Who are we?
All governors and any associate members have agreed to act according to the Patcham Infant School Governing Body Code of Conduct. With the exception of the headteacher, all governors are appointed for a four year term but may resign at any time. Patcham Infant School Governing body has 12 governors on its constitution:
- Headteacher governor - the headteacher may choose to be a governor
- Staff governor - nominated from and elected by the staff
- 3 parent governors - nominated from and elected by parents of pupils
- 6 co-opted governors - appointed by the governing body on the basis of their skills and knowledge
- Local authority governor - selected and appointed by the governing body with the approval of the local authority
There is also a Clerk to the Governors who is appointed by the governors but has no vote. Associate members may also be appointed from time to time to assist the governing body on the basis of their skills and knowledge. Their voting rights are agreed by the full governing body but they never have a vote at full governing body meetings.
The Governing Body 2023-2024
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David Skeet Co-opted Governor 9.2.22 to 8.2.26 Chair of Governors
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Vacancy Co-opted Governor Please contact Davidskeet@patchaminf.brighton-hove.sch.uk if you are interested in the position We are currently seeking governors with finance experience |
Tracey Grennan Local authority Governor Originally appointed 14.10.20 Current term 25.11.20 - 24.11.24 |
Helen Hawkins Headteacher staff governor from 1.9.2023 Original governor appointment 16.3.15 (co-opted and reco-opted till 31.8.23) |
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Parent Governor A vacancy has arisen - nominations to be sought from the parent body autumn term
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Marie Buss Parent Governor Term 18.11.21 - 17.11.25 Vice Chair from 1.9.2023
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Laura Cooper Parent Governor Term 18.11.21 - 17.11.25 |
Co-opted Governor The governing body is pleased to welcome Alan Rankin-Thorn Term 17.5.23 - 16.5.27
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Co-opted Governor Kate Dorrian Term 15.9.21 to 14.9.25
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Co-opted Governor The governing body is pleased to welcome Steve Usher Term 05.07.23 - 04.07.27 |
Co-opted Governor Emma Pettit
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Staff Governor The governing body is pleased to welcome Katy Meegan Term 12.9.22 to 11.9.26 |
Governors who have stepped down or whose term has expired in the last year:
Thomas Rhodes stepped down 7.12.22
Sam Hawkins stepped down 5.7.23
Chris Taylor stepped down 31.8.23
Jim Hughes stepped down 13.9.23
Patcham Infant School Governing Body Declarations of Interest 2022
Governors declare their interests at least annually and at each meeting it is checked whether they have an interest in any agenda item. If there is a conflict then they do not vote on that item and the other governors decide whether it is appropriate for them to contribute to the discussion or need to withdraw.
| Name of Governor | Name of business/Organisation | Nature of Business | Nature of Interest (and date of declaration if interest did not predate appointment) |
| Marie Buss | Triangle Consulting Social Enterprise (Outcomes Star) | Consultants |
Director of Services Employee |
| Laura Cooper |
1Brighton & Hove City Council - Senior Manager Housing - |
1Local Authority 2 B&H Hackney Carriage Taxi |
1Employee 2 Licence holder |
| Kate Dorrian | None | - | 6.9.23 |
| Tracey Grennan | Retired Teacher | None | None |
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Vacancy Co-opted governor |
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| Vacancy Parent governor | |||
| Helen Hawkins | Patcham Infant School | School |
Headteacher |
| Katy Meegan | Patcham Infant School | School |
Deputy Headteacher 1.9.23 |
| Emma Pettit |
1 Sussex partnership NHS Trust 2 Criminal Courts |
1 NHS 2 Criminal Courts |
1 Employee Forensic Psychiatrist 2 6.9.23 Independent provision of reports |
| Alan Rankin-Thorn |
1Self Employed 2Sussex Police 3Royal Yachting Association |
1Software Developer 2Special Constable 3Powerboat Instructor |
1Self employed Employee
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| David Skeet |
Brighton and Lewes Fleamarkets |
Retail |
General Manager and Director |
| Steve Usher |
Biffa, Arun |
Waste Management Services |
Senior Business Manager |
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Thomas Rhodes Co-opted governor Originally appointed 6.7.16 resigned 7.12.22 |
Philips Surveyors LLP |
Surveyors |
Employee |
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Sam Hawkins 19.1.22 to 5.7.23 |
SE England Partnership Manager |
Creative and Cultural Skills ltd |
1 Employee 2 Spouse of Deputy Headteacher H Hawkins |
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Chris Taylor 3.9.14 to 31.8.23 Headteacher staff governor |
Patcham Infant School |
School |
Headteacher |
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Jim Hughes 2.12.20 to 13.9.23 |
Clarion Housing Group |
Housing Association |
Employee |
