Governors
Welcome - here you can find out all about our Governing Body - what it does, who is involved, their interests and their commitments to our school. If you have any questions about the Governors, please contact them via the School Office, in person, by email adminoffice@bentworth.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01420-562117. Clerk: tjudytotman@aol.com
For Governor policies refer to 'Policies' under our HOME section.
Diversity Statement
The governors believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.
The governors are currently collecting data on the diversity of the board, including data on age, gender, and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision-making.
Due to our relatively small governing body, we will not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified, and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data.
Who's Who
These are the 12 people who make up our Governing Body at St Mary's Bentworth CE Primary School. They are Foundation Governors (7), a representative of the Local Authority, current parents (2) and HT / school staff member. For more information or to contact a governor, please contact the School Office.
Maria Fordyce Chair
Chair of St Mary's Governing Body
Foundation Governor
Term ends: 31.08.2029
Meetings attended in the academic year 2024-2025:
FGB: 6/6 (100%)
Resources: 6/6 (100%)
Overall Attendance 2024-2025: 12/12 (100%)
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: Contractor Fresh Ayres Landscaping
Diocesan representative - ex Officio
Debbie Spencer Jones
Foundation Governor
Chair of Education Committee
Joint Safeguarding Governor
Term ends: 17.10.2026
Meetings attended in the academic year 2024-2025:
FGB: 5/6 (83%)
Education: 6/6 (100%)
Overall Attendance 2024-2025: 11/12 (92%)
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Jane Phillips
Foundation Governor
Chair of Admissions Committee
Term ends: 05.02.2028
Meetings attended in the academic year 2024-2025:
FGB: 5/6 (83%)
Education: 6/6 (100%)
Overall Attendance 23-24: 11/12 (92%)
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Felicity Wevill
Foundation Governor
Inclusion Governor, Joint SEN Governor
Term ends: 15.04.2030
Meetings attended in the academic year 2024-2025:
FGB: 5/6 (83%)
Education: 5/6 (83%)
Overall Attendance 2024-2025: 10/12 (83%)
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Debbie Kempton
Foundation Governor
Resources Committee
Term ends: 21.10.2027
Meetings attended in the academic year 2024-2025:
FGB: 4/6 (66%)
Resources: 6/6 (100%)
Overall Attendance 2024-2025: 10/12 (83%)
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: Use contractor Fresh Ayres Landscaping
Mr Knight
Local Authority Governor
Joint Safeguarding Governor
Health & Safety Governor
Term ends 13.07.2030
Meetings attended academic year 2024-2025:
Full Governing Body: 2/6 33%
Resources: 5/6 83%
Overall Attendance 2024-2025: 58%
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Jo Ayres
Head Teacher
Appointed 01.01.2013
Meetings attended in the academic year 2024-2025:
FGB: 6/6 (100%)
Resources: 5/6 (83%)
Education: 5/6 (83%)
Overall Attendance 2024-2025: 16/18 (83%)
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: Husband, Fresh Ayres, Landscaping
Charlotte Baker
Deputy Head Teacher
Staff Governor
Appointed: 29.09. 2023 for term of 4 years until 28.09.2027
Meetings attended in academic year 2024-2025
Education: 6/6 (100%)
FGB: 5/6 (83%)
Overall attendance 2024-2025: 11/12 92%
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Scott Fitness
Parent Governor
Chair of Resources' Committee
Term Ends: 24.09.2026
Meetings attended academic year 2024-25:
Full Governing Body: 5/6 83%
Resources: 6/6 100%
Overall Attendance: 2024-2025 92%
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: Wife is PTA Joint-Chair
Lara Swan
Foundation Governor
Joint SEND Governor
Term ends: 31.01.2028
Meetings attended academic year 2024-2025:
Full Governing Body: 5/6 83%
Education: 5/6 83%
Overall Attendance: 2024-2025 83%
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Clare Bridger
Parent Governor
Term ends: 02.03.2028
Meetings attended academic year 2024-2025:
Full Governing Body: 5/6 83%
Resources: 5/6 83%
Overall Attendance: 2024-2025 83%
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Cathy Dumelow
Associate Governor RE, Collective Worship and SIAMS
Appointed: 05.10.2022
Attendance as invited
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: None
Ashley Feldon-Lawrence
Associate Governor for ICT
Appointed 13.07.2022
Attendance as invited
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: Wife is PTA Joint Chair
Judy Totman
Clerk to the Governors
Appointed 01.07.2011
Declaration of Pecuniary and Business Interests: AMT Interiors, Husband Kitchen designer/fits