About Us
Forest Park School is a very special place which provides for children aged 2-19 with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. The school is based on two sites, one mile apart. We have a team of dedicated, talented and skilled professionals who provide a child centered approach which is flexible and responsive to individual needs. We promote a happy, supportive and positive learning environment.Our Governors
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 2 Parent Governors
- 1 Local Authority Governor
- 1 Staff Governor
- 1 Headteacher
- 9 Co-opted Governors
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
Letters from the governing body:
Paul Shields
Chair of Governors -Co-opted
FGB, Resources
Date Appointed: November 2022 as Governor, January 2023 as Chair of Governors
Term of Office: 27.11.22- 26.11.26
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 83% for FGB
Helen Piela
Vice Chair of Governors- Co-opted
Vice Chair of Governors and Resources (including Finance) Committee, Safeguarding Champion, Headteacher Performance Review Panel
Date Appointed as Vice Chair: October 2020
Term of Office: 18.05.19- 17.05.23
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: Staff member for Hampshire Governor Services
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% for FGB and 100% for Resources
Tim Buxton
Co-opted Governor
FGB, Health and Safety Governor, Pupil Premium Governor
Date Appointed: October 2018
Term of Office: 16.10.22- 15.10.26
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: Partner of employee
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 83% for FGB
Lisa Drake
Co-opted Governor
FGB, Pay Committee Chair, Recruitment panel member
Date Appointed: October 2021
Term of Office: 20.10.21- 19.10.25
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent of pupil
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 67% for FGB As Parent Governor
Alan Goodey
Local Authority Governor
FGB
Date Appointed: July 2020
Term of Office: 05.07.20- 06.07.24
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 83% for FGB
Janet McCann
Co-opted Governor
FGB, Resources Committee member, Curriculum Governor
Date Appointed: November 2021
Term of Office: 24.11.21- 23.11.25
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: N/A
Paul Nelson
Co-opted Governor
FGB, Pay Committee
Date Appointed: October 2018
Term of Office: 16.10.18- 15.10.22
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 83% for FGB
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Michelle Gill
Co-opted Governor
FGB, HT Performance Management Panel
Date Appointed: May 2022
Term of Office: 25.06.22- 24.06.26
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent of pupil
Meetings attended in previous academic year: No data as yet
Luke Strain
Staff Governor
FGB, Deputy DSL
Date Appointed: April 2021
Term of Office: 30.04.21- 29.04.24
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: Member of staff
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% for FGB
Sue Thomas
Co-opted Governor
FGB, Resources Committee member, Recruitment Panel Member
Date Appointed: March 2020
Term of Office: March 2020- March 2024
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% for FGB, 83% for Resources
Rob Hatherley
Headteacher
FGB, Member of Resources (including Finance) Committee, DSL
Date Appointed: September 2015
Term of Office: 01.09.15- onwards
Business/personal & Pecuniary Interests: Member of staff
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% for FGB and 100% for Resources
Clerk to Governors
Our Clerk to Governors is Jan Harris
Terry Smith
Chair of Governors- Co-opted
Left office : December 2022
Left Office: 13.07.20- 12.07.24
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% for FGB and 83% for Resources
John Lay-Flurrie
Co-opted
Left Office: July 2022
Term of Office: 21.10.20- 20.10.24
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 83% for FGB
Sue Ponsford
Co-opted
Left Office: July 2022
Term of Office: 18.10.21- 17.10.25
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% for FGB and 100% for Resources