GLF Schools

Governance

Springfield Primary School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) of 43 Primary and Secondary schools.  The governance structure of the Trust had been developed to support both the culture of GLF Schools and the effective management of a large organisation. GLF Schools recognises the individuality of each school and that each school has its own distinct character and culture that is respectful of its community and context.

The Trust Board has overall responsibility for the school and has delegated the responsibility to implement and review the school's strategic plans to the School Standards Board (SSB) for Springfield Primary School.

The SSB has the following core responsibilities:

  • Strategic oversight of the education provision of the School
  • Strategic oversight of compliance of the School with Trust Policies
  • Supporting the Trust Board to ensure good governance across the Trust

 

SSB Members

SSB CS

Mr Clive Suckling ( Community SSB Member and Chair of SSB)
As Chair, I have a key role in ensuring the SSB performs its role effectively. I had a modest upbringing, but benefited from excellent State schooling. Becoming a governor is my way of giving something back.  I see that strong governance can contribute significantly to the success of a school.   I am a Chartered Accountant with a long career in international business. Skills and experience that I bring to education from the commercial world include leadership, strategy and governance.

Name

Role/Special Responsibility

Appointed

Tenure(Years)

Caroline Gibbins

Headteacher

01.09.2018

Whilst in post

Clive Suckling

Chair of Governors

26.09.2016

4*

Rachel Clement

Community

07.10.2024

4

Oliver Clement

 Community 01.09.2022

4

Anna Sinclair

 Parent 03.06.2024 4

 

In attendance:

Denise Peters

Clerk

 

 

* Extended by mutual agreement.

 

Recruitment

We are always interested to hear from people who wish to join our community.  If you would like to be considered for a role on the Springfield Primary School’ SSB, please contact governance@glfschools.org with your CV and completed application form.

 

Links to additional information

Click here to view the Springfield Primary School SSB’s Register of Interests and Attendance record.

Click here to view the governance arrangements for GLF Schools.  This includes links to the Trust’s constitutional documents and details of the trustees and members of GLF Schools.

 

Contact details

To contact the Governance Professional for the SSB, please email clerk@springfield.surrey.sch.uk.  This includes requests for meeting minutes.

To contact the Chair of the SSB, please email chair@springfield.surrey.sch.uk

A hard copy letter can also be submitted to the school office marked for the attention of the Governance Professional or the Chair as appropriate.

 

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