Governors
Local Advisory Board
The Local Advisory Board (LAB) plays a crucial role in the governance of The Brier School, operating within the framework established by The Ascent Multi Academy Trust. Comprised of passionate individuals dedicated to enhancing children’s education, the LAB actively supports our school in various strategic capacities following the Seven Principles of Public Life, also known as the ‘Nolan Principles’.
LAB members, often referred to as governors, are part of one of the largest volunteer networks in the country, making significant contributions towards raising educational standards.
The role of the LAB is a strategic one and its key functions are to:
Help set the aims and objectives for the school ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
Help set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives.
To consider how well the school is performing as well as helping to strategically plan future in order for the school to continue to improve and offer the best possible outcomes our pupils.
To challenge and support the Headteacher to improve pupils' progress and to ensure the ethos and values of the school continue to align with those of the Trust.
If you wish to learn more about the LAB or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
The Brier School Governor Responsibilities 25/26
NAME | RESPONSIBILITIES | POSITION | COMMITTEES |
Beth Landon |
| Head Teacher | LAB meetings |
Rebecca Hotchkiss |
| Chair of Governors | LAB Meetings |
Carol Millward | Personal Development PSHE, Mental Health/ Well Being RE Staff Training and Development | Vice Chair of Governors | LAB Meetings Careers Lead HT Performance Pay |
Jayne Wothers | Safeguarding and Child Protection Pupil Premium Health and Safety Cyber Security Attendance Creative Arts | Co-opted Governor | LAB Meetings |
Cathy Jones | Curriculum development English, Phonics Assessment, Qualifications | Co-Opted Governor | LAB Meetings |
Amy Tansley | Sports Premium | Staff Governor | LAB MEETINGS |
James Fowlie | Curriculum development Numeracy, Science, Humanities ,ICT | Parent Governor | LAB Meetings |
Attingham Education | Charlotte Taft | Clerk |
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Rachael Logan |
| Admin |
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Finding skilled and diverse governors for our Local Advisory Board has and always will be our aim. We know that a diverse governing board is a stronger board, reflecting school communities and the wider country.
We proudly display the Governors for Schools quality mark to show our board’s commitment to finding skilled and diverse governors through an independent organisation. It is an assurance to all those in our school community that the board values diverse governance and is doing all it can to make governance as robust as possible.
The Brier School Governors Meeting Attendance 2023-2024
2024-2025 Register of Business Interests
Mrs C Millward
Nature of Business : Co Opted Governor
Nature of Interest :Governor at Woodsetton School
Date commenced : Spring Term 2024
Use the link below to view/download a copy of our Instrument of Government Policy