St Andrew's Governors
“The main role of a Governor is to monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives, and to be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)” (Department For Education)



Headteacher & DSL



Introduction
We have an Academy Governance Committee (AGC) that has some delegated responsibilities from the Trust Board of Directors as outlined in the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation. They engage with our local community. They do not hold the academy to account but carry out the following role
Vision and Values
- Agree the vision and values for the academy with reference to the SIAMS Schedule, in partnership with the academy community, ensuring they are aligned with the Trust’s Vision and embracing equality.
- Monitor that the vision and the values are being ‘lived out’ in all aspects of the life of the academy.
For details of Trust governance click here.
For the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation and for specific details of the AGC’s role click here.
For the Trust’s memorandum and articles of association, annual accounts, annual report and funding agreement click here.
Governing Body Structure
The Governing Body of St Andrew’s C of E Primary School consists of Church, Community and Parent governors. Our aim is to ensure that all children achieve their best in all areas of the curriculum.
Our Academy Governance Committee
Name |
Governor Type |
Term From |
Term To |
Roles |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Cathy Armstrong |
Community Governor |
8 Nov 2020 |
7 Nov 2024 |
Chair |
Ben Arnell |
Ex-Officio |
|||
Mrs Emma Crossdale |
Parent governor |
14 Jan 2021 |
13 Jan 2025 |
|
Miss Josie Fletcher |
Parent governor |
5 Nov 2020 |
4 Nov 2024 |
|
Laura Staves |
Community governor |
5 Jan 2021 |
4 Jan 2025 |
|
Sue Merrifield |
Church Governor |
4 Aug 2021 |
3 Aug 2025 |
How to become a Governor
For information on becoming a Church Governor, please visit the PDET Website.
For further information on other Governor positions, please contact the school office on: 01536 512 581
In line with current practice, further up-to-date information is available in the School’s Profile held on the Department for Education and Skills. Governors can only act as a body; they do not have any legal powers as individuals.
Contact a Governor
Should anyone wish to contact our Governors, there are several ways to do so. You can email directly, speak to the school office or write to the following addresses:
Address letters or written correspondence to:
Cathy Armstrong, Chair of Governors
St Andrew’s C of E Primary
Grafton Street
Kettering
NN16 9DF
Telephone: 01536512581
School Parliament’s Presentations to Governors
School Parliament present to our AGC at every meeting. The presentation is focused on one aspect of school life with the focus decided beforehand by children or governors. See below to see some of their presentations.