Our Governors
The governing body has a range of duties and powers and a general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement.
Its responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Setting targets for pupil achievement.
- Managing and reviewing the school’s finances.
- Making sure the curriculum is balanced and broadly based.
- Appointing staff.
- Reviewing staff performance and pay.
The Chair of Governors at Spring Cottage Primary School is Mrs Emma Elbourne. You can contact Emma by Email eelbourne@springcottage.hull.sch.uk.
Equality Statement
As a school we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to:
- target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity
- develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation
- prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas
- address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risks
Monitoring information for governors as at 1 September 2024 shown as a percentage:
BME 0%
Male 0%
Female 100%
Disabled 0%
Further governance information, including Terms of Reference, Scheme of Delegation. Memorandum of Association and Statutory Trust Registers can be found here. Link opens in new window.
You can find information about executive pay here. Link opens in a new window.
Name and governor role |
Appointed by |
Term |
Attendance at eligible meetings (2023-2024) |
Attendance at eligible meetings (2024-2025) Autumn term - Thursday 26 September 2024 - 9.30am to 2pm
Spring term - Thursday 30 January 2025 - 5pm to 7pm
Summer term - Thursday 22 May 2025 - 5pm to 7pm |
CHAIR: Emma Elbourne Safeguarding and SEND |
Trust Board |
30 April 2021– 1 May 2025 |
3/3 |
|
Rachel Purr English |
Trust Board |
6 December 2018- 5 December 2024 |
2/3 |
|
Sarah Mallinson Behaviour |
Parents |
10 December 2020 - 10 December 2024 |
2/3 |
|
Hannah Chamberlain |
Ex Officio- Head of School |
No End Date |
3/3 |
|
Claire Boyton Behaviour |
Parents |
21 October 2021- 21 October 2025 |
2/3 |
|
Rachel Joyce Safeguarding and Wider Curriculum |
Trust Board |
21 October 2021- 21 October 2025 |
3/3 |
|
Resigned Governors |
|
|
|
|
Chair: Terry Dunn Pupil Premium and Disadvantaged |
Trust Board |
10 October 2017 – 1 January 2024 |
3/3 |
|
Peter Greef Maths |
Trust Board |
30 April 2021- 30 August 2024 |
3/3 |
|
List of Governor Interests:
Name |
Relevant and/or business interest |
Governor at other educational establishments |
Relationships with other governors and/or staff |
RESIGNED 1 January 2024 Terry Dunn |
None |
None |
Husband of member of staff |
Emma Elbourne |
None |
None |
None |
RESIGNED Peter Greef 30.8.2024 |
None |
None |
None |
Rachel Purr |
None |
None |
None |
Andy Rhodes |
None |
None |
None |
Sarah Mallinson |
None |
None |
None |
Claire Boyton |
None |
None |
None |
Rachel Joyce |
None |
None |
None |
NOTE: Staff Governors’ employment at the school is obvious by virtue of their position.
You can find information about our Trustees here.
You can find information about our Members here.