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)
Sam Hankin
Co-Opted Governor
Kevin Briggs
Parent Governor
Nina Achal
Parent Governor
Ian Albert
LA Governor
Jane Buchanan
Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Finance
Cassie Clark
Parent Governor
Mary Driver
Headteacher
Andrew Fennemore
Parent Governor, Vice Chair & Chair of L&T
Anna Jackson
Parent Governor
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 |
| Andrew Fennemore (Vice Chair) | Parent | Parent Election | Oct 2020 | Oct 2024 |
| Nina Achal | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2019 | Sep 2023 |
| Ian Albert | Local Authority | Governing Body | Nov 2019 | Nov 2023 |
| Kevin Briggs | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Jane Buchanan | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Cassie Clark | Parent | Parent election | Oct 2020 | Oct 2024 |
| Mary Driver | Headteacher | |||
| Sam Hankin | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Anna Jackson | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2018 | Sep 2022 |
| Perry Maranian | Staff | Staff election | Apr 2019 | Apr 2023 |
| Dave 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 |
| Andrew Fennemore (Vice Chair) | None | None | No | No |
| Nina Achal | None | None | No | No |
| Ian Albert | None | None | No | No |
| Kevin Briggs | None | None | No | No |
| Jane Buchanan | None | None | No | No |
| Cassie Clarke | None | None | No | No |
| Mary Driver | None | None | No | No |
| Sam Hankin | None | None | No | No |
| Anna Jackson | 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 |