School Trustees
Dear Parents & Carers
In September 2017 I became joint chair of trustees and from November, I became chair. I am proud to work with a school where the support and care for individuals are exemplary, enabling our young people to achieve and thrive. As trustees we work closely with the headteacher, Nigel Griffiths, and the senior leadership team to ensure the leadership and management of our school is strong and effective.
Our dedicated team of trustees give their time and individual skills on a volunteer basis to the school. We represent our parent body, the community around us and both the teaching and support staff at the school. This balanced representation helps us to set the strategic direction of the school, holding the headteacher and senior leaders to account and ensuring the school is in a sound financial position.
As a full board of trustees we meet every half term. At each meeting we take feedback from the three committees: curriculum, finance and personnel. Trustees decide which committee they can best serve and have the choice to ‘drop-in’ to other committees so they understand many different aspects of school life and the decision making that takes place. Meetings are lively and informative and trustees work closely with members ofthe school’s senior leadership team. Some trustees also have an additional responsibility including: pupil premium; attendance; health and safety and SEN. Our relationships are strong and this makes for a positive environment. Recently we have implemented trustee learning walks to focus on key areas of school life so that we are up-to-date and in a position to ask appropriately challenging questions.
In return for the work we do at John Kyrle, trustees have the opportunity to be fully involved with all aspects of school life. This ranges from interaction with the senior team, through visits to key areas of the school, and a wide range of school activities. We enjoy being invited to the shows, concerts, sporting activities, exhibitions and feel proud when we are able to see at close hand the range of work and activities students undertake. Moreover, trustees are involved in all interview processes for new staff.
Providing our time freely, does mean that we want to give purpose and meaning to our work and, as such, we like to do everything to a very high quality. So we are pleased that Ofsted have rated the governance of the school Outstanding in the last two inspections. Likewise, we have also been successful in being awarded Governor Mark. This is an award that reviews the work of governing bodies against specific criteria of excellence. The first time we applied and were successful we were the 11th school in the UK to gain this national accreditation.
It is a pleasure to be trustees at a school where the ethos and attitude of leaders, staff and pupils are positive and encouraging. Trustees are always on hand and available to speak to parents, students and the wider community either at school events or by contacting the school. We welcome any thoughts and ideas that will help the on-going and future success of John Kyrle High School & Sixth Form Centre.
Best wishes

Denise Strutt
Chair of Trustees
JKHS Trustees and Members
Members:
Mrs Erica Hermon
Mr Andrew Morris
Mr Frank Myers MBE
Mr Neil Pascoe
Mr David Sheppard
Board of Trustees:
Parents
Mr Andrew Bailey
Mrs Lisa Chaplain
Mr Robert Leather
Mr Andrew Middlecote
Mr Timothy Murray
Mr Matthew Way
Community
Mr Nick Dale
Mrs Diane Hudson
Mr David Potter - Vice Chair of Trustees
Mrs Denise Strutt
Mr Brent Vinall
Local Authority
Mrs Laura Salter
Teaching Staff
Miss Helen Mather
Mrs Julie Markey
Support Staff
Mrs Hayley Knapper
Mrs Kate Nicholls
Headteacher
Mr Nigel Griffiths
Clerk to the Board of Trustees
Mrs Carol Straughan
Committees
All committees are closed. All trustees are eligible to attend meetings but only committee members are entitled to vote.
Curriculum:
Chair
Mr David Potter
Vice Chair
Mrs Diane Hudson
Members
Mr Nigel Griffiths
Mrs Hayley Knapper
Mrs Julie Markey
Mrs David Potter
Mr Andrew Middlecote
Mr Robert Leather
Miss Helen Mather
Finance:
Chair
Mr Andrew Bailey
Vice-Chair
Mrs Lisa Chaplain
Members
Mr Nigel Griffiths
Mrs Diane Hudson
Mrs Hayley Knapper
Mr Tim Murray
Mr Matthew Way
Mr Brent Vinall
Personnel:
Chair
Mr Brent Vinall
Vice-Chair
Members
Mr Andrew Bailey
Mrs Lisa Chaplain
Mr Nick Dale
Mr Nigel Griffiths
Mrs Diane Hudson
Mrs Julie Markey
Mrs Kate Nicholls
Mr David Potter
Mrs Laura Salter
Mrs Denise Strutt
Mr Brent Vinall
Appeals:
Mrs Diane Hudson
Discipline (Staff and Student):
Chair
Mrs Denise Strutt
Health and Safety:
Mrs Christine Bryan (Business Manager)
Mr Andrew James (Site Manager)
Mr Mark Burton (Deputy Headteacher)
Mrs Trixie Clarke (Head of Lower School, SENCO)
Mr Mike Donoghue (Head of PE)
Mr Johan Nieuwoudt (Head of Technology)
Mrs Wendy Dallison (Resources Supervisor)
Ms Susan Oliver (Science Technician)
Nick Dale (Trustee)
Pay:
Mr Andrew Bailey
Mr David Potter
Mrs Denise Strutt
Link Trustees Roles
Board of Trustees Meeting Dates
Attendance 2019-20
Please contact Mrs Carol Straughan, Clerk to the Trustees, about all matters relating to the Trustees, including requests for copies of minutes.
PUBLIC FINANCE DOCUMENTS
Report and Financial Accounts: Year ended 31 August 2019
Report and Financial Accounts: Year ended 31 August 2018
Report & Financial Accounts:Year Ended 31 August 2017
JKHS Funding Agreement: 22nd December 2010