Governors

The governors of The Reach Free School play an important role in deciding the strategic direction of the school and holding the Headteacher to account with regard to the school’s performance.

Parents’ Forums

If you would like to speak to Carolyn Venn, Chair of Governors, she will be available to meet at school on the following dates:

11th October 2024, 10.00am to 11.30am

7th March 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am

20th June 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am

Please email admin@reachfree.co.uk to make an appointment. If you cannot attend one of the above sessions, you can also email Carolyn directly at chair@reachfree.co.uk.

Governing Body Meetings Dates for 2024/25

Agendas and minutes for all governing body meetings are available on request. Please contact the Chair of Governors – chair@reachfree.co.uk.

Governing Body Structure – September 2024

Full Governing Body
Carla Da Silva - Staff Governor
Carolyn Venn – Chair of the Governing Body
Claire Adby - Community Governor
Diana Culliton - Community Governor
Ellie Creighton - Staff Governor
Eyal Hartal – Community Governor
Jennie Simmonite - Community Governor
Mark Sutton – Community Governor
Matthew Cawthorne – Community Governor and Vice Chair of the Governing Body
Richard Booth – Headteacher (ex-officio)
Robert Floodeen - Parent Governor
Saf Ahmed - Parent Governor
Sam Robinson - Staff Governor
Vacancy - Community Governor
Vacancy - Parent Governor

Finance and Resources Committee, including Internal Audit Committee
Carolyn Venn
Claire Adby
Eyal Hartal
Mark Sutton (Chair)
Matthew Cawthorne
Richard Booth
Robert Floodeen (Vice Chair)
Saf Ahmed

Curriculum and Community Committee
Carla Da Silva (Vice Chair)
Carolyn Venn
Claire Adby (Chair)
Diana Culliton
Ellie Creighton
Eyal Hartal
Jennie Simmonite
Matthew Cawthorne
Richard Booth
Saf Ahmed
Sam Robinson

Arts and Culture Link Governors: Carolyn Venn and Matthew Cawthorne
Cyber Security Link Governor: Robert Floodeen
Diversity and Equity Link Governor: Jennie Simmonite
Duke of Edinburgh Link Governor: Matthew Cawthorne and Robert Floodeen
Health and Safety Link Governor: Matthew Cawthorne
Internal Scrutiny Link Governors: Mark Sutton and Matthew Cawthorne
Mental Health Link Governor: Ellie Creighton
Pupil Premium and SEND Link Governors*: Matthew Cawthorne and Jennie Simmonite
Safeguarding and CLA Link Governors*: Diana Culliton and Carolyn Venn 
Science and Technology Link Governors: Robert Floodeen and Claire Adby
Sixth Form and Careers Link Governors*: Eyal Hartal and Matthew Cawthorne

* Statutory Link Governor Role

Download the Governing Body Structure here.

Download the Register of Directors and Key Employees 2024-25 here.

Download Governor Attendance to Meetings here.

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