St John’s Meads C of E Primary SchoolLinda Caroe – Chair of Governors
Foundation Governor
I was elected as Chair of Governors in July 2016 and have the privilege of leading the Board to ensure that we fulfil our statutory roles and responsibilities and promote high standards, working closely (more…)
Anne McWilliams – Vice Chair
Local Authority Governor
I moved to Eastbourne with my husband a few years ago, as we both love living by the sea. We have four grandchildren, who are all at varying stages in the state education system. (more…)
Karen Fletcher-Wright
Foundation Governor
My working life was in Education and Children’s Services. In a 40 year career I have been a mainstream school teacher, head of a special school, an SEN Manager and rose to Assistant Director (more…)
Christine Swanborough-Nilson
Foundation Governor
I have had a long and varied career in education and learning but also have a strong commitment to building caring communities and supporting families. (more…)
Clem Jackson
Foundation Governor
As a new Foundation Governor I’m looking forward to bringing my skills, knowledge and experience to the Governing Board and to making a contribution to the life of St. John’s Meads School. (more…)
David Hines
Foundation Governor
My experience as a Head Teacher and Chair of Governors in Primary and Secondary Schools in Cheshire, Bedfordshire and Sussex is I trust of value to our Board of Governors. (more…)
Revd. Ben Sleep – Curate
Ex Officio
Ben spent most of his working life as an actor and writer before training for the ministry in 2013. He studied at Ridley, Cambridge before moving to Eastbourne for his curacy in 2018 with his wife (more…)
Lydia Jourdain
Parent Governor
I have been a teacher of English at Eastbourne College for the past fourteen years and I am passionate about education, its importance in society and the significant effect it can have on lives. (more…)
Peter Boghurst
Foundation Governor
I have previous experience of school governance having served as both parent governor and Chair of Governors at a school in Bexhill. As a new Foundation governor, I intend to develop (more…)
Peter Stone
Foundation Governor
I have been in education all my working life. My wife and I moved to Eastbourne in May and having joined St John’s church, gravitating to the school seemed a natural step. (more…)
Rebecca Collings
Parent Governor
I moved to Eastbourne a couple of years ago and like every parent at the school, I have a strong interest that all children get the best possible start through early education, in what they learn (more…)
Katherin Weeks
Headteacher
I grew up in North London and moved to Sussex with my family approximately 15 years ago. I have been a parent governor at a school in Bexhill-on-Sea and was a staff governor at my previous school. I enjoy running, reading and crafting.
What is the role of the Board of Governors?
The Board of Governors is a part of the Leadership and Management of the school, supporting and challenging the Senior Leadership Team.
We are responsible for making the key strategic decisions and our role is to set the school’s strategic framework and to ensure all statutory duties are met.
We also ensure that the school has a clear vision for its future, and that a robust strategy in place for achieving that vision.
We are also responsible for monitoring data and finance, admissions, special educational needs, performance management and school policies e.g., health and safety.
This diagram gives an overview of our roles and responsibilities as governors:
Wheel of Governance
The school governors are a dedicated group of people with a range of skills and experience represented on the Board to ensure that we are fully equipped to serve the best interests of the children. Full Governing Board meetings are held regularly through the year and sub committees meet for Admissions and Ethos.