Governors
Role of the Governing Board
Active and involved Governors play a vital role in the success of schools. 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
Parent
04/12/2020 to 03/12/2024
Gordon Philips MBE
Co-opted
18/04/2024 – 17/04/2028
Christine Copley
Co-opted
06/10/2022 – 05/10/2026
Chris Hart
Headteacher
ex officio
Cllr Ted Fenton
Co-opted
07/01/2019 – 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
Vacancy
Parent
Vacancy
Co-opted
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
Finance and Resources Committee
Ian Courtney
Chris Hart
Ted Fenton
Sian James
Christine Copley
Steve Hodson
Phil Roberts
Safeguarding Committee
Ian Courtney
Chris Hart
Peter Almgill
Phil Roberts
Joe Winter
Contact the Governing Board
Jonathan Smith is the Clerk to the Governing Board and 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