Teaching and Learning and Pupil Progress Committee Statement of Effectiveness 

Over the past academic year, our Teaching & Learning Committee and Pupil Support Committee have each met three times.  There have also been separate Governor assessment visits. 

The Teaching and Learning Committee oversees and discusses any key issues relating to the school’s curriculum delivery, to ensure that it is broad and balanced and that it meets the national curriculum requirements. We also consider the School Self Evaluation Form to ensure that it is in line with the school’s vision and development plan.  We review and evaluate the school's data with the Head Teacher in comparison to the national averages/guidelines.  This year we also discussed changes to the format and content of pupil reporting to parent. Through these discussions we have been proactive in ensuring continuous improvement. 

The Pupil Support Committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing and academic progress of our students. Through regular meetings, the committee diligently addresses key areas including attendance, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and overall pupil wellbeing. The diverse composition of governors, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise, facilitates in-depth discussions and informed decision-making. Governor visits to the school are strategically utilised to gain firsthand insights and to support and challenge our pupils effectively. This has been of note for attendance with governors receiving regular updates and attendance remaining high. The committees proactive and comprehensive approach ensures that our students receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally. 

 
Our Governors actively engage in constructive discussions, posing challenges that stimulate thoughtful consideration and strategic deliberation during our meetings.  

Now combined to the TLPS committee we aim to continue to operate in the same way but with increased efficiency around overlapping areas.

Tero Väänänen Parent Governor.  

Appointed 03.10.23 to 30.11.27.   

Committees  

Personnel and Resources 

Chair of Governors – Appointed 02.10.24  

Responsibilities  

Attendance Governor  

Profile  

I am one of the parent governors for the school. I was born in Finland but have lived in the UK for over 20 years. I have a daughter in Manston Primary School and my son has just left to go to a secondary school.  

I work for the NHS and enjoy photography, creative arts and computing.  

Other Interests  

Tero Vaananen does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.  

Darren Scotland Local Authority Governor  

Vice Chair of Governors  

Appointed 02.03.23 - 02.03.27  

Committees  

Vice Chair of Governors - elected 02.10.24 

Personnel and Resources   

Responsibilities  

Safeguarding 

Profile  

After going to art school in York, I moved to Leeds in 2003 with my girlfriend (who's now my wife). We've been in Cross Gates since 2013 and our daughter has been a pupil since 2017.  

By day I work as a consultant across the creative industries. Outside of that, I have broad range of interests and experience across art, culture and sport.  

Other Interests  

Darren Scotland does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School.   

Nick Field Parent governor  

Appointed 22.10.2021 - 22.10.25   

Committees   

Personnel and Resources (Chair) 

Responsibilities   

Curriculum  

Profile  

Other Interests  

Nick Field does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School.  

Gale Walton Parent governor  

Appointed 02.03.2022 - 02.03.27   

Committees   

TLPS & Personnel and Resources 

Responsibilities   

Reading  

Profile  

Other Interests  

Gail Walton does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School.  

Carly Bowker Parent governor  

Appointed 02.03.2022 - 02.03.27   

Committees   

TLPS and Staffing and Resources  

Responsibilities: SEND Governor   

Curriculum  

Profile  

Other Interests  

Carly Bowker does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School. 

Henry  McVittie   Co-opted Governor. 

Appointed 30.11.23 - 30.11.27.  

Committees  

TLPS 

Personnel and Resources 

Responsibilities 

Pupil Premium and Sports Funding Governor 

Profile 

Other Interests  

Henry does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School. 

Charice Lee Co-opted Governor. 

Appointed 30.11.23 - 30.11.27. 

Committees  

Staffing and Resources 

Responsibilities  

School fund auditor  

Profile 

Other Interests  

Charice Lee does not have a governance role in any other school and have no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School. 

An Joul  Co-opted Governor.

Appointed 05.02.15 - 05.02.27.  

Committees  

TLPS 

Responsibilities  

Wellbeing Governor  

Profile  

I work at school as a HLTA (Teaching French and covering classes), LSA and Learning Mentor. I have been appointed to Wellbeing Governor which ties in very well with my Learning Mentor role. I was born in Belgium and lived there till I was 21. I have a degree in translating. Before working at Manston Primary, I worked at the Berlitz School of Languages and was also a free-lance translator. I have two children who are now grown-up but attended Manston Primary School when they were younger. I’m an avid reader and love meeting up with friends.  

Other Interests  

An Joul does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.  

Kerri Meah  Staff Governor.

Appointed 22.03.2013 to 22.03.25.  

Committees  

TLPS 

Responsibilities  

Training Governor  

Profile  

Staff governor.  

I have been a qualified teacher since 2007 and originally come from Northern Ireland. I studied in Sunderland and moved to Leeds in 2009. I have taught at Manston since 2010. I’m now a first-time mum to a lovely little boy.   

In my spare time I enjoy reading, swimming and going to the cinema.  

Other Interests  

Kerri Meah does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.  

Karl Delahaye  Co-opted Governor.  

Appointed 05.02.15 to 05.02.27.

Committees  

TLPS 

Responsibilities  

EYFS governor  

Profile  

I have been an LSA at Manston Primary since 2014. Prior to this I worked in market research for 10 years.  

I live in Leeds, but am originally from South Wales and have lived in Australia and Indonesia.  

I live with my wife and daughter. My interests include photography, cycling, running and music.  

Other Interests  

Karl Delahaye does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.  

Suzanne Roxby   Co-opted Governor. 

Appointed 02.10.24 to 01.10.28.

Committees  

TLPS (Chair) 

Personnel and Resources 

Responsibilities 

English Subject Link Governor 

Profile 

James Clay  

Headteacher - ex-officio  

Committees  

Personnel and Resources   

TLPS  

James Clay does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's  

John Spinks  

Deputy Head – Associate member  

Committees  

TLPS 

Kirsty Thorpe 

Safeguarding and Welfare Officer - Associate Member  

Committees  

TLPS 

Sharon Pritchard 

School Business Manager 

Committees 

Staffing and Resources 

Past Governors  

Helen Hill 

Last appointed 29.09.2022 Resigned 02.10.23 

Shaun Major-Preece 

Appointed 27.01.21 - 03.07.23  

Sarah Wishart  

Last appointed 23.06.22 Resigned 31.08.23  

Donna Towers  

Last appointed 08.07.21 Resigned 31.07.23  

Chloe Halls  

Appointed 07.10.22 Resigned 29.09.2022  

Alina-Elena Gumeni   

Appointed 27.01.2021 Resigned 16.03.2022  

Lewis Elliott  

Appointed 04.06.20 Resigned 27.07.2021  

Neil Mitchell  

Appointed 07.02.20. Resigned September 2020  

Brian Stewart  

Appointed 17.12.18. Resigned September 2020  

Diane Ambrose  

Appointed 09.12.14  Parent Governor. Resigned October 2016.  

Daisy Cox  

Appointed 04.02.2016  Co-opted Governor. Resigned 18.1.17.  

Daniel Foster  

Appointed 04.02.2016 Co-opted Governor. Resigned 4.9.2017.  

Eleanor Turner  

Appointed 05.02.15 Co-opted Governor. Resigned 4.10.17  

Jo Tickhill  

Appointed 04.02.2016 Parent Governor. Resigned  5.7.18  

Andrew Ward  

Appointed 23.01.17 Parent Governor. Resigned 1.10.18