Governors

“Members of the governing body have a good understanding of the work of the school, including its strengths and areas for development. They provide robust challenge and hold leaders to account. They are very supportive of you and your leadership team and share your vision of providing high-quality education to all pupils.”

— Ofsted

Governors

The Governing Board has two focus meetings each term - Quality and Standards and Resource Management.

  • Parent Governors are elected by parents

  • Co-opted governors are appointed by the Governing Board

  • The Local Authority Governor is nominated by the Local Authority

  • The Staff Governor is elected by the Staff.

  • The term of office is four years.

Governors

Governors

Name Role Term of Office Business Interests Financial Interests
Mat Clark Chair 28 January 2025 - 27 January 2029 Madrigal Organisational Safety: Provides the school with H&S - advice and support None
Louise Kelman Headteacher 1 September 2018 - ongoing None None
Calie Smith Co-opted Governor 20 September 2022 - 19 September 2026 None None
Katherine von Rabenau Co-opted Governor 22 September 2022 - 21 September 2026 The Colour Works International Ltd, providing training and personality profiling for leaders/teams None
Natalie Casey Co-opted Governor 15 June 2025 - 14 June 2029 None None
Christopher Marjoram Co-opted Governor 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2029 None None
Bridget Kaliati Parent Governor 19 December 2024 - 18 December 2028 None None
Ann-Marie Smith Co-opted Governor 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2029 None None
Aqdas Zulfiqar Parent Governor 15 October 2021 - 3 December 2029 None None
Saeeda Tauseef Parent Governor 15 October 2015 - 27 November 2027 None None
Louise Littlewood Staff Governor 14 October 2024 - 13 October 2028 None None
Sharon Jolly Co-opted Governor 21 September 2023 - 20 September 2027 None None
Tia Harper Other 19 January 2023 - 18 January 2027 None None

Governor Responsibilities

Responsibility Governor(s)
Staff Dismissal Mat Clark
Staff Dismissal Appeal Calie Smith, Saeeda Tauseef
Headteacher Performance Management Calie Smith (Mat Clark to take over during the year from Calie Smith)
Performance and Appraisal Calie Smith / Mat Clark
Safeguarding / Child Protection (including LAC and attendance) Kathy von Rabenau / Mat Clark
SEND and Inclusion / LAC Saeeda Tauseef
Health & Safety and Premises Sharon Jolly / Louise Littlewood
Historical Positions

Historical Positions

Name Role Term of Office Business Interests Financial Interests
Nicholas Mort Co-opted Governor
Appointed by Governing Board		 1 September 2023 - 31 August 2027
Effective removal date: 31/07/25		 Futures Trust Financial transactions for a range of collaborative partnership opportunities with Stoke Heath
Becki Stewart LA Governor
Appointed by Governing Board		 6 December 2022 - 5 December 2026
Effective removal date: 30/4/25		 Coventry Trophy Centre (spouse's business) Trophies, medals and awards supplied to schools including Stoke Heath

Governor Meeting Agendas

The Governor Support Service is part of the Education Improvement and Standards Service within the Local Authority and is committed to providing an effective service to improve the Governance of educational establishments in Coventry and the surrounding area.

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