"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
Beacon Education comprises of one Board of Trustees.
In December 2021 we changed the name from Governors to Local School Councillors. In September 2022 WSAT became Beacon Education and we restructured the governance forming the Parent Community Group and the Academic Improvement Board - responsible for teaching and learning.
Old Cleeve Parent Community Group:
Mrs Emma Murch - Headteacher
Mrs Jess Bishop - Parent Elected
Miss Sarah Moody - Parent Elected
Miss Megan Hunt - Parent Co-opted
Mrs Lisa Roberts - Parent Co-opted
Ms Carole (Mag) Hatton - Community Rep
Rev Richard Higgins - Ex Officio Clergy Rep
Mrs Jane Bellamy - Link Trustee
Mr Duncan Cooper - Parent Elected - resigned 28/3/23
Ms Rebecca Fox - Staff Rep
Academic Improvement Group: this group meets four times a year, following the thrice-yearly assessment windows.
Mark Blackman (Chair)
Emma Murch (Head)
Jane Bellamy (Trustee)
Trudy Danby (Acting CEO)
Mag Hatton
Revd Richard Higgins
Clerk - Helen Hatfield
Attendance at Parent Community Group Meetings 2023-24 | 6/11/23 | 22/4/24 | 26/6/24 |
Jess Bishop | Y | Y | |
Sarah Moody | / | / | |
Lisa Roberts | Y | Y | |
Mag Hatton | Y | Y | |
Emma Murch | Y | Y | |
Megan Hunt | Y | Y | |
Richard Higgins | Y | Y | |
Jane Bellamy | Y | Y | |
Rebecca Fox | Y | / |
Attendance at the Parent Community Group Meetings 2022-23
16/11/22 | 22/03/23 | 28/06/23 | |
Jess Bishop | Y | Y | Y |
Sarah Moody | Y | Y | X |
Lisa Roberts | X | Y | Y |
Duncan Cooper | X | N | / resigned |
Mag Hatton | Y | Y | Y |
Emma Murch | Y | Y | Y |
Megan Hunt | Y | Y | Y |
Richard Higgins | Y | Y | X |
Jane Bellamy | Y | Y | Y |
Rebecca Fox | / | / | Y |
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
Mrs Sonia Watters - Board Appointed 04/07/20 - resigned 30/6/21
Mr Harry Singer ** resigned 31/12/21
Mrs Carole Pearce ** resigned 31/12/21
Father Simon Robinson ** resigned 31/12/21
** Moved to St Michael's School LSC
Jane Bellamy (Link Trustee)
I was appointed as a foundation governor at Old Cleeve & St Michael's School in January 2019 and I am a Trustee for the WSAT.
For 15 years I was the headteacher of a C of E primary school near Milton Keynes & also acted as Head of the Virtual School for children in the care of the local authority. We moved to this area following my retirement & I am delighted to be able to be part of the governing body. I am keen to ensure that the Christian ethos of the school is upheld.
Mag Hatton - Foundation Governor - first appointed in 2017.
Sarah Moody -Parent Governor responsible for Safeguarding
I am passionate about children’s well being and believe this is key for engaging well at school. The 18 years experience I have within mental health services supports this and the ability to bring positive ideas and suggestions. I would also like to be able to support others in contributing to the children’s future and ensure all children get the opportunity to get the most out of the school environment.
Jess Bishop - Board Elected
Ever since my daughter started at Old Cleeve First School and I witnessed first hand the commitment and care of all the school staff, I have wanted to give back my time and support by joining the Local School Council. I have worked in Local Government for the past 14 years which has given me experience in governance, health protection and emergency management. I really care that the school is at the centre of the community and it has the support to continue to create a safe place where the children can develop confidence, learn and have fun.
Old Cleeve School has given my son the best start to education, so I am delighted to be able to give back via the Parent and Community Group. I am keen to support the school with parent engagement, ensuring everyone feels welcome and involved in their child/children's learning. I also hope to help promote the unique and remarkable things that make Old Cleeve School so special to new parents interested in joining our school community.
PCG members declare any business interests at the start of the meeting and withdraw if there is a potential conflict.
x - Apologies received
n- Not attending
Y - present
Old Cleeve/St Michael's Attendance at LSC meetings 2021-22
Attended | Out of a possible | |
Rob Lakin (CEO) | 3 | 4 |
Emma Murch (Head) | 4 | 4 |
Simon Robinson - CHAIR to 12/21 -resigned) | 0 | 1 |
Carole (Mag) Hatton | 3 | 4 |
Duncan Copper -Chair from 01/22 | 4 | 4 |
Richard Higgins | 3 | 4 |
Jane Bellamy (link Trustee) | 3 | 4 |
Carole Pearse (resigned 12/21) | 1 | 1 |
Harry Singer (resigned 12/21) | 0 | 1 |
Sam Horn | 4 | 4 |
Gemma Cody-Boucher | 1 | 2 |
Sarah Moody | 2 | 4 |
Jessica Bishop | 3 | 3 |
Charlotte Taylor | 3 | 3 |
If you want to contact the Governors please phone or email the Clerk :
Mrs Helen Hatfield on 01984 632581