Governing Body News
The Governors would like to welcome you to this part of the website.
To find out more, please see our Newsletters to Parents below;
Governor’s Annual Newsletter 2008Governors Annual Newsletter 2009
Governors’ Annual Newsletter 2011
Results of the Parents Questionnaire Summer 2011What do the Governors do?
The governing body has an important role to play in seeing that the school is run effectively so that it provides the best possible education your child. Governors help to determine the strategic direction of a school, ensure pupils and staff are safe and challenge and support the school in tackling weaknesses and bringing about necessary improvements. This is done within the framework set by legislation and the policies of Sheffield City Council.
Governors don’t take detailed decisions about the day-to-day management of the school, that is the job of the Head, who discusses all the main aspects of school life with the governing body who can offer general guidance.
The Governing Body are accountable to parents and to Sheffield City Council for the way the school is run, including;-
- helping to establish the aims and policies of the school, and improving the standards of education
- deciding the conduct of the school; how, in general terms, it should be run
- helping to draw up the school improvement/development plan with the Head and staff
- helping to decide how to spend the school’s budget
- making sure that the National Curriculum and religious education are taught
- selecting the Head and undertaking the Head’s performance management
- determining the staffing complement of the school
- acting as a link between the local community and the school
- drawing up an action plan after an inspection and monitoring how the plan is put into practice
Governors have a variety of views, skills and experience to contribute to the effectiveness of the school.
For further information about the work of the Governors at Hunters Bar Infant School, contact the Chair of the Governing Body or visit
www.sheffield.gov.uk/schoolgovernors
The Governors
| Carla Thornley - Community Governor
Chair of Governors
Gifted and Talented Link
I have been a member of the school governing body since 2006 and became Chair of Governors in 2010.I have four children and currently work as a Helpdesk Service Manager at Sheffield Hallam University.
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 | Nicola Dimelow, Parent Governor Vice Chair of Governors
Class 7 and EAL Link
I am mother of Luis and Alex. I am a psychology student, and have been a governor since September 2009 and am currently chair of the Resources Committee. I enjoy going to gigs, the theatre, the gym (well I go but not sure if it is such a pleasure), doing Marshall Arts, camping and travelling, and watching my kids swim and play football. |
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Shahid Ali
LEA Governor Class 6 Link
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Pat Barnsley LEA Governor |
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Marion Bourne Community Governor Class 5 Link
I have 3 children aged 11, 9 and 5; the youngest of whom, Sophie is currently at HBIS in Y2. I am an industrial relations specialist working for the BMA and have been involved in school as an active member of the HSA, chairing the committee for 2 years and acting as treasurer for 2 years before becoming a governor in 2010.
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Anne Cockburn LEA Governor
Class 4 Link
I’m a recently retired infant school headteacher in Sheffield and as deputy head at Hunters Bar Infants 13 years ago I am delighted to help support the school in my role as LEA Governor from September 2010. I currently also undertake some part-time tutoring at the University, some volunteer teaching of English to new arrivals and love visiting great places, seeing more of friends and family, gardening, walking and reading that retirement brings.
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Rachel Newman Associate Governor Class 2 Link
I am mother of Alfie and Daisy. I work as a freelance drama practitioner and specialise in educational and community-based work. I enjoy going to the cinema, the theatre and hanging out with friends. I am never happier than at the seaside, spending time mucking about in the sea with my husband and children or enjoying an icecream on the beach!
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Ian Parkin Building Supervisor
Associate Governor
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 | Cathy Spencer - Associate Governor
I am the mum to Beth and Matthew. Both children loved their time at HBIS. I am a qualified social worker with many years experience of working with people with learning disabilities; I now work freelance as a consultant in this field. I love music - listening to it, dancing, and singing in a choir. I also enjoy snorkelling and socialising (not normally at the same time!) |
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Helen Shipley Parent Governor Class 9 & ICT Link
I am a mum to two boys, Sam in Y2 and Jake aged 3. I love playing in the outdoors, camping, cycling, walking, being creative and having new adventures. I have worked for the NHS for 20 years in health education and work as Business Manager at the Centre for HIV & Sexual Health in Sheffield and was elected Parent Governor in Summer 2010.
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Martin Bailey
LEA Governor
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Pamela Holland
Parent Governor
Class 8 and Safeguarding Link
I am the mother of Heather in Y1 and have been a Governor since April 2011. I have worked in the NHS as a Theatre Sister before moving to a Senior Nurse Lecturers post at Sheffield Hallam University. I hold a Masters in Health Education. I am also an Admissions Tutor and actively involved in employability accross the Nursing Faculty. I am have been a qualified first aider for the last 26 years. My hobbies include camping, baking, embroidery, belly dancing and card making
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Viv Musgrove
Parent Governor
Class 3 Link
I joined as a parent governor in 2011. I’m a full time parent with one child at HBIS and 2 more to follow. I am a runner and a climber and as a family we enjoy the outdoors.
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Andrea Stubbs
Associate Governor
Class 1 Link
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Michelle Hayes Headteacher Staff Governor
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Catherine Carr Deputy Head
Staff Governor
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Louise Cunliffe
School Administrator
Staff Governor |
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Jeanette Wood
Teaching Assistant
Staff Governor |
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Vicky Whitfield
Parent Governor
I am Mum to Bryony in Y1 but I also have 2 older children in the Juniors. I work as a speech and language therapist, mostly with the under 5’s but also with older children, and lead a team of therapists working across schools and nurseries. I always seem to be busy with work and home, but I also enjoy reading, running and socialising – nothing beats a good night out!
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Oula Adelgader
Parent Governor
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VACANT
Community Governor
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