What governors do

Governors are strategic leaders within schools and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education

The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a great way to give back to your local community. Good schools need good governors.

The role of the school governor

Governing bodies have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and direction
• Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of the staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

Each individual governor is a member of a governing body and all decisions are the joint responsibility of the governing body. 

The Governing Body consists of the Headteacher,  Parent Governors (elected by the parents), Staff Governors, Co-opted Governors and one Governor appointed by the LA. 

If you are interested in becoming a Governor please visit:  https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/governors/volunteer

Who's Who

Mr. Derek Smith (Chair)

Derek is a co-opted governor, appointed in 2018.  He is a regular volunteer reader with children at the school, and is also a resident of the village.  He works as a writer and editor and has previously assisted with adult literacy provision in the Winchester area. He is also a mentor to aspirant students at a 6^th form College in Hampshire, pursuing their ambitions to go to leading universities.

Mrs. Louise Payne

Louise joined the Governing Body as a Parent Governor when her eldest son started school in 2010.  She wanted to learn more about the school, it's culture, values and ethos and how the pupils performed across the curriculum including sport, music and the arts. Now in her third term of office she has been involved with most aspects of school life, and recently stepped down as Chair of Governors.  She is currently the Lead Governor for the Curriculum and also our Parent Liaison Governor.  Should you wish to get in touch with Louise please contact the school office: adminoffice@broughton.hants.sch.uk. 

Mr. Alan Elsey

Alan joined the Governing Body in 2012 as a Parent Governor. 

"Having children at the school, I was very keen to get involved and try to help the school achieve its full potential, via the pupils achieving theirs.  It is rewarding to work within a school environment that has a strong sense of community and is continually looking to further enhance this.

Mrs. Deborah Martin (Developing Training Governor)

Deborah is a Local Authority Governor appointed March 2013. She is an accredited Autism Ambassador and on the Standards committee.  She worked overseas for approximately 25 years. During this time I was on the Management team for finance and planning, budgeting and purchasing and was involved in the setting up of Dubai Duty Free and Hong Kong Duty Free.  My four children were all born in Hong Kong and I have an interest in Education and the continual challenging changes.

Mr. David Reynolds

David became a Co-opted governor in 2014. Some 20 or so years before that, his children attended the school and received an excellent education. He's pleased that he can help to further a good-quality education for the school's current pupils. David is a member of the Standards committee. In his working life, he was involved in writing and the teaching of writing skills and he is now the link governor for English. He also spends an afternoon a week helping with reading in years 1 & 2.

Mrs. Nicola Ryan

Nikki Ryan joined the Governing Body in 2016  as a co-opted Governor when her daughter started at the school. Having completed a career in the Army, she wanted to have an active role in helping the school to continue to excel in providing a fantastic education for all in a caring and nurturing environment.

I hope to use my professional experience as an Operations leader in a Consulting business to support and benefit the Resources committee.

Mr. Chris Lloyd

Chris is retired and has spent his whole career in special educational needs in a variety of roles.  In the village he is involved with the village archive and is a churchwarden.  He is lead governor for SEND in the school.  He also runs a charity in Uganda which supports schools in literacy and through this he has twinned Broughton Primary with a school called Kajwenge.

Mr. James Turner

James joined the governing body as a  co-opted governor in 2016 and is now an associate Governor.

"The reason I joined as a governor was because I wanted to use my life skills to support and help grow an already successful school. My two girls have received a great start in life due to the holistic approach to education they have received at the school. I want to help the school maintain their high standards for children lucky enough to attend Broughton School."

Mrs. Debra Barlow

Debra Barlow is a Co – Opted Governor appointed September 2020.  All of her grandchildren attended Broughton Primary School.  Debra is an independent consultant for Children’s Services, and Associate member of the Local Government Association:  her specialism is Safeguarding children.  Debra has lived in Broughton since 1998.  You might know her as she has produced several Christmas Pantos with BADG, and is often seen walking with her Labrador Rudy!

Mr. Martin Wallis

Martin is a Co – Opted Governor appointed in September 2020. He is a member of the Resources Committee.  He first came to live in Broughton as a boy when his family moved to the village in 1971 and has seen quite a few changes in that time. He spent forty years working in the City of London - the last twenty one years running his own business before retiring in 2020. He is a non-executive director of Eridge House Holdings which owns an independent day school in south west London. He also chairs a small Trust based in Thatcham, Berkshire”.  

Mrs. Lucy  Macey - Headteacher

Lucy has been Headteacher at Broughton Primary School since 2015.  She is passionate about the importance of providing children with an excellent education during their primary school years.  Lucy absolutely loves being Headteacher of this vibrant, outward looking school.  She is particularly proud of all the children who attend this school and values their essential contribution to the happy, successful place that it is now.

Mrs. Clare Yates

An experienced member of the governing body, Clare is now the staff representative.  She was voted in by members of the staffing community and is responsible for reflecting the views of the teachers, support staff and site team.  She enjoys living in the beautiful village of Broughton where both her children have been to school and thrived.  

Broughton Primary School

Governors’ Details

Broughton Primary School - Register of Governors’ Interests

Meeting Attendance Academic year 2019/2020

Full Governing Board

Standards Committee

Resources Committee