Governance
Governors work together to provide an independent oversight, with the aim of improving the quality of the education provided at Benhall St. Mary's, raising standards and making decisions in the best interests of the School's pupils, staff and wider community. Governors help shape the aims and aspirations of the school, bringing a wider range of perspectives to all issues.
There are a number of key aspects to the work of the Board of Governors. They set policies, establish the School development plan, ensure that public funds are spent appropriately and effectively, ensure statutory duties are complied with and provide rigorous accountability.
All Governors are volunteers who meet as a Board of Governors at least three times a year.
The Chair of the Board of Governors is Dr Roland Edwards. Should you need to contact Dr Edwards directly, he can be reached by emailing: chair@benhallschool.co.uk.
| Name | Governor Type | Term From | Term To | Roles |
| Dr Paul Parslow-Williams | Headteacher (Ex-officio) |
17 Apr 2023 | - | Executive Headteacher |
| Dr Roland Edwards |
Chair of Governors Trust Governor |
16 Sep 2022 | 15 Sep 2026 | Chair of Governors |
| Carolyn Glennon | Foundation Governor |
1 Sep 2019 | 31 Aug 2023 | Safeguarding SEN |
| Francesca Chilvers | Staff Governor | 18 Mar 2022 | 17 Mar 2026 | |
| Ryan Berry | Co-opted Governor | 17 May 2023 | 16 May 2027 | |
| Daniel Millican | Associate Member | 1 Sep 2023 | - |
Head of School |
| Nick Wellington | Clerk | Clerk | ||
| Catherine Craven | Co-opted Governor |
1 Sep 2023 |
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| Rev Bill Sokolis | Co-opted Governor |
1 Sep 2023 |
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| Jackie Alfrey | Co-opted Governor |
1 Sep 2023 |
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| Vacancy |
Further information about our governing body can be found by following the links belows:
Governor Pecuniary Interests 2022 - 2023
All Saints Schools Trust
Benhall St Mary's Primary School converted to academy status in September 2023 to be part of the All Saints Schools Trust. This is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 11216388).
CEO Mrs Melanie Barrow
The registered office is as follows: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Framlingham Road, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8HD. You can email general enquiries to admin@asst.org.uk or call 01986 798344.
Dr Parslow-Williams is also Executive Headteacher of Dennington and Occold Primary Schools as well as being a Directior of Education of the All Saints Schools Trust.
Dennington CE Primary School <www.denningtonprimaryschool.org.uk>
Occold Primary School <www.occoldprimaryschool.org>
Details of the trust's funding agreements, articles, accounts, and other detailed governance arrangements can be found on the All Saints Schools Trust Website.
Previous Governors
Mr Robert Stewart (LA Governor)
Appointed: 03 Oct 2018 Resigned: 02 Oct 2022
Revd Rachel Cornish (Ex-officio Foundation Governor)
Appointed: 13 July 2017 Resigned: 10 Mar 2022
Mrs Lara Childs (Staff Governor)
Appointed: 01 Nov 2020 Resigned: 27 Feb 2022
Oliver Kemsley (Co-opted Governor)
Appointed: 21 Oct 2020 Resigned: 27 Feb 2022
Ms Catherine Pinnekamp (Parent Governor)
Appointed: 01 Sept 2019 Resigned: 17 Dec 2021