Governor Profiles
The structure of The Governing Body of Robert Arkenstall Primary school consists of:
- The Curriculum and Standards Committee
- The Finance and Personnel Committee
- The Strategic Planning Group.
Each committee meets to discuss business prior to a full governing body meeting and the chairs of the committees meet at Strategic Planning to ensure all activity is co-ordinated and committees can work effectively towards the key goals.
Community Governor and Chair of Governors
The category, appointment date and committees and responsibilities of our Governors are detailed below.
Currently no Governor declares or has declared a pecuniary interest within the last 12 months and no Governor has family or relations within the staff of school which constitutes a material interest. Business interests of relevance to the school are indicated in the governors’ details below.
Cathy Murphy
Local Authority Governor (October 2019), Strategic Planning Group and Nominated Governor for Child Protection (interim responsibility for EYFS)
I have two children - both attended Robert Arkenstall and are now at secondary school. I am particularly interested in personal development and pupil wellbeing. I am the Governor with designated responsibility for Child Protection. I work for the PSHE service in Cambridgeshire and also run my own hands-on history workshops for schools. I have been a Governor at the school since 2013.
I have two children - both attended Robert Arkenstall and are now at secondary school. I am particularly interested in personal development and pupil wellbeing. I am the Governor with designated responsibility for Child Protection. I work for the PSHE service in Cambridgeshire and also run my own hands-on history workshops for schools. I have been a Governor at the school since 2013.
Kate Bonney - Headteacher
I have been Headteacher of this school since 2016. As Headteacher I am a permanent member of the Governing body and sit on all committees. I taught at the school prior to my appointment as Headteacher and most recently worked in Upper Key Stage 2. Professionally I have experience of working within the Advertising industry and within Executive Search before changing career to teaching.
Jonathan Carter
Parent Governor, elected Nov 2011, re-elected 2019. Joint Chair of the Finance and Personnel committee.
I have been a governor since November 2011 and as Joint Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee have regular meetings with the Headteacher and finance administrator. All my children were educated here and have now moved on. Professionally I run a digital communications company and offer school advice on ICT systems.
I have been a governor since November 2011 and as Joint Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee have regular meetings with the Headteacher and finance administrator. All my children were educated here and have now moved on. Professionally I run a digital communications company and offer school advice on ICT systems.
Warren Holmes-Chatfield
Parent Governor, elected Nov 2011, re-elected 2019. Joint Chair of the Finance and Personnel committee.
I have been a governor since November 2011 and as Joint Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee have regular meetings with the Headteacher and finance administrator. All my children have attended the school. Professionally I am a partner in a horticultural business and support the school as the named Health and Safety Governor offering advice and help with property and grounds maintenance.
I have been a governor since November 2011 and as Joint Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee have regular meetings with the Headteacher and finance administrator. All my children have attended the school. Professionally I am a partner in a horticultural business and support the school as the named Health and Safety Governor offering advice and help with property and grounds maintenance.
Olivia Petherick
Co-opted Governor, renewed November 2021. Chair of the Curriculum and Standards Committee (interim responsibility for SEND)
I have been a governor since November 2011 and currently Chair the Standards and Curriculum Committee. I have had two children attend the school previously. Professionally I am a teacher with experience in assessment, SEN and sport. I have run sports clubs at the school.
I have been a governor since November 2011 and currently Chair the Standards and Curriculum Committee. I have had two children attend the school previously. Professionally I am a teacher with experience in assessment, SEN and sport. I have run sports clubs at the school.
Chris England
Co-opted Governor, nominated Sept 2022
I have two children at Robert Arkenstall, spanning both Key Stage 1 and 2. I have vast retail experience over the last 25 years, holding a variety of different roles within this sector. Recently I have decided on a career change to retrain as a Primary School teacher with a local SCITT provider. I join fellow governors within the Curriculum & Standards Committee.
I have two children at Robert Arkenstall, spanning both Key Stage 1 and 2. I have vast retail experience over the last 25 years, holding a variety of different roles within this sector. Recently I have decided on a career change to retrain as a Primary School teacher with a local SCITT provider. I join fellow governors within the Curriculum & Standards Committee.
Ann Gardner
Co-opted Governor, nominated Feb 2014, renewed 2021 with Responsibility for Safer Recruitment, Vice Chair of Governors
I became a co-opted governor having retired in April 2013, after 7½ years as Head of a South Cambridgeshire primary school. I am a member of the Curriculum and Standards Committee and share responsibility for the Headteacher Performance Management cycle. I support the school particularly with recruitment and curriculum assessment, via visits, audits and participation in interview processes. I have lived in Haddenham for many years. I am married, with two grown up children and two grandchildren.
I became a co-opted governor having retired in April 2013, after 7½ years as Head of a South Cambridgeshire primary school. I am a member of the Curriculum and Standards Committee and share responsibility for the Headteacher Performance Management cycle. I support the school particularly with recruitment and curriculum assessment, via visits, audits and participation in interview processes. I have lived in Haddenham for many years. I am married, with two grown up children and two grandchildren.
