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
- 1 local authority governor
- 1 staff governor
- 7 co-opted governors
- 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
 | Rosie Malarkey Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Chair of Governors, responsible for liaison with LA in the event of allegation (Child Protection) against Headteacher Appointment Start Date: 18/10/21 Term of Office End Date: 17/10/25 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Vice-Chair of Governors at Sythwood Primary School (part of Bourne Educational Trust), Chair of Governors at Broadmere & New Monument Primary Academy (part of BET). Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% |
| 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: 86% |
 | Kelly Musk Associate Member Responsibilities: Deputy Head Appointment Start Date: 01/09/2022 Term of Office End Date: Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: n/a |
 | Rachel Potter Responsibilities: EYFS |
| Vacancy Parent Governor Responsibilities: Appointment Start Date: Term of Office End Date: Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Meetings attended in previous academic year: | |
 | Karen Schofield Responsibilities: Child Protection and Safeguarding, Children in Care, SEND |
 | Mike George Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Vice 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: 86% |
 | 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: 67% |
 | Tom Turner Responsibilities: |
Vacancy Responsibilities: | |
| Vacancy Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Appointment Start Date: Term of Office End Date: Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Meetings attended in previous academic year: | |
| Vacancy Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Appointment Start Date: Term of Office End Date: Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Meetings attended in previous academic year: | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Skelton | 21/10/2021 | 26/04/2022 | Governing Body |
| Liz Woods | 23/01/2019 | 31/08/2022 | Governing Body |
| Bryan Casey | 22/02/2022 | 03/10/2022 | Governing Body |
| Gabi Berkelmann | 31/03/2021 | 03/10/2022 | Governing Body |
| Martin Shorey | 06/12/2018 | 05/12/2022 | Parents |