Bridge School Malvern
Governors
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We have a team of six governors currently on our Board of Trustees/Governors. The full Board of Governors meet half- termly to discuss progress, make strategic decisions, oversee safeguarding and to hold the management team to account. The Headteacher and Chief Executive Officer attend the full Board meetings. The Governors are also responsible each year for auditing the salaries of senior staff, this includes the Headteacher and Chief Executive Officer.
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The Governors abide by the Instrument of Government.
Various sub-committee meetings meet throughout the year to undertake reviews for the area for which they are responsible.
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The dates of forthcoming full Board of Governors meetings are :
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Monday 14th July 2025
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Terms of Office are reviewed every four years.
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Sarah Slater– Chairperson
Sarah joined the Board of Governors in 2023 and became Chair in November 2024. She is on the Finance Sub-committee, Education Sub-committee and is the led governor for pupil premium and Alternative Provision. Sarah is a retired teacher, with previous experience as Head of Maths and middle management.
Declaration of Interest- None
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Chair of the Proprietorial Body contact at:
Bridge School Malvern
Unit 2, Hanley Workshops
Hanley Road, Hanley Swan
Worcestershire
WR8 0DX
Telephone: 01684 311632
email: sarahslater@bridgeschoolmalvern.org
​Geoff Vevers- Vice Chair
Geoff joined the Board of Governors in 2021. Geoff is the lead governor for HR Sub-committee.
Declaration of Interest- Company Director and Charity Trustee for The Furzedown Youth Centre
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​Julie Taylor
Julie joined the Board of Governors in 2023. She is on the Safeguarding Sub-committee. Julie is Head of School of Nursing at Midwifery and Professor of Child Protection at Birmingham University.
Declaration of Interest- Member of Royal College of Nursing and European Academy of Nursing Science.
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Clare Gabriel
Clare joined the Board of Governors in 2024. She is on the Health and Safety Sub-committee. Clare has a career working in health and safety, as a consultant, auditor and trainer.
Declaration of Interest: Director of Angel Risk Limited, audit committee member for the British Horse Society. Director of Equisafety Ltd.
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Graham Quint
Graham joined the Board Board of Governors in November 2024. He has experience of working in education settings, in IT, business and finance. Graham is on the lead governor on the Finance Sub-committee and on the H& S Sub-committee
Declaration of Interest: Owner of Quintq Ltd, currently dormant IT consultancy business.
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Cherry Clarke
Cherry joined the Board Board of Governors in January 2025. She has experience of working as a teacher and work with various charities with vulnerable adults. Cherry is on the Education Sub-committee.
Declaration of Interest: Trustee of The Lantern Trust
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All Governors hold an Enhanced DBS check and have completed induction training and safeguarding training.
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For further information on Register of Interests and governors experience and employment please