The Governing Body
Governors are responsible for the strategic vision of the school, supporting the Headteacher and staff in achieving that vision. Governors have responsibility for appointing the Head Teacher, overseeing the schools budget, setting annual targets and monitoring performance against those targets to help raise standards of achievement. Governors also visit the school regularly and attend events. Our Governing Body comprises of 12 Governors. Mrs Rachel Whiles is our Chair of Governors and can be contacted by emailing chairofgovernors@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk
There are two sub-committees, the Finance & Premises committee which includes Health & Safety, and Personnel & Curriculum. Sub-committees meet at least half termly and report back to the Full Governing Body at their meetings.
If you wish to contact a member of the Governing Body, please email Mrs Rebecca Debbage – Clerk to Governors’ in the first instance at office@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk
Please click here to view Governor attendance at meetings 2022-2023
Our Governors
| Frank Shippam – Local Authority Governor First appointed 21st February 2012 Term of office ends 15th Sept 2024 Chair of Finance & Premises Committee Appointed by the Local Authority |  |
| Annie Hamilton – DBE Foundation Governor First appointed 8th December 2016 Term of office ends 26th June 2025 Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education |  |
| Ian Campbell – Parent Governor – Co Chair First appointed 3rd December 2019 Term of office ends 2nd December 2023 Member of Personnel & Curriculum Committee Appointed by the school Declaration of Interest; Mrs Claxton (Teacher) is wife’s cousin |  |
| Beth Spaul – DBE Foundation Governor First appointed 13th January 2021 Term of office ends 12th January 2025 Member of Finance & Premises Committee Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education Declaration of Interest; Teacher and Staff Governor at Reedham Primary |  |
| Karl Plane – DBE Foundation Governor First appointed 11th November 2021 Term of office ends 10th November 2025 Chair of Personnel & Curriculum Committee Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education | |
| Rachel Whiles – Parent Governor – Chair First appointed 11th March 2022 Term of office ends 10th March 2026 Member of Personnel & Curriculum Committee Appointed by the parents of Fairhaven School Declaration of Interest; Teacher at Sprowston Junior School |  |
| Joan Walker DBE/PCC Foundation Governor Vice Chair First appointed 1st July 2022 Term of office ends 30th June 2026 Member of Finance & Premises Committee Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education and Parochial Church Council | |
| Jan Chambers Co-opted Governor First appointed 1st August 2006 Term of office ends 7th May 2027 Member of Finance & Premises Committee Appointed by the Governing Body Declaration of Interest; Bursar at Fairhaven School |  |
| Catherine Fleet – Staff Governor First appointed 1st December 2007 Term of office ends 6th December 2023 Appointed by the Staff of Fairhaven School |  |
| Stephanie Lake – Head Teacher |  |
| Rebecca Debbage – Clerk to Governors’ | |
| Vacancy – Parent Governor (3rd Dec 2023) | |
| Vacancy – Bishop Appointed Governor | |
| Vacancy – Diocese/Parochial Church Council Governor |
