School Governors

Below is a brief introduction of who the Governors are at our school and what their roles are. In principle there are three main roles of the Governing Body of a school:

To provide a strategic view for the school – planning where the school is heading; this includes appointing the headteacher and agreeing the broad priorities for school improvement

To act as a critical or challenging friend – offering advice & support and constructively questioning the status quo

To ensure accountability – ensuring what should be happening is happening, for example, that the students are receiving their education entitlement, the school is safe and the improvement priorities are being progressed. We do this at termly main meetings, in committee and through visits to the school. We also report on progress to you and other stakeholders.

Neil Taggart - Head Teacher

Date of Appointment: April 2012

Relevant business and percuniary interest: Ofsted Inspector. Wife is the CEO of Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust

Louise Donno - Chair of Governors

Date of Appointment: 1st September 2023

Relevant business and pecuniary interest: Ingatestone and Fryerning Junior School PTA - Charles Cox Trust

Councillor for Ingatestone and Fryerning Parish Council

Term of Office: 4 years to 31st August 2027

Adam Cooper - Vice Chair of Governors

Date of Appointment: 31st January 2024

Relevant business and pecuniary interest: LAMA Services Ltd

Term of Office: 3 years to 30th January 2027

Jenny McCarthy – Parent Governor

Date of Appointment: 20th October 2025