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As Governors we make many visits to School over the course of a term. Each time we visit we discuss what we have seen and use our knowledge to support Mrs Richards and Staff to ensure that the children are receiving the best possible education. I have personally made many visits to School and I am always amazed by the hard work and dedication of the Staff. I am also immensely proud of the children in their care. We want our children at Wilkinson Primary School to be confident, independent learners who know how to make informed decisions about the choices they make in life.

I have been a governor at Wilkinson Primary School for over 15 years and I am both proud and privileged to have been part of the school for so long. I worked for Wolverhampton City Council for 30 years managing a variety of Care services for older people which included domiciliary care and reablement services. During this time I spent almost 20 years working in the Bradley area. This varied work career has enabled me to bring skills and knowledge to the school to ensure that we all achieve the best outcomes for our children.

Mr. Andrew Foster

Chair - Health and Safety, Buildings and Finance

Mobile: 07780698886

Email: afoster@wilkinsonprimaryschool.co.uk

The Governors, their roles and responsibilities

The Governors are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the head teacher, they set the school's aims and policies.

The Governing Body at Wilkinson Primary School consists of 10 people. They have a range of skills, expertise and knowledge that will be useful in running the school.  Governors come from a variety of backgrounds; parents, people from the local community, members of staff and the Head Teacher.

 

The Full Governing Body

Currently the Governing Body of Wilkinson Primary School is made up of:

 

Name
Governor Role
Term Start
Term End
Appointed by
Responsibilities
Name of Business
Name of Interest
Register of Interests
Jessica Hodgkins
Parent
26/03/2025
25/03/2029
Governing Body 
Abbie Eastilow
Parent
26/03/2025
25/03/2029
Governing Body 
Mr. Andy Foster 
Chair 
08/09/2023 
07/09/2027 
Governing Body 
Health and Safety / Buildings / Finance / Science 
None 
Mrs. Julie Thomas 
Vice, Chair 
05/07/2023 
04/07/2027 
Governing Body 
Safeguarding / Child Protection / LAC / Online Safety / Finance 
NHS 
NHS 
None 
Mrs. Hazel Richards 
Head 
01/04/2024 
Governing Body 
Wilkinson Primary 
School (Headteacher) 
None 
Mr. Nick Hodges 
Staff 
12/03/2023 
11/03/2027 
Governing Body 
Curriculum Core Subjects, Curriculum – Creative/Foundation Subjects 
Wilkinson Primary 
School (Teacher) 
None 
Miss. Emma Lane 
Co-opted 
16/03/2022 
15/03/2026 
Governing Body 
Wilkinson Primary 
School (DSL) 
None 
Mrs. Clare Bratt 
Co-opted 
20/10/2024 
19/10/2026 
Governing Body 
Parent Partnership/ Extended Schools/ Website / Maths 
Wilkinson Primary 
Parent of Children in School 
None 
Miss. Reena Lagah 
Co-opted 
17/03/2024 
16/03/2028 
Governing Body 
SEND/ Pupil Premium / Parent Partnership / Website 
Wilkinson Primary 
Parent of Children in School 
None 
Mrs. Gillian Wildman 
Local Authority 
05/07/2023 
04/07/2027 
Governing Body 
Council 
Council Employee 
Applied for Governor at Loxdale Primary 
No longer Governing 
Mr. Joseph Pedapudi 
Parent 
18/12/2020 
17/12/2024 
Governing Body 
Mrs. Claire Wagstaff 
Co-opted 
13/03/2024 
16/10/2024 
Governing Body 
Mrs. Reena Patel 
Parent 
14/11/2022 
27/01/2025 
Governing Body 

Remit: To provide the vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school; develop and monitor the School Development Plan; ensure sound financial management of the school’s financial resources, agreeing and monitoring the budget; ensure the Head Teacher is held to account for the educational performance of the school, monitoring standards and progress in achievement for all pupils.

All Governors have voting rights.

