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Our Governors

The Governors at Burlington Infant School play a very important role in the life of the school. There are different types of governors including:

  • 2 Parent Governors

  • 1 Staff Governor

  • 5 Co-opted Governors

  • 1 Local Authority Governor

  • 1 Headteacher Governor

 

They are all volunteers and have three core functions as set out in the Governors’ Handbook:

  • Setting the strategic direction of the school
  • Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school
  • Ensuring financial health, probity and value for money

Meetings are held in the evenings, or after school, during term time and there are usually about 10 meetings in a year. Governors also often visit school during the day to meet with staff and pupils.

Governors have many different qualifications and skills that they can bring to the role. The best schools have Governing Bodies that are a part of the school team. It can be a very rewarding and challenging role but also a very satisfying one.

If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please call in at the School Office for details or speak to Mrs Angela Norton, our Chair of Governors.

School Governors’ interests are as follows:

Name Type Date of Appointment Term End Date Committee Member

Mrs Angela Norton

Local Authority Governor

Chair

 16/06/1999 10/03/2029

Teaching & Achievement

Resources, Staffing & Finance

Mrs Corrina Woodmansey

 

Co-opted Governor

 

 10/11/2025 09/11/2029

Teaching & Achievement

Resources, Staffing & Finance

Mrs Deborah Sturdy

 Co-opted Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2029

Teaching & Achievement

Resources, Staffing & Finance

Rev. Neil Bowler

 Vice Chair 27/11/2023 26/11/2027

Teaching & Achievement

Mrs Emily Edden

 Parent Governor 06/03/2026 05/03/2030

 

Vacancy

 Staff Governor      
Mrs Catherine McClarron Headteacher 01/01/2023 N/A

Teaching & Achievement

Resources, Staffing & Finance

School Governors’ interests are as follows:

 

Name Date of Declaration Yes / No Details

Mrs Angela Norton

 10/09/2026 No  

Mrs Corrina Woodmansey

 29/09/2026 No  

Mrs Deborah Sturdy

 25/03/2026 No  

Rev. Neil Bowler

 10/09/2026 No  

Mrs Emily Edden

 15/04/2026 No  
Mrs Catherine McClarron 21/04/2026 No  
       

Click below to see Governor Attendance at Meetings:

‘Our son is very happy at this school and has thrived since coming into Reception, he loves coming to school.’

Parent Feedback

‘Absolutely over the moon with this school!’

Parent Feedback

‘Fabulous journey through Infants as usual!’

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‘The support we have received this year has been above and beyond and I cannot thank my child’s teacher enough for her caring and loving nature with my daughter with her emotional well-being during Reception.’

Parent Feedback

‘The girls have loved their time at Burlington Infants, such a well run and excellent school. Thank you for the last 3 years especially in the extraordinary circumstances.’

Parent Feedback

‘So happy with Burlington Infants. Been a lovely few years.’

Parent Feedback

‘Thank you so much for being so brilliant! We will miss you’

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‘Had fab support – thanks’

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‘Excellent school – really happy with the progress my child is making. Staff are lovely and welcoming and always have a smile on their faces.’

Parent Feedback

‘My child’s improvements are so great. He has come a long way in the last year and you can really tell. Very happy with his progress.’

Parent Feedback

‘I’d like to thank the staff for making my son’s first year at school lovely. He’s come on so much. I feel they have supported his needs so well. Thank you!’

Parent Feedback

‘My child has really enjoyed her time at this school, thank you for making her experience enjoyable.’

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‘My child has really enjoyed his time in Year One.’

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‘Lovely school, end of an era, highly recommend!’

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