keep fit at the gym as well as spending as much time as I can with the family.
Bryony McHale Vukelic - Co-opted Governor
I moved to Cirencester a year ago after several years living and working overseas in International Schools. I am a Primary School Teacher, currently teaching Key Stage 1 in a local school.
I have two children at the school and I have a keen interest in education and learning more about the governing side of schools.
I studied Russian at University and completed a Masters in International Business before undertaking my PGCE and I hope my experience will enable me to make a useful contribution to the school.
In my free time I enjoy exploring the area, walking my dog, reading, cycling, travelling and learning languages.
Ben Bond - Parent Governor 
I am a Senior Technical Training Consultant and Change Manager working in the Water Utility Industry.
I have one child at the school, with my other children having passed through the school over the past twenty two years, the school has played a key part in my families education as they have journeyed into further education; I’m very keen to support the school as a parent, to give something back offering my skills and experience gained in my career.
Nic Dowler - Local Authority Governor
I have had a house in the area for the last 10 years and am recently retired following a 30 year career in banking. Being involved in business has taught me the critical importance of having a good all round education and, importantly, the things you learn in your early year stay with you forever and I would love to assist the school and its pupils achieve their best. Outside of work I am a passionate supporter of Gloucester rugby.
Casey Black - Staff Governor
Steve Colledge - Co-opted GovernorI
I have served on the Governing Body of several schools over time and bring with me a background of experience in education and school improvement. The opportunity to join the Governing Body at Cirencester Primary School gives me the chance again to support the work of a school in the town where I live, having moved to Cirencester in 1991 to be Deputy Headteacher at Cirencester Kingshill School. I moved on to be a Headteacher in two secondary schools and finally held a senior post in a primary-secondary multi-academy trust.
Mikey Ezewudo - Co-opted Governor
I moved to Cirencester in 2013 when I commenced my role in the UK’s Electrical Power Industry after my stint in the Maintenance Department at Honda UK.
Coming from an academic background with precocious siblings and our widowed mum being a teacher for 35yrs / late Dad being an accountant in the Electrical power industry until he died has really inspired me to give back my knowledge to academic growth in youths, the futures of our tomorrow.
Having studied in various countries including my Masters Degree at Malardalens University Sweden, an embodiment of Diversity, gives me an insight of what I can bring on board to the higher echelons of my local school CPS, which has remarkable policies and fairness procedures plus the greatest grassroots diversity in Cirencester.
The governing body meets six times per year in the evenings at school, governors are also requested to serve on at least one committee. We have two committees:
Curriculum & Standards – meets six times per year during school hours
Resources – meets five times per year in the evening
Governors also support the school and gather knowledge by acting as links between the governing body and the subject leads, this encourages governors to spend time in school. If you wish to contact any governor please do so by leaving a message at school or by contacting the Clerk.
Minutes
The minutes of the Governing Body meetings are available in school. If you wish to view these documents please contact the Clerk to the Governors by emailing
clerk@cirencester-pri.gloucs.sch.uk to make arrangements to access these.
Governor Record Of Attendence
2019-2020
|
Full Governing Body |
9 Sept 2019 |
9 Dec 2019 |
10 Feb 2020 |
30 Mar 2020 CANCELLED |
18 May 2020 |
29 June 2020 - Extra Meeting Covid Catch-Up |
13 Jul 2020 |
|
Francis Reardon |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Y |
Y |
|
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Y |
Y |
|
|
Steve Forecast |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Y |
X |
|
|
James Gibson |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Y |
Y |
|
|
Bryony McHale Vukelic |
Y |
Mat Leave |
Mat Leave |
Mat Leave |
Mat Leave |
Mat Leave |
Mat Leave |
|
David Brookes |
X |
Y |
Y |
|
Y |
Y |
|
| Matt Salt | X | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Bella Amory | X | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Casey Black | Y | Y | X | Y | Y | ||
| Ben Bond | Y | In part | Y | Y | X | ||
| Nic Dowler | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Steve Colledge | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Mikey Ezewudo | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | Y |
|
Curriculum & Standards Committee |
2 Oct 2019 |
22 Nov 2019 |
22 Jan 2020 |
11 Mar 2020 |
11 May 2020 |
6 Jul 2020 |
|
