Governing Body
Meet our Governors
Chair
Mr A Buxton
LA Appointed Governor
I have over 30 years experience working in primary schools with high levels of deprivation, both in Doncaster and the North East of England, including four years as a teacher in a Junior School. I have had almost 20 years of successful experience as a head teacher in two schools in Doncaster, with the most recent school being graded outstanding by OFSTED. OFSTED described me as an ‘inspirational’ leader, and described the school as ‘a first class example of its kind’.
I have also been a Trustee at a Multi-Academy Trust for over two years, and a Vice-Chair of Governors at a Local Governing Body of a through Primary Academy. These are roles I thoroughly enjoy.
Having been a free school meals child myself, I am very passionate about outcomes for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Pupils, and raising aspirations for all pupils. I believe in supporting them to aspire to succeed and working towards their goals. In this I feel the values and approach at Copley Junior School are in synch with my beliefs and I am totally committed to supporting its future development. I am also passionate about developing school staff at all levels, and the leaders of the future.
Away from education I am a passionate cricket fan, and love to travel, as well as being a voracious reader.
Vice Chair
Position is vacant (Co-opted)
Ex-Officio/Acting Head of School
Miss P Havercroft
Parent Governors
Mrs F England
Mr S Howe
Co-opted Governors
Mr G Rimmington
Mrs J Reid
Mrs J Elliott
Vacancy
Staff Governor
Miss H Carrington
Associate Governor
Mrs L Roebuck
Introduction from the Governing Body
The Governing Body at Copley Junior School is a democratic group of people, including parents, members of staff and members of the local community, who work as a team for the benefit of the school. They are fully involved in the life of the school and meet regularly to support and challenge the school to provide the best outcomes and opportunities for the children at Copley.
The Governing Body has many responsibilities including:
- Making sure that the school has the capacity to improve and raise standards of learning and teaching;
- Making sure that the school continually maintains high standards of safeguarding and behaviour;
- Making sure that the school sets a strong budget and that spending is linked directly to school improvements;
- Approving and monitoring the school’s budget and spending throughout the year;
- Keeping abreast of new educational initiatives so that they are able to support and challenge school leaders.
As governors we look to keep lines of communication open with the school and its community. Should you wish to contact me please do so via the school office.
Mr A. Buxton, Chair of the Governing Body
Instrument of Government 2022- 2023
The composition of the Governing Body is set out in the Instrument of Government below.
Governing Body Policy Documents
Visit the School Policies page of our website to view our policies for governors.
Governing Body Committee Membership 2022 - 2023
In the table below please find details of all the Governing Body committees at Copley Junior School.
Register of Interests 2022-2023
Governing Bodies of maintained schools have a duty to publish their Register of Interests. The register includes the following details:
- Business interests
- Other educational establishments where they are a governor
- Family relationships between Governors and members of staff at this school
Schools' Financial Benchmarking Service
Please click on the link here to view Copley Junior's details on the government's School Financial Benchmarking Service website.
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024
In the table below each governor is listed, together with their designation (parent governor, Local Authority governor, co-opted governor etc.), their term of office and their attendance at meetings.
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023
In the table below each governor is listed, together with their designation (parent governor, Local Authority governor, co-opted governor etc.), their term of office and their attendance at meetings.
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2021 - 2022
In the table below each governor is listed, together with their designation (parent governor, Local Authority governor, co-opted governor etc.), their term of office and their attendance at meetings.