Governors
Membership of Highfields Primary School's Governing Body
Highfields Primary School's Governing Body consists of fourteen Governors;
- Mr Wallace is our Chair of Governors. He is a co-opted Governor and can also be contacted through our school office.
- Mrs Garratt is our Head Teacher Governor.
- Mrs Adams is our Staff Governor.
- Miss Lee-Keow is our Local Authority Governor.
The following people are Co-opted Governor's;
- Mrs Hunter
- Mr Cox
- Mrs Lewis
- Mr Parkes
- Miss Foster
We currently have three Co-Opted governor vacancies and two Parent governor vacancies for which an election will be held during October 2024.
Please find a copy of our Instrument of Government below.
Committees
Our Governing Body has responsibility for;
- Pupil and Curriculum
- Outcomes
- Resources/provision
- Behaviour and Safety
- Admissions
There are four Ad-Hoc Committees that meet as and when required;
Ad-Hoc Committees
- Pupil Discipline & Complaints Committee
- Staffing Committee
- Appeals Committee
- HT Performance Management Committee
- Selection Panel
Governor Meetings
The full Governing Body meet at least twice a term.
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings - 2024-25
9th September 2024 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Miss Lee-Keow, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
21st October 2024 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Miss Lee-Keow, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
18th November 2024 - Attended by:
16th December 2024 - Attended by:
27th January 2025 - Attended by:
24th March 2025 - Attended by:
19th May 2025 - Attended by:
23rd June 2025 - Attended by:
14th July 2025 - Attended by:
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings - 2023-24
11th September 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
16th October 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
20th November 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
11th December 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
29th January 2024 - Mrs Adams, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis and Mr Wallace
18th March 2024 - Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
22nd April 2024 - Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Foster, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
17th June 2024 - Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Miss Lee-Keow, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
15th July 2024 - Mrs Adams, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings - 2022-23
12th September 2022 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
17th October 2022 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis and Mr Wallace
28th November 2022 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
12th December 2022 - Cancelled
16th January 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
13th February 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
27th March 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Lewis and Mr Parkes
24th April 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
24th May 2023 - Cancelled
19th June 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
17th July 2023 - Attended by: Mrs Adams, Mr Cox, Mrs Flowers, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Lewis, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings - 2021/22
13th September 2021 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees and Mrs Turner
18th October 2021 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Rees and Mrs Turner
15th November 2021 - Meeting cancelled
13th December 2021 - Meeting cancelled
17th January 2022 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mrs Turner and Mr Wallace
7th March 2022 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mrs Turner and Mr Wallace
4th April 2022 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mr Parkes, Mrs Turner and Mr Wallace
23rd May 2022 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mrs Turner and Mr Wallace
20th June 2022 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes and Mr Wallace
18th July 2022 - Meeting cancelled
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings - 2020/21
7th September 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
19th October 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Rees, Mr Singh and Mrs Turner
23rd November 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Miss Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes and Mrs Turner
7th December 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Miss Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees and Mrs Turner
18th January 2021 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Miss Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Singh, Mrs Wallace
1st March 2021 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mrs Turner, Mrs Wallace
29th March 2021 - Attended by: Mrs Evans, Miss Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Rees, Mr Singh, Mrs Turner, Mrs Wallace
17th May 2021 - Postponed
7th June 2021 - Attended by: Mrs Evans, Miss Foster, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mrs Turner, Mrs Wallace
19th July 2021 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mr Singh
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings - 2019/20
9th September 2019 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees and Mrs Turner
21st October 2019 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees and Mrs Turner
25th November 2019 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mr Singh, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
16th December 2019 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees and Mrs Turner
20th January 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Rees, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
2nd March 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
30th March 2020 - cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
27th April 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
18th May 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
8th June 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mr Singh, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
13th July 2020 - Attended by: Mr Cox, Mrs Evans, Mrs Garratt, Mrs Hunter, Mr Parkes, Mr Rees, Mr Singh, Mrs Turner and Mrs Wallace
Register of Business Interests
Below you will find attached a Register of Business Interest for all members of our Governing Body.
