Our Governing Body
The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions:
- setting strategic direction
- creating robust accountability
- ensuring best use of financial resources
The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils' wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, admissions and organisational changes.
The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, please contact our Head of Governance, Steven Dawson - S.Dawson@connectmat.org.uk
Our Governors
| Name | Position | Term of Office | Link Governor for the following area of responsibility | Register of Interest |
| Heather Anderson | Governor (Chair) | 22/09/25 to 21/09/29 | Behaviour | Employee - Easington Academy |
| Marie Louise Binks | Governor | 08/10/23 to 07/10/27 | Literacy/Reading and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) |
Liam Binks (Son), teacher at WPS (from 01/09/2014 to current). Martin Binks (Son), teacher at WPS (from 01/09/2016 to current). Rebecca Binks (Daughter-in-law) teacher at WPS (from 30/03/2023 to current). |
| Kathleen Clarke | Governor | 11/05/26 to 10/05/30 | Safeguarding | None |
| Gary Potts | Governor | 05/07/23 to 04/04/27 | None | |
| Joe Bradshaw | Parent Governor | 07/10/26 to 06/10/30 | Quality of Education | None |
| Janet Brown | Governor | 01/03/2024 to 29/02/2028 | Pupil Premium | None |
| Charlie Thompson | Governor | 13/01/2025 to 12/01/2029 | Personal Development | Examination invigilator for Wellfield school; Daughter is the Chair of Governors of Wingate Primary School; Grandchildren attend Wellfield School. (all from 13/01/2025 to current). |
| Jane Gibbons |
Staff (Teaching) Governor | 22/09/2025 to 21/09/2029 | None | |
| Kirsty McKenny | Parent Governor | 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2029 | None | |
| Karen Richardson | Staff (Support) Governor | 24/10/2025 to 23/10/2029 | None |
Record of Attendance
2025-2026 & 2026-2027
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Governor |
20 October 2025 |
9 February 2026 |
15 June 2026 |
12 October 2026 |
8 February 2027 |
14 June 2027 |
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Heather Anderson |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
Attended |
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Marie-Louise Binks |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Joe Bradshaw |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Janet Brown |
Did not attend – no apologies received |
Apologies Accepted |
Apologies Accepted |
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Kathleen Clarke |
Did not attend – no apologies received |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
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| Louise Colquhoun |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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| Jane Gibbons |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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| Kirsty McKenny |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
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Keith Morgan |
Did not attend – no apologies received |
Apologies Accepted |
Resigned |
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Gary Potts |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Karen Richardson |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
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Charlie Thompson |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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