The David Ross Education Trust

David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best.

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Greenfields Primary School & Nursery

Greenfields Primary School and Nursery stands proud as an oasis in the community where every child has the right to succeed and feel proud of their individual achievements.

Governors

Our Governors

Greenfields Primary School is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

  • Sandra Appleby
    Principal
  • James Tuffs
    DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)
  • Holly Laurent
    DRET Appointed Governor (Vice Chair)
  • Emma Stills
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Steve West
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Robert Franklin
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Beverley Wright
    DRET Appointed Governor
  • Eve Kenny
    Staff Governor
  • Laura Salisbury
    Parent Governor
  • Rosalind Giles
    Parent Governor
  • Teresa Elkin
    Clerk

 

Governor Assigned Responsibilities

EYFS - Rosalind Giles 

SEND - James Tuffs  

Safeguarding - Holly Laurent 

Attendance - Holly Laurent 

Pupil Premium - James Tuffs 

CPD, Staff Development and Induction - Laura Salisbury 

Curriculum - Rosalind Giles 

Contacting a Governor

To contact a governor, please contact the Trust Governance Team by emailing governance@dret.co.uk.

If you are looking to contact a Governor to make a complaint or share a concern, please note that as per our Complaints Policy, governors do not investigate complaints at Stage 1 or Stage 2.  This enables them to be impartial should a complaint be escalated to a Stage 3 governor panel. If you wish to make a complaint, please complete this form and your complaint will be investigated accordingly.

Scheme of Delegation

Information about the David Ross Education Trust’s scheme of delegation is available here.

Minutes of the Academy Scrutiny Committee

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the ASC at this academy, please contact the Trust Governance Team, who will be able to provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the minutes.

Are you interested in becoming an academy governor?

We are looking for new governors to support our academies. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.

If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing our governor application form. If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governance@dret.co.uk or review our information pack below. 

governor recruitment booklet summer 2023.pdf

What is it like being a governor with DRET?

To understand what it is like to be a governor with us, take a look at our testimonial booklet and videos which contain insights from serving governors.

governor testimonial booklet.pdf

 

 Emma Bennett 

Angela Watts 

Stephen Platten 

Garry Allen 

What training do Governors receive? 

We offer an extensive range of training opportunities. Take a look at what is on offer for the current academic year. 

governor and trustee training programme 2023 24.pdf

 

 

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