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Governors
We are fortunate at the Chiltern School to have a very supportive and proactive Governing Body, who strive to provide a school that inspires and challenges pupils to learn and achieve.
The Governors support the pupils’ endeavours and celebrate their achievements and successes.
Full Governor Meetings are held termly, in addition to General Committee Meetings but these can be held more frequently if required.
To contact our Chair of Governors, Richard Cooper, please email: cog@chiltern.beds.sch.uk
All other governors can be contacted by emailing the school: governors@chiltern.beds.sch.uk – your emails will be forwarded to the appropriate governor.
The Governing Body works on the basis of full transparency. Governors’ declaration of business and financial interests can be downloaded below:
Governors’ attendance at meetings can be downloaded below:
Our Governing Body is also fully declared on the government website. Please see the following link for more information:
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/109746
List of Governors
| Gov Type | Name and Term of Office | Has responsibility for: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-opted Governor | Richard Cooper (Chair) 03/10/2012 - 09/09/2020 |
Leadership, Management & Strategy Safer Recruitment |
| Co-opted Governor |
Richard Mosey (Vice Chair) 03/10/2012 – 09/09/2020 |
Buildings, Health & Safety Data Protection |
| Co-opted Governor |
Catherine Fox 31/08/2015 – 30/08/2019 | Finance & Personnel |
| Co-opted Governor |
Kevin Morris 05/07/2018 - 05/07/2022 | Buildings, Health & Safety |
| Co-opted Governor |
Craig Walker 28/09/2013 – 27/09/2021 |
Buildings, Health & Safety Data Protection Safeguarding & Personal Development Safer Recruitment |
| Co-opted Governor | Vacancy | Post 16 |
| Co-opted Governor |
Cassi Wright 19/10/2017 - 18/10/2021 |
Safeguarding & Personal Development Safer Recruitment Training |
| Local Authority Governor |
Rupert Groves 01/09/2013 – 31/08/2019 |
Emotional Health & Wellbeing Finance & Personnel Safer Recruitment |
| Parent Governor |
Vicky Hopkinson 09/11/2015 – 08/11/2019 | Parental Engagement |
| Parent Governor |
Stephanie Rowley 22/02/2017 - 21/02/2021 | Curriculum |
| Staff Governor |
Lauren Wilson 02/07/2017 - 01/05/2021 | Curriculum |
| Head Teacher | Lisa Leonard | Safer Recruitment |
| Clerk | Paula Ewington |
Cathy Fox
Kevin Morris
Craig joined the governing body of The Chiltern School following the merger of Glenwood and Hillcrest Schools. Craig runs his own IT business – CROGTECH IT CONSULTANCY.
Rachael Wrapson
Term: 27/02/2018 – 10/11/2018
Cassi Wright
Rupert Groves
MA FinstLM
Rupert was a governor at the former Glenwood School as Chair and Vice Chair and has continued his governance duties for The Chiltern School.
A dynamic & motivational speaker and acknowledged expert in the field of learning and development, Rupert co-founded The Optima Partnership to reach out and support organisations who are striving to be the best they can be by developing excellence in their leaders and managers.
Rupert is a former senior police officer. He was appointed as a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management in recognition of his significant academic achievements including a Masters degree in the Applied Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring from Oxford Brookes University.
Outside his life at work, Rupert has been pro-active in school governance for many years, and currently captains the senior section of Chalgrave Manor Golf Club. His passions include life-long learning and charitable fund-raising for local and national causes. Rupert served many years as a governor and Chair of Governors of Glenwood School.
Vicky is a parent governor for the Chiltern school. She is married with two daughters – the youngest attending The Chiltern School.
She taught infants in a primary school for 10 years and has been working as a childminder for the past 4 years.
Vicky is happy to hear from any parents and can be emailed through the school: governors@chiltern.beds.sch.uk
Stephanie Rowley
Lauren Wilson
Community
Prospectus“The school’s culture to protect children and keep staff and pupils safe is well developed. Procedures to ensure pupils’ safety on educational outings and visits in the community are strong.”.