Governance
The Local Governing Body (LGB) works very closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the very highest quality of teaching and learning throughout the school. They have strategic oversight of the school’s development and act as a critical friend to the school’s work.
The core duties of the Local Governing Body are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its students
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure money is well spent
- Ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning
- Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare
The current members of the Local Governing Body are:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Barry O’Neill | Chair of Governors – Director appointed Governor |
| Mrs Keely Nugent | Director appointed Governor |
| Ms Victoria Tobais | Parent elected Governor |
| Mr Ian Price | Parent elected Governor |
| Mrs Hayley Sharpe | Staff elected Governor |
| Mrs Julie Gale | Clerk to the Local Governing Body |
Should you wish to contact The Local Governing Body, please address your letter to: Chair of the Local Governing Body, c/o Willow Grove Primary School, Fisherswood Road, Wixams, Bedford, MK45 3TE or email the Clerk to the Local Governing Body
Find out more
Becoming a school governor or trustee
Register of Pecuniary and Business Interests
Register of Pecuniary and Business Interests
Willow Grove Primary School is part of Kingsbridge Educational Trust (KET)
