Governors

We have a strong and vibrant group of governors within Longstone School. Our governors include parents, teachers, community members, and church representatives (Foundation Governors).     We are all volunteers and are all passionate about our school.
Governor leaflet

Who we are

Mark Taylor

Chair of Governors and Local Authority Governor
(2013-2017)



Gemma Harvey

Head Teacher
Sharon Spibey

Foundation Governor
(2017 - 2021)

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Chasca Twyman

Parent Governor
(2013-2017)


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Dan WIlliams

Staff Governor
(2017-2021)



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Father James Croft

Ex-Officio Governor
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(Also Ex-Officio Governor at Stoney Middleton CE School)
Al Darlow

Foundation Governor
​​(2015 - 2019)
Matthew Dennison

Foundation Governor
​(2015 - 2019)
Claire Colver

Parent Governor
(2016-2020)
Jo Mizon

Foundation Governor (2016 - 2020)

What is the role of the governing body?

The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to set the aims and objectives for the school:
  • set the aims and objectives of the school,
  • set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives,
  • set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives,
  • monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives,
  • be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher.
The Head Teacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the governing body.

What does the governing body do?

All governors attend the termly Full Governor Body meetings. Governors are also members of committees that support the school. These committees are Resources (about the school finances), Strategic and Standards (academic outcomes, school targets and curriculum), and Health and Safety (keeping our school a safe and happy environment).  Full details of committee membership, and link governors,  can be found by clicking here: Longstone Governor Committee Membership.
Information about the role of link governors can also be found by clicking the button below.
Role of Link Governor

Becoming a governor

If you are interested in becoming a governor, please see Mark Taylor or fill in the contact form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Further details about being a governor can be found on the National Governor Association website.

    Contact the governors

Former Governors over the last twelve months

Kerry Hutchinson - Foundation Governor.  Left the Governing Board in June 2017
​James Dowse - Teaching Governor.  Left the Governing Board in May 2017