Governing body - structure and responsibilities
As a federation, we have one Governing Body operating across our three schools. The day to day management of our schools is the responsibility of the Headteacher, but the Governing Body is responsible for overseeing all aspects of school life and has three statutory responsibilities:
- Setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
All Governors sit on the Full Governing Body which meets six times a year, once per half term.
The Instrument of Government for the TIG Federation states that the Governing Body should comprise 12 Governors:
- Two parent governors
- One Local Authority governor
- One staff governor
- Two foundation governors
- Five co-opted governors
- One Headteacher
The documents below provide details of our link governors, terms of office and business interests. These are updated annually in the Autumn term. You can also view attendance information for meetings held in the previous school year. If you would like to view minutes from governing body meetings, you can request copies via the school offices. Please note that confidential minutes cannot be shared outside the governor body.
Governing body - structure and responsibilities
As a federation, we have one Governing Body operating across our three schools. The day to day management of our schools is the responsibility of the Headteacher, but the Governing Body is responsible for overseeing all aspects of school life and has three statutory responsibilities:
- Setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
All Governors sit on the Full Governing Body which meets six times a year, once per half term.
The Instrument of Government for the TIG Federation states that the Governing Body should comprise 12 Governors:
- Two parent governors
- One Local Authority governor
- One staff governor
- Two foundation governors
- Five co-opted governors
- One Headteacher
The documents below provide details of our link governors, terms of office and business interests. These are updated annually in the Autumn term. You can also view attendance information for meetings held in the previous school year. If you would like to view minutes from governing body meetings, you can request copies via the school offices. Please note that confidential minutes cannot be shared outside the governor body.
Positions of Responsibility: Clerk to the Governors 
Positions of Responsibility: Executive Headteacher
I joined the TIG Federation in September and I work as SENDCo and Pastoral Lead. I have been in teaching for the past 14 years and am passionate about enabling children to reach their potential.
I grew up in rural Australia and joined the Regular Army in 1994. I am currently the Chief Instructor at a military training establishment, where I am responsible for developing the next generation of military leaders.
I live in Ferrensby with my wife and two children, with the eldest at Staveley School.
I moved to Long Marston 8 years ago with my wife, and we now have two children who attend Long Marston CE Primary School, currently in Reception and Year 3. We have three chickens and a cat to keep us company too. Professionally, I am an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Leeds. I hope to bring my background in higher education, data-driven thinking, and leading wellbeing initiatives to the TIG Federation governing body. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and going on holiday - ideally all three together!
I live in Wetherby with my family. I have two boys, aged 8 and 6, who both attend Long Marston Primary School. I’m really pleased to have the opportunity to become a parent governor and play a more active role in the school community. I’m a paediatric nurse by background and currently work in Forensic CAMHS. I hope to bring my experience of working with children, young people and their families, particularly around wellbeing, risk management and safeguarding, alongside my perspective as a parent, to support the schools with decision making and help promote a positive reputation for the TIG Federation community. Outside of work, family life keeps me busy, and I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking our two dogs, crafting and doing puzzles. I’m also a keen Leeds United supporter and love settling down with a good crime drama or documentary!