Governors are responsible for overseeing the management side of the school: strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing. They enable William Ransom to run as effectively as possible, working alongside senior leaders and supporting teachers to provide an excellent education for our pupils.
Current Governors
Funda Shibli
Chair of Governors (Co-opted Governor)
Ian Hankin
Co-opted Governor. Vice Chair & Chair of Personnel
Nina Achal
Parent Governor
Ian Albert
LA Governor
Jane Buchanan
Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Finance
Bob Chohan
Parent Governor
Mary Driver
Headteacher
Andrew Fennemore
Parent Governor & Chair of L&T
Anna Jackson
Parent Governor
Ann Light
Associate Member
Perry Maranian
Staff Governor
Dave Massey
Co-Opted Governor
Jack Wells
Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Premises
Victoria Wheat
Associate Member
| Name | Governor Type | Appointing Body | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funda Shibli (Chair) | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2018 | Sep 2022 |
| Ian Hankin (Vice Chair) | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2019 | Sep 2023 |
| Nina Achal | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2019 | Sep 2023 |
| Ian Albert | Local Authority | Governing Body | Nov 2019 | Nov 2023 |
| Jane Buchanan | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2017 | Sep 2021 |
| Bob Chohan | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2017 | Sep 2021 |
| Mary Driver | Headteacher | |||
| Andrew Fennemore | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2016 | Sep 2020 |
| Anna Jackson | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2018 | Sep 2022 |
| Ann Light | Associate Member | Governing Body | Sep 2019 | Sep 2023 |
| Perry Maranian | Staff | Staff election | Apr 2019 | Apr 2023 |
| David Massey | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2019 | Sep 2023 |
| Jack Wells | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2020 | Sep 2024 |
| Victoria Wheat | Associate Member | Governing Body | Sep 2020 | Sep 2024 |
What is our role
Governing Body responsibilities include:
- Setting strategic direction, objectives, targets and policies
- Reviewing progress against the budget, plans and targets
- Approving the school budget
- Acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher by providing both support and challenge
How do we do this?
- Through dedicated work of four sub-committees – Finance, Premises, Learning & Teaching and Personnel
- Through regular meetings of the Governing Body and review of reports and activity
- By working collectively with the school to achieve the best educational outcome for the pupils
How do we operate
The School Governors meet twice each term as a full Governing Body. Between times, smaller committees meet, focusing on the details of specific areas. Details of the members of each committee and their attendance at meetings can be found on the attendance record page.
How can you contact us
If you would like more information about becoming a school Governor, or have matters you may wish to raise with the Governing Body, you can contact us through the school office or via email: governors@wransom.herts.sch.uk
Our Code of Conduct
Governors Declaration of Business Interests
| Name | Register of Business/ Pecuniary Interests | Register of Financial Interests | Relationship to Member(s) of staff or their relatives | Governor at another establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funda Shibli (Chair) | Employee of Herts for Learning | None | No | No |
| Ian Hankin (Vice Chair) | None | None | No | No |
| Nina Achal | None | None | No | No |
| Ian Albert | None | None | No | No |
| Jane Buchanan | None | None | No | No |
| Bob Chohan | None | None | No | No |
| Mary Driver | None | None | No | No |
| Andrew Fennemore | None | None | No | Yes - Highfield School, Letchworth |
| Anna Jackson | None | None | No | No |
| Ann Light | None | None | No | No |
| Perry Maranian | None | None | No | No |
| David Massey | None | None | Yes - husband of member of staff | No |
| Jack Wells | None | None | No | No |
| Victoria Wheat | None | None | No | No |