About the Governors
Welcome to the Governor section of the website. Here you can find out who your school governors are and what they do. More information on the role of a governor generally is available on our:
"Governors contribute effectively to the process of school improvement because they are well informed and ask challenging questions."
Ofsted
2018
Our Catholic schools are rightly celebrated for their high standards and outstanding pastoral care, and Our Lady of Lourdes school exemplifies those qualities fully. There is a real family atmosphere in the school, and we as governors are continually impressed by the caring and thoughtful attitude of the children and all members of staff. As governors we certainly feel part of that family and appreciate the way we are always welcome to take part in the life of the school. We value feedback from parents and children and take on board suggestions made in questionnaires or verbally and work closely with the Parents Council and PTFA. As governors we are very aware that we are part of a team, and together with the headteacher, staff, parents and children we relish the opportunity to continue to develop and improve our school. The Leadership team and governors work together to cultivate first class partnerships with parents and carers, as well as the local community, all of whom play such an important part in the life of our thriving school.
We also work together with the Governing Bodies of other local schools and have formalised this in a Collaboration Agreement. The Collaboration Agreement of the Deans (local schools) can be accessed by clicking here, and the Deanery Collaboration Agreement (other Catholic schools) can be accessed here.
Do you have any questions for the governors? You can email our Clerk at [email protected]
The School Governors
Every School Governor is a volunteer who dedicates a considerable amount of time to ensure that the Governing Board is effective.
Constitution as of 1 February 2014:
14 governors – Headteacher, 1 staff governor, 2 parent governors, 1 co-opted governor, 1 LA governor, 8 foundation governors
Co-Chairs of Governors: Mel Fane and Bryan Rossi-Anderson
Vice Chair: Ian Watson
| Name | Type | Appointed by | First appointed – end of term | Meeting attendance 2022-2023 FGB and committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Anscombe | Staff | Elected by Staff | 16.10.2005-15.10.2023 | 14 out of 15 |
| Bola Ayonrinde | Foundation | Diocese | 04.06.2021-03.06.2025 | 4 out of 9 |
| Paul Barber | Headteacher | Ex officio | 01.01.2020- | 21 out of 22 |
| Emma Briggs | Parent | elected by parents | 05.12.2019-04.12.2023 | 12 out of 13 |
| Mel Fane (Co-Chair) | Foundation | Diocese | 11.01.2017-10.01.2025 | 17 out of 20 |
| Laura Gibbons | LA | Nominated by LA, appointed by board | 24.05.2022-23.05.2026 | 11 out of 15 |
| Giulia de Rosa | Foundation | Diocese | 18.01.2012-17.01.2024 | 7 out of 10 |
| Bryan Rossi-Anderson (Co-Chair) | Parent | elected by parents | 22.02.2021-21.02.2025 | 15 out of 18 |
| Jeremy Sice | Co-opted | Governing board | 21.06.2022-20.06.2026 | 13 out of 18 |
| Ian Watson | Foundation | Diocese | 20.12.2021-19.12.2025 | 11 out of 14 |
| vacancy | Foundation | Diocese | ||
| vacancy | Foundation | Diocese | ||
| vacancy | Foundation | Diocese | ||
| Dee Simson | Associate Member (Resources Committee) | Governing board | 09.10.2021-08.10.2023 | 9 out of 15 |
| The following governors were also serving on the Governing Body in the last year | ||||
Committee Membership
The Governing Body works with the following committee structure:
Resources Committee: Pier Anscombe, Paul Barber, Mel Fane (Chair), Laura Gibbons (vice Chair), Bryan Rossi-Anderson, Jeremy Sice, Dee Simson (Associate Member with voting rights) – Terms of Reference
Admissions Committee: Paul Barber, Emma Briggs (Vice Chair), Ian Watson (Chair), Mel Fane, Jeremy Sice – Terms of Reference
Pay Committee: Giulia de Rosa, Emma Briggs, Ian Watson (Chair) – Terms of Reference
Headteacher Performance Management Panel: Mel Fane, Bryan Rossi-Anderson , Ian Watson – Terms of Reference – Review Officer: Giulia de Rosa
Link Governors
Behaviour: Emma Briggs
Communications and Marketing: Jeremy Sice
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Bola Ayonrinde
GDPR: Bryan Rossi-Anderson, Ian Watson
Health and Safety: Mel Fane
Parent Link: Jeremy Sice
PE/Sports Premium: Laura Gibbons
Safeguarding Governor link group: Laura Gibbons, Ian Watson, Emma Briggs
SEND: Ian Watson
Register of Interests 2022-2023
| Name and Category | Contracts / suppliers / companies / securities / employment | Other Educational Establishments | Family members | Gifts and Hospitality | Organisations / Secret Societies | Date Interest was first registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Anscombe, Staff | Class teacher OLOL | 15.10.2015 | ||||
| Bola Ayonrinde, Foundation | Deputy Headteacher at Little Horsted CE Primary School | Little Horsted CE Primary School | Has one child at the school | 07.06.2021 | ||
| Paul Barber, Headteacher | Brother owns Printing Company CHEC | 07.01.2020 | ||||
| Emma Briggs, Parent | Has a child at the school, sister Mel Fane is Co-Chair of governors | 20.12.2019 | ||||
| Jeremy Sice, Co-opted | Has a child at the school | 05.09.23 | ||||
| Mel Fane, Foundation | Works for NHS | Governor at Cardinal Newman | Nephew at school, sister Emma Briggs is also a governor |
22.11.2017 07.10.2019 |
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| Laura Gibbons, LA | Class Teacher and Year Leader Balfour Primary School | 26.05.2022 | ||||
| Giulia de Rosa, Foundation | 23.09.2021 | |||||
| Bryan Rossi-Anderson, Parent | Programmes, Portfolio & Project Manager, Home Office | Has a child at the school | 02.03.21 | |||
| Dee Simson, Associate Member | Market Trader City Councillor |
23.09.2021 | ||||
| Ian Watson, Foundation | Binary Stars IT Services Ltd | Scouts | 23.09.2021 | |||
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