Our Governors

Governing Sandbrook

The school governors form a Local Governing Board and are responsible for the link between the Trust and the parents and the community, feeding into the trust's oversight and management of the school. They are supportive and highly motivated. They have a deep understanding of the nature and mission of Sandbrook and are committed to its vision and aims. They work in partnership for the best interests of the children. Their vision and passion for continued improvement steers and focuses their decision making process.

All governors follow a code of conduct and have a strategic role within the school, in summary, they:

Develop an understanding of how the trust and the school are led and managed
Are a link with parents and the community
Monitor the work of the school, escalating any concerns to the CEO and /or trustees
Review key decisions made by the headteacher eg. pupil exclusions and responses to complaints
Report to the Trustees of Leading Learners Academy Trust

Our Constitution

The local governing board of Sandbrook Primary School consists of the following:

1 x Chair	Appointed by the trust
2 x Parent Governors	Nominated from amongst and elected by the parents/guardians of children at Sandbrook
1 x Staff Governor	Nominated from amongst and elected by the school staff
3-5 Co-opted Governors	Appointed by the governing body for their specific knowledge or expertise
1 x Headteacher Governor in Attendance	A governor by default unless they decide to relinquish the role

Our Governors

Chair of Governors (Co-opted Governor)	Michael Mellin
Vice Chair of Governors (LA Governor)	Vida Wilson
Headteacher Governor	Claire Temple
Staff Governor	Caroline Howard-Jones
Parent Governor	Jennifer Rhodes-Ciampa
Parent Governor	Eloise Myers
Co-opted Governor	Nicola Lightwing
Co-opted Governor x 2	Vacancy
Clerk to Governors	Nichola Humble

Should you wish to make contact with governors, please contact the school office or email: governors@sandbrook.wirral.sch.uk

Declarations of Interest Governors - January 2024

Governor Profile Pages

Vida Wilson

Category of Governor:	Co-opted (Previously - Local Authority nominated on behalf of the Conservative Party)
Appointing Body:	Governing body
Current Term of Office:	25/03/2024 - 24/03/2028
Declaration of Interests:	None
Committees currently serving on:	Finance, Pay & Personnel
Positions of Responsibility:	Vice Chair, Link Governor, SEND Governor

Personal Statement:

Our aim is to continue to make our School the best in Wirral. This can only be achieved by the hard work of everyone including the children.

Those of you who visit School will have seen our library. This was done as part of the Daybreak breakfast television show's 'Big Read' week earlier in 2012.

Our refurbished entrance enables the Secretarial staff to assist both visitors and parents more efficiently as well as securing School for the children.

Sandbrook has won many awards in the past and continues to gain more under the guidance of Ms Temple and her Staff who give their time generously for the benefit of everyone connected with school.

My personal motto for Sandbrook is 'Aim High' and I can honestly say that this slogan is being met on a daily basis. We are a happy school with happy and polite children eager to learn. A credit to Parents, Staff and the local community.

Claire Temple

Category of Governor:	Headteacher governor
Appointing Body:	Automatic membership of governing body
Current Term of Office:	01/09/2011 - ongoing
Declaration of Interests:	Registered
Committees currently serving on:	all committees
Positions of Responsibility:	Headteacher governor

Personal Statement:

I am incredibly proud to be the headteacher at Sandbrook and to serve the fantastic children and families in our community. I am committed to leading and supporting our team to provide an inspiring education that equips our youngsters with the habits, skills and attitudes of successful lifelong learners. I want every child to leave our school with achievements they can be proud of and a kind heart.

Jennifer Rhodes-Ciampa

Category of Governor:	Parent Governor
Appointing Body:	Parents
Current Term of Office:	18/07/2023 - 17/07/2027
Declaration of Interests:	None
Committees currently serving on:	TBC
Positions of Responsibility:	None

Nicola Lightwing

Category of Governor:	Co-opted Governor
Appointing Body:	Governors
Current Term of Office:	25/03/2024 - 24/03/2028
Declaration of Interests:	Other employment (with school who are part of same MAT)
Committees currently serving on:	TBC
Positions of Responsibility:	Safeguarding & Online Safety Governor, Mental Health Governor

Caroline Howard-Jone

Category of Governor:	Staff Governor
Appointing Body:	Staff
Current Term of Office:	04/11/2023 - 03/11/2027
Declaration of Interests:	Other temporary employment
Committees currently serving on:	TBC
Positions of Responsibility:	None

Michael Mellin

Category of Governor:	Co-opted Governor
Appointing Body:	Trustees
Current Term of Office:	25/03/2024 - 23/04/2028
Declaration of Interests:	Other temporary employment
Committees currently serving on:	TBC
Positions of Responsibility:	Chair of Governors, Pupil Premium Grant Allocation

Eloise Myers

Category of Governor:	Parent Governor
Appointing Body:	Parents
Current Term of Office:	18/07/2019 - 17/07/2027
Declaration of Interests:	None
Committees currently serving on:	TBC
Positions of Responsibility:	None

Governance Guidance Documents

Academy Governance Handbook 2023

Competency Framework for Governance

NGA School Visits Guidance

Attendance Registers

Parent Elections

Parent Election Update

There are no vacancies at present

Disqualification from Governorship