The Federation of Riders Infant and Junior Schools
Standing together with our community to unlock opportunity and secure achievement for all.
Welcometo our Federation
Our Governors
Setting the strategic direction
Governing bodies are the key strategic decision makers in every school. Along with the Head Teacher, it is the job of a governing body to set the school’s aims and objectives around how the school will develop and improve. They set policies, formulate plans and agree targets to help the school achieve these objectives, as well as regularly reviewing their strategic framework in light of that progress.
Creating robust accountability
The governing body is there to support and challenge the school’s senior leadership team. They play a crucial role in holding the Head Teacher to account for securing the best possible outcomes for pupils. By challenging key decisions and asking pertinent questions about the school’s performance data, governors aim to guarantee high standards in education.
Ensuring financial Sustainability
Governing bodies have a strategic role in the financial management of schools. Their key responsibilities include, setting financial priorities through the school development plan, 3 year financial plan and the annual budget. They also decide on how the school’s delegated budget should be spent in accordance with the school improvement plan and statutory curriculum requirement.
Clerk to the Governors: Susan Phillips
The Federation of Riders Infant and Junior Schools
Constitution 1 September 2023
If Spaces are shown in the table below, this indicates places within the constitution which can optionally be filled. Where Vacancies are shown this indicates places within the constitution which should be filled.
| Nominating Authority | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End |
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Mr Andy Dabson |
| 27 Nov 2019 | 27 Nov 2019 | 26 Nov 2023 |
Keith Marden |
| 25 Jan 2023 | 25 Jan 2023 | 24 Jan 2027 |
Ms Carolyn Owens | Governing Body | 18 May 2016 | 18 May 2020 | 17 May 2024 |
Alison Watson | Governing Body | 18 Jul 2019 | 18 Jul 2023 | 17 Jul 2027 |
Deborah McComb |
| 4 Oct 2023 | 4 Oct 2023 | 3 Oct 2027 |
Vacancy (1) |
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Vacancy (2) |
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Headteachers |
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Local Authority Governors |
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Mrs Vicki Wise |
| 18 Jul 2019 | 08 Dec 2021 | 07 Dec 2025 |
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Parent governors |
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Mrs Vickey Bolderson |
| 09 Feb 2022 | 09 Feb 2022 | 08 Feb 2026 |
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Staff governors |
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Shane Osborne |
| 07 Jul 2023 | 07 Jul 2023 | 06 Jul 2027 |
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