Meet the Governors
Academy Standards and Ethos Council (ASEC)
As an Academy governance in the school is undertaken by an Academy Standards and Ethos Council (ASEC) which is directly accountable to the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust and will report at least 6 times a year to their Board.
The main responsibilities of the ASEC are:
- To establish the strategic direction of the school
- To ensure high standards of achievement for all pupils
- To maintain the Christian ethos and distinctiveness of the school
The majority of members are appointed by the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, with the exception of 2 parent members and 1 staff member who are elected by their peers. The ASEC chair is appointed by the Trust board, and the ASEC elect a vice chair annually. The key skills and abilities sought of ASEC members are:
- An ability and desire to set the Christian ethos within the school
- Analytical skills and the ability to understand and question written and numerical information
- The ability to establish good working relationships with all stakeholders including Board Members, DSAT, staff at all levels within school, parents and the wider community
- The ability to carry out monitoring and evaluation of the work of the school
- Strong communication skills including listening
All copies of meeting minutes are available on request from the school office.
DSAT Governance Information available at: https://www.dsat.org.uk/governance/
The chair of Governors is Mrs Fiona Whitworth can be contacted via the school office or by email
fwhitworth@shrewton.dsat.org.uk
The clerk to the governing body is Mrs Laura Mackenzie who can be contacted by email spireclerk@dsat.org.uk
Letter from the Chair of Governors
Welcome to Shrewton Primary School.
We hope this website gives you a feeling for our school, and our shared vision for a place where all children grow to believe in themselves and their abilities – as they build the skills, knowledge, and experiences they will need on their life journeys.
The children at Shrewton have a happy and caring environment in which to learn, build friendships and be adventurous. We aim to help our children to be confident, sensitive to others, interested in the world around them, and prepared for all the opportunities and challenges life has to offer.
Our school is a community driven by love. This extends through the school’s leadership, staff, pupils, parents, the Church and the broader community. By coming together we can all help children build the best possible foundations for their futures.
The school’s governors (or Academy Standards and Ethos Committee) are a team of volunteers from different walks of life. We bring a range of skills and experiences to help support and challenge the school as part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT) governance structure. By working closely with DSAT and the staff team, we help to provide the strategic direction for the school, to make sure the schools’ performance is evaluated and continuously improves, and to ensure the school’s legal obligations are met and that the school keeps abreast with new initiatives. At the same time we help to keep the school true to its vision, with the lives and learning of our children at its heart.
If you would like to hear more about our school or the work of the school’s governors please visit the school or contact me via the school office.
With thanks and best wishes,
Ellie Grant
Chair of Governors