Reddal Hill Primary School Governing Body

Welcome to the governors area of the school website.  Here you can find out more about who we are and the work we do.

School governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to children’s education.  Each individual governor is a member of the governing body.  The governing body collectively is responsible for ensuring the school delivers a high quality education.

Our School Governors

Mr. Chris Harris (Chair)

Local Authority Governor

Special Responsibilities

- Safeguarding / Child Protection Link Governor

- Safer Recruitment Link Governor

- Curriculum Implementation & Catch-Up Link Governor

I applied to be a Governor at Reddal Hill as I have a child in the school and wanted to serve the school by becoming a governor. I was appointed in March 2019. I was appointed as Chair in September 2020.

I have been working in the Engineering/Manufacturing sector within the West Midlands for the past 9 years. During this time I have been involved in many business functions such as continuous improvement, engineering, production, procurement, project management and quality. I hope to bring some of this experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related work to my role as a governor at Reddal Hill Primary School.

Mrs. Massarat Ali

Co-opted Governor

Special Responsibilities

- Health and Safety Link Governor

- SEND Link Governor                   

I joined the governing body as a parent 20 years ago.  My children are no longer at Reddal Hill so I am now a co-opted governor. I am chair of the Premises Health and Safety committee and responsible for phonics this year.  I visit the school as often as possible and have worked with three previous head teachers and will continue to support our present head teacher.

Mr. Phil Wears

Co-opted Governor

Special Responsibilities

- Staffing and Finance Chair

- Low Prior Attainment Link Governor  

I have been on the governing body of Reddal Hill primary school for many many years, initially as an LEA governor but more recently as a Co--opted Governor. I have been it's Chair in the past but am currently Chair of the governing body's staffing and finance committee, and the governor responsible for maths.

My background is a degree in environmental sciences, followed by a professional qualification in town and country planning, and working in that for many years in several local authorities. I have experience in applying law and policies to problems, decision making procedures, working with other stakeholders, and public consultations.

Mrs. Emma Phipps (Learning Support Practitioner - LSP)

Staff Governor

I have worked at Reddal Hill Primary School since September 2007 and I am currently an LSP in EYFS.

I have worked across the all year groups during my time at Reddal Hill. I’ve planned for and delivered intervention groups across the school, supported speech and language and have a passion for carrying out the Wellcomm assessments and implementing the intervention groups after. I do aim to also complete a Foundation degree in Early Years which will help me to further extend my knowledge and help me to support the children even more so. My end goal is to become a teacher. I’m always willing to learn and carry out training to further my knowledge.

Mrs. Ann Bashir-Pugh

Headteacher

I have worked at the Reddal Hill Primary School since September 2018. Prior to this role, I was a Deputy Headteacher at a school in Dudley.  I graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Bachelor of Education degree with honours and I was also awarded a Postgraduate Certificate National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination.  

I thoroughly enjoy and have the privilege of working with the children, parents and staff of Reddal Hill Primary School; bringing life to the curriculum, support to the families and, most importantly, encouraging the children to be the best that they can be.

Mr. John Stokes (Assistant Headteacher)

Co-opted Governor

I have worked at Reddal Hill Primary School since April 2005. I am an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for maths and assessment and I am also one of the Year 6 teachers.

Prior to working at Reddal Hill, I worked at another Sandwell school, having been born, brought up and educated in Sandwell. I enjoy working with the pupils at Reddal Hill as I was inspired to succeed by the education I received in this authority and I hope that the children I teach will be inspired, by me, to reach their full potential.

Mrs. Hayley Rogers (Assistant Headteacher)
Associate Governor

I joined Reddal Hill Primary School in January 2019, as an Assistant Headteacher. My responsibilities across the school are English and Behaviour, including attendance, Lead and leading high-quality teaching, learning and pedagogy in KS1, . Prior to joining Reddal Hill, I was a Key Stage Leader in a school in Dudley.  

I have always been truly passionate about working with children and feel that they all have the right to a good education. I hope that at Reddal Hill I can instil a love of learning for all children and encourage them to feel happy and safe. 

Mrs. Tracy Whitehurst (Assistant Headteacher)
Associate Governor 

I joined Reddal Hill Primary School in April 2020, as an Assistant Headteacher.  Prior to this role, I was a Key Stage Leader in a school in Dudley.  

I have always loved teaching and being a part of the children's learning journey.  I hope that at Reddal Hill, I can inspire pupils to reach for the stars, achieve their personal and academic goals alongside developing socially and emotionally rounded pupils who are prepared and ready for secondary and adult life.

Mrs. Kerry Beard (Assistant Headteacher)
Associate Governor 

I have worked at Reddal Hill Primary School since September 2008 when I joined as a Newly Qualified Teacher.  I am now an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for EYFS and Inclusion.   

I have always been passionate about providing high quality first teaching in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, that builds a foundation for life-long learning, where all children can achieve their full potential.  

Mrs. Rebecca Deeley 
Parent Governor 

Ms. Awa Saine 
Parent Governor

Miss. Jocelyn Mensah
Parent Governor

Mr Paul Benningfield
Co-opted Governor

Who can become a school governor?

Anyone aged 18 or over and living in the UK can become a school governor.  The most important qualities for being a governor are enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education.  Training is available for all governors who wish to develop their skills with the aim of raising school standards.

Categories of Governors

There are four different categories of governors at Reddal Hill:

1.    Parent governors (parents of children at the school)

2.    Staff governors (members of the school staff)

3.    Local authority governor (nominated by the local authority and appointed by the governing body)

4.    Co-opted governors (people appointed by the governing body on the basis of their skills and experience)

Governors are appointed for a term of four years, this term is renewable.   

What do governors do?

The headteacher of the school is responsible for the day to day management of the school.  The role of the governing body is to provide strategic management, and to act as a critical friend, supporting the work of the head teacher and other staff.

All school governing bodies have three core strategic functions:

1.    Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

2.    Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils

3.    Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

The full governing body meet at least once every term.  At the start of the school year committees, which have specific areas of focus, are established.  Governors are then assigned to the different committees.  Our main committees which meet at least once a term are:

·         Curriculum and standards committee

·         Finance and staffing committee

·         Premises, health and safety committee

·         Headteachers appraisal committee

In addition to this some governors have special responsibilities, for example, a Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) governor. 

For further information on our school governors, including declarations financial and business interests, please click here.

Financial Information

Please note that we do not have any employees with a gross annual salary of more than £100,000.

To view our school's financial data, please click the following link: Reddal Hill Primary School - Schools Financial Benchmarking - GOV.UK (schools-financial-benchmarking.service.gov.uk)