Our Governing Body
The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions:
- setting strategic direction
- creating robust accountability
- ensuring best use of financial resources
The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils' wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, admissions and organisational changes.
The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, please contact our Head of Governance, Steven Dawson - S.Dawson@ncdat.org.uk
Our Governors
| Name | Position | Term of Office | Link Governor for the following area of responsibility | Register of Interest |
| Heather Anderson | Governor (Chair) | 22/09/25 to 21/09/29 | Behaviour | Employee - Easington Academy |
| Marie Louise Binks | Governor | 08/10/23 to 07/10/27 | Literacy/Reading and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) |
Liam Binks (Son), teacher at WPS (from 01/09/2014 to current). Martin Binks (Son), teacher at WPS (from 01/09/2016 to current). Rebecca Binks (Daughter-in-law) teacher at WPS (from 30/03/2023 to current). |
| Keith Morgan | Governor | 19/03/22 to 18/03/26 | Overall effectiveness | Solicitor, TMJ Legal Services |
| Kathleen Clarke | Governor | 01/06/23 to 10/05/26 | Safeguarding | None |
| Gary Potts | Governor | 05/07/23 to 04/04/27 | None | |
| Joe Bradshaw | Parent Governor | 01/06/23 to 06/10/26 | Quality of Education | None |
| Janet Brown | Governor | 01/03/2024 to 29/02/2028 | Pupil Premium | None |
| Charlie Thompson | Governor | 13/01/2025 to 12/01/2029 | Personal Development | Examination invigilator for Wellfield school; Daughter is the Chair of Governors of Wingate Primary School; Grandchildren attend Wellfield School. (all from 13/01/2025 to current). |
| Jane Gibbons |
Staff (Teaching) Governor | 22/09/2025 to 21/09/2029 |
Record of Attendance
2024-2025
|
Governor |
21 October 2023 |
10 February 2025 |
16 June 2025 |
|
Heather Anderson |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Marie-Louise Binks |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Joe Bradshaw |
Attended |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
|
Janet Brown |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
|
Kathleen Clarke |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
|
Keith Morgan |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Gary Potts |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Charlie Thompson |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
2023-2024
| Governor | 16th November 2023 | 4th March 2024 | 1st July 2024 |
| Heather Anderson | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Manju Anthony | Apologies Accepted | Attended | Attended |
| Marie-Louise Binks | Attended | Apologies Accepted | Attended |
| Joe Bradshaw | Attended | Apologies Accepted | Attended |
| Janet Brown | N/A | Attended | Attended |
| Kathleen Clarke | Apologies Accepted | Attended | Attended |
| Cllr Rob Crute | Apologies Accepted | Did not attend – no apologies received | Did not attend – no apologies received |
| Ricardo Gutierrez | N/A | N/A | Attended |
| Fiona McEwan | Apologies Accepted | N/A | N/A |
| Keith Morgan | N/A | Attended | Attended |
| Gary Potts | Attended | Apologies Accepted | Attended |
Governing Body Resigned Members
| Mr Ricardo Gutierrez | Parent | 14/02/20 to – 21/10/2024 | Finance and Building |