Governors / Governance
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 2 parent governors - appointed by the parents
- 1 local authority governor - apponted by Surrey County Council
- 1 staff governor - appointed by the staff members
- 7 co-opted governors - appointed by the Governing Body
- 1 headteacher
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
We are lucky to have a strong team of Governors who play an active role in school life.
If you are interested in becoming a governor of our school, or wish to contact the governors, please email the Clerk to the Governors at the following email address: clerk@manorfield.surrey.sch.uk
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School Governor Details
 | Mike George Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Joint Chair, Child Protection/Safeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR, Finance Appointment Start Date: 20/04/23 Term of Office End Date: 19/04/27 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Horley Town Council Councillor, Court Lodge Residents Association Chairman Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% |
 | Karen Schofield Responsibilities: Joint Chair, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Children in Care |
| Nicky Jones Headteacher Responsibilities: Headteacher Appointment Start Date: 03/09/07 Term of Office End Date: Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% |
 | Fiona Hutson Staff Governor Responsibilities: Assistant Head Appointment Start Date: 23/01/20 Term of Office End Date: 22/01/24 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% |
Vacant Responsibilities: | |
 | Anna Ashbee Parent Governor Responsibilities: Appointment Start Date: 12/05/23 Term of Office End Date: 11/05/27 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 71% |
 | Sally Whiteside Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Attendance, Pupil Premium Appointment Start Date: 12/10/21 Term of Office End Date: 11/10/25 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 86% |
 | Tom Turner Responsibilities: SEND |
 | Mike Hayden Responsibilities: Finance |
 | Tena Dempsey-Farrow Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Appointment Start Date: 18/9/23 Term of Office End Date: 17/9/27 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 83% |
 | Sarah Lambert Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Appointment Start Date: 18/09/23 Term of Office End Date: 17/09/27 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 50% |
| Meghna Patel Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Appointment Start Date: 21/05/24 Term of Office End Date: 20/05/28 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% | |
Claire Tait |
Please click on the star below to view our governor profiles.
Governors who have resigned in the last 12 months
| Name | Appointment Start | Appointment End | Appointing Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Malarkey (100% attendance) | 18/10/2021 | 31/08/2023 | Governing Body |
| Rachel Potter (57% attendance) | 9/7/2020 | 8/7/2024 | Parents |