Governors
If you are interested in becoming a parent governor, please email the school office with the details below:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Profession
- Highest qualification
- Children currently attending Lark Hall Infant and Nursery Academy
office@larkhall.staffs.sch.uk
Members
- Sue Boden
- Lisa Colclough
- Garry Hirons
Directors/Trustees
- Richard Lane (Chief Executive Officer)
- Garry Hirons (Chair)
- Alison Dolphin (Vice Chair)
- Allison Hollis
- Michael Grimley
Governors have a vital role to play in ensuring our school provides the best possible education for our children.
They are responsible for:
- Acting as a critical friend
- Bringing a wealth of experience to the strategic running of the school
- Ensuring accountability
Governors' Responsibilities
Current Governors:
| Governors | Type | Responsibility | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End |
| Marion Couchman (Chair) | Co-opted | SEND | 08/07/2020 | 08/07/2024 | 07/07/2028 |
| Caroline Fisher | Coopted | 03/03/2021 | 03/03/2021 | 02/03/2025 | |
| Christine Kendall (Vice Chair) | Co-opted | EYFS/Sports Premium | 01/09/2016 | 01/09/2024 | 31/08/2028 |
| Sue Boden | Co-opted | 01/01/2014 | 01/01/2022 | 31/12/2025 | |
| Jon Coleman | Staff | 10/05/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 31/12/2025 |
Clerk to the Governors
- Attingham Education
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Parent Governors...
are elected by the parents/guardians of the children who attend Lark Hall Infant Academy. When a governor position becomes vacant nominations will be asked from all registered parents and guardians and an election will take place. Their term of office is four years.
LA Governors...
are appointed by the Local Authority. More information can be found at www.staffordshire.gov.uk. Their term of office is four years.
Co-Opted Governors...
are appointed by the Governing Body and their term of office is four years.
Staff Governors...
are elected by the staff for four years from the date of appointment.
Frequency of Meetings
The Governing Body meet as and when necessary but a minimum of once per term. Each Governor is also a member of individual committees e.g. Finance, Curriculum, etc. These committees also meet as and when necessary but a minimum of once a term.
If you are interested in becoming a Governor at Lark Hall Infant Academy contact either the Headteacher or Chair of Governors for more information.
Chair of Governors Contact Details:
Mrs Marion Couchman
Flax Hill Junior Academy,
Chestnut Ave,
Tamworth,
Staffs,
B79 8QZ