Governance

IMG 1420At Beanfield Primary School the Local Governing Board (LGB) plays a vital role in supporting strong leadership, holding the Principal to account, and ensuring high standards for students and staff.

As a committee of the Trust Board, governors meet at least three times a year to challenge and support the school’s performance, safeguard its values, and ensure it is meeting the needs of its pupils and community.

BPS is part of the Brooke Weston Trust, a multi-academy trust. The LGB acts as a local committee, gathering insight and information that supports the strategic work of the Trust Board and helps inform decision-making at a trust-wide level.

Working closely with the Principal, Regional Executive Prinicpals, the Governance Team, and Trust leaders, governors:

  • Help shape strategic priorities and ensure accountability
  • Monitor educational outcomes and compliance
  • Ensure pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and behaviour remain high
  • Represent the local community and maintain strong relationships with families and stakeholders

We follow the Trust’s 4S model of governance, which focuses on:

  • Standards,
  • Safeguarding,
  • SEND,
  • and Stakeholders.

This ensures that governors concentrate on the most impactful areas for school improvement and pupil success.

Local governance is essential in upholding the Trust’s mission to ensure that no child is left behind, and that every student receives the best possible education and a ‘ticket for life’.

Find out more about Governance in the Trust – Click Here

Contact
To contact the Chair of Governors, Ruth Hurcombe, please email:

BPS Governance Information

Name of Governor

Role

Appointing
Body

Date
Appointed

Term of
Office Ends

Attendance
2025-26

Ruth Hurcombe Chair - 
Co-opted Governor
Academy Members Jan 24 Jan 28 3/3
Julia Dickinson Principal Ex officio Ex officio Ex officio N/A
Kayleigh Davis Clerk to Governors N/A N/A N/A N/A
Nicole
Andrews
Co-opted Governor LGB Sep 2021 Aug 2029 2/3
Jake
Ogden
Vice-Chair -
Co-opted Governor
LGB Sep 2022 Sep 2026 3/3
Kerry
Everett
Co-opted Governor LGB Oct 2024 Oct 2028 3/3
Karen
McVea
Co-opted Governor LGB Oct 2024 Oct 2028 2/3
Sally
Weston
Co-opted Governor LGB Jan 2025 Jan 2029 2/3

Name of Governor

Role

Appointing Body

Date Appointed

Date of Resignation

Attendance 2025-26

Carly Allen Co-opted Governor LGB Oct 2024 Apr 2026 0/2
Mark Hayward Parent Governor Elected by Paretns Oct 2025 May 2026 1/2
Catherine Jeffs Staff Governor Elected by Staff Oct 2024 Aug 2026 1/3