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MEET OUR GOVERNORS
Name
Role
Term of Office
Appointed By
Barry Bond 
LA Governor Chair of Resources Committee
1st September 2023-31st August 2027
Appointed by Governing Body
Doreeta Norman 
Community Governor 
19th September 2017- 12 September 2025 
Appointed by Governing Body
Sarah Murphy  
Community Governor 
7th November 2023 - 6th November 2027 
Appointed by Governing Body
Stuart Fisher 
Associate Governor (non-voting member)
7th November 2023 - 15th November 2027
Appointed by Governing Body
Stacey Wooldridge  
Parent Governor  
7th November 2023- 6th November 2027 
Elected by Parents
Linda Guest  
Community Governor & Chair of Governors & chair of Standards Committee
7th November 2023 - 6th November 2027  
Appointed by Governing Body
Kim Windsor 
Parent Governor 
31st January 2024 - 8th February 2028 
Elected by Parents
Gemma Harris
Parent Governor
21st March 2022 - 20th March 2026 (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Elected by Parents
Kirsty McCardle 
Staff Governor 
2nd September 2021 - 1st September 2025
Elected by Staff
 Angie Esson 
Associate Member  (non-voting member) 
1st September 2000 - 31st August 2027
Appointed by Governing Body
Lorraine Dawney 
Headteacher- Ex Offico by virtue of office
21st August 1998 - 31st August 2027
Appointed by Governing Body
Mel Grychtol
Community Governor
25th November 2024 - 24th November 2026
Appointed by Governing Body
Simon Skidmore
Previous Community Governor
30th November 2019 - 30th November 2023
Appointed by Governing Body
Melanie Keay 
Previous Parent Governor 
23rd November 2017- 1st October 2024
Elected by Parents
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Barry Bond 

LA Governor Chair of Resources Committee

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Stuart Fisher 

Associate Governor (non-voting member)

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Kim Windsor 

Parent Governor 

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 Angie Esson 

Associate Member  (non-voting member) 

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Simon Skidmore

Previous Community Governor

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Doreeta Norman 

Community Governor 

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Stacey Wooldridge  

Parent Governor  

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Gemma Harris

Parent Governor

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Lorraine Dawney 

Headteacher- Ex Offico by virtue of office

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Melanie Keay 

Previous Parent Governor 

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Sarah Murphy  

Community Governor 

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Linda Guest  

Community Governor & Chair of Governors & chair of Standards Committee

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Kirsty McCardle 

Staff Governor 

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Mel Grychtol

Community Governor

What does a Green Park Governor do?

Governors are strategic and focus on the long-term vision for the school. They hold the headteacher to account for how the vision and strategy is implemented.

 

Headteachers are operational and focus on the day-to-day management of the school. They implement the vision and strategy, and report to governors on progress.

 

Governors work together to conduct their core functions:

  1. Ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction.

  2. Holding Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staff.

  3. Overseeing the budget and spending and making sure its money is well spent.

  4. Ensuring the voices of parents, children and staff are heard.

 

Governors must also ensure that the governing body complies with all legal and statutory requirements. Governors should seek the advice of the clerk to the governing board and other professional advice as appropriate:

There are regular meetings each year including.

  • Three Full Board meetings (Safeguarding and finance is again reviewed)

  • Three Resource (Finance, Personnel) meetings

  • Three Standards (Curriculum, Pupils Progress, Attendance, Behaviour and Attitudes, Site and safety) meetings.

 

The need for various panels and additional meetings may arise as needed.

Governors are expected to:

  1. Train to develop knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis. (6 hours of CPD per year)

  2. Lead on at least one area of responsibility and to meet with that subject lead at least termly to question and dig deeper into that subject.

  3. All governors must receive appropriate safeguarding and child protection training (that includes online safety and prevent) and update their training yearly.

  4. Attend school events throughout the year and engage with parents.

  5. All governors must have an enhanced DBS check and a section 128 Check.

  • At least one governor must have training in Safer recruitment, Cyber security and Managing allegations.

  •  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 be prepared to explain their decisions and actions to interested parties.

 

Governance structure (10 Governors)

 

  • Headteacher

  • 4 Community Governors

  • LA Governor  

  • Parent Governors

  • Staff Governor 

 

We have a professional clerk for meetings who offers advice on procedures and legal requirements.

