We are fortunate in having an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable Governing Body who work hard to support and challenge the school in its work. Many governors are in the school
on a weekly basis and work closely with staff and pupils.
The Governing Body has three committees:
Behaviour, Safety and Well Being
Teaching, Learning and Pupil Achievement
Leadership and Management
Each committee meets twice a term with the full Governing Body meeting termly.
Not Pictured:
Mr.T. Darby
Mr. M. Thomas
Mrs. H. Barrett
Mr. K. Malone
Kev attended Heycroft as a pupil in the 1980's, and joined the Governing Body when his stepson attended the school. He holds a degree in Criminology, and his professional experience spans education, social care and health. He is passionate about the local community, having lived in Eastwood most of his life. He is married with two children.
Mr. P. Collins
Paul has been a School Governor at Heycroft for 15 years, and has experience in financial matters within the financial services and community work. One of his sons is registered disabled, and he is keen to ensure there is open access for all children.
Mrs. A. Winfield
Angela is a Certified Registered Bookkeeper, and a Fellow of the International Association of Bookkeepers. She has two children at the school and is keen to promote Respect, Excellence and Determination.
Mr. T. Neville
Tony has been a Parent Governor for a number of years, and also chairs Heycroft's Parents' Association, which leads in fund-raising for the school on behalf of the parents. His two elder children were both educated at Heycroft, and he has one child in the school at the time of writing (2015). He is pleased to be able to make a contribution to the school as both a Governor and in his PA role.
Mr. M. Thomas
Mick is retired, having previously worked throughout his career in information technology roles within financial institutions. He has acquired much experience of budgeting and general financial matters.
He was a "Heycroft parent" continuously from 1984 to 1998 with all three of his daughters enjoying their early education at Heycroft. He has been a Governor for nearly 20 years.
He has been a resident of Eastwood for over 30 years and is pleased to be able to contribute to the on-going development of the school.
Mr. S. Frith
Simon began serving as a Heycroft Governor in 2007 whilst his two children were pupils at the school. His wife Jackie works at Heycroft as a SEN LSA. He has a wealth of communication and project management skills, which he has gained through his job as a film director and producer, and this gives him a useful perspective at Governor committee meetings.
He is passionate about improving the outcomes for all pupils at the school.
Mrs. M. White
Mary has been involved with Heycroft for 46 years and has three children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild, all of which keep her on her toes and very happy.
She works for Dr. S. Sathanandan, is a member of the Cantare Choir and a member of St. Laurence Church.
She also has many other interests including cake making, watercolour artist, dressmaker and gardener and is am a ballet and opera lover.
Mrs. H. Barrett
Helen has become our newest Parent Governor (joined Feb 2016) with currently one child at the school. She is also a member of the Heycroft Parents Association and is proud to be involved in all areas of her daughters education, and to be able to contribute and support everyone involved at Heycroft.
All Parent Governors are elected by a Ballot of the Parents
Staff Governors are elected by a Staff Ballot
Clerk to the Governors - Mr. G. Crowe
Name | Position of Responsibility | Category | Appointed By | Term of Office | Committees | Declaration of Interests | Relationships with School Staff |
Mrs. H. Barrett
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Chair of BWS committee | Parent Governor | Heycroft School Governing Body | 29/02/16 - | TL & PA BS & W | None | None |
Mr. P. Collins | Oversight of Financial Reports | Co-Opted | Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 31/07/19 | L & M | Hon. Treasurer of Two Charities | None |
Mr. S. Frith |
|
Co-Opted | Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 31/07/19 |
BS & W L & M |
None | Husband of member of school staff |
Mr. T. Darby | Co-opted | Heycroft School Governing Body | L & M | ||||
Mr. K. Malone | Chair of Governors Chair of L & M | Co-Opted | Heycroft School Governing Body |
Until 31/07/19 |
L & M TL & PA BS & W |
Associate Trainer for Carillon, Southend Education Trust |
None |
Mr. T. Neville |
Vice Chair, Chair of TL & PA Committees |
Parent Governor | Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 25/02/19 |
BS & W L & M TL & PA |
None |
Wife is a Mid-Day Assistant |
Mr. A. Palmer | Headteacher | Staff Governor (Ex-Officio) | Heycroft School Governing Body | N/A | - | None | None |
Mrs. N. Sims |
Vice Chair of Clerk to BS & W Link Governor |
Parent Governor | Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 10/11/19 |
BS & W TL & PA |
None | None |
Mrs. C. Taylor | Office Manager | Staff Governor | Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 1st Aug 2017 | L & M | None | None |
Mr. M. Thomas | - | Co-Opted | Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 31/07/19 | L & M | None | None |
Mrs. M. White | - | Co-Opted | Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 31/07/19 | BS & W | None | None |
Mrs. A. Winfield |
Senco and Early Years Governor |
Parent Governor
|
Heycroft School Governing Body | Until 31/07/17 |
BS & W TL & PA |
None | None |