Governors
The Governing Body is federated across Chertsey and Dorking Nursery Schools and collectively manages the organisation. The Governing Body is responsible for 3 key functions:-
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; (Development Plan 2023-24 Strategic Overview)
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organise and its children, and the performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.
The Governing Body also leads and manages Chertsey Nursery School and Mole Valley Family Centre - click here for an overview of the Governance structure and committees.
Our Governing Body is made of 12 individuals who contribute in different ways, either in their role as a member of staff, parent or from the community. We invite specific staff to attend some meetings as part of their role. Find out more about our team here.
The Governing Body has a three year strategic plan. Click here to download.
There is a requirement of the Governing Body to provide information related to the financial information that needs to be published. Please follow this link to the Schools Financial Benchmarking Website.
At present there are no staff with an annual salary that exceeds £100,000.
| Attendance | Category | Name | Nominated Office/Committee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67% |
Staff (appointed by Staff team) |
Jennifer Devane |
|
29-09-2022 | 28-09-2026 |
| 100% |
Headteacher (ex-officio) |
Donna Harwood-Duffy |
|
01-09-2018 | |
| 83% |
Co-opted (appointed by the Governing Body) |
Ella Hood |
|
24-11-2024 | 23-11-2028 |
| 83% |
Parent (appointed by parents) |
Oliver Hughes |
|
06-07-2023 | 05-07-2027 |
| 67% |
Co-opted (appointed by the Governing Body) |
Mary McCrea |
|
08-07-2021 | 07-07-2025 |
| 100% |
Co-opted (appointed by the Governing Body) |
Sylvina Mellor |
|
07-07-2022 | 06-07-2026 |
| 67% |
Parent (appointed by parents) |
Lucy Perry |
|
28-09-2023 | 28-09-2027 |
| 67% |
Co-opted (appointed by the Governing Body) |
Neeva Shore |
|
11-03-2021 | 10-03-2025 |
| 67% |
Local Authority (appointed to represent the Local Authority) |
Jo Suchy |
|
05-10-2024 | 04-10-2028 |
| 100% |
Co-opted (appointed by the Governing Body) |
Helen Sutherland |
|
01-04-2024 | 30-06-2028 |
| 100% |
Co-opted (appointed by the Governing Body) |
Andy Whitehouse |
|
24-09-2024 | 23-09-2028 |
| Co-opted | VACANCY |
Governors who have stepped down in the last 2 years:-
| Category | Name | Reason for leaving | Date left |
| Co-opted | Jackie Smith | Resigned from role - Change of commitments | April 2024 |
| Parent | Tessa Barnes | Resigned from role - Child left school and no longer able to commit to role | September 2024 |