School Governors
We would like to welcome you to the Governors section on our school website. We hope you enjoy looking through the website to find out about Longwood Primary school and see some of the wonderful pictures and work that our children are currently doing.
The Governors on Longwood’s Governing Board work with the Head Teacher Mrs James and her staff to ensure Longwood pupils get the best from their time in the school. Mrs James with assistance from the Senior Leadership team is responsible for day-to-day management of the school. The Governors, in co-operation with the Head Teacher, set the school’s aims, strategies, and policies and fulfil other important roles. Over the years the Governing Body has taken many important strategic decisions that have influenced the life of the school, including becoming part of the Tame Valley Cooperative Learning Trust in 2013.
Meet the Longwood Primary School Governing Body
| Name | Governor Type | Term From | Term To | Roles | Committee | Register of Interests | |
|
Mr Peter Armitage (MBE / MstJ) |
Co-opted governor |  |
23 May 2023 | 22 May 2027 |
Chair Safeguarding / SEND link Governor |
Leadership and Management | None recorded |
| Mrs Diane Chalkley | Foundation governor |
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06 Feb 2022 | 5 Feb 2026 |
Vice Chair H&S link Governor |
Leadership and Management | CMC Catering Consultants |
| Mr Alan Croome | Foundation governor |
 |
12 Dec 2023 |
11 Dec 2027 | Governor | Leadership and Management | None recorded |
| Mrs Stacey Ellis | Parent governor |
|
12 Dec 2021 | 11 Dec 2025 | Governor | Teaching and Learning | Smith and Ellis butchers |
| Mrs Lucy Hateley | Co-opted governor | 12 Dec 2022 | 11 Dec 2026 |
Governor Funding link Governor |
Leadership and Management | Lichfield District Council | |
| Mrs Pauline James | Headteacher |
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01 Sept 2011 | Headteacher | All | Large Impact Creations | |
| Mrs Rachel Matthews | Staff governor |  |
20 Sept 2024 | 19 Sep 2025 | Governor | All | SMT Buildings |
| Mr Ashwin Dobariya | Local Authority Governor |  |
24 May 2022 | 23 May 2026 | Governor | Leadership and Management | None recorded |
| Mrs Rachel Price | Parent governor | .jpg) |
12 Dec 2022 | 11 Dec 2026 | Governor | Teaching and Learning | None recorded |
| Ms Mandy Orton | Co-opted governor |  |
24 May 2022 | 23 May 2026 | Governor | Teaching and Learning | None recorded |
| Mr Marcus Woodward | Co-opted governor | 4 Jun 2024 | 3 Jun 2028 | Governor | Teaching and Learning | None recorded |
Governors Attendance 2023-24/2024-2025
A = Attended, AP = Apologies Accepted, NR = Not Required, R = Resigned, NA = Apologies Not Sent
Governor |
Governor Type |
T&L CommitteeSpring Term2023 |
L&M CommitteeSpring Term2023 |
SPRING TERM Board Meeting2023 |
T&L CommitteeSummer term 2023 |
L&M CommitteeSummer Term 2023 |
SUMMER TERM 2023 Board Meeting |
AUTUMN TERM Board Meeting2023 |
T&L CommitteeAutumn Term2023 |
L&M Committee Autumn Term2023 |
SPRING TERM Board Meeting2024 |
AUTUMN TERMBoard Meeting 2024 |
T&LCommittee Autumn Term 2024 |
L&MCommittee Autumn Term 2024 |
| Mr Peter Armitage | Co-opted | A | A | AP | NR | A | A | A | A | A | A | AP | A | A |
| Mrs Diane Chalkley | Foundation | NR | AP | A | NR | A | AP | A | NR | A | AP | AP | NR | A |
| Mr Alan Croome | Foundation | NR | A | A | NR | A | A | A | NR | A | A | A | NR | A |
| Mrs Stacey Ellis | Parent |
NA |
NR | AP | AP | NR | NA | AP | AP | NR | AP | AP | AP | NR |
| Mrs Lucy Hateley | Co-opted | NR | AP | A | NR | A | A | A | NR | NR |
AP | A | NR | A |
| Mrs Pauline James | Headteacher | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Mrs Rachel Matthews | Staff | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | AP | A | A |
| Mrs Rachel Price | Parent | A | NR | AP | A | NR | A | A | NR | NR | AP | AP | A | NR |
| Ms Mandy Orton | Co-opted |
AP |
NR |
A |
A | NR | A | A | A | NR | A | A | A | NR |
| Mr Ashwin Dobariya | Local Authority | NR | AP | A | NR | AP | AP | AP | A | A | AP | AP | NR | A |
|
Mr Marcus Woodward |
Co-opted | A | A | NR |
The Governing Body are the strategic planners of the school and we:
- Appoint the Head Teacher who is responsible for the day to day management of the school
- Agree policies and practice which allows the Head Teacher and staff to carry out their responsibilities
- Agree principles and targets for improvement
- Support and challenge the Head Teacher
Individual Governors will also be involved in some of the following:
- The financial management of the school
- Head Teacher performance management
- School improvement plan
- Staff appointments
Our Governors
All Governors, once appointed, share the collective responsibilities and work as a team. Monitoring is carried out by all governors focusing on issues highlighted in the School Improvement Plan and several governors also take on other responsibilities e.g. health and safety. We are proud of our school and feel privileged to support Mrs James and the staff on the journey of continuous improvement in delivering a varied and stimulating education for our children. Should you wish to contact a member of the Governing Body please contact the school office on: 01827 213970.