David Brookes |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Francis Reardon |
X |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Bella Amory |
X |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Steve Colledge |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Nic Dowler | Y | Y | Y | X | Y | Y |
| Mikey Ezewudo | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | Y |
|
Resources Committee |
7 Oct 2019 |
18 Nov 2019 |
23 Mar 2020 CANCELLED |
27 April 2020 CANCELLED |
11 May 2020 |
|
Steve Forecast |
Y |
Y |
|
|
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
|
|
Y |
|
Matt Salt |
X |
Y |
|
|
Y |
|
Casey Black |
X |
Y |
|
|
Y |
| Ben Bond | In part | X | Y |
Governor Record Of Attendence
2018-2019
|
Full Governing Body |
10 Sept 2018 |
10 Dec 2018 |
11 Feb 2019 |
1 April 2019 |
20 May 2019 |
15 Jul 2019 |
|
Rebecca Haestier |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Francis Reardon |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Steve Forecast |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
X |
Y |
|
James Gibson |
Y |
X |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Bryony McHale Vukelic |
Y |
Y |
Y |
X |
Y |
Y |
|
David Brookes |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Matt Salt | X | Y | Y | Y | X | Y |
| Bella Amory | N/A | Y | X | X | Y | X |
| Casey Black | N/A | Y | Y | Y | X | Y |
| Ben Bond | N/A | N/A | Y | X | Y | Y |
| Nic Dowler | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | Y | X |
| Steve Colledge | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y |
| Jonny Hill | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Curriculum & Standards Committee |
12 Sept 2018 |
21 Nov 2018 |
23 Jan 2019 |
13 Mar 2019 |
8 May 2019 |
10 Jul 2019 |
|
David Brookes |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Francis Reardon |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
James Gibson |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Bryony McHale Vukelic |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
X |
Y |
| Nic Dowler | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | Y |
| Rebecca Haestier | N/A | N/A | Y | Y (conference call) | N/A | N/A |
|
Finance & Asset Management Committee |
1 Oct 2018 |
19 Nov 2018 |
25 Mar 2019 |
29 April 2019 |
13 May 2019 |
|
Rebecca Haestier |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Matt Salt |
Y |
Y |
Y |
X |
X |
|
Steve Forecast |
Y |
Y |
Y |
X |
Y |
| Ben Bond | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | X |
| Bella Amory | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | Y |
|
Personnel Committee |
10 Oct 2018 |
20 Mar 2019 |
03 Jul 2019 |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Francis Reardon |
Y |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Rebecca Haestier |
Y |
N/A |
N/A |
| Jonny Hill | Y | N/A | N/A |
Governor Record Of Attendence
2017-2018
|
Full Governing Body |
2 Oct 2017 |
4 Dec 2017 |
5 Feb 2018 |
26 Mar 2018 |
21 May 2018 |
23 Jul 2018 |
|
Jonny Hill |
Y |
X |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Lynn Hilditch |
X |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Rebecca Haestier |
X |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Chris Harlow |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Francis Reardon |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Jennifer Owen |
X |
Y |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Steve Forecast |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
X |
X |
|
James Gibson |
Guest |
Y |
Y |
X |
Y |
Y |
|
Bryony McHale Vukelic |
Guest |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Berrell |
N/A |
Y |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
| Matt Salt | N/A | Guest | Y | Y | Y | Y |
|
Curriculum & Standards Committee |
13 Oct 2017 |
17 Nov 2017 |
12 Jan 2018 |
9 Mar 2018 |
27 Apr 2018 |
20 Jul 2018 |
|
Chris Harlow |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Francis Reardon |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Jennifer Owen |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
James Gibson |
Guest |
Guest |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Bryony McHale Vukelic |
Guest |
Guest |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rebecca Haestier | Y | Y | X | Y | Y | Y |
| Matt Salt | N/A | N/A | N/A | X | X | Y |
|
Finance & Asset Management Committee |
6 Nov 2017 |
22 Jan 2018 |
16 Apr 2017 |
14 May 2018 |
10 July 2018 |
|
Rebecca Haestier |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Wendy Foster |
X |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Lynn Hilditch |
Y |
Y |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Steve Forecast |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Wendy Berrell | X | Y | X | X | X |
| Jennifer Owen | X | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bryony McHale Vukelic | N/A | N/A | X | X | X |
|
Personnel Committee |
10 Jan 2018 |
2 May 2018 |
18 Jul 2018 |
|
Wendy Foster |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Jonny Hill |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Francis Reardon |
X |
Y |
Y |
|
