The schools have a joint Local Governing Body known as Henleaze Schools Local Governing Body (LGB).
The responsibilities of Henleaze Schools Local Governing Body are determined by the Cathedral Schools Trust Scheme of Delegation.
For information about Cathedral Schools Trust – including the Decision Matrix, Scheme of Governance and Terms of Delegation for Local Governing Bodies – visit the CST website here
The local governing body meets six times a year, once every term. LGB Meeting dates 2025 -2026
If you wish to contact the local governing body, the Chair of Governors can be contacted via the Clerk at clerk@henleaze-inf.bristol.sch.uk or write via the school to the Chair : Mr Amar Shah, ℅ Henleaze Infant school, park grove, Henleaze, BS9 9LG
|
Name |
Governor Type |
Term From |
Term To |
Roles |
|
Jude Bramton |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
20 Oct 2026 |
H&S Governor |
|
Luke Dormehl |
Parent governor |
1.9.2025 |
11 Jan 2028 |
Pupil Premium Governor Looked After Children Governor |
|
Melissa Finch |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
31 Aug 2029 |
Finance |
|
Gemma Fricker |
Headteacher |
Ex Officio |
|
Executive Headteacher |
|
Mel Garrett |
Staff governor |
1.9.2025 |
30 Jun 2028 |
Staff Governor - Henleaze Junior School |
|
Helen Griffin |
Parent governor |
20.10.25 |
19.10.2029 |
|
|
Adrian Jones |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
30 Jun 2028 |
Staffing |
|
Ania Kopel-Hanna |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
31 Aug 2029 |
SEND Governor |
|
Ben McLewis |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
30 Jun 2028 |
Child Protection/Safeguarding Governor |
|
Hazel Phillips |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
30 Jun 2028 |
Co-Chair Curriculum & Standards |
|
Emilie Poletto-Lawson |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
20 Oct 2026 |
Vice Chair SEND Governor Child Protection/Safeguarding Governor |
|
Amar Shah |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
3 Feb 2027 |
Co-Chair Curriculum & Standards |
|
Louise Walton |
Co-opted governor |
1.9.2025 |
31 Aug 2029 |
Child Protection/Safeguarding Governor Curriculum & Standards |
|
Sallie Wood |
Staff governor |
1.9.2025 |
31 Aug 2027 |
Staff Governor - Henleaze Infant School |
The Local Governing Board meets 6 times a year. Meeting dates are shown below.
The Governors welcome contact with members of the school community. Although they are not always in or around the school, they can be contacted by phone or email. The Office Staff can provide contact information.
Email the Chair of Governors directly by writing to cog@henleazejuniorschool.org
In the event of any complaint about the school, in the first instance contact should be made with the school leadership team. If issues cannot be resolved, please refer to our Complaints Policy
Henleaze Schools
Meetings 2025 - 2026
|
Date |
Start |
End |
Committee |
Meeting |
Location |
|
Thu 9 Oct 2025 |
18:00 |
20:00 |
Henleaze Schools |
Local Governing Board |
In Person at the School |
|
Tue 9 Dec 2025 |
18:00 |
20:00 |
Henleaze Schools |
Local Governing Board |
In Person at the School |
|
Wed 4 Feb 2026 |
18:15 |
20:15 |
Henleaze Schools |
Local Governing Board |
In Person at the School |
|
Mon 16 Mar 2026 |
18:00 |
20:00 |
Henleaze Schools |
Local Governing Board |
In Person at the School |
|
Wed 20 May 2026 |
09:00 |
13:30 |
Henleaze Schools |
Governor Day |
In Person at the School |
|
Wed 20 May 2026 |
13:30 |
15:30 |
Henleaze Schools |
Local Governing Board |
In Person at the School |
|
Wed 15 Jul 2026 |
18:15 |
20:15 |
Henleaze Schools |
Local Governing Board |
In Person at the School |