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Governors

Parent Governors

Ian Bennett
Claire Simmill-Parker
Jayne Warner
Jacqui Fowler
Fiona Williams

Local Authority

Derrick Tuplin

Headteacher

Rebecca Somes

Staff Governors

Jan Woolley

Partnership Governors

Joe Sim
Brian Stephenson

Co-Opted Governors

Paul Davies
Derek Crocker
Anthony Ussher
Mark Fowler
- VACANCY -

Full Governors
Key Role of the Governing Board:	Members:
Ensure clarity of vision, Ethos and strategic direction in supporting the delivery of the schools vision Contribute support and monitor the school’s Development Plan Contribute support and monitor the school’s self – evaluation and understand its strengths and weaknesses Provide challenge and hold the head teacher and other senior leaders to account for improving the quality of teaching, pupils’ achievement and pupils’ behaviour and safety Use performance management systems, including the performance management of the head teacher, to improve teaching, leadership and management Ensure solvency and probity and that the financial resources made available to the school are managed effectively and provide value for money Operate in such a way that all statutory duties are met and priorities approved Use the pupil premium and other resources to overcome barriers to learning, including reading, writing and mathematics Engage with key stake holders including developing working relationships with local industries, hospitals, other educational establishments and other businesses to authenticate and contextualise the pupil experience in such a way as to inspire learning	J. Sim (Chair) B. Stephenson (Vice Chair) R. Somes J. Warner F. Williams M. Fowler C. Simmill-Parker D. Tuplin P. Davies D. Crocker A. Ussher J. Fowler I. Bennett J. Woolley
Meeting Dates
20th September 2016 22nd November 2016 13th December 2016 24th January 2017 28th March 2017 18th July 2017
Monitoring Progress Committee
Key Roles of the Committee:	Members:
Pedagogy and Practice Assessment Teaching Quality of Teaching Target Setting Achievement Curriculum	P. Davies (Chair) R. Somes J .Sim J. Warner F. Williams C. Simmill-Parker
Meeting Dates
27th September 2016 15th November 2016 17th January 2017 28th February 2017 4th April 2017 13th June 2017
Pupil Support and Safeguarding Committee
Key Roles of the Committee:	Members:
Behaviour and Attendance Inclusion and Learner Support Pastoral Care Every Child Matters Safeguarding Student Voice Parent/Carer Voice	D. Tuplin (Chair) R. Somes J. Sim J. Warner F. Williams C. Simmill-Parker
Meeting Dates
18th October 2016 29th November 2016 14th March 2017 6th June 2017
Finance, Personnel and General Purposes Committee
Key Roles of the Committee:	Members:
Management of Finance and Resources Personnel Health and Safety Building and Maintenance	B. Stephenson (Chair) D. Crocker R. Somes J. Sim D. Tuplin A. Ussher M. Fowler
Meeting Dates
13th October 2016 26th January 2017 9th March 2017 27th April 2017 29th June 2017
Chairs Group Committee
Key Roles of the Committee:	Members:
Progress of School Development Plan Quality of Leadership and Management Overseeing strategic items for committee structure Impact of Governance School Status	F. Williams (Chair) J. Sim P. Davies R. Somes B. Stephenson D. Tuplin
Meeting Dates
4th October 2016 6th December 2016 21st March 2017 11th July 2017

The Eight ‘Link Governor’ Roles

Link Area	Governor Link	Staff Link	Reports to Relevant Committee
Careers	Mark Fowler	Maureen Bathurst	Pupil Support & Safeguarding
Community Link	- VACANCY -	N/A	Pupil Support & Safeguarding
Safeguarding (Child Protection)	Derrick Tuplin	Becky Somes	Pupil Support & Safeguarding
Inclusion (SEN, Pupil Premium)	Fiona Williams	Becky Somes	Pupil Support & Safeguarding
Health and Safety	Joe Sim	Heather Halford	Finance & General Purpose
Higher Ability	Derek Crocker	Trish Bowler	Monitoring Progress
Literacy	Jacqui Fowler	Hazel Boyce	Monitoring Progress
Training	- VACANCY -	Hazel Boyce	Full Governors

Governor Attendance 2016/2017 (Updated May 2017)

Governer Attendance Matrix 2016-17 June Update

Governor Attendance 2015/2016

Key: (Re) = Resigned (de) = Deceased

Governors Terms of Office

Name	Governor Category	Terms of Office
Ian Bennet	Parent	10/05/17 - 09/05/21
Derek Crocker	Co-opted	08/04/14 - 07/04/18
Paul Davies	Co-opted	20/12/15 – 19/12/19
Jacqui Fowler	Parent	10/05/17 - 09/05/21
Mark Fowler	Co-opted	31/05/16 – 30/05/20
Rebecca Somes	Headteacher	01/05/17 - 30/04/21
Fiona Peirce-Williams	Parent	08/04/14 - 07/04/18
Joe Sim	Partnership	01/09/15 – 31/08/19
Claire Simmill-Parker	Parent	31/05/16 – 30/05/20
Brian Stephenson	Partnership	01/09/15 – 31/08/19
Derrick Tuplin	LA	09/02/14 - 08/02/18
Antony Ussher	Co-opted	11/11/15 – 10/11/19
Jayne Warner	Parent	08/04/14 - 07/04/18
Jan Woolley	Staff	05/06/17 - 04/06/21

