BodiamGovernance
The Governing Body of the Riverside Federation is made up of volunteers from the local community, parents and staff, the Children’s Services Agency (LEA) and the Diocese of Chichester. We meet regularly, both as a full body and in committees, to assist the smooth running of the school and to promote the highest possible standards to ensure that every child in our care reaches their full potential. We work in close partnership with the Executive Headteacher, setting aims and objectives for the school, adopting and reviewing policies to achieve those aims and outlining clear targets. Our role is seen as a ‘critical friend’, offering constructive advice and support.
Should you require any further information about the work of the Governing Body or are interested in becoming a Governor should a vacancy occur, please contact the Chair of Governors via the school office.
We have one sub-committee that operates under our Full Governing Board as follows:
Finance and Operations
- Beverley Waldis (Co-Chair of Governors and Chair of Committee)
- Cherane Marshall
- Gregory Coleman
- Louise Reader
Our Current Governors
| Name | Governor Role/Appointed by | Term of office |
| Beverley Waldis | Co-Chair (Local Authority Gov.) | 12.07.2024 to 12.07.2028 |
| Louise Reader | Co-Chair (Co-opted Gov.) | 22.09.2022 to 21.09.2026 |
| Cherane Marshall | Ex-Officio | Term of office linked to role (from 01.01.2023) |
| Claire Day | Co-opted(apptd. by the Gov. Board) | 31.08.2024 to 31.08.2028 |
| Heloise Prus | Staff (apptd. by the Gov. Board) | 30.06.2024 to 30.06.2028 |
| Jason Waring | Co-opted (apptd. by the Gov. Board) | 01.07.2022 to 01.07.2026 |
| Richard Fretwell | Parent (elected by parents) | 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2025 |
| Gregory Coleman | Co-opted (apptd. by the Gov. Board) | 30.06.2024 to 30.06.2028 |
| Cathy Slow | Co-opted (apptd. by the Gov. Board) | 01.07.2022 to 30.06.2026 |
| William Moore | Foundation | 22.04.25 to 21.04.29 |
| Amanda Burgess | Foundation | 08.05.25 to 07.05.29 |
| Rev. Thomas Pelham | Foundation (Ex-Officio) | Term of office linked to role (from 01.11.2023) |
| Katie Donovan | Associate Governor | no voting rights |
Governors who have stepped down in the last 12 months
| Name | Governor Role/Appointed by | Term of office |
| Patrick Stevens | Foundation (apptd. by the Diocese) | 01.07.2020 to 30.06.2024 |
| Rev. Christopher Irving | Foundation (Ex-Officio) | Term of office linked to role (from 01.03.2018) |
| Annette Childs | Foundation (apptd. by the Diocese) | 01.07.2020 to 22.05.2024 |
Governor Attendance, 2023-24
To view governor attendance, please see the link below:
Register of Business Interests
|
Name |
Name of Business Including: Governor elsewhere, related/married to member of staff, employed at the school |
Nature of Business |
Nature of Interest |
Date of Appointment or Acquisition |
Date of Entry |
|
Gregory Coleman |
Employed at Etchingham CEPS, Employed by KCC |
School |
Business Manager of Etchingham CEPS, Business Manager at Goudhurst & Kilndown CE School and at Benenden CE School |
01/07/2020 |
22/09/2022 |
|
Claire Day |
Employed at the School |
School |
Head of School at Etchingham |
01/07/2020 |
22/09/2022 |
|
Richard Fretwell |
Parent of 3 children at Etchingham CE (Year R, Year 2 and Year 5) |
Parent |
Parent of 3 children at Etchingham CE (Year R, Year 2 and Year 5)
|
01/07/2020 |
22/09/2022 |
|
Cherane Marshall |
Employed as Executive Headteacher at the Riverside Federation |
School |
Executive Headteacher |
01/01/2023 |
01/01/2023 |
|
Rev. Thomas Pelham |
Employed by the Diocese of Chichester. Foundation Governor at Burwash CE Primary School. |
Diocese |
Rector of Burwash, Burwash Weald and Etchingham |
01/11/2023 |
01/11/2023 |
|
Heloise Prus |
Employed at Bodiam CE School |
School |
Head of School at Bodiam CE School |
01/07/2020 |
14/09/2022 |
|
Louise Reader |
Nil Return |
01/09/2022 |
22/09/2022 |
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|
Catherine Slow MBE |
School Advisor Diocese of Chichester; IEB member Groombridge School; Chair of LGB Northiam DCAT Academy |
Diocese / Local Schools |
School Advisor Diocese of Chichester; IEB member Groombridge School; Chair of LGB Northiam DCAT Academy |
01/07/2022 |
14/09/2022 |
|
Beverley Waldis |
Nil Return |
N/A |
N/A |
01/07/2020 |
08/12/2022 |
|
Jason Waring |
Employee ESCC |
Local Authority |
Employed in Management Position in Orbis ICT Services (ESCC) From 01/11/22 employed by the DfE |
01/07/2020 |
22/09/2022 |
Diversity data
The governors of the Riverside Federation believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.
The governors are currently collecting data on the diversity of the board, including data on age, gender and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making.
Due to our relatively small governing body, we do not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data.
Governor vacancies
We currently have vacancies on our Governing Board as follows:
- One parent governor
If you are interested in becoming a governor at the Riverside Federation, please contact the school office: 01580 830342.