Governors
The school governing body consists of 5 members and since we became an academy, some of its duties have been taken over by the Flying High Trust Board of Directors. For full details, please see the 'FHP Scheme of Delegation' document below.
The governing body meets once per term and is responsible for ensuring the Academy fulfils its statutory obligations and that the pupils at the school are receiving a high quality education.
Our governors are:
Diane Wise (Chair) - Community Governor
Appointed by Gov Body
Date in Office 25th November 2021
End Date 20th November 2026
Declaration of Business/Financial/Other Interest: Owner/Manager Kidzgrove Daycare who provide wrap around care for the school, provider of first aid training for the school.
Andrea Commins - Interim Head Teacher
Appointed by Gov Body
Date in Office 1st September 2024
End Date: N/A
Declaration of Business/Financial/Other Interest: None
Colin Sawers - Community Governor
Appointed by Gov Body
Date in Office 17th March 2012
End Date 16th March 2026
Declaration of Business/Financial/Other Interest: Employee of Ashfield District Council from 15/07/2019
Joanne Knapp (Vice-Chair) - Parent Governor & Vice-Chair
Appointed by Gov Body
Date in Office 1st January 2021
End Date 31st December 2024
Declaration of Business/Financial/Other Interest: None
Irena Garrett - Parent Governor
Appointed by Gov Body
Date in office 16th November 2022
End Date 15th November 2025
Declaration of Business/Financial/Other Interest: None