Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary SchoolBoard of Governors
Welcome to the Governing Board section of Parrett and Axe CE VA School. Our governors play a vital role in shaping the schools strategic direction, overseeing its policies and supporting its overall performance to ensure every child has the best possible education.
Our Governing Body is made up of a dedicated team representing different parts of our community:
- Foundation Governors - Nominated by the local PCCs and confirmed by the Diocese of Salisbury.
- Local Authority Governor - Appointed by Dorset Council.
- Parent Governors - Elected by parents and carers.
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Staff Governor - Elected by school staff.
- Co-Opted Staff Governor - Appointed by the Full Governing Body (FGB).
- Headteacher - An ex-officio member of the Governing Board.
These are our current serving Governors, alongside their Terms of Office.
Meeting minutes are also available to view—just let us know if you’d like access to them.
Governors (ID 1199)
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Mrs Emma HouseFoundation Governor (Co-Chair)
Mrs Emma House
Date of Appointment: 05/02/2022
End Date: 04/02/2026
Link Roles: SEN/Behaviour, Safeguarding, Climate
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Mrs Lisa RaisonFoundation Governor (Co-Chair)
Mrs Lisa Raison
Date of Appointment: 06/09/2024
End Date: 05/09/2028
Link Roles: Science, Literacy, Music
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Mrs Jenny FryFoundation Governor
Mrs Jenny Fry
Date of Appointment: 01/03/2022
End Date: 28/02/2026
Link Roles: Geography, D.T, R.E
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Mrs Caroline Childs-ChaffeyFoundation Governor
Mrs Caroline Childs-Chaffey
Date of Appointment: 16/09/2025
End Date: 15/09/2029
Link Roles: History, Art
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Rev Canon David BaldwinFoundation Governor (Ex Officio)
Rev Canon David Baldwin
Date of Appointment: 01/02/2011
End Date: No end date
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Mrs Tanya CoxLocal Authority Governor
Mrs Tanya Cox
Date of Appointment: 18/06/2024
End Date: 17/06/2028
Link Roles: Maths, Modern Foreign Languages, PSHE
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Mrs Megan CridgeParent Governor
Mrs Megan Cridge
Date of Appointment: 21/11/2023
End Date: 20/11/2027
Link Roles: P.E, Wellbeing
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Mrs Victoria BowditchParent Governor
Mrs Victoria Bowditch
Date of Appointment: 18/03/2025
End Date: 17/03/2029
Link Roles: Phonics, Early Years
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Mrs Antoinette Howard-GardnerStaff Governor
Mrs Antoinette Howard-Gardner
Date of Appointment: 19/11/2024
End Date: 18/11/2028
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Mr Stuart CoppingCo-Opted Staff Governor
Mr Stuart Copping
Date of Appointment: 06/02/2024
End Date: 05/02/2028
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Mr Simon SmithHeadteacher
Mr Simon Smith
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2017
End Date: No end date
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Mrs Georgia MuttonClerk to Governors
Mrs Georgia Mutton
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