A good governing body is vital to a school's success.
Governors make key decisions, which can directly affect the education and well being of your children.
Governors - in partnership with the Headteachers - aim to really make a positive difference for the children and the community they live in.
Who are we?
Some of us are parents whose children are pupils (past and present) at the school. Others are teachers or members of the community who may have particular professional skills that are valuable to the team. The Headteachers of the Infant school and the Headteacher of the Junior school also sit on the Governing Body.
But we do have certain things in common. We're all over 18 years of age, have been elected or appointed to the role, we don't get paid for the job and we all care about the school and the children.
Want to know more about us? You can read more detailed information about each of us below.
What do school governors do?
· We promote high standards of educational attainment by setting, monitoring and evaluating targets for pupil achievement
· Take general responsibility for the conduct of the school
· Regulate and approve the school's budget
· Make sure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based and report on pupils' achievement in National Curriculum assessments and examination results
· We participate in the appointment of senior staff (including appointing the Headteachers) and regulate staff conduct and discipline.
How do we try to achieve that?
· We work closely with the Headteachers and other staff and have regular contact and discussions.
· We work as a team to highlight the schools particular strengths and weaknesses and to find ways to support the school in its improvements and developments.
· Decisions are made collectively as a team or delegated to the Headteachers
· Through regular governor meetings and individual governor visits we give focus to specific areas of the school, such as safeguarding, leadership and management, standards and progress, behaviour, finance, HR, performance management.
· We visit school as often as possible to meet teachers and pupils, to see lessons, carry out specific responsibilities such as health and safety checks. We can be found applauding wildly at the nativity play, sports day and harvest festival, and take great pride in presenting the Governor Award at celebration assembly every week.
How can you contact us?
You can contact us via the school office or approach us in the playground (our photographs are lower down on this page).
You can also email us at: governors@chalkwellhall-inf.southend.sch.uk
Jamie Isaacs
Chair of Governors
Date of Appointment 01.09.18 Term ends 22.04.23
In 2015 having seen my first child thoroughly enjoy her time in the Infant School and with my second child about to start, I took the plunge and sought election as a parent governor. The ability to learn all about the inner workings of the school, add value from my own areas of expertise outside of education and combine the two to help maintain the school’s high standards, continues to prove an incredibly rewarding experience.
My professional background has encompassed a number of leadership roles within financial services that have enabled me to contribute in the three key governance areas of strategic direction, financial performance and executive performance management. However, with zero educational background myself, I’m always learning!
Having lived in the area for the large majority of my life I am acutely aware of the school’s high standing in the community and am keen to do everything possible to maintain that standing for the children today and the children who are fortunate enough to attend in the future.
Kirsty Trim
Co-opted Governor and Vice-Chair
Date of Appointment 15.04.13 Term Ends 24.05.21
I am a co-opted Governor at Chalkwell Hall Infant School, a role I have held since April 2013. I am one of the governing body's Vice-Chairs and have a particular focus on the school's finances and budget. I take personal responsibility for understanding and challenging the school's spending plan to ensure that children receive the best value for money. I also take part in governing body committees to query and approve pay awards for staff and headteachers. My very favourite part of my Governing Body role though is taking part in celebration assemblies.
I am a civil servant with two young children, one of whom is a pupil at Chalkwell. I feel privileged to work with the school in a Governor capacity and look forward to a long involvement with the school and its fantastic children.
Nathan Linfield
Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment 01.09.14 Term Ends 31.08.22
My name is Nathan Linfield and I am a co-opted Governor. I am Headteacher of Chalkwell Hall Junior School and work closely with Mrs Clements in many areas of our joint school life.
Macdonald Neife
Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment 07.11.17 Term Ends 06.11.21
Chris Webster
Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment 04.07.18 Term Ends 03.07.22
I have a great affinity with Chalkwell Hall Infant School as I spent seven years as teacher and Deputy Headteacher at the School. Chalkwell Hall Infant and Junior School was where my daughter also had her primary years of schooling. I moved on to Kingston Primary School as Headteacher for 15 years. During this time the School achieved Outstanding and maintained it. For the last few years of my time at Kingston I became an Executive Headteacher working with other schools in Basildon and Chelmsford. In 2008 I moved to Abu Dhabi and worked there as a Leadership Consultant for five years. I returned to the UK due to the birth of my granddaughter and worked part-time as a Consultant for Essex County Council. I then retired and enjoy taking care of my grandchild, playing tennis and singing with Rockchoir!
I am now really enjoying working for the children of Chalkwell Hall Infant School once again!
Stuart Judd
Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment 06.11.17 Term Ends 06.11.21
I am a co-opted governor at Chalkwell Hall Infants and my children have both attended or currently attend the school. Having children getting to school age really made me think about the school system and governance properly for the first time. I thought that perhaps I could help add value in some way and hope that now having joined the board I can do that during my time with the school.
Lital Goldberg
Parent Governor
Date of Appointment dd.mm.yy Term Ends dd.mm.yy
Kate Crawford
Parent Governor
Date of Appointment dd.mm.yy Term Ends dd.mm.yy
Sarah Clements
Headteacher
Date of Appointment 31.01.13 Term Ends N/A
I am passionate about providing the very best for our young people here at Chalkwell. I have been lucky enough to work at Chalkwell Hall Infant school for over 10 years, both as a Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher.
Danielle Maynard
Staff governor
Date of Appointment 16.06.16 Term Ends 21.03.21
I am currently the staff governor at Chalkwell Hall Infants School, where I have been a teacher for 10 years. I am pleased to represent my colleagues and believe that my knowledge of the school and staff is valuable to ensure that our school is the best it can be.
