Local Governance Committee
On this site you will be able to access the policies that are specifically written for Monkwick Junior School.
To access the policies that apply to all schools within The Sigma Trust please click on the link below where you will be directed to The Sigma Trust website. Here you will also be able to access:
* The Annual Report and Accounts for The Sigma Trust
* Articles of Association
* The Funding Agreements
* The Scheme of Delegation
* The Terms of Reference for all Committees
* The Governance Structure
* Details of the Members and Trustees
Local Governance Committee
Governors at Monkwick Infant School & Nursery and Monkwick Junior School
Since July 2017, the Local Governance Committee across both schools have been working together – it is the first time Monkwick Infant School & Nursery and Monkwick Junior School have had one team guiding and overseeing operations. Both schools can now work more closely together and support our families through the transition and provide continuity.
The governors of the school work to ensure that the school is functioning well, that the staff members are motivated and working for the well-being of the pupils and that the children are happy, settled and achieving their educational goals.
The full Local Governance Committee meets termly but the body is divided into two main committees which meet more frequently:
Resources (which includes finance) and Standards (looking at pupil progress)
The full Local Governance Committee consists of:
Carol Carlsson Browne – Chair of Governors
I qualified as a solicitor in 1982 and practised for almost 12 years, when I retrained as a teacher. I taught in a number of schools in North Essex, worked as a literacy consultant for Essex County Council and retired three years ago after six years as a head teacher in Clacton.
I retain a keen interest in education. Since I retired, I have completed an MA in Children’s Literature and I am involved with initial teacher training with North Essex Teaching Training (NETT)
I was a school governor from 1990 – 1998 and again from 2008 onwards. I am currently a trustee of two Multi-Academy Trusts. I have undertaken much training, including more recently the Certificate in School Governance Studies, Safer Recruitment in Education, Level 3 Safeguarding and Leading Governance.
I believe wholeheartedly in the state-funded school system from which my children benefitted, and now my grandchildren. I want all children to have the best possible education, while at the same time acknowledging that schools play an important role in children’s health and wellbeing.
Claire Holmes – Headteacher Monkwick Infant School
Rebecca McCutcheon – Headteacher Monkwick Junior School
Dave Harris – Local Governor
Lorraine Laudrum – Local Governor
Having had a career in Essex schools for 35 years as a teacher, Deputy Head and Head, I now work in training and support for teachers and school leaders.
My experience serves me well as a school governor in offering support and challenge on the quality of education offered at Monwick Infant and Monkwick Junior schools. I am passionate about helping children achieve their potential and delighted and proud to be a part of their journey. My particular interests and responsibilities as a governor include curriculum, teaching and learning and SEND.
Alison Pierson – Local Governor (Co-opted)
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Nicky Sirett – Local Governor
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Vicky Wrycraft – Local Governor
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Sadie Brown – Clerk to Governors
There are still vacancies for parent governors in school. It is important that views of parents are represented in school so please consider if you could take on this role. Anyone needing further information can enquire at the school office.
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LGC Summary of Business Interests
Please see the link below for the LGC Summary of Business Interests’.
Monkwick LGC Summary of Business Interests
Attendance at LGC Meetings
Please see the link below for details of attendance at LGC meetings.
Monkwick LGC Membership, Attendance and Terms of Office
Scheme of Delegation
The Sigma Trust Scheme of Delegation can be found here.