Governance

Trust Level Governance

Martello Primary is part of the Turner Schools Multi Academy Trust.

Our Governance Structure ensures there are clear reporting lines and explicit requirements to ensure probity, good governance and outstanding performance.

Members are responsible for determining the governance of the Trust. They approve our Articles of Association and appoint Trustees in accordance with the Articles.

Trustees focus on three core functions of governance:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

• Holding executive leaders to account

• Overseeing and ensuring effective financial performance

All Members, Trustees and Governors complete an annual declaration of Business Interests and declare any pecuniary interests in meetings.

The Board delegates responsibilities to the school Challenge & Community Committee as set out in the Scheme of Delegation.

View our Articles and Memorandum of Association.

Challenge and Community Committee (C & CC)

Chair: Linda Pickles

To contact the Chair, please email linda.pickles@turnerschools.com, contact via the school office or 01303 275128

Committee Safeguarding Lead: Linda Pickles

Committee SEND Lead: Matt Dechaine

Trust Safeguarding Lead: John Bushby

Our Governors:

Linda Pickles - Chair

Linda Pickles is a qualified teacher and was the Principal Adviser for primary school improvement for Kent County Council until July 2019. She is a former Headteacher and trained as a lead inspector (HMI) for five years.

• Date of appointment: 10 September 2019

• Term of office: until 31.07.2021 (extension at discretion of the Trust Board)

• Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Education Consultant, commissioned governance

• Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

• Relationships between other governors or school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2019/2020: 6/6

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2020/2021: 4/4

Jenny Fox – Vice Chair

Jenny lives in Folkestone and is the Branch Manager for HSBC bank.

• Date of appointment: 1 September 2018

• Term of Office: 1 September 2018 – 31 August 2022

• Relevant business and pecuniary interests: HSBC employee

• Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

• Relationships between other governors or school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2019/2020: 5/6

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2020/2021: 4/4

Wayne Beech - Ex-officio governor

Wayne is Principal and ex-officio governor by virtue of this position.

• Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None

• Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

• Relationships between other governors or school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2020/2021: 4/4

Matt Dechaine

Matt is an Executive Leadership and Wellbeing Coach.

• Date of appointment: 9 June 2020

• Term of Office: 9 June 2020 – 8 June 2024

• Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None

• Governance roles in other educational institutions: Governor at Westmeads Community Infants School (Nov 19-Nov 22)

• Relationships between other governors or school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2019/2020: 1/1

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2020/2021: 3/4

Nikki Morrison - Parent Governor

Nikki is a parent and Teacher with expertise in Special Educational Needs. She is committed to keep moving Martello forward to be the best it can be for every child, both now and in the future.

• Date of appointment: 18 January 2021

• Term of Office: 18 January 2021– 17 January 2025

• Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Parent

• Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

• Relationships between other governors or school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2020/2021: 1/1

Sarah Suggett - Parent Governor

Sarah is passionate about giving children the best opportunities to learn, grow and flourish. Sarah is a charity manager with specialist knowledge around behaviours, autism, mental health and challenging behaviour and experience in fundraising.

• Date of appointment: 15 June 2020

• Term of Office: 15 June 2020 – 14 June 2024

• Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Parent

• Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

• Relationships between other governors or school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2019/2020: 0/1

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2020/2021: 1/4

Benjamin Williams

Ben is a qualified Teacher and Education leader.

• Date of appointment: 1 June 2020

• Term of Office: 1 June 2020 – 31 May 2024

• Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Employee of Folkestone Academy

• Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

• Relationships between other governors or school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2019/2020: 2/2

• Attendance at Challenge and Community Committee meetings 2020/2021: 3/4