Welcome to the CAN Schools Federation. We are two well-established, teacher-led nursery schools supporting children and families in Derby.
Governors
Welcome to our Governors’ section
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
Contacting the Governing Body
You can contact the governing body via Claire Spink, Clerk to the Governors at admin@central.derby.sch.uk
Or the Chair of Governors on chairofgovernors@central.derby.sch.uk
| Name | Role | Governor Type |
| Mrs Helen Fearn | Head teacher | |
| Mrs Christine Merrick | Chair, Chair of Standards Committee | Local Authority |
| Mrs Sam Molloy | Co-opted | |
| Vacancy | Co-opted | |
| Dr John Gogarty | Co-opted | |
| Vacancy | Parent (Ashgate) | |
| Mr Andrew Gilmour | Chair of Finance Committee | Co-opted |
| Ms Brenda Whittaker | Vice-Chair | Co-opted |
| Miss Jessica Freeman | Parent (Central) | |
| Ms Helen Watson | Staff | |
| Mrs Claire Spink | Clerk to the Governors |
Co-opted governors are appointed by the governors
Parent governors are appointed by the parents
Governors contribute to the work of the governing body in ensuring high standards of achievement for all children in the school. They do this by:
i. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
ii. Holding school leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils
iii. Holding school leaders to account for the performance management of its staff
iv. Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and ensuring and making sure its money is well spent
For more information please visit the National Governors Association website
www.nga.org.uk
Who's Who
Committees
There are two committees of governors which support the work of the governing body.
Standards and Curriculum
Responsible for the schools' curriculum, including Special Needs provision
To recommend the schools' self evaluation
To recommend the Schools' Improvement Plan and targets for monitoring
To develop and review and policies relating to standards and curriculum
Finance, Resources and Premises
To monitor the financial sustainability of the schools
To write a five year budget plan for approval by the full governors
To provide support on all matters relating to the school premises
To ensure that the schools and the governing body comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities