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Meet our Governors 

School Governors 2026-27

The start of a new academic year provides an opportunity to reflect on our achievements and look forward with optimism to the opportunities ahead. As Governors of Hadfield Infant School, we remain fully committed to supporting the school's vision, values and strategic priorities, ensuring that every decision we make is in the best interests of our children, families and wider school community.

Our governing body brings together a wide range of experience, skills and perspectives. All governors are dedicated to their roles and take their responsibilities seriously, providing appropriate support and constructive challenge to school leaders while maintaining a clear focus on continuous improvement. I am proud of the commitment shown by governors throughout the year, whether through attending meetings, monitoring key areas of school life, reviewing policies, scrutinising performance and finance information, or engaging with pupils, staff and families.

We continue to value the strong leadership of Mrs Dodd and her staff team, whose dedication ensures that children benefit from a rich curriculum, memorable learning experiences and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. The governing body is particularly pleased to see the school's strong partnership with parents and carers, recognising the important role these relationships play in supporting children's success and wellbeing.

Communication remains a key priority, and we have welcomed the continued opportunities to connect with families through school events and the regular updates shared by the school. These help strengthen the sense of community that is such an important part of life at Hadfield Infant School.

As governors, we are excited about the year ahead. We recognise that education continues to face both challenges and opportunities, but we are confident that the school's strong values, talented staff and supportive community provide firm foundations for future success. We look forward to working alongside school leaders, staff, parents and carers to ensure that every child receives the very best start to their educational journey.

On behalf of the governing body, I would like to thank all governors for their time, dedication and commitment to Hadfield Infant School. Together, we remain focused on supporting the strategic vision of the school and ensuring that it continues to flourish in the years ahead.

Catherine Ward
Chair of Governors

Mrs Dodd attended all governors meetings.

GOVERNOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILIES 2025-26

Full Governing Body  

J. Bardsley,  G.Cross, F.Dodd, C. Hollman, K.Holtom,J. Lowe,M.Manuszewska, E.Pendlebury, N.Studd, K Walker, C.Ward,A.Wilson,

The following four positions will be open to election

Chair Kath Holtom

Vice Chair Jenna Bardsley

Chair of Resource Management Keith Walker

Chair of Teaching and Learning and Community Links Cilla Hollman

Strategy Group Holtom, J. Bardsley, Walker, C. Hollman.

RMC Committee K Walker, K.Holtom ,E.Pendlebury, C.Ward.

TLC Committee C.  Hollman, K. Holtom, , J. Bardsley, A. Wilson, G. Cross, J. Lowe,

Coordination of Governor Links –Kath Holtom

EYFS-  E.Pendlebury

KS1 N.Studd

Child Protection and Safeguarding  -Jenna Bardsley.

SEND- J. Bardsley,

Pupil Premium- RMC members

Health and Safety – K Holtom

Data Protection- C Ward

Community Links-Gill Cross

Coordination of Curriculum Reports. - K.Holtom

English -Cilla Hollman

Maths -Keith Walker

Science –Catherine Ward

Humanities (History/Geography) –K. Holtom

Art and Design/Design Technology- N.Studd

Information Technology- N.Studd

Physical Education - E.Pendlebury

Music- C.Hollman

RE/RHE/PSHE, British Values- Kath Holtom.

Equality Objectives 2025-26

1. To ensure all children attend school every day and on time to support their continuous progress.

2. To explore and develop strategies to ensure disadvantaged children can access additional curriculum enrichments and a reasonable portion of extra- curricular opportunities.

3. To identify ways in which dysregulated children can be supported and to provide appropriate support for individual children whilst ensuring the learning, health and welfare of the children and staff are protected.