Woodlands Federation Governing Board’s role is –
- to ensure the clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the Federation;
- to hold leaders to account for the educational performance of the schools in the Federation and the performance management of staff;
- to oversee the financial performance of the schools and make sure all money is well spent.
The full Governing Board is made up of 2 Parent Governors, 1 Staff Governor, 1 Local Authority Governor, 2 Foundation Governors, the 2 Headteachers and up to 7 co-opted governors. The governors have a range of skills and experiences that enable them to carry out their roles effectively.
If you are interested in becoming a governor in the future, please e-mail Monica Pell, our Chair of Governors m.pell@woodlandsfederation.org.uk
The full Governing Board meets at least six times per year. Governors also use their identified skills and expertise in the Finance Committee and in working groups that are created from time to time, these have a specific focus and report back to the full Governing Board. All members of the Governing Board have full voting rights. Associate members only have voting rights in committee meetings.
Minutes of the Full Governing Board meetings are available and can be accessed through the school office. If printed versions are required, they will be supplied free of charge.
Governor Roles & Responsibilities
| Governor | Category of Governor | Appointed by | Date of First Appointment | End of Term of Office | Roles & Responsibilities | Declaration | Attendance at Meetings 2025-2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cox | Headteacher | N/A | 01/09/2020 | Whilst in post | Headteacher of Dallington | Staff | 11/12 |
| Claire Kinsella | Headteacher | N/A | 01/09/2020 | Whilst in post | Headteacher of Punnetts Town | Staff | 12/12 |
| Laura Fletcher | Staff | Staff | 01/09/2026 | 30/08/2030 | SENCo | Staff | 1/1 |
| Revd Marc Lloyd | Foundation | Diocese | 01/09/2014 | Whilst in post | Link Governor for Curriculum and Christian Distinctiveness | None | 7/9 |
| Paul Funnell | Foundation | Diocese | 11/07/2026 | 10/07/2030 | Link Governor for Christian Distinctiveness, Pupil and Sports Premium, and member of Finance Committee | None | 1/1 |
| Sophie Douglas | Parent | Parents | 14/07/2025 | 13/07/2029 | Link Governor for Safeguarding | Child at school | 7/9 |
| Tom Walker | Parent | Parents | 27/03/2024 | 26/03/2028 | Co-Vice Chair
Link Governor for Pupil and Sports Premium, Health & Safety & Premises and member of Finance Committee |
Child at school | 11/12 |
| Monica Pell | Co-opted | FGB | 16/05/2018 | 15/05/2030 | Chair
Link Governor for EYFS, Safeguarding, Christian Distinctiveness and Inclusion, and Chair of Finance Committee |
Governor at another school | 11/12 |
| Kirsty Coates | Co-opted | FGB | 19/06/2019 | 18/06/2027 | Link Governor for MHWB and RSE, Safeguarding, Staff Wellbeing | Child at school | 6/9 |
| Susan d’Espagnac | Co-opted | FGB | 18/10/2023 | 17/10/2027 | Link Governor for MHWB and RSE, Staff Wellbeing | Business/Financial interest and child at school | 9/9 |
| Liz Mouland | Co-opted | FGB | 02/04/2025 | 01/04/2029 | Co-Vice Chair
Link governor for Health & Safety, Premises, Sustainability |
Child at school | 8/9 |
| Alison Doig | Local Authority | LA | 28/11/2015 | 27/11/2027 | Link governor for SEND and Inclusion, Curriculum and member of Finance Committee | None | 10/12 |
| Laura Best | Co-opted | FGB | 25/03/2026 | 24/03/2030 | Link Governor for GDPR, SEND and Inclusion | None | 3/4 |
| Lizzy Evans | Co-opted | FGB | 04/02/2026 | 03/02/2030 | Link Governor for EYFS, Sustainability and Christian Distinctiveness | None | 3/5 |
| Vacancy | Co-opted | ||||||
| Anita Saunders | Associate member | FGB | 12/05/2021 | 20/05/2029 | Secretary/Bursar at Punnetts Town and member of Finance Committee | Staff | 12/12 |
| Shirley Chagouri-Brindle | Associate member | FGB | 12/05/2021 | 20/05/2029 | Secretary/Bursar at Dallington and member of Finance Committee | Staff | 6/12 |
| Tanya Lopez | Governance Professional | FGB | 21/05/2025 | Whilst in post | Training and Development and Website and Communications | Clerk to other governing boards | 11/12 |
| Historical 2025-2026 | |||||||
| Su Black | Staff | Staff | 03/02/2024 | 30/07/2026 | EYFS Lead at Punnetts Town | Staff | 4/9 |
| Fenella Holmes | Foundation | Diocese | 12/07/2022 | 11/07/2026 | Link Governor for GDPR, Christian Distinctiveness, Sustainability | None |