The governors are responsible for the overall direction and effective management of the school, and for providing the best possible education for the pupils, whilst acting within the framework set by legislation. The Governing Body is therefore involved in formulating and setting policies and determining strategies. Governors are not however expected to take detailed decisions about the day-to-day running of the school. The Headteacher is responsible for the internal management and organisation of the school and its staff.

Wheatcroft governing body has up to 11 members: 3 elected parent governors, 1 elected staff governor, 1 governor appointed by the local education authority (LEA), 5 governors co-opted from the schools community and the Head Teacher.

Current Governors

• Daniel Hewitt - Chair - Co-opted 
• Rachael Adler – Vice Chair - Local Authority 
• Leon Brown – Co-opted
• Simon Foster – Parent
• Abby Kelvin - Co-opted 
• Sarah Woodier – Staff
• Debbie Miller – Head Teacher

Summary of Governors’ Responsibilities:

Current Governors:

Name of Governor	Governor Type	Date of Appointment	Attendance at FGB Meeting 2025-2026	Link Governor Roles
Daniel Hewitt Chair	Co-opted	11/10/2023	3/4	Curriculum
Rachael Adler Vice Chair	Local Authority	04/12/2017	4/4	Finance & Premises
Leon Brown	Co-opted	02/02/2022	2/4	Safeguarding
Simon Foster	Parent	26/04/2021	2/4	Health & Safety
Abby Kelvin	Co-opted	21/05/2024	4/4	Pupil Premium, Sports Premium
Sarah Woodier	Staff	10/03/2025	4/4
Debbie Miller	Headteacher	Continual from 01/09/2017	4/4

Past Governors:

Name of Governor	Governor Type	Date of Appointment & Expiry	Attendance at FGB Meetings 2420-2025	Link Governor Roles
Paula Koniotes	Staff Governor	11/10/2023 - 04/03/2025	3/6

Key:  FGB   = Full Governing Body

NOTE: All meetings are now Full Governing Body Meetings, which all Governors are required to attend . From time to time smaller Working Groups are set up to address specific issues and/or projects such as  Major Building projects etc.