Governors

Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

What is a School's Governing Board and what do they do?

The Governing Board is the school’s legally accountable body and works together to provide independent oversight of the management and operation of a school with the aim of improving the quality of education provided and raising standards. A school's Governing Board does not run the school on a day-to-day basis as this is the job of the Headteacher and staff.

There are three main roles of a Governing Board -

· Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction: Governance boards are the key strategic decision-making body in every school and it is the job of the board to set the school’s strategic framework and make sure that it meets all statutory duties.

· Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;

· Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

More information on the role of the governors board can be found here.

The Governing Board at Oake, Bradford and Nynehead (VC) Primary School

The Governing Board is made up of a group of volunteers who, each with their own skills and strengths, have the common aim to ensure all children at Oake Bradford & Nynehead CofE (VC) Primary School receive the best education and personal development opportunities that they can whilst at the school. In a maintained school the board must be made up of a minimum of seven governors. Further details on the legal structure of a governing board can be found here

The Governing Board at OBN currently consists of:

· 3 Co-opted governors – appointed by the Governing Board

· 1 Headteacher

· 1 Local authority governor – nominated by the local authority

· 2 Parent governors – elected by other parents

· 1 Staff governors – elected by their colleagues

· 2 Foundation Governors –

1 Foundation Governor appointed by the Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Education on a joint nomination from Bradford on Tone Parochial Church Council, Nynehead Parochial Church Council and Oake Parochial Church Council

1 Foundation Governor ex-officio: The Principal Officiating Minister from either the Benefice of Bradford on Tone and Nynehead, or the Benefice of Deane Vale

We have a vacancy for 1 co-opted governor.

We do not have any Associate Members.

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

Mrs Bridgit Hepworth-Kybert is our Clerk to Governors (clerk@obnprimary.co.uk) and will be happy to help should you wish to contact one of our governors. 

Business interests form

Attendance of Meetings 2022 23

FGB Meetings 2024 - 2025

Tuesday 17th September 24

Tuesday 12th November 24 moved to Tuesday 26th November 2024

Tuesday 28th January 25

Tuesday 11th March 25

Tuesday 6th May 25

Tuesday 8th July 25

Pay and Finance Meetings  2024 - 2025

Thursday 10th October 24

Tuesday 11th February 25

Tuesday 18th March 25

Tuesday 29th April 25

Meet Our Governors

My name is Gwynfor Jones and I am the Chair of Governors.  I am a parent governor and I was elected onto the governing board in March 21 and was elected Chair in October 23.  I believe primary schools play a vital role in laying the foundations for educational and social development of future generations.  My aim is to ensure that all children are able to benefit from their time at OBN and that the school is continuously challenging itself to improve and prosper.

Governing Board Diversity Data

As a school we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to:

• target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity

• develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation

• prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas

• address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risks

However, we are unable to publish this information as it would mean that individual members of our governing body are identifiable.

Financial Information

Please note that we do not have any employees with a gross annual salary of more than £100,000.

Please Click Here to view our school's financial data.