Meet the Governors
We have a strong Governing Body that represent and challenge the school well. They are immensely supportive, bringing a variety of skills and knowledge to further enhance our provision. Meetings are held every term and governors visit school regularly to keep in touch with the work that goes on and take the 'critical friend' approach that enables us to keep improving. The Governors at Dame Ellen Pinsent do not hold a governor position at any other school.
Head Teacher:
Denise Fountain
Responsibilities: Personnel & Finance Committee / Premises Committee
Term of Office: Ongoing
Meetings attended: 100%
Pecuniary Interests: Head Teacher at Dame Ellen Pinsent School
LA Governor:
Nick Loveland
Responsibilities: Personnel & Finance Committee (Chair) / Premises Committee / Disciplinary Committee
Term of Office: 06-03-2017 - 05-03-2025
Meetings Attended: 0% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests: None
Foundation Trust Governors
Natalie Smith
Responsibilities: Curriculum Committee / Appeals Committee
Term of Office: 28.09.2020 - 27.09.2024
Meetings Attended: 0% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests: None
Co-Opted Governors:
Andy Punch
Responsibilities: Full Governing Body (Chair) / Personnel & Finance Committee / Disciplinary Committee
Term of Office: 16.01.2017 - 15.01.2025
Meetings Attended: 100% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests: None
Sadie Bolton
Responsibilities: Curriculum Committee / Disciplinary Committee / Esafety Committee
Term of Office: 11.10.2013 - 10.10.2025
Meetings Attended: 100% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests: None
Michelle Wheatley
Responsibilities: Premises Committee
Term of Office: 15.05.2017 - 14.05.2021
Meetings Attended: 100% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests: Teaching Assistant at Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Yasir Idris
Responsibilities: Premises Committee / Appeals Committee
Term of Office: 16.10.2020 - 15.10.2024
Meetings Attended: 0% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests: Human Resources Manager at another school
Parent Governors:
Paul Bishton
Responsibilities: Personnel & Finance Committee / Premises Committee / Appeals Committee
Term of office: 28.02.2019 - 27.02.2023
Meetings Attended: 0% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests: None
Harpreet Lotay
Responsibilities: Curriculum Committee / Appeals Committee
Term of office: 11.11.2019 - 10.11.2023
Meetings Attended: 100% (since Sept 2021)
Lisa Walke
Responsibilities: Curriculum Committee / E-Safety Committee
Term of Office: 28.09.2020 - 27.09.2024
Meetings Attended: 100% (since Sept 2021)
Pecuniary Interests:
Staff Governor:
Donna Cater
Responsibilities: Curriculum Committee / Esafety Committee
Term of Office: 04.02.2019 - 03.02.2023
Meetings Attended: 100%
Pecuniary Interests: Deputy Head Teacher at Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Governors who have served over the last 12 months:
Michelle Orton - Term ended June 2021
Natalie Smith - Term ended July 2020 - Re-elected
Alexia Achtypi - Resigned September 2020
Chrysoula Mangafa - Resigned March 2020
Mohammed Wasim - Left March 2020