School Governors

Thorngumbald Primary School has a dedicated and dynamic Governing Body who oversee the strategic direction for the school. The achievement and personal well-being of all pupils is central to their vision.

Governors are appointed to:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
  • Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff.
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

Becoming a Governor

Being a Governor is a voluntary role but very rewarding. The Governing Board are currently looking to recruit two Parent Governors. Parent Governors are appointed by election, this helps to ensure that boards stay accessible and connected to the community they serve and that there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making. If you would like to: · Make a difference · Get to know your community · Develop your skills · Improve your knowledge about the education sector · Have a challenge · Have fun! We would love to hear from you. The school will be holding parent governor elections during the autumn term and further information will follow on how to apply. Alternatively, to find out more information about becoming a School Governor or to discuss this further please contact the School Office or email: lisa.devine@eastriding.gov.uk.

Please send all correspondence to:

Mr Gary Sainty
Chair of Governors
Thorngumbald Primary School
Plumtree Road
Thorngumbald
East Yorkshire
HU12 9QQ

 

Click to Download Thorngumbald Committee Meeting Attendance [pdf 183KB] Click to Download
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Click to Download Governor's Code of Conduct [pdf 132KB] Click to Download

Full Governing Body Minutes

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Click to Download Full Governing Body Minutes - October 2024 [pdf 991KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Full Governing Body Minutes - June 2024 [pdf 837KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Full Governing Body Minutes - March 2024 [pdf 872KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Full Governing Body Minutes - November 2023 [pdf 996KB] Click to Download

Finance Committee Minutes

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Click to Download Finance Committee Minutes - May 2025 [pdf 940KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Finance Committee Minutes - February 2025 [pdf 940KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Finance Committee Minutes - May 2024 [pdf 951KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Finance Committee Minutes - February 2024 [pdf 921KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Finance Committee Minutes - October 2023 [pdf 959KB] Click to Download

Mr Gary Sainty

Chair of Governors Parent Governor

Appointed By
Parent Electorate
Term
25/09/2022 - 24/09/2026
Responsibilities
Art / Music / PE

STAR Focus: Resilience

PACE Focus: Playfulness

Committees
Performance Management

Relevant Business Interest - None Other Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

Mrs Lisa Devine

Vice Chair / Local Authority

Appointed By
Governing Body
Term
14/11/2022 - 14/11/2026
Responsibilities
EYFS / SEND 
Committees
Performance Management

Relevant Business Interest - Involvement in the LA & management of the Service Level Agreement for governanceOther Education Establishments Governed - Keyingham Primary SchoolRelationship with other Governors or staff - None

Miss Sarah Norton

Head Teacher / Staff Governor

Appointed By
Governing Body
Term

Responsibilities

Committees
Finance

Relevant Business Interest - NoneOther Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

 

Mrs Gemma Clark

Deputy Head / Staff Governor

Appointed By
Governing Body
Term

Responsibilities

Committees
 

Relevant Business Interest - None Other Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

Mr Graham Uney

Co-Opted
Appointed By
Governing Body
Term
11/06/2015 - 01/03/2027
Responsibilities
Science / DT/ Computing / Maths
Committees
Health & Safety / Performance Management

Relevant Business Interest - NoneOther Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

Mr Paul Tansey

Co-Opted

Appointed By
Governing Body
Term
12/11/2015 - 08/11/2027
Responsibilities
Pupil Premium
Committees
Health & Safety / Finance

Relevant Business Interest - None Other Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

Mr Thomas Cook

Co-Opted

Appointed By
Governing Body
Term
14/11/2022 - 14/11/2026
Responsibilities
Safeguarding / Online Safety
Committees
Finance

Relevant Business Interest - None Other Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

Mrs Catherine Roberts

Parent Governor

Appointed By
Parent Electorate
Term
23/11/2025 - 23/11/2029

Responsibilities
English / Phonics / Reading / MFL

STAR Focus: Security

PACE Focus: Curiosity / Acceptance

Committees
Finance

Relevant Business Interest - None Other Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

Ms Claire Gordon

Co-Opted

Appointed By
Governing Body
Term
21/11/2024 - 21/11/2028

Responsibilities
History / Geography / RE / RSHE

STAR Focus: Teamwork

PACE Focus: Curiosity / Acceptance

Committees

Finance

Relevant Business Interest - None Other Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None

Miss Jessica Nagy

Staff Governor

Appointed By
Staff Electorate
Term
09/11/2022 - 09/11/2026
Responsibilities
Wellbeing
Committees
 

Relevant Business Interest - None Other Education Establishments Governed - None Relationship with other Governors or staff - None