Governor Information
The School Governors are a group of people interested in education and are there to challenge and lend support to ensure the best possible education for your child. Amongst their responsibilities are curriculum, health & safety, staffing, premises, finance and equal opportunities.
Our Governing Body is arranged into two committees: School Effectiveness and Resources. Committees meet half termly to review the appropriate section of the School Development Plan and the Full Governing Body meets termly.
| Name | Role |
| Mrs K. Wood | Chair of Governors, Chair of the Effectiveness Committee & Co-Opted Governor |
| Mrs P. Thomas | Vice Chair of Governors, Foundation Governor |
| Mrs R. Burns | Vice Chair of Governors, Parent Governor |
| Revd Patrick Pearson-Miles | Ex-Officio Governor |
| Mrs K. Houston | Headteacher Governor |
| Mrs E. Greene | Staff Governor |
| Mrs R. Verheul | Local Authority Governor |
| Mrs. A. Laker | Co-Opted Governor & Governor Lead for Safeguarding |
| Mrs L. Hodgkind | Co-Opted Governor |
| Mr G. Baldey | Co-Opted Governor |
| Mrs L. Hodgkins | Co-Opted Governor |
| Mrs H. Dean | Associate Member |
| Mrs M. Vaughan | Clerk to Governors |
Governor Terms of References and Policies
Governor Vacancies
Vacancy for September 2026. Please reach out if you are interested in joining our friendly, welcoming and strategic Governing Board.
Contact: office@stmaryswashington.co.uk or 01903 892401
