Welcome to our Governors' section. 

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.

Nic Dowler - Local Authority Governor - Vice Chair

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.

Matt Salt - Co-opted Governor - Resources Committee 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 Colledge - Co-opted Governor - Curriculum Committee Chair

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. 

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.

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.

Casey Clapton - Staff Governor

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.

Miles Berry - Co-opted Governor

I have worked in education for 10 years teaching in both state and private schools in Cambridge, London and now Oxfordshire. I have experience teaching children from preschool age to Year 4 but I have specialised predominantly in Early Years Education. I set up and ran a successful pre school setting in West London for 3 years until my move back to Gloucestershire where I grew up. I have lectured at The University of Cambridge on the creative use of technology and planning in the Early Years setting and contributed to a published book on the topic. I have also supported schools with their use of social media and digital learning. I am very much looking forward to becoming involved with the school community and supporting its growth and development

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 six 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 Attendance 

2021-2022

Declaration Of Governors Interests

Cirencester Primary School Governing Body

As at January 2022

Governor Record Of Attendence

2020-2021