School Governors
All state schools are required to have a Governing Body which has a responsibility for raising school standards through their three key roles of setting strategic direction, ensuring accountability and acting as a critical friend. They are the largest volunteer force in the country.
Costock School Governors
At Costock C of E Primary School, the Governing Body is made up of 10 Governors and 1 Associate Governor – this includes the Headteacher, 1 Staff Governor, 3 Parent Governors, 2 Co-opted Governors, 2 Foundation Governors and 1 Local Authority Governor. Our Governors come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring different experiences and skills to the Governing Body. We are also supported by a clerk to the Governors.
Our Governing Body
Jane Mellor, Head Teacher
Governor since: 2009
Professional background: Teaching and Management
I have been head teacher at our small, vibrant primary school since 2009. Passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive environment, I champion a growth mindset culture, encouraging both children and staff to embrace challenges and reach their full potential. As part of the governing body, I work collaboratively to shape the school’s vision and strategy, ensuring it reflects our values and meets the needs of our community.
What does the Governing Body do?
The Governing body meets twice per term to discuss and monitor progress, with the final meeting of the year being a reflection of the year and a focus on the school improvement plan for the next year.
Governors also regularly visit the school to meet with subject leads and staff to find out more about their action plans for teaching the pupils. We review and approve the school’s budget and financial results throughout the year, together with school policies. Each governor commits to annual training to ensure they are fully informed in the various aspects expected for their role – this can be specific to each individual governor’s role as well as all governors undertaking mandatory courses such as safeguarding.
Name | Category of Governor | Appointing Body | Term of Office | Attendance over rolling 12 month period (3 meetings) | Register of Interests | Governance roles elsewere | Material Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Graham Collington | Co-opted Governor | Governing Body | 25/11/24 - 24/11/28 | 100% | None | None | None |
Liz Lyon | Chair of Governors / Parent Governor | Governing Body | 2/10/23 – 1/10/27 | 100% | None | None | None |
Jane Mellor | Head Teacher | 01/09/09 - | 100% | None | None | None | |
Alison Patterson | Local Authority Governor | Local Authority | 30/06/25 - 29/06/29 | 100% | None | None | None |
Rev Tim Parker | Foundation Governor | Diocese | 31/03/14 - | 100% | None | None | None |
Kerry Rhodes | Staff Governor | Governing Body | 27/11/21 - 26/11/25 | 100% | None | None | None |
Gaynor Rice | Foundation Governor | Diocese | 23/11/21 – 22/11/25 | 100% | None | None | None |
Bethan Skingle | Parent Governor | Governing Body | 22/03/24 - 21/03/28 | 100% | None | None | None |
Emily Sowter | Parent Governor | Parents | 02/06/25 - 01/06/29 | None | None | None | |
Dee Wombwell | Co-opted Governor / Vice Chair | Governing Body | 17/06/24 - 16/06/28 | 100% | None | None | None |
School Register of Governors Interests
The following Governor/s completed their term of office during the last 12 months:
Sarah Smith, Joanne Taylor, Georgina Edwards.
Please contact the school office if you wish to see the minutes from the Full Governing Body Meetings.
Click to view the Code of Conduct for Governors
Click to view the Governors Year End Statement for the financial year ended 2024-25
Click to view the School Financial Benchmarking