  • Food Tech Room
    In the Food Technology room, pupils are given many opportunities to develop their life skills through practical cookery activities. Pupils are encouraged to plan, follow instructions and of course sample what they make to evaluate its success! Specialist adaptive equipment is available so that all pupils are able to access these facilities.
  • Pool
    Our pool enables pupils to access swimming facilities on-site. Pupils use the pool regularly on a timetabled basis, enjoying either 1:1 or small group sessions led by our trained swimming instructors. Pupils love getting into the pool and working towards their Physical and Sensory targets as well as benefitting from the warm temperatures in the pool!
  • PE Hall
    Our PE Hall facility offers a range of specialist sports equipment for pupils to work on their Physical and Sensory targets and build on their physical abilities.
  • Rebound
    Within the PE Hall, Specialist Rebound Therapy is offered by specially trained members of staff. Rebound Therapy is used to facilitate movement, promoting balance, relaxation, sensory integration, and improving fitness and exercise tolerance. Pupils have the opportunity to complete this 1:1 intervention alongside their lessons.
  • Library
    Throughout school we aim to foster a love for books and reading. Whether this be through sensory stories, sound books, our Read Write Inc Reading schemes or functional reading activities, the library allows pupils to explore a range of different books and take ownership of which they would like to choose. In Purple Cluster, pupils also have access to the Sixth Form Library which focuses on age-appropriate and functional reading for our older pupils beginning to explore life beyond Green Park.
  • Dinner Hall
    During lunchtimes, pupils visit the hatch and dinner hall where they are encouraged to eat alongside their peers in Primary or Secondary. We encourage pupils to make choices about what they would like to eat using their preferred communication strategies.
  • Courtyard
    The courtyard is an enclosed outdoor space for pupils to explore a range of new and exciting ideas, working on developing their problem-solving abilities. Pupils are encouraged to explore and investigate! The subject coordinator thinks carefully about where the pupil's interests are and organises the available workspaces to match pupils’ inquisitive minds. The teacher offers challenging opportunities for children to ask questions and solve problems with an increasing level of independence.
  • Drama Studio
    Within the Drama Studio pupils have an opportunity to investigate cause and effect responses, benefiting from a range of specialist sensory equipment including bubble tubes, waterbed and musical squares. Pupils are encouraged to explore equipment using different senses.
  • Sensory Gym
    Our Sensory Gym encourages pupils to develop their balance, fine motor skills and tolerance for a range of different textures. Pupils have access to a range of specialist sensory equipment.
  • Our Pet Rabbits
    It is wonderful to have pet rabbits in school! Pupils are able to enjoy looking after and caring for our rabbits, benefiting from opportunities to also develop their self-esteem. Pupils gain key skills in nurturing and learning how to look after a pet, instilling important life skills.
  • Cool Kids
    When our dinner hall is not being used for school lunches, our pupils have access to a range of specialist equipment where they can engage in our Cool Kids programs which helps pupils to regulate their emotions.
  • Outdoor Facilities
    Across school as pupils progress through the clusters, they have access to a range of different outdoor playground facilities. These facilities include multi-gym equipment, play apparatus and bikes. We also have a wheelchair accessible swing and trampoline. Pupils benefit from taking part in Forest Schools and access to the Walkway alongside other outdoor areas.
  • Forest School
    Our wonderful outdoor Walkway and Forest School areas offer opportunities for holistic growth, nurturing our pupils social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. Forest school encourages hands-on exploration in a natural setting which aims to develop pupils' confidence and self-esteem. Pupils can experience different weather elements, collect natural materials and go on mini beast hunts to name but a few activities!
  • Multi-gyms
    Depending on a pupils age, they have access to either the Primary or Secondary Multigym areas. These are wonderful outdoor fitness apparatus, including arm and pedal bicycles, health walkers and waist twisters. Here pupils can be supported to build upon their physical abilities and work on their targets.
  • Bike and Ball Court
    Our outdoor facilities include access to our Bike and Ball Court. Pupils are supported to work towards their Physical and Sensory targets. We have a range of specially adapted bicycles, tricycles and scooters; alongside side-by-side dual tricycles which pupils can access alongside a member of staff.
  • Horticulture Area
    Throughout their time at Green Park, pupils have access to a range of different outdoor Horticulture and Gardening facilities. Pupils enjoy spending time outside looking after our outdoor area as well as planting a range of different flowers and food items such as pumpkins, green beans and sprouts! It is wonderful for our pupils to witness how things can grow overtime and develop understanding of what they need to help them grow. We have a range of raised beds, pots and a greenhouse to aid pupils’ learning outside of the classroom.
  • Art Room
    The Creative Arts Department offers opportunities for pupils to develop creatively and refine their fine motor skills. Within the Art room pupils can explore a number of messy play activities and interact with the omni-vista floor. Our young people have worked with a range of artists to create interactive pieces of art that are accessed by all on a daily basis. We also have a number of music tutors which come into school to help pupils’ engagement and give opportunities to explore a range of instruments.
  • Lego Therapy
    In our designated Lego Therapy area, pupils have access to a range of blocks and equipment where they can engage in small group sessions which helps to build social development and fine motor skills.

Governors Corner

'This year as the new chair of governors I have concentrated on getting to know the school. My links have included meeting school leaders to monitor provision and question leaders on Data Protection, Safeguarding, Staff and governor training, Monitoring and Filtering internet use and online safety, Attendance, The development of the website, Pupil Premium spending and provision.

 

These discussions have been open and honest, and I viewed evidence of robust practises and where the board could benefit from more information to enhance our understanding and questioning.

The board has completed a skills audit to identify and fill any training needs. The LA have also reviewed governance and rated us green, the highest category.

Safeguarding and Managing radicalisation training took place in July 2024, with Data Protection and Ofsted training completed in September 2024. Additional training is planned based on our needs.

The board have worked hard this year in line with the school vision ‘Learning for Life’ to upskill, communicate and become a new team as I endeavour to learn more about them, the school and school staff. We have a new website which is still a work in progress. Does it provide all the information you need? Drop us a note if we have missed something.

I am hoping that other governors will feedback on their link visits as the year continues. The areas governors are linked to may change as the needs of the children and school changes.'

Linda Guest

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