Our governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to our children's education. They support and challenge the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure that the school is run effectively for the benefit of the children and staff. Some of the things they are responsible for are: 

• monitoring expenditure and overseeing the school budget
• monitoring standards
• ensuring that policies and procedures are in line with regulations 
• overseeing personnel issues 
• monitoring and evaluating the progress the school is making towards the achievement of its aims and objectives
• health and safety
• safeguarding

They meet as a governing body each term, or more frequently if the need arises. 

All governors attend most meetings. Any absences are recorded as accepted and reviewed as appropriate. Governors were rated good by Ofsted in 2022. Governors are also there to listen to you, gather your opinions and ask questions. They are a 'critical friend' to the headteacher, offering support, guidance and challenge where appropriate. They are a committed group of individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences who help to make our school so successful!

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Please find below details of how our governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each governor.  

Maxine Govier

After retiring from teaching I became a governor at Albany in 2013 and am currently the Chair of Governors. 

I see my role as a “critical friend”, where I challenge and question, but at the same time being supportive and encouraging to ensure the children have the best possible education. 

Amanda Long

 I have been a governor since 1994, including holding the role of Chair in the past at a previous school.  I am a Co-opted governor here at Albany and I am also the School Business Manager.  I have financial expertise which I bring to the GB and support the Headteacher with the work the GB carry out.

Victoria Orchard-Allen

I have worked in the Local Government Sector since 2011, the Education Sector since 2020 and I have a wealth of experience in the Finance sector particularly payroll and pensions. I wanted to be a governor to help give back something to the school where my child attends and that I also attended as a child, so I am looking forward to my time here as a Co-Opted School Governor, working alongside the other board members. I believe that with my experience and skills, I can contribute positively to support the school, in enabling the children to attain their maximum potential.  

Mandy Greedy

Before retiring I worked for the Local Authority in the educational and social care setting. I gained my bachelor’s degree in special education; I have a wealth of experience working with children with additional needs. Following this I gained a qualification in Theraplay, working with children and families.

I am the vice chair, I am looking forward to working with School, parents, and other governors.

I understand that working together is good practice, and benefits both school and parents /carers to help their child/children reach their full potential.  I hope that the skills and knowledge that I have will be a positive contribution to the school.

NAME	CATEGORY OF GOVERNOR	APPOINTED BY	TERM OF OFFICE	COMMITTEE SERVING ON	BUSINESS INTERESTS	RELATIONSBETWEEN GOVS AND SCHOOL STAFF
Mrs Maxine Govier Chair	Co-opted	Governors	13.12.23 to 12.12.27	All committees	None	None
Mrs Amanda Long SBM	Co-opted	Governors	01.06.23 to 31.05.27	All committees	None	None
Ms Kirsten O'Neill  Headteacher	Associate	LA	01.09.23 - ongoing	All committees	None	None
Mrs Mandy Greedy	Co-opted	LA	27.09.23 to 26.09.27	All committees	None	None
Mrs Victoria Orchard-Allen	Co-opted	LA	27.09.23 to 26.09.27	All committees	None	None
Mr Daniel Burke	Parent	Parents	13.12.23 to 12.12.27	All committees	None	None
Mr David Harwood	Parent	Parents	13.12.23 to 12.12.27	All committees	None	None

 

Governor Vacancies as at 28.11.2024

Three Co-opted vacancies, one staff vacancy and one Local Authority. 

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Full Governing Body Attendance - September 2024 to July 2025

 

NAME	FGB FINANCE 02.10.24	FGB  PAY 14.10.24	FGB  STRATEGY 11.12.24	FGB  STRATEGY 27.02.25	FGB  FINANCE 26.03.25	FGB  FINANCE 04.06.25	FGB  FINANCE 16.07.25
Maxine Govier	Present	Present
Mandy Greedy	Present	Present
Amanda Long	Present	Present
Daniel Burke	Present	N/a
David Harwood	Present	N/a
Victoria Orchard-Allen	Present	Present
Kirsten O’Neill	Present	Absent

 

Key documents related to the work of our Governing Body can be found below. Please feel free to download copies for your information.

School Governors' Year end Financial Statement 2023/24

• 2301 Albany Infant and Nursery School Governor Statement 23_24 .xls.pdf

• Our Schools Financial Benchmarking Service