Governor Information
Coalway Community Infant School
Governor Information
Mr Matthew Fortet is a co-opted Governor, elected on 12.10.23 and is responsible for monitoring the School website and Early Years. Mr. Fortet is elected Chairperson of the Resource Committee, Head Teacher's Performance Management Committee and the Pay Appeals Panel. He is also Link Governor for Health and Safety. His term of office is 4 years, 12.10.23 – 11.10.27.
Mr James Savage is an elected Parent Governor, elected on 15.05.24 and is interim Chairperson of the Governing Board. His term of office is 4 years, 15.05.24 - 24.05.28.
Our Head Teacher, Mrs Hayley Alliston, is an ex-officio Governor who is a member of the Resources Committee. Mrs. Alliston also meets regularly with all Governors who hold a specific individual responsibility on behalf of the Governing Board. Her knowledge and expertise informs the Governing Board and ensures that the governance it provides is effective in creating the very best opportunities and education for the children.
Fran Cinderey additonal Governor appointed by the Local Authority
Term of Office 1 year 11.12.24-10.12.25
Kenneth Blake additional Governor appointed by the Local Authority.
Ken has been in education for over 30 years, from Class Teacher to Senior Leadership roles within Primary Education and has served on many Governing Bodies.
Prior to becoming involved with education Ken was a professional musician with the Armed Forces for 11 years. Now in semi-retirement he enjoys singing with the Coleford Community Choir and Chepstow Male Voice Choir.
Term of Office 1 year 16.12.24-15.12.25
Tasha Bradley additional Governor appointed by the Local Authority
Term of Office 1 year 16.12.24-15.12.25
Caroline Merritt Co-opted Governor
Term of Office 4 years 7.01.25-6.01.29
Miss H Virgo, has been elected as an Associate Member to the Governing Body. Her term office is 12.10.23 - 11.10.27. Miss Virgo is Deputy Head and Class Teacher of Class 4.
Ms N Jones is the Clerk to the Governing Board. She has had experience in this role in her previous schools that she has worked in as School Secretary, Bursar. Anyone who wishes to contact a member of the Governing Board should do so via Ms Jones, either through the School Office or by email: clerk@coalway-inf.gloucs.sch.uk or telephone: 01594 833457.
Updated December 2024