The Elton High SchoolThe Governing Body at The Elton High School is committed to maintaining the School’s high standards of education and care, and improving the School’s facilities to ensure increasing educational needs are met. Below is a full list of Governors.
| Governor Name: | Role: | Appointed by: | Term: | Pecuniary Interests: |
| Jonathan Wilton | Headteacher | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 01/09/2016 | None |
| Vacancy | Co-opted Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027 | None |
| Neil Scruton | Co-opted Vice Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | 16/03/2021 – 15/03/2025 | None |
| Vacancy | LA Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027 | None |
| Vacancy | Staff Governor | Elected by school staff | 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027 | None |
| Dave Lythgoe | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 17/11/2022 – 16/11/2026 | None |
| Katherine Ashworth | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 11/03/2023 – 10/03/2027 | Governor at Cams Lane Primary School |
| Mobeen Kashif | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027 | None |
| James Frith | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 04/03/2021 – 02/03/2025 | None |
| Iain MacKay | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 26/01/2022 – 25/01/2026 | None |
| Ciara Connell | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 17/11/2022 – 16/11/2026 | None |
| Ann-Marie Bennett | Parent Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | 11/10/2022 – 10/10/2026 | None |
| Heather McLean | Parent Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | 24/03/2022 – 23/03/2026 | None |
| Rebecca Cross | Parent Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | 07/10/2019 – 06/10/2023 | None |
| Michelle Mallilieu | Parent Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | 04/03/2021 – 03/03/2025 | None |
| CURRICULUM | FINANCE & RESOURCES | STUDENTS’ PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Dave Lythgoe | Neil Scruton | |
| Jonathan Wilton | Jonathan Wilton | Jonathan Wilton |
| Sarah Warden | Joanna Filkins | Kate Johnson |
| Katherine Ashworth | Ann-Marie Bennett | |
| Rebecca Cross | Ciara Connell | |
| Dave Lythgoe | Mobeen Kashif | Neil Scruton |
| Michelle Mallalieu | Iain MacKay | |
| Rebecca Cross | ||
| James Frith | Heather McLean | |
| Neil Scruton | ||
| LINK AREA | LINK GOVERNOR |
| Arts | Ciara Connell |
| Attendance | Neil Scruton |
| Computing / ICT/Business | Iain MacKay |
| Design Technology | Heather McLean |
| English/Drama | James Frith |
| Geography | Vacancy |
| Health & Safety | Iain MacKay |
| History | James Frith |
| Literacy | James Frith |
| Mathematics/Numeracy | Dave Lythgoe |
| Modern Foreign Languages | Neil Scruton |
| Music | Neil Scruton |
| Physical Education | Mobeen Kashif |
| Punctuality | Neil Scruton |
| Pupil Premium | Katherine Ashworth |
| RE/PSHE/Citizenship | Michelle Mallilieu |
| Safeguarding/Child Protection/Pastoral Care/CYPIC | Ann-Marie Bennett |
| Science | Dave Lythgoe |
| SEN Liaison Governor | Ann-Marie Bennett |
| Teaching & Learning | Rebecca Cross |
Each committee meets at least once a term and governors are required to work as members of one of the committees. In addition there are a number of committees that only meet when the need arises.
The Governing Body works very closely with the Headteacher in a positive and highly effective partnership. The Headteacher is the professional leader and chief executive of the school. They are responsible for the organisation, direction and management of the school, the leadership of staff and for all the activities, academic or otherwise, of the school.
The Governing Body at The Elton High School has a vital role to play in making sure that each of its students receives the best possible education. For maintained schools this is reflected in the law, which states that the purpose of their governing bodies is to ‘conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school’. Section 21[2] of the Education Act 2002.
In particular the Governing Body:
- sets the school’s vision and strategic aims, agreeing plans and policies, and making creative use of resources ;
- monitors and evaluates performance, acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher to support and challenge them in managing the school;
- ensures that the school is accountable to the children and parents it serves, to its local community, the local authority, as well as to the staff it employs;
- oversees the financial performance of the school and makes sure its money is well spent.
- monitoring and evaluating the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives.
The Governing Body also carries out a number of other important duties, which include:
- appointing and dismissing of staff;
- hearing appeals and grievances;
- setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline;
- making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe;
- setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies
Being a governor means giving time, energy and commitment. The role of a school governor is a voluntary position that is much valued within the education system. It is a position of importance and trust.