Governors
The Governing body is a team of volunteers that have the important job of looking at the overall direction of the school. It is made up of representatives from the Local Authority, the community, members of staff and elected parents.
Our school is a vibrant and exciting place and the Governors, like the staff, are professional, committed and keen to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
Governors act as ‘critical friends’ of the school, supporting the Head teacher and staff. They carry out 3 key functions:
- Giving the school a clear vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- 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.
Full List of Governing Body Members
Clerk: | Helen Marshall |
Chair of Governors: | Anjum Zulfiqar |
Vice Chair of Governors: | Vicky Leigh |
Headteacher: | Vicki Lord |
Staff Governor: | Mavis Wilkinson |
Local Authority Governor | Samuel Moulem |
Co-opted Governor: | Danielle Clough |
Co-opted Governor: | Sarah Murray |
Co-opted Governor: | Zeshan Araf |
Parent Governor: | Hana Hussain |
Parent Governor: | Dr Noor-Us-Sabah Habib |
Committee Membership
Finance and Staffing | Pay Committee |
|---|---|
Danielle Clough (chair) Vicky Leigh Zeshan Araf Vicki Lord | Danielle Clough (chair) Vicky Leigh Zeshan Araf |
Link Governors
Link Governors at Irk Valley have oversight of particular areas. They visit school, meet leaders and provide feedback to the whole governing body.
Strategic area | Lead governor(s) | Core assurance focus |
Leadership, standards & strategic evaluation | Anjum Zulfiqar / Chair | Governance effectiveness; end-of-year standards and SDP evaluation; strategic support and challenge. |
Inclusion, SEND, belonging & wellbeing | Danielle Clough | Priority 1; SEND; inclusive systems; pupil experience; participation and barriers. |
Attendance & vulnerable pupils | Vicky Leigh | Priority 1; attendance; persistent/severe absence; vulnerable pupils; wellbeing and safeguarding links. |
Early Years | Hana Hussain | Priority 2; EYFS quality, language, readiness, inclusion and outcomes. |
Curriculum, teaching & achievement | Sarah Murray | Priorities 3–5; curriculum quality, teaching, writing, maths, achievement and professional learning. |
The information in the document below outlines the structure and remit of the governing board and its committees.