The Governing Body
The Governing Body have responsibility for raising standards of achievement in the school.
They hold senior leaders to account, seek external views of the school and use a range of information to set the strategic direction.
The Governing Body is made up of community governors, parent governors and staff governors and are appointed by the Local Authority based on a skills audit which ensures a range of expertise and experiences across the governing body.
Current members of the Governing Body are as follows:
| School Governors | Role |
|---|---|
| Mrs P. Dyson | Chair of Governors |
| Mrs S. Ferron | Vice-chair & Authority Govenor |
| Mr M. Sibley | Voting Head |
| Mrs K. Lee | Associate Governor |
| Mr S. Capewell | Associate Governor |
| Miss E. Ware | Associate Governor |
| Mr J. Watson | Co-opted Governor |
| Mrs R. Harper | Co-opted Governor |
| Mr A. Barraclough |
Co-opted Governor |
| Mrs H. Pulleyn | Staff Governor |
| Mrs M. Wynne | Parent Governor |
| Mr C. Johnson | Parent Governor |
| Mrs S. Anderson |
Parent Governor |
| Mrs L. Mitchell |
Parent Governor |
| Ms A. Chapple |
Clerk |
Governing Board Code of Conduct
All Governors can be contacted through the school.
For further information, please click on the link below.
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding. Pupils thrive and are keen to learn. They know how to look after their
wellbeing and how to keep safe. The school is an inclusive and happy place.”
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“School leaders have taken effective action to ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their low starting points in reading,
writing and mathematics in all year groups.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“Teachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupils’ interest and inspire them to do well.”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress. Disadvantaged pupils are also supported well to make good,
and sometimes better, progress in reading, writing and mathematics.”
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“Children get off to a strong start in early years. This is due to effective leadership and skilful teaching. The proportion of children reaching a good level of development is improving yearon-year.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“The curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“The headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the school’s vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
