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Welcome to
Park Spring Primary School

‘Achieving Together ● Inspired To Be Successful’

Governors

The School Governing Body consists of:

  • The Headteacher
  • A local authority representative
  • Staff representatives
  • Parent representatives
  • Co-opted Community representatives

The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the school. At Park Spring, the Governing Body meets six times a year and the Headteacher provides a report once per term.

The role of the Governing Body is to:

  • Provide strategic direction and act as a “critical friend,” supporting the work of the Senior Leadership Team. A strategic committee is formed of the Headteacher, Chair and Vice-Chair
  • Manage the delegated budget to cover salaries, running costs, maintenance and equipment
  • Appoint the Headteacher (they may also be involved in appointment of other key staff members)
  • Review the performance of the Headteacher annually
  • Monitor the school’s progress – Governors take responsibility for monitoring specific areas (see Governor Responsibilities section below)

Further information on the role of a Governing Body can be found at School governor (leeds.gov.uk). 

All Governors must follow a Code of Conduct which can be found here: Code of conduct for maintained schools

Copies of Meeting Minutes can be obtained by contacting the School Office.

To view our Governor’s Behaviour Statement click here

Meet The Team

  • Rachel Horan Headteacher 01/09/2006-Whilst in position

  • Rachel Yates Chair Appointed by GB 30/3/2017-4/12/2028

  • Chloe Coleman Vice Chair Appointed by GB 9/12/2020-8/12/2028

  • Mr N Hansen

    Mr N Hansen - Teacher - SENCo Staff Governor Appointed by GB 11/7/2022 - 10/7/2026

  • Lianne Glastonbury Elected by Staff 11/7/2022 - 10/7/2026

  • Emma Crutchley Elected by Parents 7/12/2023-6/12/2027

  • Simon Seary LA Representative Appointed by GB 5/12/2024-4/12/2028

  • Eve Brearey Elected by Staff 5/12/2024-4/12/2028

  • Vickie Thornton Co-opted 4/12/2024-3/12/2028

    Vickie Thornton Appointed by GB 5/12/2024-4/12/2028

  • Natalie Best Elected by Parents 28/03/2025-27/03/2029

The following members have stepped down from the governing body over the past 12 months:

Ian Barker 17/6/2015-4/12/2024

Barbara Glastonbury 8/12/2022 – 22/5/2025

Jennifer Lawton 17/6/2020-16/10/2025

The following member was disqualified from the governing body over the past 12 months:

Daniel Peterkin 5/12/2024 – 20/3/2025

Roles and Responsibilities

Governor Responsibilities
Child Protection – Emma Crutchley

SEND – Natalie Best

Early Reading and Phonic – Chloe Coleman

Attendance – Emma Crutchley

Children Looked After – Rachel Yates

Complaints – Rachel Yates

EYFS – Chloe Coleman

Equalities – Rachel Yates

Literacy – Chloe Coleman

Maths – Rachel Yates

Health and Safety – Rachel Yates

Pupil Premium – Natalie Best

Sports Premium – Emma Crutchley

Wellbeing – Rachel Yates

HT Performance Management – Rachel Yates, Chloe Coleman and Natalie Best

Interest and Attendance

Register of Interests:

Financial Interest Governor Other Educational Establishment Personal Interests
Rachel Yates None None Trustee – Friends of Park Spring
Rachel Horan None None None
Chloe Coleman None None Learning Manager – Royal Armouries Museum
Lianne Glastonbury None None None
Nils Hansen None None None
Emma Crutchley None None None
Simon Seary None None None
Eve Brierley None None None
Vickie Thornton None None None
Daniel Peterkin None None None
Natalie Best None None None

Attendance 2025/26:

Rachel Horan 1/1

Rachel Yates 1/1

Chloe Coleman 1/1

Nils Hansen 1/1

Lianne Glastonbury 1/1

Emma Crutchley 1/1

Simon Seary 0/1

Eve Brierly 1/1

Vickie Thornton 0/1

Natalie Best 1/1


Attendance 2024/25:

Rachel Horan 6/6

Rachel Yates 6/6

Chloe Coleman 4/6

Nils Hansen 5/6

Lianne Glastonbury 5/6

Emma Crutchley 5/6

Simon Seary 1/5

Eve Brierly 5/5

Vickie Thornton 0/4

Natalie Best 1/1

Barbara Glastonbury 3/4

Jennifer Lawton 6/6

Daniel Peterkin 1/2

 

 

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