Governor Information
ODBST Scheme of Delegation
The Local Governing Body of Longwick C of E Combined School
We are members of the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust and the governance of the Trust belongs to the main ODBST Board of Trustees. Above is our Scheme of Delegation. This also includes our Constitution and Terms of Reference. Paper copies can be obtained through the school office. You can also find details of the Trust Board and details of our Trust Governance by clicking here.
In order to discharge these responsibilities, the Trustees appoint people who are locally based to serve on a local governing body which has been established to ensure the good governance of the school.
The Longwick Governing Body is made up of 11 members: the Head Teacher; 2 Foundation governors appointed by the Diocese; 4 trust governors drawn from the local area, selected because of their skills and interests; 1 staff governor elected by staff members and 3 elected parent governors. With the exception of the Head Teacher, governors all hold office for a period of four years.
The Role of the Local Governing Body
The Governing Body works with the Headteacher and the staff to make sure the school provides good quality education for all of its children, and constantly strives to improve. Governors need to set high expectations and ask challenging questions.
The key roles of a Governing Body are to:
- Ensure children and staff are safe whilst in education
- Provide strategic direction for the school
- Hold the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to account for how the school is run and for children's outcomes
- Ensure budgets are spent wisely.
Governor Appointments and Terms of Office
| Mrs Claire Randall | Trust Governor Appointed 10 Mar 2025 | Expires 12 Mar 2029 |
| Mrs Sophie Marshall | Trust Governor Appointed 30 Nov 2021 | Expires 14 Dec 2025 |
| Miss Clare Smith | Trust Governor Appointed 24 May 2024 | Expires 23 May 2028 |
| Mrs Caroline Byrom | Parent Governor Appointed 14 Dec 2021 | Expires 13 Dec 2025 |
| Mrs Elaine Needham | Foundation Governor Appointed 9 March 2022 | Expires 8 Mar 2026 |
| Mr Luke Carter | Parent Governor Appointed 1 Dec 2022 | Expires 30 Nov 2026 |
| Mr James Spybey | Parent Governor Appointed 1 Dec 2022 | Expires 30 Nov 2026 |
| Rev Andrew Walmsley | Foundation Governor Appointed 19 Nov 2024 | Expires 18 Nov 2028 |
| Mr Ashley Knibbs-Cruickshank | Trust Governor Appointed 14 Jan 2025 | Expires 13 Jan 2029 |
| Mrs Lauren Barton | Staff Governor Appointed 26 Sep 2023 | Expires 25 Sep 2027 |
| Mrs Jade Wakefield | Headteacher Appointed 17 Apr 2023 | |
| Mrs Diane Kerwood | Foundation Governor Appointed 17 Jun 2020 | Expired 16 Jun 2024 |
| Rev David Williams | Foundation Governor Appointed 1 Jul 2022 | Resigned 20 Dec 2024 |
Governor Roles and Responsibilities
| Mrs Claire Randall | Chair of Governors, Data Committee Performance Management Committee, English, Music, D&T, Development, Educational Visits |
| Mrs Sophie Marshall | Deputy Chair of Governors, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Attendance, Well-being, Data Committee, EYFS, Geography, History |
| Miss Clare Smith | Data Commitee, Pay Committee, GDPR |
| Mrs Caroline Byrom | Pupil Premium, Performance Management Committee, Science, Forest School, Eco School |
| Mrs Elaine Needham | Performance Management Committee, RE, PSHE, Collective Worship, SIAMS |
| Mr James Spybey | Computing, French |
| Mr Luke Carter | Maths, PE & Swimming |
| Rev Andrew Walmsley | Collective Worship, SIAMS |
| Position Vacant | Headteacher |
| Mrs Fran Noonan | Clerk to Full Governing Body |
Further Information
Becoming a Governor
If you are looking for a new challenge and have approx. 8 - 10 hours free per month to support the children of Longwick School, please have a look at the information below to find out more.
If you are potentially interested in this rewarding, voluntary role, please contact the Chair of Governors, Claire Randall, at governors@lgw.odbst.org to arrange a no obligation chat.
We believe our Governing Body should reflect our diverse school community in its membership and we recognise that this is not currently the case. So, whilst we welcome nominations from all backgrounds, we would particularly like to recruit governors from black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds. If you are interested in the role but feel there are barriers to you volunteering, please contact us to discuss how we can support you and remove any barriers.
Contacting the Governors
Governors welcome suggestions, feedback and ideas from parents. Please contact the Chair of Governors, Claire Randall, via the school office or by email - governors@lgw.odbst.org