The role of the governor is to focus on the strategic development of the school, quality of education, communications and the health & safety of the school.

Our Co-Chairs of Governors are Nic Ford and Erica Quirk. They can be contacted via the school office or by email - Nic.Ford@longford.wilts.sch.uk or eric.quirk@longford.wilts.sch.uk.

If you are interested in becoming a Parent or Foundation Governor, please contact Nic Ford

Current LGC Committee

Name	Type of Governor	Term of office
Mrs Nic Ford        Mrs Louise Knipe       Mrs Jill Broomfield Mrs Jen Witt                    Mrs Erica Quirk Sue Ratcliffe	Co-Chair of Governors   Headteacher  Staff Governor Community Governor Co-Chair of Governor  Foundation Governor Foundation Governor	Sept 2024 - Sept 2028 Jan 2016 - N/A Oct 2021 - Oct 2025 Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 Dec 2022- Dec 2026 Sept 2024 - 2028 Vacancy
Mrs Sharon Bury Mrs Kay Mills Ms Karen Inglis	Parent Governor Community Governor Community Governor Clerk to the Governors	Feb 2023 - Feb 2027  Oct 2021- Oct 2025 Oct 2021- Oct 2025 Vacancy
	Parent Governor	Vacancy

Our Local Governoring Committee is held to account by the Pickwick Academy Trust Board and Members. Special Responsibilities

Governor Training: Nic Ford & Louise Knipe Child Protection: Nic Ford Special Educational Needs: Kay Mills Pupil Premium: Nic Ford Whistle Blowing: Nic Ford Health and Safety: Sharon Bury Friends of Longford School - FOLS: Jill Broomfield

Other Responsibilities

Literacy: Erica Quirk Mathematics: Kay Mills Science:  Early Years Foundation Stage: Erica Quirk ICT (Information and Computer Technologies): Nic  Ford Physical Education: Jen Witt Staff Well-being: Kay Mills P.S.H.E. and Well-being: Jill Broomfield SEND- Kay Mills RE - Sue Ratcliffe

About the Governors

Nic Ford - Chair of Governors and Safeguarding Governor

   

I have been involved in the school for a number of years as a parent, working on the PTA and as a Governor. I am currently a Co-Opted Governor.  I have been a Project Manager for over 25 years and work full time for the NHS. In my spare time I enjoy reading, paddle boarding and taking my Springer Spaniels on long walks.

Louise Knipe - Headteacher 

Hello.  I feel proud and privileged to be the headteacher at Longford. I am enthusiastic about education 

and believe in the power of education to change lives. 

I am married with three grown-up children. We live in the Chalke Valley.  I am an avid reader, dabble with watercolours and am keen to get better at photography. 

Erica Quirk - Co-Chair of Governors

I spent almost 40 years working as a teacher and headteacher in Essex and East London.  Following my retirement, we moved to Salisbury in 2018.  I am passionate about the education of children so felt I would be able to make a valuable contribution as a governor.  I am delighted to have been appointed to the Governing Body of Longford Primary School.

Jill Broomfield -Teacher

I teach Years 5 and 6.  I am a deputy safeguarding lead, Maths and Science Lead. I live with my family in Salisbury. I have a passion for baking, gardening and all things creative. 

 

Kay Mills - Community Governor

Area of focus: Literacy.  Standards Committee.  Date of appointment: September 2021

I have lived in the Chalke Valley for 25 years and taught in Wiltshire for nearly 20 years.  I have been working one day a week as a tutor at Longford School since March 2021, and it has been a pleasure during this time to get to know the staff and pupils.  Longford is a very special school and as a governor I feel it is a privilege to be part of such a dedicated team.

 

General Information About Governor Roles:

Parent Governors

Parent governors are elected by other parents at the school. Any parent, or carer, of a registered pupil at the school at the time of election is eligible to stand for election as a parent governor. Two new parent governors are joining the governing body once DBS checks are completed.

Staff Governors

Staff governors are elected by the school staff. It is important that prospective staff governors understand the nature of the role of a governor and specifically that their role is to operate as part of the governing body to provide strategic leadership. Teaching and support staff who are employed by the local authority to work at the school under a contract of employment, are eligible to be staff governors. Supply Teaching staff are not eligible.

Headteacher

The headteacher is a member of the governing body by virtue of their office.

Foundation Governors

Foundation governors are either appointed or take the role by virtue of an office that they hold. Where appointed, the appointment is made by the person identified in the instrument of government (usually the school’s founding body, church or other organisation). A foundation governor is someone who, in the opinion of the person entitled to appoint them, has the skills to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school

If an ex-officio foundation governor is unwilling or unable to act as a governor or has been removed from office then a substitute governor can be appointed

Co-Opted Governors

Co-opted governors are appointed by the governing body. They are people who in the opinion of the governing body have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school. Co-opted governors have full voting rights, the same as any other governor.