--- title: "Governors" url: "https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/who-s-who/governors" school: "Higher Walton CE Primary School" --- Our next open day is Tuesday 1st December. See the 'What's On' menu for details # Governors ## Governors The School Governors make important decisions about how the school is run. They meet all together at least once every term with smaller committees meeting once a term. Our Governors represent different groups of people who are interested in our school - parents, staff, All Saints church, and the community. - Ethos Statement - Constitution & Membership - Our Governors - Annual Governance Impact Statement - How to be a school governor ### Ethos Statement Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils. ### Constitution The governing body has 14 members and is made up of: - 2 parent governors - 1 authority governor - 1 staff governor - 1 headteacher - 6 co-opted governors - 3 foundation governors ### Membership | **Name** | **Governor Type** | **Term From** | **Term To** | **Roles** | |---|---|---|---|---| | Rev Daniel Abraham | Co-opted | 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jun 2029 | RE & Worship | | Mrs Laura Brown | Parent governor | 24 Mar 2026 | 9 Jul 2027 | Attendance Behaviour | | Mrs Vicki Clarke | Headteacher | | | | | Mr Robert Collins | Foundation governor | 16 Aug 2023 | 15 Aug 2027 | **ViceChair** Health & Safety Sustainability & Climate | | Mrs Janet Deakin | Foundation governor | 21 May 2024 | 20 May 2028 | English (inc phonics & Early reading) SEND | | Mrs Alison Moxham | Co-opted governor | 27 Mar 2024 | 26 Mar 2028 | **Chair** Data Protection EYFS Pupil Premium Website Safeguarding, Prevent & Online Safety Online Safety & Cyber Security GDPR & Data Protection | | Mrs Jackie Noblet | Staff governor | 11 Feb 2026 | 10 Feb 2030 | | | Mrs Gillian Price | | | | **Clerk** Training Link | ### Our Governors #### Chair of Governors: Mrs Alison Moxham Contact: Via clerk **** #### Governing Board The Governing Board set the strategic direction of the school, and monitor its progress. #### Committees The governing body has the following committees: #### Resources Chair: Mr Robert Collins Responsibilities include financial, staffing and legal aspects. #### Achievement Chair: Rev Hannah Boyd Responsibilities include monitoring of academic results, quality of education, pupils' personal development, behaviour and welfare, and spiritual, social, moral and cultural development ### Governors Details Declarations of Interest 122 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/higher-walton-ce-primary-school-2/files/documents/Register-of-interests-Higher_Walton_Church_of_England_Primary_School_2025.pdf) Governors attendance 2025-26 90 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/higher-walton-ce-primary-school-2/files/documents/Governor_Attendance_2025-26.pdf) #### Annual Governance Statement 2025-26 512 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/higher-walton-ce-primary-school-2/files/documents/119393_Annual_Governance_Statement__Higher_Walton_2025_2026.pdf) A school governor is a volunteer who helps to oversee the management and strategic direction of a school. Governors play an important role in making sure schools are well-run and provide the best possible education for their pupils. ### Who can be a school governor You can become a school governor if you are aged 18 or over and: - want to make a positive difference to local children's education - can get on with other people and work as part of a team - have time to attend meetings and read papers (your employer may let you volunteer during work hours) - are ready to learn and open to new ideas - are willing to put something into your local community You do not need any formal qualifications or to be a parent to be a governor. Full training and support are available to help you succeed in the role. If you are interested in being considered for a place on the Governing Board or wish to find out more about the role, please contact **** #### ### About Our School - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/welcome) - [Admissions](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/welcome/Admissions) - [Our School Nursery](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/welcome/our-school-nursery) - [Values and Ethos](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/Values-and-Ethos/vision-and-mission-statement) - [Who's Who](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/who-s-who/staff) - [Staff](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/who-s-who/staff) - [Governors](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/who-s-who/governors) - [PTFA](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/who-s-who/ptfa) - [Inspection Reports](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/About-our-School/inspection-reports/ofsted-report-and-weblink) ![Higher Walton CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/higher-walton-ce-primary-school-2/images/logo/Headteacher_Mrs_V_Clarke_Assistant_Headtecacher_Mr_C_Skinner_SENDCo_Mrs_J_Noblet.png) ### Higher Walton CE Primary School Rosewood Avenue Higher Walton Preston Lancashire PR5 4FE School office: 01772 335945 ### Useful Links - [Calendar](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/calendar) - [School newsletters](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/newsletters) - [Term Dates](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/termdates) - [Contact Us](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/contact) - [If you are concerned about a child out of school hours click here](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/Care-and-Support/if-you-are-worried-about-a-child-out-of-school-hours-school-holidays) - [Website Accessibility Statement](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/website-accessibility-statement) © Copyright 2019–2026 Higher Walton CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://walton.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)