Governors
The Local Governing Body (LGB) of The Florence Nightingale Academy comprises Parent, Staff, and Co-opted Governors who work together contributing to the whole school vision for the future of the school. No single type of Governor has a majority.
The Local Governing Body meets at least 3 times a year to assure the highest quality provision, safeguarding and equality of opportunity for all pupils, and effective support and management of staff.
Through formal reviews the Local Governing Body robustly considers school performance.
The Local Governing Body considers:
- The Academy Principal’s Report – self-evaluation against current OFSTED criteria and any other criteria set by the Local Governing Body or the Trust.
- Impact of key actions from the Academy Improvement Plan.
- Monitoring activities undertaken by the academy.
- Local and contextualised issues.
- Direction from the Trust Board.
Join our LGB
We currently have vacant positions on our governing body for at least three people from our local community or beyond who are passionate about promoting high standards in education. The governing body oversees both Florence Nightingale Academy and Springbank Academy. Both primary schools are in the heart of Eastwood, and are part of White Hills Park Trust.
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We currently have vacant positions on our governing body for at least three people from our local community or beyond who are passionate about promoting high standards in education. The governing body oversees both Florence Nightingale Academy and Springbank Academy. Both primary schools are in the heart of Eastwood, and are part of White Hills Park Trust.
Applications are open to everyone, however we are keen to increase the skill set of the local governing body and would encourage anyone with a specialism or interest in the following areas to apply:
- Supporting disadvantaged children
- Safeguarding
- Finance
- Health and safety
Governing is a highly rewarding role that offers both professional and personal development, as well as the chance to make a difference to the life chances of local children. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in leadership, chairing, recruitment, strategic planning, budget control and data analysis.
As a governor, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the schools and ensuring strong outcomes for pupils.
Governors have three core functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
Who can be a governor?
No special qualifications are needed. Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who can offer commitment, integrity and a keen interest in supporting these schools. You do not need to be an educational “expert” to be a governor. Training is available for all governors.
Who cannot be a governor?
The document accessed via the link below summarises the circumstances under which someone cannot serve as a governor:
The School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2012
How much time will it take up?
Governors are expected to attend three full board meetings a year, as well as committee meetings. In addition, governors are expected to visit school once a term and write up a short report for the full governing board. Governors typically complete between five and ten hours of training / CPD a year. A governor’s term lasts four years so you have time to grow in your role and make a real difference.
How can I apply?
If you would like to apply, if you would like to chat informally about being a governor, or to find out about vacancies in other schools across the Trust, please contact Susanna Atassi, Trust Governance Manager, by email at susanna.atassiwagner@whptrust.org.
Members of the Local Governing Body
- Bill Howard (chair) – co-opted
- Joanne Walker – co-opted governor (WHPT Trustee)
- Michael Bradley (vice chair) – co-opted
- Karen Cook – co-opted governor
- Stacey Kirk – co-opted governor
- Nicola Poxon – staff governor
- Sara Dunn – staff governor
- Iulia Priddey – parent governor
- Jo Walton – parent governor
- Geanina Ifrim – parent governor
- Lucy Baxter – Head of School – Florence Nightingale Academy
- Adam Lumley – Head of School – Springbank Academy
Contacting the Local Governing Body
The Local Governing Body can be contacted in writing:
Chair of the Local Governing Body
c/o The Florence Nightingale Academy
Chewton Street
Eastwood
Nottingham
NG16 3HB
Alternatively, please contact the school office and leave a message either by telephone or email and it will be passed onto the LGB.