Ashley C of E Primary School

Local Committee (LC)

Ashley CofE Primary School is an academy in the Good Shepherd Trust (GST).

The GST is a multi-academy trust (MAT) within the Diocese of Guildford. More information about the GST can be found here. 

The functions of the Trust Board of the Good Shepherd Trust are to lead strategic development, hold the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and his team to account, operate within financial constraints, define an overall vision for GST schools, meet the governance compliance required by law and create a strong, effective governance structure on the board and in schools. To view The Good Shepherd Trust Board membership, click here.

Please click here to view the Trust Financial Reporting information.

 

As part of this MAT, our Local Committee plays a central role in ensuring the smooth running and success of our school. The Headteacher and staff work with the Local Committee to improve the quality of the education we provide to our children and to promote Christian values in all aspects of school life.

 

How often are meetings held?

The Local Committee meets six times per year and all Members are expected to attend. Part 1 (non-confidential) minutes of these meetings are public documents and can be requested from the school office.

Please note that LC meetings are not 'open' meetings. 

Local Committee Meeting Attendance 2024-25

Local Committee Terms of Office

Local Committee Members' Register of Interests.

Jennie Ratcliff – Ex-officio – Headteacher (Term of Office: 19.04.2021 onwards)

 

Rev. Jonny Blair – General Member (Term of Office: 03.11.2025 – 02.11.2029)

Dean Furber - General Member and Local Committee Chair (Term of Office: 17.05.2021 - 16.05.2025, reappointed 31.03.2025 - 30.03.2029)

Areas of Responsibility: Pupil Premium

I’ve lived in Walton since 2012 and have two children, one at Ashley and the other a couple of years away from school age.  I’ve been active as a school governor in Walton for several years, first at Grovelands where I went on to chair the governing board, and now as a parent member of the Ashley LC.  I have a keen interest in ensuring that all the children at Ashley have a great experience at school and get the best possible start.  I’m particularly focused on closing the attainment gap and helping to ensure that the school gets the most from the Pupil Premium funding.

Michael O'Connor - Parent Member (Term of Office: 05.03.2024 - 04.03.2028) 

William Webb - General member (Term of Office: 26.09.2024 - 25.09.2028

What are the different types of membership?

  • Headteacher (ex-officio);
  • Parent members, elected by parents of registered pupils at the academy and must be a parent of a pupil at the academy at the time of the election, or appointed by the GST;
  • Staff elected member, one member of the school staff from each school as a representative of the staff, normally appointed by ballot;
  • General members.

A term of office for a local committee member is four years and a local committee member may serve two terms (8 years) if eligible – parents/staff would have to be re-elected to be eligible.

I'm interested in joining the LC. What should I do?

Firstly, thank you for your interest! Parent members can only be elected where a vacancy exists for a parent member on the LC. If you are not a parent and would like to be considered to be appointed as a General member of the LC, you should contact the Chair (chair@ashley.surrey.sch.uk) to arrange an informal chat about where your strengths and experience might be best used.

 

Please click here to view the Trust Board Membership webpage

Please click here to view the Governance Information page on Get Information About Schools 

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