Resigned Governors

Name	Governor Category	Terms of Office	Date Stepped Down
Robin Williamson	Parent	21/10/14 - 20/10/18	06/09/16
Adam Gomes	Co-opted	30/06/15 – 29/06/19	19/09/16
Teresa Day	Staff	08/10/13 - 07/10/17	06/01/17
Trandeep Sethi	Co-opted	31/05/16 - 30/05/20	01/02/17
Debbie Stewart	Parent	22/11/16 - 21/11/20	12/02/17
Martyn Owen	Headteacher	08/09/15 - 07/09/19	30/04/17

Register of Interests

Name	Position	Name of Business/Body	Nature of Interest	Any Relationship With Staff	Date Declared
Ian Bennett	Parent	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC
Derek Crocker	Co-opted	N/A	N/A	N/A	20/09/2016
Paul Davies	Co-opted	N/A	N/A	N/A	27/09/2016
Jacqui Fowler	Parent	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC
Mark Fowler	Parent	N/A	N/A	N/A	13/10/2016
Fiona Peirce-Williams	Parent	N/A	N/A	N/A	20/09/2016
Joe Sim	Partnership	N/A	N/A	N/A	20/09/2016
Claire Simmill-Parker	Parent	N/A	N/A	N/A	27/09/2016
Rebecca Somes	Headteacher	N/A	N/A	N/A	05/06/2017
Brian Stephenson	Partnership	N/A	N/A	N/A	01/11/2016
Antony Ussher	Co-opted	N/A	N/A	N/A	22/11/2016
Derrick Tuplin	LA	N/A	N/A	N/A	13/10/2016
Jayne Warner	Parent	N/A	N/A	N/A	20/09/2016
Jan Wolley	Staff	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC

Governors Code of Conduct

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Introducing The Governors

I am a Co-opted Governor with a daughter in Year 11. I am a former secondary Headteacher and was head of school improvement at Derby City Council before retiring from full-time work. I currently work part-time for the Derby Education Improvement Partnership which is a collaboration between all the city’s secondary and special schools.

Paul Davies

Co-opted governor

I am a professional engineer working at Rolls-Royce, where I have responsibility for developing the capability of a large team of engineers. I am also a trustee of a small charity.

Derek Crocker
Co-opted governor

I gained a degree in Chemistry from Aston university in 1971 and then worked in the plastics and rubber industry for 20 years. I then retrained as a teacher and taught in a number of schools in Birmingham and Derby.

After retiring from teaching I was elected as a councillor for the Mackworth ward where I served a four year term. During my time as a councillor I joined the governing body of Murray Park.

I am married and have two grown up children and four young grandchildren.

Derrick Tuplin

Local Authority governor

I have spent the last 20 years looking after my 3 children all who have been or are at Murray Park. The oldest is now in her last year of university studying a BSC in child nursing, my son has left this year and has gone on to study A levels at 6th form and my youngest is in Year 9.

I have a strong interest in SEN and pupil welfare at the school and have just become the link governor for inclusion. I have been involved with a number of student panels and interviews. Over the past year I have been on a number of training courses to further my knowledge in this area.

Fiona Williams

Parent governor

I have worked for 10 years full time prior to having my children. I now work part time and have done so for the last 17 years. Working part time has given me the opportunity to be involved with my children and their school. I have one child who has just completed GCSE’s at Murray Park and is now pursuing a chosen career path at college and my second child is currently in Year 9.

Jayne Warner
Parent governor

I am a retired Director of Works Southern Derbyshire District Health Authority and Director of Works and Facilities Manager (Full Board Member) for the Derby City Hospital Trust / Royal Derby Hospital. I was previously a school governor at Littleover Community School and have now been Chair of the Governor Body of Murray Park School for 4 years.

Joe Sim

Partnership governor and Chair of the Governing Body

I am a professional engineer and worked at Rolls-Royce for over 30 years. During my career I carried out a number of roles including leading large teams of engineers and programme managers in delivering capital projects around the world. Both of my children have attended Murray Park School, the youngest finishing in year 11 in 2013.

Brian Stephenson

Partnership governor

I am a Solicitor and Non-Practicing Barrister. I am currently Legal Counsel for CEVA Logistics, looking after the UK, Ireland and Nordics regions.

Prior to going in-house I spent many years working in private practice, both in the City of London and also in regional firms, including heading a commercial department. Prior to law I had a career in finance and was a manager at Lloyds Bank.

Antony Ussher

Co-Opted governor

I am a psychologist-in-training with a son in year 8. I have spent 20 years within IT, first as a programmer with Rolls-Royce and later with HP and am now studying at the University of Derby where I am building a speciality in health psychology. I currently volunteer with the guided reading programme at the school and help the university deliver its Widening Participation programme to schools across the region, including the hugely success Maths Raising The Grade year 11 revision activity.

Jacqui Fowler

Parent Governor

I am now retired and have always been involved with the education of my children from my eldest 30 year old son to my youngest 12 year olf. From PTA Chair to parent governor sitting on the finance and recruitment sub committees.

I bring with me experience of parent governing and 22 years as a warehouse, customer service and service department manager overseeing 29 employee. I am patient, hopefully easy to approach and a very good listener, who is not afraid to ask questions when I donot understand what is going on.

Ian Bennett

Parent Governor