The governors of The Reach Free School play an important role in deciding the strategic direction of the school and holding the Headteacher to account with regard to the school’s performance.
Parents’ Forums
If you would like to speak to Carolyn Venn, Chair of Governors, she will be available to meet at school on the following dates:
13th October 2023, 10.00am to 11.30am
1st March 2024, 10.00am to 11.30am
28th June 2024, 10.00am to 11.30am
Please email admin@reachfree.co.uk to make an appointment. If you cannot attend one of the above sessions, you can also email Carolyn directly at chair@reachfree.co.uk.
Governing Body Meetings Dates for 2023/24
14th September 2023 |
Full Governing Body |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
12th October 2023 |
Finance and Resources Committee |
7.00pm |
Meeting Room |
9th November 2023 |
Curriculum and Community Committee |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
30th November 2023 |
Full Governing Body |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
18th January 2024 |
Finance and Resources Committee |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
7th March 2024 |
Curriculum and Community Committee |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
20th March 2024 |
Full Governing Body |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
23rd May 2024 |
Finance and Resources Committee |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
13th June 2024 |
Curriculum and Community Committee |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
27th June 2024 |
Full Governing Body |
7.30pm |
Meeting Room |
Agendas and minutes for all governing body meetings are available on request. Please contact the Chair of Governors – chair@reachfree.co.uk.
Governing Body Structure – September 2023
Full Governing Body
Anita Lemon - Parent Governor
Carla Da Silva - Staff Governor
Carolyn Venn – Chair of the Governing Body
Claire Adby - Community Governor
Diana Culliton - Community Governor
Ellie Creighton - Staff Governor
Eyal Hartal – Community Governor
Jennie Simmonite - Community Governor
Mark Sutton – Community Governor
Matthew Cawthorne – Community Governor and Vice Chair of the Governing Body
Richard Booth – Headteacher (ex-officio)
Robert Floodeen - Parent Governor
Saf Ahmed - Parent Governor
Sam Robinson - Staff Governor
Vacancy - Community Governor
Finance and Resources Committee, including Internal Audit Committee
Anita Lemon
Carolyn Venn
Claire Adby
Eyal Hartal
Mark Sutton (Chair)
Matthew Cawthorne
Richard Booth
Robert Floodeen (Vice Chair)
Saf Ahmed
Curriculum and Community Committee
Anita Lemon
Carla Da Silva (Vice Chair)
Carolyn Venn
Claire Adby (Chair)
Diana Culliton
Ellie Creighton
Eyal Hartal
Jennie Simmonite
Matthew Cawthorne
Richard Booth
Saf Ahmed
Sam Robinson
Arts and Culture Link Governors: Carolyn Venn and Matthew Cawthorne
Cyber Security Link Governor: Robert Floodeen
Diversity and Equity Link Governor: Jennie Simmonite
Duke of Edinburgh Link Governor: Matthew Cawthorne and Robert Floodeen
Health and Safety Link Governor: Matthew Cawthorne
Internal Audit Link Governors: Mark Sutton and Matthew Cawthorne
Mental Health Link Governor: Ellie Creighton
Pupil Premium and SEND Link Governors*: Matthew Cawthorne and Jennie Simmonite
Safeguarding and CLA Link Governors*: Diana Culliton and Carolyn Venn
Science and Technology Link Governors: Robert Floodeen and Claire Adby
Sixth Form and Careers Link Governors*: Eyal Hartal and Matthew Cawthorne
* Statutory Link Governor Role
Download the Governing Body Structure here.
Download the Governors’ Register of Business Interests here.
Download the Register of Directors here.