Governors make a highly significant contribution to the work and direction of the school.

They have high levels of insight, are extremely well organised and thorough in their approach.  They are vigorous in ensuring that all pupils and staff are safe.  In discharging their statutory responsibilities, they have highly robust systems for evaluating the effectiveness of their implementation, keeping the work of the school under review and acting upon their findings.

Governors are innovative, flexible and adapt to new ideas quickly, supporting the work of the staff in improving outcomes for all pupils. They are confident in providing high levels of professional challenge to hold the school to account. Our Governors engage very effectively with parents, pupils and the staff as a whole and are well informed about user’s views of the school.  They use these views to inform strategic priorities for development.

Baydon St Nicholas School: Governing Body Portfolios

All governors attend the Full Governing Body meetings but also hold a portfolio of responsibilities. We do most of our work through the committees but are also responsible for working with the Headteacher on the School Vision and the School Development plan.  Part of the support and challenge we offer to staff is monitoring the schools progress against that plan.

Vacancies – 1 Foundation

Committees:

• Quality of Education:  Dave Madden (chair), Emma Gilbert, Alistair Hamilton 
• Finance & Premises: Rowan Cockcroft (chair), Jess Jefferys, Matt Cockcroft, Emma Gilbert

Specific Roles Held on Governing Body 2025-2026

• Whistleblowing Governor: Dave Madden
• Safeguarding and SEN Governor: David Armitage
• Pupil Premium Governor: Alistair Hamilton
• GDPR Governor: David Armitage
• Policies: Alistair Hamilton

Pay Committee:  Dave Madden (chair), Rowan Cockcroft

Pay Appeals Committee: as required from list, including associate governors.

Admissions: Emma Gilbert

Head Teachers Performance Management Panel: Dave Madden, Rowan Cockcroft

Governors are required to publish information online relating to business interests and attendance as well as the information included above for the previous year. To view the information please see below.