Sam Smith
Chair of Governors (elected September 2021); Co-opted Community Governor, nominated May 2016
I am the Chair of Governors and also sit on the Strategic Planning Group and Finance and Personnel Committee. I have two children - one still attends Robert Arkenstall and the other is now at secondary school. Professionally I have experience of working within Human Resources.
I am the Chair of Governors and also sit on the Strategic Planning Group and Finance and Personnel Committee. I have two children - one still attends Robert Arkenstall and the other is now at secondary school. Professionally I have experience of working within Human Resources.
Jo Habbin
Elected Parent Governor, elected November 2022
I became a parent governor in November 2022 and I am a member of the curriculum committee. I live in Haddenham with my husband and children and have lived in Haddenham most of my life. I attended Robert Arkenstall Primary School myself and I have two children that attend the school currently. I trained in Early Years at college and then went onto gain my Degree in Early Years. I am a manager of a day nursery and have worked at the setting since I was 17 years old.
Robert Manchett
Elected Parent Governor, elected November 2022
This is my first year as a Parent Governor, I volunteered to join because our 3 children have either been to Robert Arkenstall or are currently attending. We have lived in the local area for over 15 years recently moving from Wilburton to Haddenham. I am one of four directors that run a local family business that has been trading for over 65 years. I believe that this experience will hopefully transfer and support the governors as well as the staff and students of Robert Arkenstall.
Suzie Dew
Elected Staff Governor, renewed 2022
I have been Business Manager at the school since 2007 and have worked at other local Primary schools in the area. I sit on the Finance and Personnel Committee. All three of my children have attended Robert Arkenstall in previous years.
I have been Business Manager at the school since 2007 and have worked at other local Primary schools in the area. I sit on the Finance and Personnel Committee. All three of my children have attended Robert Arkenstall in previous years.
Rob Fisher
Co-opted Governor, nominated 2016
I am the Deputy Headteacher having been part of the teaching team since 2013. I am the deputy headteacher and teach as part of the Upper Key Stage 2 team. Amongst other things, I have responsibility for assessment and Pupil Premium in the school. I sit on the Curriculum & Standards Committee and Finance Committee.
I am the Deputy Headteacher having been part of the teaching team since 2013. I am the deputy headteacher and teach as part of the Upper Key Stage 2 team. Amongst other things, I have responsibility for assessment and Pupil Premium in the school. I sit on the Curriculum & Standards Committee and Finance Committee.
Roles and Responsibilities.
|
Surname |
First Name |
Category |
Appointed by |
Term |
Committees |
Chairs of Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bonney |
Kate |
Headteacher |
Governing Body |
Sept 2016 |
All |
|
|
Carter |
Jonathan |
Co-opted converted from parent governor |
Renewed for a further term - |
Nov 2022- 2026 |
Finance and Personnel |
Joint Chair Finance and Personnel |
| Dew | Suzie | Staff |
Elected by renewed for a further term Feb 22 |
Jan 2022-2026 | Finance and Personnel | |
|
Gardner |
Ann |
Co-opted |
Governing Body |
Sept 2017 - 2025 |
Finance and Personnel |
|
|
Holmes Chatfield |
Warren |
Co-opted converted from parent governor |
Converted Renewed for a further term - |
Nov 2022 - 2026 |
Finance and Personnel |
Joint Chair Finance and Personnel |
|
Murphy |
Cathy |
Local Authority |
Governing Body |
Sept 2017-2025 |
Curriculum |
Strategic Planning Group |
|
Petherick |
Olivia |
Co-opted |
Renewed for a further term uncontested |
Nov 2015 - 2021 |
Curriculum |
Chair of Curriculum |
|
Smith |
Sam |
Co-opted |
Governing Body |
May 2016 - 2024 |
Finance and Personnel |
Chair of Governors |
|
Fisher |
Rob |
Co-opted |
Governing Body |
Sept 2016 - 2024 |
Curriculum Finance and Personnel |
|
| England | Chris | Co-opted | Governing Body | Sept 2022 - 2026 | Curriculum | Vice Chair of Governors |
| Manchett | Robert | Parent | Elected 2022 |
Nov 2022 - 2026 |
Finance and Personnel | |
| Habbin | Jo | Parent | Elected 2022 | Nov 2022 - 2026 | Curriculum | |
| Co-opted | Governing Body | Curriculum |
Details of Governor Interests
|
Surname |
First Name |
Governors and School staff |
On governing Body of another school? |
Business interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bonney |
Kate |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
Yes |
|
|
Carter |
Jonathan |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
No |
Website Development |
| Dew | Suzie | No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff | No | |
|
Gardner |
Ann |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
No |
|
|
Holmes Chatfield |
Warren |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
No |
|
|
Murphy |
Cathy |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
No |
Advisory Teacher PSHE Service |
|
Petherick |
Olivia |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
No |
|
|
Smith |
Sam |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
No |
Human Resources |
|
Fisher |
Rob |
No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff |
No |
|
| England | Chris | No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff | No | |
| Habbin | Jo | No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff | No | |
| Manchett | Robert | No spouses, partners, relatives amongst school staff | No |