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Our Governing Body

At the Flourish Together Federation, we are proud to have a single Governing Body serving both Woodchurch CE Primary School and High Halden CE Primary School. Our governors are dedicated volunteers who bring skills, experience, and commitment from across our schools, the church, the local authority, and the wider community.

Together, they ensure both schools flourish—providing the very best education, care, and opportunities for every child.

Who Are Our Governors?

The Governing Body is made up of:

  • Parent Governors – elected by parents to represent families’ voices

  • Staff Governors – providing professional insight from within school

  • Local Authority Governor – appointed by Kent County Council

  • Foundation Governors – ensuring our Christian ethos is upheld

  • Co-opted Governors – chosen for their skills and experience

  • Headteacher (Ex-officio) – contributing leadership and accountability

The Governing Body is supported by a Clerk, who organises meetings, shares documents, and records decisions.

What Do Governors Do?

Governors work strategically, not operationally. Their main responsibilities are to:

  • Ensure the Christian vision and values are lived out in both schools.

  • Monitor school performance, holding leaders to account for pupil progress and staff development.

  • Oversee finances, ensuring funding is well managed and used to benefit pupils.

  • Approve policies and set long-term priorities for the Federation.

  • Represent the wider community, offering perspectives that strengthen decision-making.

How We Work

The full Governing Body meets once each term. Governors also:

  • Visit schools to see learning and teaching in practice

  • Take part in book looks, learning walks, and acts of collective worship

  • Meet subject leaders to discuss curriculum and progress

  • Attend training to strengthen their governance role

These activities allow governors to see how school policies are implemented and how our vision and values are reflected in daily school life.

Our Current Governors

Foundation Governors

  • Rev’d Sue Rose (Ex-Officio)

  • Fran Chevis (High Halden PCC)

  • Gina McKay (DBEd)

  • Charlotte Burgess

Local Authority Governor

  • Louise Collins

Co-opted Governors

  • Clare Silcock (Chair)

  • Nik Le Marechal

  • Richard Holden

  • Gardner Crawley

  • Peter Brabner

  • Leon Hackling (Vice Chair)

Staff Governors

  • Kelly Burlton (Executive Headteacher)

  • Rob De-Keyzer

Parent Governors

  • Amy Mealham

  • Hilary Ndongong

Finance Committee

  • Chair: Nik Le Marechal

  • Members: Gardner Crawley , Kelly Burlton, Louise Collins and Gina McKay.

Want to Know More?

We are committed to openness and transparency. Policies, meeting minutes, and governor information are available on request from either school office.

We welcome interest and engagement from families and the wider community in the governance of the Flourish Together Federation.