Core functions of Governing body
The core functions of the governing body include, but are not limited to, ensuring:-
- that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
- that the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
- the sound, proper and effective use of the school's financial responsibilities
We have a committed group of Governors who take their roles seriously - details of the training they have undertaken can be found in the document below.
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GOVERNOR TRAINING RECORD -Updated October 2026 | [pdf 161KB] |
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Mr Michael Wissett
Parent Governor
Resources Committee
Carly Worgan
Parent Governor
Mrs Tammy Roberts
Co-Opted Governor
Mr Derek Forsyth
Local Authority Governor
Pooky Knightsmith
Co-Opted Governor
Mr Samuel Harding
Vice Chair of Governors
Co-Opted Governor
Mrs Donna Arnold
Staff Governor
Mrs Tracey Johnson
Chair of Governors
Local Authority appointed - Additional Governor
Katie Hutton
Parent Governor
Our School has a committee of Governors, which meets regularly through the year to discuss the welfare of the school and to monitor and evaluate the progress in its development.
A Resources which meets regularly in order to monitor the budget, personnel and staffing and review the maintenance of the premises including aspects of Health and Safety and Risk Assessment
A Curriculum Committee meets regularly:-
- To consider and advise the GB on standards and other matters relating to the curriculum, particularly with regard to pupil progress, SEN, Early Years
- To consider curricular issues and their implications for Finances, Personnel and Premises and to make recommendations including pupil premium payments.
- To represent the GB in discussions of priorities under the SDP, and to monitor the same and report to GB
- To oversee arrangements for provision of SEN
- Policies & documents:
The Governors of Lydbrook School are a very active body working hard to ensure only the very best educational experiences are available to your children. Parent Governors are elected to represent the parents of the school and are always available to all parents if you have any concerns or worries.
| Name | Role | Date appointed | Finish Date |
| Mrs T. Roberts | Co-Opted Chair of Resources SEND Governor Looked After Child Governor
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16th July 2025 | 15th July 2029 |
| Katie Hutton | Parent Governor | 30th September 2026 | 29th September 2030 |
| Mr M. Wissett | Parent, Governor | 12th July 2023 | 11th July 2027 |
| Carly Worgan | Parent Governor | 30th September 2026 | 29th September 2030 |
| Mr S. Harding | Co-opted Governor Safeguarding Governor Curriculum Governor |
18th May 2026 | 17th May 2030 |
| Mrs H. Woodhouse | Co-Opted Governor | 22nd September 2026 | 21st September 2030 |
| Pooky Knightsmith | Co-Opted Governor Resources Committee |
22nd September 2026 | 21st September 2030 |
Mrs D. Milford, Headteacher
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Staff Governor | 1st September 2026 | |
| Mrs D Arnold | Staff Governor | 27th November 2024 | 26th November 2028 |
| Mr D. Forsyth | Authority Governor Pupil Premium Sports Premium Resources Governor |
18th May 2026 | 17th May 2030 |
| Mrs T. Johnson | Chair of Governors Additional Governor - Local Authority appointment Chair of Curriculum Attendance and Behaviour |
25th March 2026 | 24th March 2027 |
With the exception of the Headteacher, all governors serve, in the first instance, a four year term. If you would be interested in joining, the school is particularly interested in hearing from people with a background in finance, business or premises related experience.