GOVERNANCE

Governors are volunteers who are appointed to the governing body and take responsibility for three key roles:

1. The performance of the school and holding the Head and Senior Leadership Team to account.
   
2. To ensure that the finances are allocated in an appropriate manner which helps to support and improve pupil achievement.
   
3. The strategic direction of the school.

The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school and reports directly to the governing body. Governors carry out their role in a variety of ways including membership of committees, visits to the school, link governor roles, attending school events, and providing specific expertise to help decision making.

Jacqui Dundas

Co-opted Parent Governor and Lead SEND Governor - Appointed: 12 October 2022, Terms of Office: 12 October 2022 - 11 October 2026

I live locally and have two children, one attends Handsworth Grange Community Sports College. I have worked in social care and safeguarding for over twenty years, both as a social worker and a team manager. In recent years I have changed roles to work under Education and Inclusion working in a West Yorkshire Local Authority as Service manager for SEND ( Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

I am passionate around championing the needs of all students, in particular ensuring appropriate reasonable adjustments are made to ensure inclusive education for all.

• Business interests: None

• Financial interests: None

• Governance roles in other schools: None

Rajmin Haque

Co-opted Parent Governor - Appointed: 12 October 2022, Terms of Office: 12 October 2022 - 11 October 2026

I started my career working for a major high street bank but always had a passion for education and a keen interest in ensuring our young people develop to succeed. This was a driving factor in my change in career into education, where I have been working over the last ten years.

I have two boys attending Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, and am a passionate believer in creating opportunities for children in this area. I believe this is routed in providing excellent education, which is stimulating, enriching based on a robust and rounded curriculum. I will work diligently and passionately to contribute in the raising of standards and aspirations for young people at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College.

• Business interests: None

• Financial interests: None

• Governance roles in other schools: None

Grant Walker

Co-opted Governor, Lead Careers Governor, Vice Chair  - Appointed: 27 September 2019, Terms of Office: 27 September 2023 - 26 September 2027

Grant has experience in a host of business and retail roles based over 20 years. He has supported local and national refugee charities. He is formerly from Lancashire but now an adopted son of Yorkshire with deep roots in the area and community. Father to a wonder son and amazing daughter.

• Business interests: None

• Financial interests: None

• Governance roles in other schools: Chair Woodthorpe Primary, Vice Chair Ecclesfield Secondary School

Lucy McGann

Co-opted Parent Governor and Lead Safeguarding Governor - Appointed: 13 October 2021, Terms of Office: 19 October 2021 - 18 October 2025

Lucy has always lived locally in the Handsworth/Woodhouse area and currently has a daughter attending Handsworth Grange Community Sports College. Lucy has over fifteen years experience working with children and young people in both Primary and Secondary school settings. She is currently the Key Stage 3 Pastoral Leader in a secondary school in the north of Sheffield. Lucy is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that all children have the right support in place to help them to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

• Business interests: None

• Financial interests: None

• Governance roles in other schools: None

Ken Matthews

Chair of Governors - Appointed - 11 July 2023, Terms of Office: 11 July 2023 - 10 July 2024

Ken has extensive governor experience in secondary education and before retirement was a Director in the Sheffield City Council Children and Young People's Service. He is passionate about improving the life chances of all students and is committed to supporting and challenging school to achieve its full potential.

• Business interests: None

• Financial interests: None

• Governance roles in other schools: None