The Governing Body: About Us
Mrs Amanda Callear - Chair of Governors and Parent Governor cog@pattishallshall.co.uk
Mrs Amanda Callear - Chair of Governors and Parent Governor cog@pattishallshall.co.uk
Mrs Amanda Callear - Chair of Governors and Parent Governor cog@pattishallshall.co.uk
I was elected as parent governor in early 2018. My daughter has just moved into Year Eight at Campion and my son is in Year Five. Given the involvement of my children in the school, I of course have a vested interest in its future; however, I joined the governing body for other reasons beyond this.
I am a lawyer working in-house at a lar
I was elected as parent governor in early 2018. My daughter has just moved into Year Eight at Campion and my son is in Year Five. Given the involvement of my children in the school, I of course have a vested interest in its future; however, I joined the governing body for other reasons beyond this.
I am a lawyer working in-house at a large automotive company with years of experience relevant to the role I have on the resources committee. In addition to this, I am really keen on assisting the school develop its strategic approach. I am proud of the school and its ethos and want to help it to continue to offer children the best start in life through education.
I am here to play a part in ensuring the continued development of the opportunities for the children of the school (present and future) so that they may realise their potential.
Mrs Teresa Elkin - Clerk to the Governing Body
Mrs Amanda Callear - Chair of Governors and Parent Governor cog@pattishallshall.co.uk
Mrs Amanda Callear - Chair of Governors and Parent Governor cog@pattishallshall.co.uk
Mr Jonathan Mahoney - Co-opted Governor
Mr Jonathan Mahoney - Co-opted Governor
Mr Jonathan Mahoney - Co-opted Governor
I joined the board of governors in 2020, and at the time had two children in the school. Both have since moved on to secondary school at Sponne.
I am a director of a number of companies in the UK and overseas. I believe that the strategic nature of these roles allows me to fulfil the three key responsibilities of the governing body: plann
I joined the board of governors in 2020, and at the time had two children in the school. Both have since moved on to secondary school at Sponne.
I am a director of a number of companies in the UK and overseas. I believe that the strategic nature of these roles allows me to fulfil the three key responsibilities of the governing body: planning the school’s strategic direction, ensuring money is well-spent and holding the headteacher and school leadership to account.
I became a governor during COVID lockdown, a particularly difficult time for the pupils, teachers and parents at the school and was nominated as the finance lead. Having witnessed the importance of the governing body in ensuring the school continues to offer the children a safe, nurturing and challenging learning environment, I remained a governor after my children progressed to secondary school.
Danielle Winstain - Co-opted Governor
Mr Jonathan Mahoney - Co-opted Governor
Mr Jonathan Mahoney - Co-opted Governor
I joined the Board of Governors in May 2022 and as of September 2025, I will have 3 children at Pattishall.
I often talk about how our journey to school each day involves passing at least 9 other schools along the way – this this is a choice I have happily made because I truly believe in the vision and ethos Pattishall has for the child
I joined the Board of Governors in May 2022 and as of September 2025, I will have 3 children at Pattishall.
I often talk about how our journey to school each day involves passing at least 9 other schools along the way – this this is a choice I have happily made because I truly believe in the vision and ethos Pattishall has for the children here.
By day, I work in the Civil Service, currently on Space policy. Strategic thinking, decision making and collaboration are my core skillset and I am delighted to able to lend these skills to benefit the school.
I have spent my career working across the whole of government and think I have a unique insight as to how policy is made and implemented, how it impacts those who have to deliver it, and perhaps crucially, how to meet the inevitable gap between the two.
Jonathan Stuart - Foundation Governor
Mr Jonathan Mahoney - Co-opted Governor
Jonathan Stuart - Foundation Governor
Watch this space!
Vacancy - Foundation Governor
Vacancy - Foundation Governor
Jonathan Stuart - Foundation Governor
This could be you!
If you are a practising Christian and would like to support us on our spiritual journey, as well as the strategic direction of the school, then this is the role for you!
Contact Amanda Callear
Vacancy - Parent Governor
Vacancy - Foundation Governor
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
This could be you!
As a parent of a child in attendance at the school, you could be involved in steering the strategic direction of the school.
If more than one parent applies to be a Parent Governor, then an election will be held.
If you're a current parent and would like to get involved - contact Amanda Callear
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
Vacancy - Foundation Governor
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
This could be you!
Would you like to be involved in shaping the future of the school - nurturing its journey in line with our Christian values?
Do you have transferrable skills from the corporate world that could support the strategic direction of our school business?
Contact Amanda Callear COG@pattishallschool.co.uk
Vacancy - Local Authority Governor
Vacancy - Local Authority Governor
Vacancy - Local Authority Governor
Watch this space!
Miss Jo Miller - Staff Governor
Miss Jo Miller - Staff Governor
Miss Jo Miller - Staff Governor
Mrs Emma McLean - Head Teacher
Miss Jo Miller - Staff Governor
Miss Jo Miller - Staff Governor
Miss Steph Bruce - Associate Governor
What do the Governors do?
Welcome to the Governors section of our school website. We thought you might like to know a little bit about us and what we do.
The Governing Body, Headteacher and senior staff form the school’s Leadership and Management team and share responsibility for the school.
The GB must hold the school to account for the standards it achieves. It must ensure that all resources (including the school budget and staff) are properly used to meet the needs of all children and provide value for money. Governors help to form the School Development Plan and are responsible for monitoring all aspects of its effectiveness in terms of outcomes for pupils.
The Governing Body appoints the Headteacher, and delegates to her responsibility for the day to day running of the school.
Who are the Governors?
The Governing Body is made up of four groups who represent the stakeholders of the school: staff, parents, the church (Foundation) and the Local Authority. This range of people is intended to provide a broad and balanced selection of viewpoints and to represent each sector of the school’s community. Individual governors cannot act or speak on behalf of the Governing Body; decisions are made by the board as a whole.
All Governors serve a four year period and may be re-elected. There are 5 full governing body meetings each year. The minutes of the meetings are available on request from the Governing Body. All correspondence should be sent to Mrs Cheryl Tomkinson, Clerk to the Governors, Pattishall CE Primary School.
Are you interested in becoming a Governor?
What does the work involve?
The full Governing Body meets approximately once every half term. There are documents that need to be read in preparation for all meetings.
There are also working parties to deal with aspects of work that come up from time to time, such as SEN, Equality policies etc.
Governors visit often to gain a working knowledge of the school as well as on a more official basis to formally monitor aspects of the School Development Plan.
What qualifications are needed?
No formal qualifications are required, just a desire to put experience and life skills to good use.
Governors are people with an interest in education and a belief in working together to improve outcomes for local children. They are people who have a few hours to spare each month, and enjoy being part of a team.
It seems like an awful lot of work – why do it?
Most people find it very rewarding to be part of the school team, working in partnership with staff and the community, to secure the best possible education for the children of Pattishall CE Primary School. All governors are welcomed and each plays a vital role in ensuring the governing body is aware of the views of all stakeholders.
For more information about becoming a governor, contact the Chair of Governors or the Head Teacher. Please note that for the protection of children all governor appointments are subject to a vetting process and identity check.