Governors
The Governing Body of Thurston Community College has a range of powers and responsibilities which it is legally required to carry out, working in a close and balanced partnership with the Principal, to ensure that the College runs effectively to provide the best possible education for all its students.
The Governing Body's responsibilities include:
- Helping to develop College policies and development plans
- Ensuring that the National Curriculum is delivered
- Acting as a link with the local community
- The appointment of staff
"Get Information About Schools" is a register of educational establishments in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Education. It provides information on establishments providing compulsory, higher and further education.
The Governing Body Special Educational Needs information can be found in the SEND Information Report located on our Special Educational Needs page of the College website.
To contact the Governing Body please email governors@thurstoncollege.suffolk.sch.uk
Finance & Personnel, SENDName | Position | Committee | Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests | Governor Declaration** |
Elizabeth Dunn |
Chair Co-opted |
Full Governing Body*, Finance & Personnel, Curriculum & Standards, Steering* |
Trustee - The Lund Trust |
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Helen Aitchison |
Parent Governor |
Finance & Personnel |
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Angela Branfield |
Co-opted |
Curriculum & Standards, Safeguarding |
None |
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Robert Davie | Co-opted |
Finance & Personnel |
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Alice Evans |
Co-opted |
VC Curriculum and Standards. |
None |
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Cler Hobbs | Co-opted | Curriculum & Standards, Link Governor |
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Jo John | Co-opted | Finance & Personnel, SEND |
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Robert Lenko | Co-opted |
Finance and Personnel* |
None |
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Fiona Macaulay | Co-opted |
Curriculum & Standards |
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Tanya Sturman |
Co-opted |
VC Finance and Personnel, |
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Andrew Smith |
LA |
Finance & Personnel |
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David Webdale |
Staff Governor |
Curriculum & Standards |
Owner - David Webdale Jewellery Design |
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Helen Wilson |
Principal |
Finance & Personnel, Curriculum & Standards, Steering |
None |
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Carolanne Walsh |
Confidential Secretary |
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* denotes Chair of Committee
- Curriculum and Standards Committee - Terms of Reference
- Finance and Personnel Committee - Terms of Reference
- Steering Committee - Terms of Reference
Complaints Procedure
Parents should note it is the wish of the Governing Body to deal with all complaints quickly, effectively and as informally as possible.
Complaints Procedure Policy