Rebecca Haestier |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Name of governor | Relevant business interests | Any other educational establishments governed | Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
| Casey Black | None | No | On Staff |
| Ben Bond | None | No | Married to Mrs R Bond who is a TA. |
| David Brookes | None | No | None |
| Steve Colledge | Swindon Association of Secondary Heads | From September - Chair of the Methodist Academies and Schools Trust | None |
| Nic Dowler | None | No | None |
| Mikey Ezewudo | None | No | None |
| Steve Forecast |
Operations Director at Cirencester 6th Form College |
No | None |
| Wendy Foster | None | No | On Staff |
| James Gibson | None | No | None |
| Bryony McHale Vukelic | None | No | None |
| Francis Reardon | None | No | None |
| Mathew Salt | None | No | None |
Cirencester Primary School Governing Body
As at May 2020
|
Name
|
Type of Governor Term of Office |
Appointed by |
Committees and responsibilities |
|
Mr James Gibson |
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 4th December 2017 Term Ends: 3rd December 2021 |
Governing Body |
Safeguarding & Child Protection Governor Behaviour Policy Governor
|
|
Mrs Bryony McHale Vukelic |
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 4th December 2017 Term Ends: 3rd December 2021 |
Governing Body |
Curently on Maternity Leave |
|
Mr Francis Reardon
|
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 15th March 2016 Term ends: 14th March 2024 |
Governing Body |
Chair Curriculum & Standards Committee Reading and Phonics Governor Maths Governor
|
|
Mr Steven Colledge
|
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 15th July 2019 Term Ends: 14th July 2023 |
Governing Body |
Curriculum & Standards Committee (Chair) Subject Leadership Governor Pay Panel |
|
Mr Mathew Salt
|
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 5th February 2018 Term Ends: 4th February 2022 |
Governing Body |
Vice Chair Resources Committee Health & Safety Governor GDPR Governor Build Project Governor |
| Mr Micheal Ezewudo |
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 10th February 2020 Term Ends: 9th February 2024 |
Governing Body | Curriculum & Standards |
|
Ms Wendy Foster
|
Head Teacher |
|
Resources Committee Curriculum & Standards Committee |
|
Mr Steve Forecast
|
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 6th December 2016 Term Ends: 5th December 2020 |
Governing Body |
Resources Committee (Chair) Pupil Premium Link Governor Pay Panel |
| Mr David Brookes |
Parent Governor Term Starts: 26th July 2018 Term Ends: 25th July 2022 |
Parents of the School |
Curriculum & Standards Committee Subject Planning Governor More Able, Gifted & Talented Link Governor |
| Mr Ben Bond |
Parent Governor Term Starts: 31st January 2019 Term Ends: 30th January 2023 |
Parents of the School |
Resources Committee Early Years Link Governor Guided Reading Governor |
| Miss Casey Black |
Staff Governor Term Starts: 10th Deccember 2018 Term Ends: 9th December 2022 |
Staff of the School | Resources Committee |
| Mr Nic Dowler |
Local Authority Governor Term Starts: 11th February 2019 Term Ends: 10th February 2023 |
Governing Body |
Curriculum & Standards Committee Precision Teaching in Writing Governor SEND, Inclusion & Equality Link Governor Pay Panel |
|
Mrs Cheryl Griffiths
|
Clerk to Governors
|
|
Clerk to all Committees and Panels |
| Mrs Bella Heathcoat-Amory |
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 10th December 2018 Term Ends: 9th Decemer 2022 Stood down: 3rd December 2019 |
Governing Body |
Curriculum & Standards Committee Foundation Subjects Governor |
| Dr Rebecca Haestier |
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 13th July 2015 Term Ends: 12th July 2019 Stood down: 15th July 2019 (Last meeting of the year) |
Governing Body |
Chair Resources Committee Working at Greater Depth Link Governor Governor Training & Induction Link Governor SEND Link Governor |
| Mrs Jennifer Owen |
Co-opted Governor Term Starts: 6th December 2016 Terms Ends: 5th December 2020 Stood down: 22nd February 2018 |
Governing Body |
Finance & Asset Management Working at Greater Depth Link Governor Safeguarding Governor |
| Mrs Lynn Hilditch |
Local Authority Governor Term Starts: 1st March 2013 Term Ends: 28th February 2021 Stood down: 28th March 2018 |
Governing Body |
Vice Chair Finance & Asset Management EYFS Link Governor Health & Safety Link Governor Writing & Spelling Link Governor |
|
Mr Jonathan Hill |
Parent Governor Term Starts: 20th October 2014 Term Ends: 19th October 2018 Stood down: 19th October 2018 |
Parents of the school |
Personnel Committee (Chair) Link Governor |
| Mrs Wendy Berrell |
Staff Governor Term Starts: 18th October 2017 Terms Ends: 17th October 2021 Stood down: 10th September 2018 |
Staff of the school | Finance & Asset Management |
| Mr Christopher Harlow |
Parent Governor Term Starts: 13th November 2015 Term Ends: 12th November 2019 Stood down: 25th July 2018 |
Parents of the school |
Curriculum & Standards Presentation of Work Link Governor Writing and Spelling Link Governor |