There are a number of sub-committees that look after different aspects of the school.

Finance and General Purposes Committee
Name
Governor Role
Term Start
Term End
Register of Governors Interests as at 1st September 2024 – Contracts With The School
Register of Governors Interests as at 1st September 2024 - Interests With Companies & Securities
Mr. A. Foster 
Chair 
08/09/2023 
07/09/2027 
Nothing to declare 
Nothing to declare 
Mrs. J. Thomas 
Vice Chair 
05/07/2023 
04/07/2027 
Nothing to declare 
Nothing to declare 
Mrs. H. Richards 
Head Teacher 
01/04/2024 
Nothing to declare 
Nothing to declare 
Miss. E. Lane 
Staff 
16/03/2022 
15/03/2026 
Nothing to declare 
Nothing to declare 

Remit: To oversee the preparation of the school’s annual budget plan; ensure that financial systems comply with regulations; monitor expenditure; approve virements at the level specified in the school’s agreed financial procedures; ensure the maintenance of the inventories and security of assets.

Early Years Committee

Chair: Mrs. H. Richards

Remit: To oversee the standards of education within the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS); scrutinize and  approve policy relating to the EYFS; impartially apply the admissions policy for Nursery and Terrific For Twos.

 
Health and Safety Committee

Chair: Mr. A. Foster

Remit: To recommend to the full governing body a health and safety, welfare and security policy; determine matters relating to building maintenance, health and safety and security and lettings outside of school hours; determine insurance arrangements.

 
Discipline Committee

Any five governors providing they have no involvement in the case being considered.

Remit: To consider exclusions and representations by the parent/cares and the LA in accordance with regulations.

If you are interested in becoming a Governor, or have any questions about the work of the Governing Body please contact the school.

*All Governors are required to declare relevant business and pecuniary interests, to avoid conflicts of interest. As of 20th October 2024 there were no relevant interests. Declaration of interests is a mandatory agenda item for any Governors’ Meeting.

Governors Attendance
 

Please click on a button below to view the relevant attendance for the selected year.

Full Governing Body Attendance 2024-25
Governor Name
Governor Type
Full Governing Body / 16 Oct 2024
Full Governing Body / 26 Mar 2025
Full Governing Body / 02 Jul 2025
Mr Andrew Foster 
Co-Opted 
Mrs Julie Thomas 
Co-Opted 
Mrs Claire Bratt 
Co-Opted 
Apologies sent
Miss E Lane 
Co-Opted 
Mrs Hazel Richards 
Headteacher 
Mr Nicholas Hodges 
Staff 
Miss Reena Lagah 
Co-Opted 
Mrs Gillian Wildman 
Local Authority 
Apologies sent
Mr Ciaron Hoye 
Parent 
No longer governing 
No longer governing 
No longer governing 
Mr Joseph Pedapudi 
Parent 
No longer governing 
No longer governing 
Mrs Reena Patel 
Parent 
No longer governing 
Mrs Clare Wagstsff 
Community 
No longer governing 
Governors Finance and General Purposes Committee Attendance 2024-25
 
Governor Name
Governor Type
FGP 16 Oct 2024
FGP 4 Dec 2024
FGP 26 Mar 2025
FGP 30 Apr 2025
FGP 2 Jul 2025
Mr Andrew Foster 
Chair 
Mrs Julie Thomas 
Vice Chair 
Mrs H Richards 
Head Teacher 
Miss E Lane 
Staff 
Governor Name
Governor Type
FGP 25 Oct 2023
FGP 6 Dec 2023
FGP 13 Mar 2024
FGP 24 Apr 2024
FGP 3 Jul 2024
Mr. A. Foster 
Chair 
Mrs. J. Thomas 
Vice Chair 
Mrs. C. Gibbon 
Head Teacher 
No longer serving 
No longer serving 
Mrs. H. Richards 
Head Teacher 
N/A 
N/A 
Miss. E. Lane 
Staff 

Our Governors

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