Governors
The Griffin Federation is very fortunate to have an extremely strong, enthusiastic and hard working governing body, who volunteer to support the school in a variety of ways.
The Governing body have many responsibilities to uphold.
As Governors, it is our duty to hold the school to account for the educational performance of all its pupils.
We also support and challenge the schools strategic vision and direction.
Governors also oversee the school’s financial position, thus ensuring parents and pupils are getting good value for money.
We are here to work closely with the whole school community, and to support the Headteacher, staff , parents and pupils.
Our overall focus is always about what is best for the child.
We will continue to work hard throughout the school year, to ensure that every child reaches their full potential, and that most importantly, they are safe and happy throughout their primary school journey.
Mrs Justine Sands
Chair of Governors
The Griffin Federation Governing Body 2024/25
| Governor | Governor Position | Start Date | End Date |
| Mrs Karyn Herd | Headteacher | 01/09/2007 | N/A |
| Mrs Justine Sands | Co-opted | 26/02/2024 | 25/2/2028 |
| Mr David Rodgers | Parent Governor | 05/01/2024 | 04/01/2028 |
| Mrs Ruth Carroll | Parent Governor | 24/09/2024 | 23/09/2028 |
| Rev Paul Carey-Slater | Foundation Governor | 12/07/2021 | N/A |
| Mr John Cooper | LA Governor | 12/07/2021 | 11/07/2025 |
| Mrs Louise Richardson | Staff Governor | 11/05/2021 | 10/05/2025 |
| Vacancy | Co-opted Governor | ||
| Vacancy | Co-opted Governor | ||
| Vacancy | Foundation Governor | ||
Register of interest
| Name of Member | Job Title | Nature of Interest | Date of appointment | Date of Cessation of interest | Committees |
| Karyn Herd | Headteacher | None declared LCC Employee | 01/09/2007 | FGB, Finance | |
| Justine Sands | Co-opted Chair Of Governors | None declared | 26/02/2024 | FGB, Finance | |
| David Rogers | Parent Governor Vice Chair of governors and Chair of Finance and staffing committee | None declared | 05/01/2024 | FGB, Finance | |
| Paul Carey-Slater | Foundation Governor | None declared | 12/07/2021 | FGB | |
| John Cooper | LA Governor Vice Chair of Finance and staffing committee | None declared | 12/07/2021 | FGB, Finance | |
| Ruth Carroll | Parent Governor | None declared | 24/09/2024 | FGB, Finance | |
| Louise Richardson | Staff | None declared LCC Employee | 11/05/2021 | FGB |
Attendance 2023/2024
| Name | Finance | FGB | Finance | FGB | Finance | FGB | Finance | FGB | Finance | FGB | Attendance |
| 18/09/2023 | 18/09/2023 | 27/11/2023 | 27/11/2023 | 26/02/2024 | 26/02/2024 | 20/05/2024 | 20/05/2024 | 15/07/2024 | 15/07/2024 | ||
Karyn Herd
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 100% |
| Justine Sands | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80% |
| Fiona Pembery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Resigned | Resigned | Resigned | Resigned | 100% |
| David Rogers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | 80% |
| Gemma Noble | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | 20% |
| Paul Carey-Slater | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | 100% |
| John Cooper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | 80% |
| Louise Richardson | N/A | No | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | 80% |
Attendance 2024/2025
| Name | FGB AGM | Finance | FGB | Finance | FGB | Finance | FGB | Finance | FGB | Attendance |
| 24/09/2024 | 26/11/2024 | 26/11/2024 | 04/03/25 | 04/03/25 | 10/06/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 15/07/2025 | 15/07/2025 | ||
| Karyn Herd | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 100% |
| Justine Sands | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80% |
| David Rogers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 100% |
| Ruth Caroll | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 100% |
| Paul Carey-Slater | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | No | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | 80% |
| John Cooper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | 80% |
| Louise Richardson | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | No | 80% |
