Governors
Governors are responsible for overseeing the management side of the school: strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing. They enable William Ransom to run as effectively as possible, working alongside senior leaders and supporting teachers to provide an excellent education for our pupils.
Current Governors
Chair of Governors (Co-Opted Governor) |
Vice Chair of Governors (Co-Opted Governor) |
Parent Governor |
Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Premises |
LA Governor
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Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Finance, Child Protection & Safeguarding |
Headteacher
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Parent Governor
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Staff Governor
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Co-Opted Governor
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Co-Opted Governor |
Associate Member
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Chris Niewdach Co-Opted Governor |
Parent Governor
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Parent Governor
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Parent Governor
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| Name | Governor Type | Appointing Body | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Fennemore (Chair) | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2023 | Aug 2027 |
| Sam Hankin (Vice Chair) | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Ian Albert | Local Authority | Governing Body | Nov 2023 | Nov 2027 |
| Kevin Briggs | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Jane Buchanan | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Tony Plunkett | Headteacher | |||
| Sam Hankin | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Anna Jackson | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2022 | Sep 2026 |
| Susanna Kholodenko | Staff | Staff election | Apr 2023 | Apr 2027 |
| Dave Massey | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Jun 2023 | Jun 2027 |
| Jack Wells | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2024 | Sep 2028 |
| Victoria Wheat | Associate Member | Governing Body | Sep 2024 | Sep 2028 |
| Matt Abbott | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Apr 2023 | Apr 2027 |
| Victoria Proddow | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2023 | Sep 2027 |
| Narinder Shergill | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2023 | Sep 2027 |
| Hammad Farooq | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2023 | Sep 2027 |
| Chris Niewdach | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2024 | Sep 2028 |
What is our role
Governing Body responsibilities include:
- Setting strategic direction, objectives, targets and policies
- Reviewing progress against the budget, plans and targets
- Approving the school budget
- Acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher by providing both support and challenge
How do we do this?
- Through dedicated work of four sub-committees – Finance, Premises, Learning & Teaching and Personnel
- Through regular meetings of the Governing Body and review of reports and activity
- By working collectively with the school to achieve the best educational outcome for the pupils
How do we operate
The School Governors meet twice each term as a full Governing Body. Between times, smaller committees meet, focusing on the details of specific areas. Details of the members of each committee and their attendance at meetings can be found on the attendance record page.
How can you contact us
If you would like more information about becoming a school Governor, or have matters you may wish to raise with the Governing Body, you can contact us through the school office or via email: governors@wransom.herts.sch.uk
Our Code of Conduct
Governing Body Code of Conduct December 2023
Governors Declaration of Business Interests
| Name | Register of Business/ Pecuniary Interests | Register of Financial Interests | Relationship to Member(s) of staff or their relatives | Governor at another establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Fennemore (Chair) | None | None | No | No |
| Ian Albert | None | None | No | No |
| Kevin Briggs | None | None | No | No |
| Jane Buchanan | None | None | No | No |
| Sam Hankin | None | None | No | No |
| Anna Jackson | None | None | No | No |
| David Massey | None | None | Yes - husband of member of staff | No |
| Jack Wells | None | None | No | No |
| Victoria Wheat | None | None | No | No |
| Matt Abbott | None | None | No | No |
| Chris Niewdach |
Recent Governors
| Name | Type of Governor | Served on the Governing Body |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Driver | Headteacher | Up until August 2023 |
| Nina Achal | Parent | Sep 2019 – Sep 2023 |
| Cassie Clark | Parent | Oct 2020 – Oct 2023 |
| Funda Shibli | Co-Opted | Oct 2010 - Sep 2024 |