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.
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“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.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“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.”
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“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.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“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.”
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
