The Governing Body

The Governing Body has a statutory responsibility for the strategic management and development of the school.  It is the Governing Body’s statutory duty to promote high standards of educational attainment and ensure effective management of the school’s resources.

We are responsible for ensuring that all relevant policies and procedures are in place and that appropriate targets are set.  We monitor and review the school budget and appoint staff, including the head teacher.

We are not responsible for the day to day management and operation of the school. 

Please see our TERMS OF REFERENCE which defines the purpose of the meetings.

BDAT Governance Diversity Report here

All Governors including the Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school office email, office@shipley.bdat-academies.org, or in writing at the school address.

Governing Body Members

Governor type                   Governor Role                                 Name

Trust Governor                     Chair of Governors                          Rachel Hesselwood                                 

Trust Governor                     Governor                                        Richard Humphreys

Parent Governor                   Governor                                        Samia Hussain

Staff Governor                     Staff Governor                                 Maisie Law

Take a look at our Governor Newsletter:

To download a full register of interests, structure, terms of office, attendance and those who have served at any point in the last 12 months on the Board of Governors at Shipley CE Primary School, please visit the BDAT website Business/Register of Interests page and download the relevant document.

Click here to view the structure and remit of the governing body, its committees and the name of each chair and link to board structure.

Becoming a School Governor

Please click here to find out more about becoming a school governor. If you are interested in volunteering and would like to talk to someone for more details please call the school office and ask to speak to the headteacher or school business manager.