Governors

The Governing Body 

Governors are responsible for the strategic vision of the school, supporting the Headteacher and staff in achieving that vision.  Governors have responsibility for appointing the Head Teacher, overseeing  the schools budget, setting annual targets and monitoring performance against those targets to help raise standards of achievement. Governors also visit the school regularly and attend events.  Our Constitution comprises of 12 Governors. Mrs Rachel Whiles is our Chair of Governors and can be contacted by emailing chairofgovernors@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk

There are two sub-committees, the Finance & Premises committee which includes Health & Safety, and Personnel & Curriculum.  Sub-committees meet at least half termly and report back to the Full Governing Body at their meetings.

If you wish to contact a member of the Governing Body, please email Mrs Rebecca Debbage – Clerk to Governors’ in the first instance at clerk@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk

Please click here to view Governor attendance at meetings 2022-2023

Our Governors

Rachel Whiles – Parent Governor – Chair
First appointed 11th March 2022
Term of office ends 10th March 2026
Member of Personnel & Curriculum Committee
Appointed by the parents of Fairhaven School
Declaration of Interest;
Teacher at Woodland View Junior School
Ian Campbell – DBE Foundation Governor
– Co Chair
First appointed 3rd December 2019
Term of office ends 2nd December 2027
Member of Personnel & Curriculum Committee
Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education
Frank Shippam – Local Authority Governor
First appointed 21st February 2012
Term of office ends 15th Sept 2024
Chair of Finance & Premises Committee
Appointed by the Local Authority
Beth Spaul – DBE Foundation Governor
First appointed 13th January 2021
Term of office ends 12th January 2025
Member of Finance & Premises Committee
Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education
Declaration of Interest;
Head Teacher at Reedham Primary
Karl Plane – DBE Foundation Governor
First appointed 11th November 2021
Term of office ends 10th November 2025
Chair of Personnel & Curriculum Committee
Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education
Joan Walker DBE/PCC Foundation Governor
Vice Chair
First appointed 1st July 2022
Term of office ends 30th June 2026
Member of Finance & Premises Committee
Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education and Parochial Church Council
Jan Chambers Co-opted Governor
First appointed 1st August 2006
Term of office ends 7th May 2027
Member of Finance & Premises Committee
Appointed by the Governing Body
Declaration of Interest;
Bursar at Fairhaven School
Catherine Fleet – Staff Governor
First appointed 1st December 2007
Term of office ends 6th December 2027
Appointed by the Staff of Fairhaven School
Stephanie Lake – Head Teacher
Rebecca Debbage – Clerk to Governors’
Vacancy – Parent Governor – Election end of January 24
Vacancy – Foundation Bishop appointed Governor
Vacancy – Diocese/Parochial Church Council Governor
Vacancy – Diocese appointed Foundation Governor