

Governança
Jolly Pett, Chair of Governors
Sally Simpson, Headteacher
Temos uma equipe de voluntários muito dedicados e qualificados que atuam como governadores de escolas e concentram seus esforços no que realmente importa - melhorar a educação e os resultados dos alunos para todas as crianças.
Os governadores desafiam e apóiam o diretor executivo, diretor da escola e outros líderes seniores como tomadores de decisões estratégicas e definidores de visão para a escola. Todos os assuntos operacionais do dia-a-dia são da responsabilidade do Chefe da Escola e dos funcionários.
Governadores desempenham um papel vital em:
impulsionar o desempenho da escola e dos alunos;
garantir que os recursos sejam bem usados para dar a cada criança a melhor educação possível;
assegurar que os deveres estatutários sejam cumpridos;
responsabilizar os líderes escolares pela melhoria do desempenho escolar.
ESTRUTURA DE GOVERNANÇA
Há um Corpo Governante Local (LGB) para todas as Primárias de Eastbourne Swale. As reuniões LGB conjuntas acontecem uma vez por semestre e contam com a presença de representantes da Langney Primary Academy, da Shinewater Primary School, da Parkland Infant School e da Parkland Junior School.
Os papéis e responsabilidades do governador são acordados no início do ano acadêmico. Os governadores de link monitoram as seguintes áreas nas quatro escolas:
Salvaguarda
Impacto de liderança
Provisão para necessidades educacionais especiais
Progresso de alunos desfavorecidos
Saúde e segurança
Currículo
Comparecimento
INTENÇÃO ESTRATÉGICA
Todos os governadores trabalham estrategicamente com os líderes seniores para:
garantir clareza de visão, ethos e direção estratégica;
apoiar e fortalecer a liderança escolar;
contribuir para a autoavaliação da escola e compreender seus pontos fortes e fracos;
monitorar o progresso em relação ao plano de desenvolvimento da escola;
assegurar que os deveres estatutários sejam cumpridos e as prioridades sejam aprovadas;
realizar auditorias regulares das aptidões dos governadores à luz das aptidões e competências de que necessitam e procurar ativamente colmatar as lacunas identificadas;
avaliar o impacto do trabalho realizado por painéis e governadores individuais.
FOCO FINANCEIRO
O Corpo Governante Local se reúne para que todos os governadores:
garantir que os recursos financeiros disponibilizados para a escola sejam administrados de forma eficaz;
monitorar o uso do aluno-prêmio e outros recursos para superar as barreiras à aprendizagem, incluindo leitura, escrita e matemática;
monitorar o uso e o impacto do financiamento do Sport Premium.
Para obter mais informações, visite o site da Swale Academies Trust .


STAFF GOVERNORS
Alison Das
Paul Johnson
PARENT GOVERNOR
Jolly Pett
CO-OPTED GOVERNORS
Marion Ponting
Kathy Ballard
Margaret Coleman
CLERK TO GOVERNOR
Dawn Berhane
TRUST GOVERNOR
Louise Hopkins
Meet our Governors
Alison Das
Name: Alison Das
Role: Assistant Headteacher
What's your favourite way to spend a free day?
My favourite way to spend a free day would be relaxing with my family.
What do you bring to Parkland?
After completing my teacher training in London many years ago, I brought my young family down to Eastbourne. I secured a job as a teacher at Parkland Junior school. Seventeen years later I am still here! As the Assistant Headteacher, I aim to bring a love of learning for every child, in beautiful and safe surroundings, where every child is valued.. Furthermore, I aim to share my experiences as a class teacher to support and develop a new generation of teachers.
Why did you become a governor?
To provide an important link between the teachers, school leadership and the governing body.
What are your hopes for Parkland?
To continue to teach and nurture kind, thoughtful and successful children who have strong self belief, resilience and aspiration to be the best that they can be.

Jolly Pett
Name:
Jolly Pett
Role:
Parent Governor/Chair
What's your favourite way to spend a free day?
My ideal day would be going on a trip with my children, being outdoors (as long as it's not too wet) or seeing something new.
What do you bring to Parkland?
I have worked on a lot of community projects over the years within some very different contexts. I bring experience from the youth work and children's care sector which struggle with a lot of the same issues that our schools struggle with.
Why did you become a governor?
I became a Governor to ensure that my kids got the best quality of education and so that I could make an impact upon this small close knit community. I want to ensure the best outcomes for all the young people at Parkland.
What are your hopes for Parkland?
Our school is a very diverse place with people who have very different life experiences. My hope is that Parkland gives them all the opportunity to be successful and happy human beings as well as giving them skills and strategies that will serve them into adulthood.

Cllr Dr Kathy
Ballard
Name:
Cllr Dr Kathy Ballard
Role:
Safeguarding Governor
What's your favourite way to spend a free day?
I love to walk along the seafront, have coffee with my friends and watch films.
What do you bring to Parkland?
I bring a plethora of skills that I have acquired by working as a local councillor. I love working with the community and getting things done.
Why did you become a governor?
I had been a school Governor for 6 years at Parkland previously and this was a good opportunity to see how the school has progressed over the past few years.
What are your hopes for Parkland?
For the children to be the best they can be as individuals and thrive. I hope that the school continues to go from strength to strength

Margaret Coleman
Name:
Margaret Coleman
Role:
Co-opted Governor
What is your favourite way to spend a free day?
My favourite way to spend the day is enjoying time with my grandchildren. We love cooking together and our speciality
is making chocolate brownies.
What do you bring to Parkland?
I have worked in East Sussex as a Primary Headteacher for the last 22 years. I have now retired but I continue to work part time as an Educational Consultant. I have experience of teaching in a small village school to leading in a large urban primary school. I have a special interest in Special Needs and Early Years Education.
Why did you become a governor?
Having worked as a headteacher, I am very aware of the role governors can have in supporting a school. I really enjoyed working with children and I wanted to continue to be involved with a school and use some of my experience to help. I had visited Parkland and it felt like the right place and the right time to volunteer as a governor.
What are your hopes for Parkland?
My hope for Parkland is that the school continues to be aspirational for all children and that it builds on the values of positivity, resilience, honesty, and co-operation. I hope that every child will have opportunities to thrive and develop their knowledge and skills so that they become lifelong learners.

Marion Ponting
Name:
Marion Ponting
Role:
Health and Safety Governor
What is your favourite way to spend a free day?
A day spent in the garden (in the sun!) is my favourite way to spend a free day. There is nothing nicer than pottering,
listening to the birds and feeling the sun on one's back.
What do you bring to Parkland?
I have been in education for many years and I have a large amount of experience and understanding of primary aged children, which I hope allows me to be a useful critical friend of the school.
Why did you become a governor?
Following retirement I felt that I still had a lot to offer a school and wished to continue to help enable children to achieve the best that they can.
What are your hopes for Parkland?
Having been at the school for a number of years now, I have seen the schools grow and flourish into inspiring and highly motivating environments. I have seen outstanding pastoral care for pupils and families and know that the wrap-around provision that continues to evolve in the schools will continue to grow. I hope that all children will realise the best outcomes that they can.
