Children take part in a race at The Russett School, Weaverham, Cheshire

What is the role of a Governor?

Governors are a really important part of our education system. Working with the Head Teacher who has responsibility for the day to day management of the school, they are responsible for the schools performance in everything they do, they must by law aim to promote high standards of educational achievement at the school.

The governing body consists of

  • 4 parent governors
  • 2 LA governors
  • 3 staff governors
  • 3 community governors

Current Governing Body Members

Parent Governors

Mrs S McBrine      30/09/2013
Mr C Setford        30/09/2013
Mr J Campbell      10/09/2015
Amanda Ayres    

LA Governors

Mrs J Hooper        04/11/2012
Mr B Jamieson      21/11/2015

Staff Governors

Mrs S Marsden     04/10/2014
Miss R Lewis        18/04/2012
Mrs C Lewis         (Head Teacher)

Community Governor

Mrs P E Appleby  18/10/2013
Mr D Roberts       15/03/2014
Mr S Naylor         15/07/2014

Are you interested in becoming a Governor?

Governors do not need to have any special skills or qualifications and the Local Authority provides the necessary training. If you think you might like to become a parent governor you will need to be a parent of a pupil in the school.

If you would like further information on becoming a Governor or wish to speak to the Chair of Governors please contact the Clerk to Governors, Mrs J Hughes, on 01606 855831.