A welcome from the Chair of Governors
On behalf of the full Governing Body of Sleights Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, may I wish you a very warm welcome to our school.
Firstly, a little bit about me. I have been a school Governor for almost seventeen years and have been in the position of Chair for the last fourteen. I find being a Governor a very challenging, yet rewarding experience. With all my three children attending the school, I can certainly say that Sleights School has a special place in my heart. Therefore, I am passionate about doing my best for the school.
The Governing Body is responsible for setting the strategic development of the school and to support and challenge the Headteacher in achieving its priorities and goals. In 2025, we received a one day, ungraded Ofsted inspection which identified the work of our school has improved significantly across all areas. In 2019, the school was graded as Good in the SIAMS inspection under new framework. In both inspections, the strength of the Governing Body was recognised.
"Those responsible for governance are highly effective in their roles. They challenge and support school leaders. The governing body brings about tangible change that benefits pupils’ education." Ofsted, February 2025
Each Governor has a priority linked to the school development plan. This means that, as well as attending full Governing Body meetings, each Governor works closely with the Headteacher to monitor their specific area. We have Governors from all different backgrounds to bring a wide range of skills and expertise.
Governors are often present in school so that we can see the children at work and to talk to them, to support the dedicated staff and to ensure the clarity of vision and ethos of the school is at work.
We aim to give all our pupils the very best education and experiences so that they can achieve their full potential and we continually strive to improve.
Sleights School operates an open door policy and we encourage parents to be involved in school life. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself or Mr Grason-Taylor, our Headteacher.
Gemma Kellerman
Chair of Governors
Full Governing Body
| Governor | Role | Term of Office | Appointed by | 2024/2025 Attendance | 2023/2024 Attendance |
| Mr Scott Grason-Taylor | Headteacher | 01/09/2017 - | Governing Body | 100% (3/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Mrs Gemma Kellerman | Chair of Governors (Co-Opted) | 10/05/2023 - 09/05/2027 | Governing Body | 100% (3/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Mrs Andrea Lindoe | Vice Chair (Co-Opted) | 13/05/2024 - 12/05/2028 | Governing Body | 100% (3/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Mr Ben Dickinson | Co-Opted | 16/09/2023 - 15/09/2027 | Governing Body | 100% (3/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Mrs Kristie Price | Co-Opted | 28/11/2022 - 27/11/2026 | Governing Body | 33% (1/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Revd Jo Parker | Ex-officio | 27/09/2023 - | Diocese of York | 66% (2/3) | 0% (0/4) |
| Mrs Jenny Taylor | Foundation | 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027 | Diocese of York | 100% (3/3) | 80% (4/5) |
| Mrs Lucy Taylor (Maternity Leave) | Staff | 03/09/2022 - 02/09/2026 | Staff | N/A | 100% (3/3) |
| Mrs Rosie Fluin | Parent | 16/09/2023 - 15/09/2027 | Parents | 100% (3/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Mr Sam Newton | Parent | 16/09/2023 - 15/09/2027 | Parents | 100% (3/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Vacancy | Local Authority | NA | |||
| Mrs Helen-Louise Hann | Associate Member | 03/10/2022 - 02/10/2026 | Governing Body | 66% (2/3) | 100% (5/5) |
| Mrs Helen Stapley | Clerk to the Governing Body |
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2024/2025 meeting dates
- 23rd September 2024
- 11th November 2024
- 3rd February 2025
- 12th May 2025
- 14th July 2025
Governor Information
At Sleights Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, the Governing Body brings together a wealth of varied experience to challenge and support the school and its development. An annual skills audit is undertaken to ensure continued improvement and training needs are met. The full governing body meets at least once a term. This is also the case for the finance committee.
- No current or previous Governors have any relationship with any school staff.
- Reverend Jo Parker is also a governor in another local primary school federation.
- In addition to her duties as a governor at Sleights, Mrs Lucy Taylor (Class Teacher) is also a governor in another NYC primary school.
- Mr Sam Newton (Parent Governor) works in another school, not in the Local Authority.
- Attendance information last updated: February 2025
All other committee structures and members can be downloaded here: Sleights CE School Governing Body
Reviewing our Governing Body
We strive to maintain excellence across our Governing Body. As a result, we undertake regular reviews of our work and the impact. The statement here describes some of our key actions and impact for the academic year 2023/2024: Governor Statement 2024
Governors who have left office in the last 12 months
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