The Governors of Sandgate Primary school are an experienced team dedicated to the fulfilment of our roles on the school Board and are supporters of the school and its community as well as a critical friend in our drive for the continued improvement of our children.  

Our belief in our children is key to their success, and we will endeavour to continue to set a high expectation for our children in all elements of their learning journey and we will support and nurture them as rounded young adults prepared for the ever changing needs of our world.

The core functions of the governing body are as set out in (regulation 6) and include, but are not limited to ensuring:

• that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
• that the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
• the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources

Sandgate primary governing board is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its governance practices. We recognise that a diverse board brings a wider range of perspectives, experiences, and skills, leading to more effective and informed decision-making. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our school community and the wider population in our board's makeup. We will actively seek out diverse candidates for governor positions, provide training on diversity and inclusion issues, and ensure that all voices are heard in board meetings. We will also regularly monitor and evaluate our progress in achieving our diversity goals.

A governing body and its governors must, as required by The School Governance (Roles, Procedures and Allowances) (England) Regulations 2013, regulation 6(2):

• act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of the school
• be open about the decisions they make and the actions they take and shall be prepared to explain their decisions and actions to interested parties

The governing body also has legislative responsibility and strategic oversight for the school’s safeguarding arrangements.

Should you wish to contact any member of the governing board, please make contact via the Clerk to Governors, Sarah Rome, via email to enquiries@sandgate.kent.sch.uk or post to:

Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane,
Folkestone,
Kent CT20 3QU

Governors:

	Name of Governor		Date of Appointment	End of Term of Office	Attendance Record for Full Governing Board (FGB) Meetings	Register of Business Interests
	Chair of Governors: Wayne Wills chair@sandgate.kent.sch.uk		12.02.25	11.02.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 6/6	Chair of Lightyear Federation
	Head Teacher Governor:
	Matthew Green		05.09.16		FGB 25/26 attendance 3/6	Shepway Teaching Schools November 2021
	Interim Headteacher Governor Lianne Jones   Vice Chair of Governors				FGB 25/26 Attendance 3/6
	Caroline Allen  (Safeguarding)		12.02.25	11.02.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 6/6
	Staff Governor: Wendy Hill		21.10.22	20.10.26	FGB 25/26 Attendance 4/6	No business interests to declare October 2022
	Parent Appointed Governors:
	Emma Genders		27.11.25	26.11.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 1/6
	Simon Feeney		27.11.25	26.11.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 1/6
	Governors:
	David Lea  (Curriculum)		12.02.25	11.02.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 5/6
	Sarah Uden (SEN)		12.02.25	11.02.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 4/6
	Lisa Smith-Welsh  (Finance) Pupil Premium		12.02.25	11.02.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 6/6
	Nicky Brown Co-opted Governor   Clerk to Governors:		02.12.25	01.12.29	FGB 25/26 Attendance 1/6
	Sarah Rome				FGB 25/26 Attendance 2/6
	Resigned Governors
	Gill Nicholls		23.05.23	31.01.25.
	Stuart Spencer		21.05.24	31.01.25
	Dominic van der Wal		16.03.21	17.03.25
	Peter Rossi		29.11.21	25.04.25
	Laura Burton		09.03.23	15.09.25	FGB 25/26 Attendance 2/6

Governors serve a term of office of 4 years.