Our Governors
At Broad Chalke Primary School we have a team of governors that work as volunteers to support the school - as part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, they form the Academy Standards and Ethos Committee (ASEC). Their role is to ensure that the school provides the best possible education for all pupils by establishing the school’s vision and strategy, challenging and supporting the headteacher and ensuring accountability to ensure that our school is the very best it could be.
Governors have a wide range of responsibilities. These are outlined in the Trust's Scheme of Delegation which can be found on their website by clicking here.
- Ensuring that the school meets its legal responsibilities
- Setting the school budget
- Making decisions about the school building and premises
- Setting school policies
- Appointing staff and making decisions about current staffing
- Looking at how well groups of pupils are performing and ensuring action is taken if there are any concerns
We have 6 ASEC meetings each year. During these meetings we look at a wide range of information to find out how well the school is performing. Mrs Luft provides a detailed Headteacher’s report at these meetings but we also look at data and independent reports so that we can make our own decisions about how well things are going.
To support the work that goes on, governors also try to visit school as often as possible. We particularly enjoy talking to the children about their school and what they think about it. They are always keen to share their ideas.
We are proud to have a committed Governing Body that is made up of a team individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
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"We are fortunate to have a committed Governing Body with a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. The Governors believe in rolling their sleeves up to work with staff, parents and children to ensure continued academic and personal growth for all in the school. Ideas and initiatives from everybody involved in the school community are always warmly welcomed." Mr Michael Gibb |
| Name | Category of Governor | Appointed by | Date Appointed | Term of Office |
Attendance record |
Pecuniary & Personal Interests |
| Heather Luft | Headteacher | Ex Officio | 24.04.22 | n/a | FGB 1/1 |
No relevant interests |
| Sarah Brough | Parent Governor | Parent election | 11.10.22 | 4 years | n/a |
No relevant interests |
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Ed Gairdner |
Parent Governor | Parent election | 11.11.21 | 4 years | FGB 4/4 | No relevant interests |
| Michael Gibb | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 06.05.22 | 4 years | FGB 5/5 | Family member employed by school |
| Louise Hall | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 06.10.21 | 4 years | FGB 5/5 | No relevant interests |
| Keith Hitchings | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 01.10.22 | 4 years | FGB5/5 |
Family member employed by school |
| Peter Hornsby | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 31.08.22 | 4 years | FGB 4/5 | No relevant interests |
| Rosie Jones | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 08.11.22 |
4 years |
n/a | No relevant interests |
| Dr Tim King | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 01.09.20 |
4 years |
FGB 5/5 | No relevant interests |
Heather Luft (Headteacher - Ex Officio)
Sarah Brough (Parent Governor)
School Development Focus: EYFS
I live in the Chalke Valley and I have 3 children, all of whom have attended Broad Chalke from Reception and have thoroughly benefitted from being part of a thriving, supportive learning environment, with just one now still young enough to still be there. I have worked in education as a teacher and also as an adviser for PSHE, and I also have experience of running her my own business outside education.
Now that my youngest child is a little bit older, I am able to give some time and support back to the school that has been such an important and positive part of our lives for the past 11 years.
Ed Gairdner (Parent Governor and Vice Chair of Governors)
School Development Focus: Quality of Education- English
I live in Broad Chalke with my wife and 4 children; a daughter currently in the school with an older sibling who recently left to move onto Secondary School. Having been lucky to have children flourish and thrive at Broad Chalke School I wanted to put something back in and I am delighted to be part of a Governing body ensuring the school maintains its excellence. Formerly an Army Officer for 11 years, I have subsequently been running Operations in a number of entrepreneurial SMEs. Outside of work I am an assistant coach at South Wilts CC for the female junior section and also for the U15 Boys Rugby at Salisbury RFC.
Michael Gibb (Foundation Governor)
Named Governor for: Whistleblowing, Pupil Premium
School Development Focus: Behaviour and Attitudes
I live in Bowerchalke and run my own business as a developer/builder of family homes in the Salisbury area. I have two daughters, both of which started in Reception Class and went all the way through the school; the youngest finishing Year 6 in 2014. I enjoy being in school as well as attending finance and curriculum meetings and full governing body meetings. To get away from it all (!) I spend as much time as I can running and cycling around the Chalke Valley. My governor subject link is Pupil Premium
Louise Hall (Foundation Governor and Chair of Governors)
I live in Berwick St John, with my partner Richard, and my two girls Charlotte and Jemima, both of whom attended and thrived at Broad Chalke School.
I was secretary of FOBS for five years, and Chair of the Fundraising Committee for the new build project. I continue to be passionate about the school, and the role it plays in the local community. To have been Chair of FOBS again more recently, was challenging and rewarding. I feel privileged to remain as a Governor, at this very special school, and be part of such a dedicated and committed team.
My governor subject link is art.
Keith Hitchings (Foundation Governor)
School Development Focus: Quality of Education- Science
I joined the Governing Body 18 years ago when my eldest of three children started at Broad Chalke. I am a foundation and PHSE Governor, I sit on the Finance and Premises Committee helping with building maintenance issues. In the past I was involved with the New Build Project and FOBS.
Peter Hornsby (Foundation Governor)
Named Governor for: Safeguarding
School Development Focus: Ethos (including RE)
I am married to Bridget and have 4 children who have all attended Broad Chalke School in the past, some in the old building and one of them in the new building. I was heavily involved in the new build project from its conception to realisation. I am on the electoral roll of Bowerchalke Church but attend a number of the churches in the benefice and has been a governor of the school for over 15 years.
Dr Tim King (Foundation Governor)
Named Governor for: Health & Safety.
School Development Focus: Quality of Education- Maths
I was honoured to be invited to join the Governing Body as a Foundation Governor in February 2016. Both my children attend Broad Chalke School. Along with my wife, we all live in Bishopstone and have been in the Chalke Valley for a total of 8 years. I work as a GP in Mere and continue some surgical work in Salisbury. I enjoy most sports although participation levels are difficult to maintain!
Fiona Marshall (Clerk to Governors)
I have been Clerk to the Governors at Broad Chalke School since 2011. I work with the chair, headteacher and other governors to prepare agendas for full governing body meetings, after which I write the formal minutes. I also keep track of governor elections and appointments, organise training, update governors with current information and perform various other tasks to support the governing body.
Historic (left within last 12 months)
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