Governors
Role of the Governing Board
Active and involved Governors play a vital role in the success of schools. They are not involved in the operations or management of the school but instead play a strategic and oversight role.
Our Governing Board;
Contribute to the strategic discussions at governing body meetings
Hold the senior leaders to account by monitoring the school’s performance
Ensure the school staff have the resources and support they require to do their jobs well
Ensures there are clear and ambitious strategic priorities and targets for the school
For more details on the role of School Governor please visit the National Governors’s Association
Carterton Community College is supported by an active and involved Governing Board. We are lucky to have a diverse range of skills and experience within the membership that can bring true challenge to the School. If you are interested in the work of the Governing Board please contact the Clerk using the email address below.
Our Governors
Ian Courtney MBE
Chair, Local Authority
15/10/2020 to 30/03/2026
Sian James
Vice Chair, Co-opted
25/02/2021 to 24/02/2025
Phil Roberts
Co-opted
04/12/2020 to 03/12/2024
Gordon Philips MBE
Co-opted
18/04/2024 to 17/04/2028
Adam Kear
Parent
05/12/2024 to 04/12/2028
Chris Hart
Headteacher
ex officio
Cllr Ted Fenton
Co-opted
07/01/2019 to 06/02/2027
Marianne Ray
Co-opted
01/02/2024 to 31/01/2028
Steve Hodson
Co-opted
06/10/2022 - 05/10/2026
Neil Taylor
Staff
07/12/2023 to 06/12/2027
Simon Watson
Co-opted
16/05/2024 to 15/05/2028
Sam Stronach
Parent
05/12/2024 to 04/12/2028
Committee Structure
The Governing Board meets a minimum of 3 times per year as a Full Governing Board. However, the Governors also hold other meetings that allow them to scrutinise and support the work of the school in more detail. Committees are an important part of the in depth work of the Governing Board. The makeup of the committees is as follows.
Quality of Education Committee
Ian Courtney
Chris Hart
Gordon Phillips
Marianne Ray
Neil Taylor
Simon Watson
Finance and Resources Committee
Ian Courtney
Chris Hart
Ted Fenton
Peter Almgill
Sian James
Phil Roberts
Safeguarding Committee
Ian Courtney
Chris Hart
Peter Almgill
Phil Roberts
Joe Winter
Marianne Ray
Gordon Phillips
Contact the Governing Board
Jonathan Smith is the Governance Professional and Clerk to the Governing Board. He is responsible for preparation of the agendas and minutes. He also advises the Governors on the matters at hand and co-ordinates the business of governance. Jonathan also works for Oxfordshire County Council Governor Services. He can be contacted by email: jsmith@carterton.oxon.sch.uk