Governors
The purpose of the Governing Body
The purpose of the Governing Body is to provide strategic leadership to ensure every child gets the best possible education.
The Governing Body’s core strategic functions are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Head to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
- To promote the school and its ethos of "Being the Best that You Can Be" through living out the values of “Pride in Pendock”
How long do governors serve for?
The Chair and Vice Chairperson are elected annually. In accordance with the Governing Body’s Instrument of Government, all Governors serve a term of 4 years except for parent Governors who serve for 3 years.
Who are our governors?
Mrs Liza Christmas
Chair - Co-opted Governor
Term
Appointed 27/04/21
4-years
Committee & Responsibility
- Finance, Staffing & Pay
- Curriculum
- School Improvement
About me
Having served as a parent governor from 2015-2018, I was keen to stay on the governing body once my children had both moved into grammar school. As a member of the Pendock community with an enthusiasm for education, sport and EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion), I help to provide governance around the whole curriculum, with the aim of ensuring the children who attend Pendock receive a rounded and broad-based education, setting them up as confident individuals ready for their next educational setting. I took the role of chair over from Paul Massey this academic year and I am finding my feet with help and support from Paul and the rest of the governing body and staff!
Rev Anthea Elston
Foundation, appointed by Diocese
Term
Appointed 06/10/22
4-years
Committee & Responsibility
- Heads Performance Management
- RE & Collective Worship
- SIAMS
- School Improvement
About me
It’s been my privilege to be a Foundation Governor for 5 years now. It’s a joy to be associated with such an inclusive and welcoming school, where academic excellence is important, but educating the whole person, body, mind and soul is key. I am responsibile for taking an overview of Religious Education and Collective Worship. In addition, I head up the Open the Book team who come into school to act out bible stories with and for the children.
Ms Hannah Moon
Ex-officio Governor - Head Teacher
Term
Appointed September 2019
On going
Committee & Responsibility
Sits on all
About me
I have been Head Teacher at Pendock since September 2019. Previously I was Deputy head at Grangefield in Bishops Cleeve. I entered teaching in 2002, and I have taught across all key stages with a keen passion for sport, reading and curriculum development. I love to play hockey for Newent Hockey Club and run for Tewkesbury Running Club in my spare time as well as spending time with my two daughters!
Mr Callum Logan
Staff Governor
Term
Appointed April 2024
4 years
Committee & Responsibility
- Staff liaison
- Church and School Partnership
About me
As a Staff Governor and senior leader within the school, it is my pleasure to serve on the governing body. I contribute to both the strategic and operational work of the school, represent the views of staff, and work collaboratively with fellow governors to help shape the strategic direction of the school. I am proud of our school and relish the opportunity to support its continued growth and development, ensuring it is the very best it can be for all children, staff and members of our wider community.
Mrs Paula Roughley
Parent Governor
Term
Appointed 21/05/2021
3-years
Committee & Responsibility
- Marketing and external liaison
About me
I have been a parent governor at Pendock since 2021. Having 2 children in the setting myself, I am keen to ensure the school provides each child with a solid learning and development foundation in readiness for the next stage in their education while also delivering the school's core values.
Mrs Janice Kennedy
Local Authority Governor
Term
Appointed 14/09/23
4-years
Committee & Responsibility
- Finance and staffing and pay
- Health & Safety
About me
Bio to follow
Mrs Hannah Oakshott
Parent Governor
Term
Appointed 03/11/2025
3-years
Committee & Responsibility
Tbc
About me
Bio to follow
Mr Liam Haydon
Parent Governor
Term
Appointed 03/11/2025
3-years
Committee & Responsibility
Tbc
About me
Bio to follow
Mrs Emily Elwell
Co-opted Governor
Term
Appointed 01/12/2025
4-years
Committee & Responsibility
Tbc
About me
Bio to follow
Mrs Katy Welsh
Co-opted Governor
Term
Appointed 01/12/2025
4-years
Committee & Responsibility
Tbc
About me
Bio to follow
Pride in Pendock
Positive attitude
We find good in all people and all situations.
Respect
We treat each other with kind words and actions.
Individuality
We believe in ourselves and celebrate our differences.
Determination
We welcome challenges and always try our hardest.
Excellence
We strive to be the best that we can be.
We have
PRIDE in ourselves
PRIDE in each other
PRIDE in PENDOCK!
