Translate
Governors
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up". - Galatians 6:9
In 2016 we formed a new Local Governing Body as part of the transition to joining the West Somerset Academies Trust. The West Somerset Academies Trust comprises of one Board of Trustees. Each school has their own Local Governing Body. The governors act as a "critical friend" to the school, monitoring and overseeing the smooth running of the school and supporting and listening to staff and parents. In September 2020 we joined forces with St Michael's C of E First School LGB.
WEST SOMERSET ACADEMIES TRUST Governor Information
Please click here for further information on the WSAT
Chair - Rev Simon Robinson - Safeguarding Governor
Vice - Jane Bellamy
Old Cleeve & St Michaels C of E First Schools Local Governing Body:
Miss Janine Donovan - Headteacher
04/09/17
Ms Carole (Mag) Hatton - Foundation Governor/ English
18/12/2017 - 17/12/2021
Mr Duncan Cooper - Parent Elected Governor / H&S Governor/
13/07/18 - 12/07/22
Rev Richard Higgins - Ex Officio Foundation
30/6/20 - 30/6/24
Rev Simon Robinson (Chair) - Foundation
04/09/2020 - 03/09/24
Mrs Jane Bellamy (Vice Chair) - Foundation
03/01/19 - 03/01/23
Mrs Carole Pearse - Foundation
15/1/21 - 14/1/25
Mrs Sonia Watters - Board Appointed
04/07/20 - 03.07/24
Mrs Charlotte Taylor - Staff Governor
11/01/21 - 10/01/25
Mrs Karen Mills-Bown - Staff Governor
11/01/21 - 10/01/25
Mr Harry Singer - Associate Member**
11/01/21 - 10/01/22
Mrs Maida White - WSAT Board Elected Governor
01/05/2016 - resigned 28/06/18
Mrs Elizabeth White - Foundation Governor/ Safeguarding Governor
10/05/2016 - resigned 09/01/2019
Mrs Vicky Brown - community governor/Safeguarding Governor
Resigned 03/04.2020
Miss Sophie Cobb - Parent Elected Governor/ SEN Governor
30/11/18 - resigned 07/07/20
Ingo Gasperini - Parent governor
resigned 27/11/20
Mr Stephane Millar - Parent Elected Governor
resigned 01/02/21
Mr Keith Hunt - Associate Member/ EYFS
30/04/2020 - **resigned 13/01/21
GOVERNOR PROFILES
Janine Donovan - Headteacher
Janine joined West Somerset Academies Trust in January 2018 as the Headteacher of St Michael’s C of E First School and Director of Early Years. Prior to this Janine was Headteacher of a rural primary school. During her headship there she moved the school from requires improvement to good with outstanding in the Early Years. In April 2020 Janine also took on the role Head of Old Cleeve C of E First School.
Simon Robinson (Chair of Governors)
Simon is both a teacher and a priest. He spent twenty three years teaching in Bristol and London and was a Headteacher for nearly fourteen years. Simon was ordained in 2012 whilst still a Headteacher. He loves living and working in Minehead and has been involved with our schools since he arrived. Simon is currently the Chair of the Local Governing Body and is happy to hear from parents and carers at any time.
Jane Bellamy (Vice Chair)
Jane was appointed as a foundation governor at St Michael's in January 2019. Jane was the headteacher of a C of E primary school near Milton Keynes for 15 years & also acted as Head of the Virtual School for children in the care of the local authority.
She moved to this area following her retirement & is delighted to be able to be part of St Michael’s School. Jane is keen to ensure that the Christian ethos of the school is upheld.
Sonia Watters
Sonia moved to West Somerset in 2001 and became a Governor at St Michael’s in 2002 when three of her children were attending the school. St Michaels is a school very dear to her heart and she has been employed here since 2002, both as a Teaching Assistant and Teacher, before becoming the Special
Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator four years ago. She is wholeheartedly committed to the role as a Governor and ensuring they do the very best they can for the children.
On a personal note she owns a small holding on the Brendon Hills with her husband where they have sheep and horses. One of her greatest pleasures is walking her two dogs through the wonderful Somerset countryside.
