Governors
School governors perform an important function at Westways: they help determine the strategic direction of the school, ensure that pupils and staff are safe and both challenge and support the school.
The governors vision at Westways is to make a world of difference by...
- Engaging all members in the challenge and adventure of learning;
- Offering a rich and varied curriculum with resources and opportunities that enable all members to flourish;
- Celebrating effort and achievement across ability and curriculum areas
- Developing respect for self, for one another, for our community and for the environment;
- Having high expectations in everything we do;
- Nurturing skills and values that enable our students to succeed in their life choices and make positive contributions to their community;
- Upholding the values and virtues of the Ethical Leadership framework.
The governing body represents the whole school community, and is made up of:
- The Headteacher
- 1 other staff governor
- 3 elected parent governors
- 1 local authority governor
- 5 co-opted governors
We meet at least once a term to look at the issues which affect the school as a whole. We have a Finance Premises & Pay committee which covers the school budget and how it is spent. This committee and the full governing body meet at least once a term. Work with parents, carers and the wider community goes through the full governing body.
There are a number of ways to get in touch with us: either face to face in the morning and afternoons, by leaving a note via the School Office or by emailing chairofgovernors@westways.sheffield.sch.uk. All communication will be in the strictest confidence. We will acknowledge your comments, respond and report back as needed at the next full governors meeting.
Governor membership
|
Name |
Governor Type |
How appointed |
Term From |
Term To |
Business interests declared |
Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions |
|
Mr Charles Hollamby
|
Headteacher |
N/A |
1st January 2024 |
N/A |
None |
None |
|
Mrs Kate Bray
|
Staff Governor |
Elected by Staff |
4th September 2023 |
3rd September 2027 |
None |
None |
|
Mrs Anna Rudkin
|
Parent Governor |
Elected by Parents |
1st September 2021 |
31st August 2025 |
None |
None |
|
Mr Edward Challands
|
Co-opted Governor
|
Appointed by GB |
1st October 2020 |
23rd October 2028 |
None |
None
|
|
Mr Paul Robinson
|
Parent Governor |
Elected by Parents |
1st September 2021 |
31st August 2025 |
None |
None |
|
Ms Lauren Shiel
|
Co-opted Governor
|
Appointed by GB |
19th October 2023 |
18th October 2027 |
None |
None |
|
Ms Lindsay Snow
|
Co-opted Governor |
Appointed by GB |
17th July 2023 |
16th July 2027 |
None |
None |
|
Mrs Falak Saleh
|
Parent Governor |
Elected by Parents |
9th November 2023 |
8th November 2027 |
None |
None |
Governing Body roles 2024-2025
Office |
Governors |
| Chair of Governors | Mr Paul Robinson |
| Vice Chair of Governors | Mrs Anna Rudkin |
| Chair of Finance, Premises & Pay Committee | Mr Edward Challands |
Link role |
Governor Leads |
|
Compliance Committee |
Mrs Anna Rudkin (Chair) Mr Edward Challands |
| SEND, Looked After Children and Vulnerable Group | Ms Lindsay Snow |
|
Safeguarding |
Mr Paul Robinson |
|
E-Safety |
|
|
Finance, Pay & Premises Committee |
Mr Paul Robinson Mr Edward Challands (Chair) Ms Lindsay Snow |
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings
|
Attendance at meetings 2024/25 |
|
|
24th October 2024 |
Paul Robinson (Chair), Anna Rudkin, Charles Hollamby, Edward Challands, Lindsay Snow, Falak Saleh, Kate Bray, Naoimh Tyrrell, Vicky Phillips and Simon Smith (Clerk) Apologies from Lauren Shiel |
|
12th December 2024 |
Paul Robinson (Chair), Anna Rudkin (online), Charles Hollamby, Edward Challands (Online), Lindsay Snow, Kate Bray, Naoimh Tyrrell, Vicky Phillips, Lauren Shiel and Maura Sorensen (Clerk) Apologies from Falak Saleh |
|
13th February 2025 |
Paul Robinson (Chair), Anna Rudkin, Charles Hollamby, Edward Challands, Lindsay Snow, Kate Bray, Naoimh Tyrrell, Vicky Phillips, Lauren Shiel, Falak Saleh and Maura Sorensen (Clerk) |
|
20th March 2025 |
Paul Robinson (Chair), Anna Rudkin, Charles Hollamby, Edward Challands, Lindsay Snow, Kate Bray, Naoimh Tyrrell, Vicky Phillips, Lauren Shiel and Maura Sorensen (Clerk) Apologies from Falak Saleh |
|
22nd May 2025 |
|
|
17th July 2025 |
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Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings 2023/24
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings 2022/23
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings 2021/22
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings 2019/20
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings 2018/19