Governors
There are 9 people (including the Head) on our Governing Body. We are all volunteers who give our time to help the Head and staff achieve the best possible outcomes for all our pupils. We meet regularly and we all visit the School and take an interest in particular aspects of the School’s work.
Governors do not manage the School day-to day – that is the Headteacher’s job. We do set the overall strategy and direction for the School. We set performance targets for the School and we hold the Headteacher to account for delivering that performance. We also set the School’s budget and make sure the money is being spent wisely.
Governors include representatives elected by parents and a representative elected by the staff. Medway Council also appoints 1 Governor and others are appointed because they have a particular skill or knowledge that will be useful. The Headteacher is also a member of the Governing Body.
The governors are:-
New Road Primary School EduBase Data
| Role | Forename | Surname | Date of Appointment | Date term of office ends | Appointing body |
LA Governor (Chair) | Liam | Bonthrone | 6 Dec 2017 | 5 Dec 2025 | Local Authority |
Parent Governor (Vice Chair) | Georgina | Bentaleb | 10 Feb 2021 | 9 Feb 2025 | Parent Election |
| Headteacher | Samantha | Cooper | N/A | ||
| Co-opted Governor | Shakirat | Animashaun | 12 July 2023 | 11 Jul 2027 | Governing Board |
| Co-opted Governor | Vanessa | Thompson | 5 Dec 2018 | 4 Nov 2026 | Governing Board |
| Co-opted Governor | Vacancy | Vacancy | |||
| Co-opted Governor | Vacancy | Vacancy | |||
| Parent Governor | Caroline | Crichton | 7 Dec 2022 | 6 Dec 2026 | Parent Election |
| Staff Governor | James | Dean | 7 Dec 2022 | 6 Dec 2026 | Staff Election |
If you would like to contact a Governor please contact The Clerk to The Governors, Carrie Bailey, c/o the school: but please raise any concerns about your child with the class teacher or Head initially.