A Message From The Chair of Governors 

I am writing to introduce myself as the Chair of the Governing Body at Sherwood Park Primary School. I have had a long and proud association with the school, with two of my children having already attended and one still enjoying their time here. My connection to the school began as a parent governor several years ago, and it has been a privilege to serve on the governing body before taking on the position of Chair.

My professional background is in business and construction management. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction and an MBA, and I currently run several successful businesses. I hope to use this experience to bring a strong strategic and practical perspective to the governing body, ensuring that the school continues to be well-supported in achieving its goals.

Together with my fellow governors, I am committed to providing both support and constructive challenge to Miss Trayers and her dedicated team, as we work to ensure that every child at Sherwood Park receives the best possible start in life. The school continues to go from strength to strength, and I am confident that its tradition of nurturing confident, happy, and well-rounded pupils will continue.

The Governing Body visits the school regularly throughout the year. These visits allow us to see the school in action, speak with staff and pupils, and gain first-hand insight into the excellent work taking place. We also value opportunities to meet parents and carers — your views and experiences are vital in helping us to understand how we can best serve the school community.

If you ever wish to contact me, please do so via the school office, and any communication will be passed to me in confidence where appropriate.

It is a privilege to serve as Chair of Governors and to contribute to the ongoing success of such a special school. On behalf of the Governing Body, I would like to thank you for your continued support and invite any feedback or suggestions about how we can continue to strengthen our school community.

Yours sincerely

Kyle McGimpsey

Chair of Governors

The Governing Body as at February 2024 are Kyle McGimpsey (chair of governors), Nicola Saunders (vice-chair), Natasha Trayers (Headteacher), Ashley Quayle (staff governor), Emma Chapman (staff governor), Leigh Rogers (Parent Governor), Lucas Bartlett, Carmel Vega, Barbara Chapman (appointed governors). Fatima Afolayan is clerk to the governors. The full Governing Body meets 3 times a year and we have a finance committee that also meets three times a year. The pay committee meets in the Autumn term. The Governing Body is concerned with overseeing the strategic direction of the school, ensuring good financial management and shaping the vision and values of the school.

The Governing Body also have responsibilty for monitoring teaching and learning, reviewing performance data, the use of Pupil Premium and SEN expenditure and pupil attendance and behaviour as well as the school budget, the premises and staffing.  Governors also contribute to the School Development Plan and the development and review of school policies.  It is responsible for the school budget, the premises and staffing.

Management Committee                                                              Appointed Governors for Performance Management

Mr K McGimpsey                                                                             Mr K McGimpsey

Head Teacher Appointment Panel                                               Deputy Head Teacher Appointment Panel 

Mr K McGimpsey                                                                            Mr K McGimpsey

Staffing 'First Pay'/Pay Appeals/Staff Dismissal                       Pupil Discipline/Complaints

As required                                                                                     As required

Finance Risk & Audit Committee

Natasha Trayers, Fergus Mckeown (School Accountant), Kyle McGimpsey, Barbara Chapman, Carnel Vega

Term of Office for Governors