Joe Milbank
Associate governor
Date of Appointment 17.10.18 Term Ends 16.10.22
I am the Deputy Headteacher and an Associate Member of the Governing Body. I am passionate about infant education and want to do the very best to help our children reach their potential.
MEETING DATES FOR GOVERNORS – 2019/2020 |
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STANDARDS (Teaching and Learning) |
ASSETS (Finance, Premises, Staffing) |
EXTENDED SCHOOLS (including Catering) |
AUTUMN TERM
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Wednesday 20th November 2019 @ 6.30 pm
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Wednesday 16th October 2019 @ 6.30 pm
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Tuesday 15th October 2019 @ 1.30 pm |
SPRING TERM
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Wednesday 5th February 2020 @ 6.30pm
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Wednesday 18th March 2020 @ 6.30pm
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Tuesday 3rd March @ 1.30 pm |
SUMMER TERM
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Wednesday 8th July 2020 @ 6.30pm
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Wednesday 13th May 2020 @ 6.30pm
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Tuesday 9th June @ 1.30 pm |
PAY COMMITTEE: Wednesday 9th October 2019 @ 4.30 pm
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Non Pupil Days: 3rd & 4th September 2019, 20th, 21st & 22nd July 2020.
TERM DATES:- Autumn Term 1: 5th September 2019 – 25th October 2019 Autumn Term 2: 4th November 2019 – 19th December 2019 Spring Term 1: 6th January 2020 – 14th February 2020 Spring Term 2: 24th February 2020 – 3rd April 2020 Summer Term 1: 20th April 2020 – 22nd May 2020 Summer Term 2: 1st June 2020 – 17th July 2020
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GOVERNING BOARD ATTENDANCE RECORD 2018-2019
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Pay 10.10.18 |
Extra Ordinary 10.10.18 |
Extended Schools 16.10.18 |
FGB Assets 17.10.18 |
FGB Standards 21.11.18 |
FGB Standards 6.2.19 |
Extra Ordinary 15.2.19 |
Extended Schools 5.3.19 |
FGB Assets 20.3.19 |
FGB Assets 15.5.19 |
Extended Schools 11.6.19 |
FGB Standards 3.7.19 |
Sarah Clements |
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Judith Harding
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James Isaacs
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Stuart Judd |
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Nathan Linfield
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Danielle Maynard
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Mac Neife |
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Zoe Saunders
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Kirsty Trim
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Christine Webster |
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Melissa Calvy
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Joanne Milbank (non-voting) wef 17.10.18 |
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Alison Alsegard wef 6.2.19 |
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P – Present; A – Apologies Accepted; X – Apologies not received/ accepted; R - Resigned
Governors Details
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NAME |
TERM ENDS |
Pay Committee |
HT Performance Management |
Extended Services |
Roles & Responsibilities |
Appointing Body |
Term of Office |
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Mrs Melissa Calvy |
10.5.22 |
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Parent Election |
4 years |
Employed by Zimplicity Ltd, also trading as Signright, Zimple and Signs 24 7 - family business |
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Vacancy |
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Co-opted x 7 |
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Mr Nathan Linfield |
31.08.22 |
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Governing Board |
4 years |
Head Teacher Chalkwell Hall Junior school |
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Mrs Christine Webster |
03.07.22 |
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Pupil Premium |
Governing Board |
4 years |
None |
None |
Mr James Isaacs |
22.04.23 |
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Safeguarding |
Governing Board |
4 years |
Member of Chartered Institute of Securities |
Partner is Chair of PTA |
Ms Kirsty Trim |
24.05.21 |
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Finance |
Governing Board |
4 years |
None |
None |
Mr Stuart Judd |
06.11.21 |
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Governing Board |
4 years |
None |
None |
Mr Macdonald Neife |
06.11.21 |
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H&S |
Governing Board |
4 years |
None |
None |
Vacancy |
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Mrs Alison Alsegard |
05.02.23 |
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Local Authority |
4 years |
None |
None |
Headteacher |
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Mrs Sarah Clements |
N/A |
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Family member has a printing business and provides services. Spouse owns first aid company and provides services |
None |
Staff x1 |
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Mrs Danielle Maynard |
21.03.21 |
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Staff |
4 years |
Staff Member |
None |
Associate Member |
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Miss Joanne Milbank |
16.10.22 |
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Governing Board |
4 years |
Staff Member |
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Governors who have left within the past 12 months
NAME |
TERM ENDED |
Pay Committee |
HT Performance Management |
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Roles & Responsibilities |
Appointing Body |
Term of Office |
Relevant business interests* |
Personal relationship (if any) with members of school staff e.g. spouse, partner, relative |
Mr Mike Skelly |
18.6.18 |
x |
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Governing Board |
4 years |
Governor at Poplar Unit |
None |
Mrs. Elaine Palmer |
31.08.18 |
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Governing Board |
4 years |
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Spouse – Industrial door company provide services |
Miss Emily Cammidge |
23.04.19 |
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Southend Council |
4 years |
None |
None |
Mrs Judith Harding |
21.04.19 |
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Pupil Premium |
Governing Board |
4 years |
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None |
Mrs Zoe Sanders |
10.06.19 |
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X |
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Link Governor with Juniors |
Governing Board |
4 years |
Governor at Chalkwell Hall Junior School |
None |
* Interests that could present a conflict of interest, including whether a governor/staff at another school
** No voting rights at Governing Body