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A welcome from the Chair of Governors

On behalf of the full Governing Body of Sleights Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, may I wish you a very warm welcome to our school.

Firstly, a little bit about me. I have been a school Governor for almost seventeen years and have been in the position of Chair for the last fourteen. I find being a Governor a very challenging, yet rewarding experience. With all my three children attending the school, I can certainly say that Sleights School has a special place in my heart. Therefore, I am passionate about doing my best for the school.

The Governing Body is responsible for setting the strategic development of the school and to support and challenge the Headteacher in achieving its priorities and goals. In 2025, we received a one day, ungraded Ofsted inspection which identified the work of our school has improved significantly across all areas. In 2019, the school was graded as Good in the SIAMS inspection under new framework. In both inspections, the strength of the Governing Body was recognised.

Those responsible for governance are highly effective in their roles. They challenge and support school leaders. The governing body brings about tangible change that benefits pupils’ education.

Ofsted, February 2025

Each Governor has a priority linked to the school development plan. This means that, as well as attending full Governing Body meetings, each Governor works closely with the Headteacher to monitor their specific area. We have Governors from all different backgrounds to bring a wide range of skills and expertise.

Governors are often present in school so that we can see the children at work and to talk to them, to support the dedicated staff and to ensure the clarity of vision and ethos of the school is at work.

We aim to give all our pupils the very best education and experiences so that they can achieve their full potential and we continually strive to improve.

Sleights School operates an open door policy and we encourage parents to be involved in school life. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself or Mr Grason-Taylor, our Headteacher.

Gemma Kellerman

Chair of Governors

Our Governing Body

Governor Role Term of Office Appointed by 2025/2026 Attendance 2024/2025 Attendance  2023/2024 Attendance 
Mr Scott Grason-Taylor Headteacher 01/09/2017 - Governing Body 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
Mrs Gemma Kellerman Chair of Governors (Co-Opted) 10/05/2023 - 09/05/2027 Governing Body 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
Mrs Andrea Lindoe Vice Chair (Co-Opted) 13/05/2024 - 12/05/2028 Governing Body 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
Mr Ben Dickinson Co-Opted 16/09/2023 - 15/09/2027 Governing Body 80% (4/5) 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
Mrs Kristie Price Co-Opted 28/11/2022 - 27/11/2026 Governing Body 80% (4/5) 60% (3/5) 100% (5/5)
Revd Jo Parker Ex-officio 27/09/2023 - Diocese of York 80% (4/5) 60% (3/5) 0% (0/4)
Mrs Jenny Taylor Foundation 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027 Diocese of York 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5) 80% (4/5)
Mrs Sharon Gurney Staff 13/04/2026 - 12/04/2030 Staff 100% (1/1) N/A N/A
Mrs Rosie Fluin Parent 16/09/2023 - 15/09/2027 Parents 80% (4/5) 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
Mr Sam Newton Parent 16/09/2023 - 15/09/2027 Parents 100% (5/5) 80% (4/5) 100% (5/5)
Vacancy Local Authority NA NA NA
Mrs Helen-Louise Hann Associate Member 03/10/2022 - 02/10/2026 Governing Body 80% (4/5) 80% (4/5) 100% (5/5)
Christine Thomas Clerk to the Governing Body

 

Our meeting dates

15th September 2025

17th November 2025

26th January 2026

11th May 2026

14th July 2026

 

Governor Information

At Sleights Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, the Governing Body brings together a wealth of varied experience to challenge and support the school and its development. An annual skills audit is undertaken to ensure continued improvement and training needs are met. The full governing body meets at least once a term. This is also the case for the finance committee.

  • No current or previous Governors have any relationship with any school staff.
  • Reverend Jo Parker is also a governor in another local primary school federation.
  • Mr Sam Newton (Parent Governor) works in another school, not in the Local Authority.
  • Mrs Kristie Price (Co-Opted Governor) also works in another local school, not in the Local Authority.
  • Attendance information last updated: May 2026

All other committee structures and members can be downloaded here: Sleights CE School Governing Body

 

Reviewing our Governing Body

We strive to maintain excellence across our Governing Body. As a result, we undertake regular reviews of our work and the impact. The statement here describes some of our key actions and impact for the academic year 2024/2025:

Governor Statement 2025

Governors who have left in the last 12 months

Lucy Taylor left in April 2026.