Governance at The Friary School
Our Governing Body is well-experienced and has a firm grasp of the operational and strategic approaches of the school. They know the school well, are wholly in touch with school life, and are passionate advocates in terms of provision and on-going school improvement.
The Governing Body
The Governing Body at The Friary School is made up of broad skill-set and consists of:
| Name | Status | End of Term | Focus |
| Jane Mackenzie | Co-Opted | 22/05/25 | Chair of Governors |
| Gary Beddow | Co-Opted | 26/11/27 | |
| Matt Allman | Staff | On-Going | Headteacher |
| Angie Brough | Staff | 25/02/2028 | |
| Anne Carlisle | Co-Opted | 05/09/24 | Behaviour & Attitudes / Personal Development (inc Safeguarding) |
| Lyse Edwards | Parent | 08/03/26 | Vice-Chair of Governors / Behaviour & Attitudes / Personal Development (inc Well-Being) |
| Gillian Findlay | Co-Opted | 19/09/27 | Quality of Education (inc SEND / Pupil Premium) |
| Greg Sugden | Parent | 06/07/24 | 16-19 Programmes (inc Careers) |
| Nicola Townsend | Parent | 11/05/24 | Quality of Education (inc SEND / Pupil Premium) |
| Nina Worrall | Co-Opted | 02/12/26 | MST Link & Leadership & Management (inc H&S & GDPR) |
In addition, meetings are attended by Lisa Pratt, Clerk to Governors.
The Governing Body has gone through formal reconstitution and membership is currently full.
The Business & Pecuniary Interests of the Governing Body can be seen here.
Governors Meetings
All governors have voting rights at the Full Governors Meeting.
The Governors meet on just over a half-termly basis as a full group to lead and evaluate school improvement.
The attendance record of our governors can be seen here.
Focus Team Meetings
The Governing Body is broken down into Focus Teams to address key priorities and lead developmental areas for the school. These include: (i) Quality of Education; (ii) Leadership & Management; (iii) Personal Development; (iv) Behaviour & Attitudes; and (v) Sixth Form (16-19).
The designated governors are paired with a senior leader linked to their focus area and engage in visits and meetings with staff and students in order to explore, evaluate and challenge our provision with a full insight.
Governors Student Panel
This half-termly group meets with students and their parents/carers in order to address issues of concern or success relating to achievement, behaviour and/or attendance.
Policies & Procedures Committee
This half-termly meeting reviews policies, practices and procedures and supports school systems and operations remaining on line.
Further Information
The relevant documentation pertaining to the Governor Meetings is available on request from the school via Lisa Pratt, Clerk to the Governors. Lisa Pratt is contactable via email on: lpratt@friaryschool.co.uk.
Furthermore, the Register of Interests of the Headteacher and Governors and is available on request from the school via Lisa Pratt, Clerk to the Governors.
