Meet the Governors

School governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to children's education. Governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing body is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school. Governors are supported by the Local Authority who provides information and regular training.

Just a quick email to say that I called into the Office today and saw the information regarding the safeguarding. I wanted to say thank you to all the staff who were so helpful and co-operative. They are an excellent team doing some extremely important work. Everything was as expected and I was pleased with the in depth knowledge of the staff regarding the safeguarding information. Please can you personally pass on my thanks to the team who are our unsung heroes just getting on with their work day in and day out.  I also attended the Year 5 assembly on Friday. There was an excellent parent turnout and a lovely atmosphere. It was excellent to see the students get recognition for their hard work and see other children celebrate with their classes.  The assembly was well planned and organised, we all enjoyed the humour delivered by Mr Lee!                                                                                            Usman Umar - Parent Governor 

The governing body's responsibilities are to:

-Ensure high standards of achievement for all children and young people in the school.

-Help set the school's vision and aims.

-Review and agree policies that the school has written

-Help the school make good use of resources.

-Monitor the school's performance.

-Provide support and challenge to the Headteacher in managing the school.

Governors can be contacted via the school office.

Full governing body meetings at Headfield are held once every half term as are Resources Committee meetings and Standards and Pupils Committee meetings.

I'm currently in my 14th year of teaching and have worked at Headfield since 2004, spending the vast majority of my time working in upper Key Stage 2. As part of the senior leadership team I wanted to become more involved in the wider life of the school by becoming a staff governor.

Mr Steve Lee -Staff governor. 

School Governors

The school has 6 governors.

The Chair of Governors is Mrs Debra Allen

The Vice-Chair of Governors is Mrs Sharon Parker.

The Clerk to the Governing Body is Mrs Amanda Walker 

Address for correspondence:

Chair of Governors
c/o Headfield C E (C) Junior School
Vicarage Road
Thornhill Lees
DEWSBURY
WF12 9PD

The Governors & their responsibilities are:

I am an elected Parent Governor and my son attends the school.  Within the community I have delivered youth work for 30 years as a part time youth worker. I am a qualified England Table Tennis coach and have helped deliver coaching at the school and within the community. I am a very active Governor who attends the school on a regular basis. I have an excellent relationship with the senior leadership team. I am extremely passionate about education and wanted to help the school become an outstanding school in the future. Usman Umar - Parent Governor

My name is Sahista Maniar and I am a graduate from Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London. I have been in the teaching profession for over 10 years and currently teach mathematics in a secondary school in Leeds. My daughters attended Headfield and they really enjoyed their 4 years here. My children developed both academically and socially thanks to the Headfield staff and are currently attending a local grammar school. I would now like to give something back by contributing as a governor.

Declaration of Business Interests. 

Mrs Sharon Parker - None recorded - Nil Return - 25.09.18

Mrs Debra Allen - None recorded - Nil Return - 25.09.18

Mr Steve Lee - None recorded - Nil Return - 25.09.18

Mr Toseef Hussain - None Recorded - Nil Return - 25.09.18

Mrs Louise Brown- None recorded - Nil Return - 25.09.18

Mr Usman Umar - None recorded - Nil Return - 25.09.18

Mrs Sahista Maniar - None recorded - Nil Return - 25.09.18    Resigned December 2018

 Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 

Resources Committee Attendees

Standards and Effectiveness Committee Attendees

Head Teacher Appraisal Attendees 

Governor Allowances Policy

Governor Visits Policy

Governors Code of Conduct