Governors

Welcome from the Chair of Governors 

My name is Martin Gilraine and in July 2023 I was appointed Chair of Governors at Stanton Vale School. 

Alongside the Headteacher, her team, and the whole school community I wholeheartedly support the core values of Stanton Vale,

Working Together, Respect, Aspiration, and Potential

As Governors, we are committed to supporting the Headteacher to help our students achieve their full potential in an inclusive, vibrant, and exciting educational community. Our focus is not only the school experience of each student but ensuring a successful transition into adulthood.

The Governing body exists to serve five main purposes,

• To provide strategic direction for the improvement of the school whilst ensuring the school has a clear vision, direction, and ethos.
• To support and encourage our Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and all school personnel, to ensure that every one of our children has access to an enriched education and to all the opportunities that they deserve.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the school.
• To hold the school and Headteacher to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education.
• To oversee the financial performance of the school in these very challenging times to ensure that the money the school receives is spent wisely.

As Chair, my role is to act as a critical friend to the Headteacher and to support her in the complex decision-making required to successfully run and continuously improve her school.

As Governors our role is to hold the Headteacher and her leaders accountable for the best educational provision and outcomes whilst delivering excellent value for money. 

I endeavour to give of my best in this role and look forward to being a part of this school’s wonderful community.

Governance Arrangements for Stanton Vale School  

Stanton Vale School’s local governance arrangements were reinstated to a new governing body on 03 july 2023. The following governors were appointed on 03 July 2923

Martin Gilraine – Chair of Governors (mgilraine@stantonvale.co.uk) 

Mark Lewis – interim VC  (Parent Governor)

Beth Fletcher – Parent Governor

Gemma Crammond – Parent Governor

Aimee Perkinson – Co-opted Governor