Mag Hatton - Foundation Governor
Harry is managing director and owner of Singer Instruments, manufacturing robotics to accelerate global biological research. He has a doctorate in Quantum Chaos from UCL. He is the chairman of two charities, including the Steam Coast Trail. Harry has two children who are currently at St Michael's School, and volunteers in the management of the school pool. In his spare time he surfs and plays the ukulele. Pretty badly!
Harry Singer - Associate Member
Harry is managing director and owner of Singer Instruments, manufacturing robotics to accelerate global biological research. He has a doctorate in Quantum Chaos from UCL. He is the chairman of two charities, including the Steam Coast Trail. Harry has two children who are currently at St Michael's School, and volunteers in the management of the school pool. In his spare time he surfs and plays the ukulele. Pretty badly!
Duncan Cooper - Parent Governor
As a parent of two children at the school, I am impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff at Old Cleeve. I become a parent governor as I wanted to play an active role in the continued improvement of Old Cleeve in providing both a great education and a sense of social responsibility in all pupils. I am currently involved as the H&S Governor and take this role very seriously as the safety of both our children and staff are critical.
I have been in Catering and Leisure for over 20 years and have 16 year military experience both Regular and Reserve Army. I am currently the South West of England's Operations Manager for a large Catering provider in schools so feel well suited to my H&S and Food safety role at Old Cleeve.
All Governors have declared their business interests and these are recorded on the Trust’s Register of Business Interests. At Governors’ meetings, if a potential conflict of interest arises, the relevant Governor withdraws from the discussion.
Register of Declared Interests
x - Apologies received
n- Not attending
Y - present
Old Cleeve/St Michael's LGB Attendance at Governors Meetings 2020-21
| 30/09/20 | 02/12/20 | 03/02/21 | 11/05/21 | 30/06/21 | |
| Simon Robinson - CHAIR | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Carole (Mag) Hatton | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Duncan Copper | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Stephane Millar * resigned 02.21 | Y | X | / | / | / |
| Keith Hunt * resigned 01.21 | X | X | / | / | / |
| Janine Donovan (Head) | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Paul Rushforth (CEO) | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Richard Higgins | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Jane Bellamy | Y | X | Y | ||
| Ingo Gasperini * resigned 11/20 | N | / | / | / | / |
| Carole Pearse | X | Y | Y | ||
| Sonia Watters | X | X | X | ||
| Harry Singer | / | / | Y | ||
| Karen Mills Bown | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Charlotte Taylor | Y | Y | Y |
Attendance at Governors Meetings 2019-20
| 01/10/19 | 03/12/19 | 05/02/20 | 19/05/20 | 30/06/20 | |
| Vicky Browne - CHAIR | X | Y | Y | / | / |
| Carole (Mag) Hatton | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Duncan Copper | X | Y | Y | X | Y |
| Stephane Millar | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Keith Hunt | Y | Y | N | Y | X |
| Dan Perry (Head) | Y | Y | Y | / | / |
| Paul Rushforth (CEO) | X | X | X | Y | Y |
| Sophie Cobb | X | X | X | X | N * resigned |
| Janine Donovan (Head) | / | / | / | Y | X |
Attendance at Governors Meetings 2018-19
| 02/10/18 | 03/12/18 | 12/02/19 | 14/05/19 | 02/07/19 | |
| Liz White |
ü |
ü | / | / | / |
| Vicky Browne - CHAIR | x | ü | ü | ü | ü |
| Carole (Mag) Hatton |
ü |
ü | ü | ü | ü |
| Duncan Copper |
ü |
x | ü | x | ü |
| Stephane Millar |
ü |
ü | ü | ü | ü |
| Keith Hunt |
ü |
ü | ü | ü | ü |
| Dan Perry (Head) | / | / | ü | ü | ü |
| Paul Rushforth (CEO) |
ü |
ü | x | x | X |
| Sophie Cobb | n/a | ü | ü | x | X |
WSAT Scheme of Delegation
If you want to contact the Governors please phone or email the Clerk :
Mrs Helen Hatfield on 01984 632581