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: | Emma Kershaw |
Chair of Governors: | Anjum Zulfiqar |
Vice Chair of Governors: | Jane Parkinson |
Headteacher: | Vicki Lord |
Staff Governor: | Kerry Watterson |
Local Authority Governor | Vacancy |
Co-opted Governor: | Vicky Leigh |
Co-opted Governor: | Sam Zarryn |
Co-opted Governor: | Zeshan Araf |
Parent Governor: | Muhammad Sarfraz |
Parent Governor: | Ambreen Butt |
Committee Membership
Finance and Staffing | Pay Committee |
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Jane Parkinson (chair) Anjum Zulfiqar Vicky Leigh Zeshan Araf Vicki Lord
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Jane Parkinson (chair) Anjum Zulfiqar Vicky Leigh Zeshan Araf
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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.
| Link Area | Governor Name |
| Safeguarding and LAC | Vicky Leigh |
| Health and Safety | Anjum Zulfiqar |
| Early Years | Zeshan Araf |
| Attendance | Vicky Leigh |
| Inclusion | Jane Parkinson |
| Curriculum | Sam Zarryn |
| SEND | Jane Parkinson |
The information in the document below outlines the structure and remit of the governing board and its committees.