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title: "Governance"
url: "https://clarendon-federation.schudio.com/governance"
school: "Clarendon Federation"
---

# Governance

**Governance at Clarendon Federation**

Our Governing Body plays a vital role in ensuring our School provides the best possible education for our children and works in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of the children.

Their responsibilities include:

- Providing strategic leadership for the School
- Supporting and challenging the School as a critical friend, with robust accountability, to help the School to achieve its vision and to promote high standards of education
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the financial effectiveness of the School

| 1\. The name of the school is Clarendon Federation |
|---|
| 2. The school is a foundation school in the Clarendon Federation |
| 3\. The name of the Governing Body is The Governing Body of Clarendon Federation |
| 4\. The Governing Body shall consist of:  - 2 Parent Governors - 1 Local Authority Governor - 2 Staff (Head) Governors - 1 Staff Governor - 6 Co-Opted Governor (or more as required) |
| 5\. The total number of governors is 12 |
| 6\. This Instrument of Governance came into effect: 1st November 2021 |
| 7\. This Instrument was made by order of Wiltshire Council on: 1st November 2021 |

 Current Governors

| **Governor** | **Role** | **Responsibilities** | **Appointed** | **Appointed By** | **Term of Office** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Chantelle Adams | Co-opted | Chair of Governors  Safeguarding | 4th June 2024 | Governing Body | 04/06/24 – 03/06/28 |
| Mrs Pam Evans | Staff | Executive Head | 1st September 2024 | Governing Body | 01/09/2024 – 31/08/50 |
| Mrs Emma Brown | Staff | Associate Executive Head | 1st September 2024 | Governing Body | 01/09/2024 – 31/08/28 |
| Mr Ed Powe | Co-opted |  | 16th September 2026 | Governing Body | 16/09/2026 – 15/09/30 |
| Mr Andrew White | Local Authority | Mental Health  Pupil Premium  Whistleblowing | 14 July 2022 | Local Authority | 14/07/22 - 24/04/29 |
| Mr Roderick Burns | Co-opted | Health &amp; Safety | 15 Mar 2022 | Governing Body | 15/03/22 - 14/03/30 |
| Mrs Lin Beer | Clerk |  | 01 Nov 2021 | Governing Body | 01/11/21 |

 Governor Attendance

| **Governor** | **Role** | **Responsibilities** | **Attendance** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Chantelle Adams | Co-opted | Chair of Governors  Safeguarding | 89% |
| Mrs Pam Evans | Staff | Executive Head | 100% |
| Mrs Emma Brown | Staff | Associate Executive Head | 89% |
| Mr Ed Powe | Co-opted |  | n/a |
| Mr Andrew White | Local Authority | Mental Health  Pupil Premium  Whistleblowing | 89% |
| Mr Roderick Burns | Co-opted | Health &amp; Safety | 44% |
| Mrs Lin Beer | Clerk |  | 67% |

 Governors Pecuniary Interests

| **Governor Name** | **Business Interests** | **Financial Interest** | **Governance in Other Schools** | **Resignation Date** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew White | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Mr Roderick Burns | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Mrs Chantelle Adams | Nil | Nil | Yes | N/A |
| Mrs Pam Evans | Nil | Nil | Yes | N/A |
| Mrs Emma Brown | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Mr Ed Powe | Nil | Nil | Yes | N/A |

 Past Governors

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**Past Governors**

| **Governor's Name** | **Role** | **Appointed** | **Appointing Body** | **Resigned** | **Attendance** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kayleigh Mooney | Foundation Governor  Vice Chair | 25/05/23 | Governing body | 01/11/25 | 50% |
| Mrs Lisa Ashford-Smith | Staff Governor  Head of School | 01/01/24 | Governing body | 31/08/26 | 83% |
| Mr Vilas Jain | Co-opted | 01/10/24 | Governing body | 31/12/25 | 83% |
| Mrs Sisilia Seru | Co-opted | 03/12/24 | Governing Body | 30/04/26 | 83% |

**Past Governors Pecuniary Interests**

| **Governor Name** | **Business Interests** | **Financial Interest** | **Governance in Other Schools** | **Resignation Date** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kayleigh Mooney | Nil | Nil | Nil | 01/11/25 |
| Mrs Lisa Ashford-Smith | Nil | Nil | Nil | 31/08/26 |
| Mr Vilas Jain | Nil | Nil | Nil | 31/12/25 |
| Mrs Sisilia Seru | Nil | Nil | Nil | 30/04/26 |

 Who can be a Governor?

Please take a moment to open the attached document from 'Modern Governor'. This information shares 'Who can be a Governor?', 'Finding time to be a Governor' and further helpful facts about what the role is all about. Please take a look - it is a very rewarding role and a great opportunity to be involved in the life of an exciting and vibrant learning community. Thank you for your interest.

**[Modern Governor - Who can be a Governor?](https://www.moderngovernor.com/)**

 Governing Body Statement of Behaviour Principles  388 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/clarendon-federation/files/documents/clarendon-federation-governing-body-statement-of-behaviour-principles-002(2).pdf)

Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, please email Chantelle Adams at c.adams@clarendon-jun.wilts.sch.uk.

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