--- title: "Our Governance" url: "https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/about-us/governors" school: "Thrunscoe Academy" --- [ 01472 320781 ](tel:01472320781) [ office@thrunscoe.academy ](mailto:office@thrunscoe.academy) # Our Governance - Governors - Register of Business and Related Party Interests - Attendance ### The Governors of Thrunscoe Primary Academy Our governors are: Mr S.P. Bate (headteacher) Mr R. Beel - Vice Chair of Governors (Acting Chair) Mr M. Downes Mrs O. Goodwin (parent) Mr J. Guy Miss A. Herrick (parent) Mrs M. Nurse Miss D. Sankey Mrs C. Standley Mr P. Weeks ### Governing Body Membership The governing body is made up of the following members and trustees. Each member and trustee has been appointed for a four year term of office. | **Members:** | **Date of appointment** | **Date of Resignation** | **Appointed by:** | |---|---|---|---| | Mr D. Copinger | 01/08/2012 | 21/11/2023 | Original signatory | | Mrs J. Evans | 01/08/2012 | 21/11/2023 | Original signatory | | Mrs J. Goodwin | 01/08/2012 | 17/04/2024 | Original signatory | | Mrs L. Downes | 21/03/2024 | | Members | | Mr P. Henderson | 26/09/2023 | | Members | | Chair of Governors: Mr R. Sperr | 21/11/2019 | 01/11/2026 | Articles of Association | | Mrs P. M. Taylor | 26/09/2023 | | Members | | Mr M. Ward | 01/08/2012 | 21/11/2023 | Original signatory | | **Trustees:** | **Date of appointment** | **Date of Resignation** | **Appointed by:** | | Mr S. P. Bate | 24/06/2016 | | | | Mrs S. C. Bate | 12/07/2022 | 17/03/2025 | Members | | Mr R. Beel | 15/07/2020 | | Co-opted by Trustees | | Ms H. Blanchard | 10/11/2022 | 04/11/2024 | Members | | Mr A. Cox | 11/07/2022 | 05/03/2026 | Members | | Mrs L. Downes | 10/10/2023 | 21/03/24 (now a Member) | Members | | Mr M. Downes | 17/07/2025 | | Co-opted by Trustees | | Mrs N. Fraser | 07/03/2023 | 26/09/2025 | Members | | Mrs O. Goodwin | 28/02/2024 | | Parents | | Mr J. Guy | 23/05/2026 | | Co-opted by Trustees | | Miss A. Herrick | 23/05/2026 | | Parents | | Dr P. Hill | 15/07/2020 | 28/11/2025 | Co-opted by Trustees | | Mrs M. Nurse | 15/01/2026 | | Members | | Miss D. Sankey | 27/11/2025 | | Members | | Mr R. Sperr - Chair of Governors | 24/04/2016 | 01/11/2026 | Members | | Mrs C. Standley | 07/11/2013 | | Members | | Mrs P. J. Taylor | 10/10/2023 | 31/03/2026 | Members | | Mr P. Weeks | 23/04/2026 | | Members | ### Committee Structures and Terms of Reference The work of the Governing Body is distributed between a number of committees whose roles are outlined below. #### Resources Committee This committee has delegated powers for policies, finance, audit, policies and personnel. The committee deals with finance and audit matters as outlined in the Academies Financial Handbook. The committee also deals with staff discipline (including dismissal of staff), grievances, collective disputes, pay/grading issues and redeployment/reallocation of staff. Committee members: Mr R Beel (Chair), Mr S Bate, Mrs O Goodwin and Mr J Guy #### Appeals Committee This committee hears and adjudicates on appeals against decisions by the Resources Committee related to personnel matters. Committee members: any 3 governors not involved #### Complaints Committee This committee deals with parental complaints including the response to the parent in accordance with the Complaints Policy. Committee members: any 3 governors not involved (excluding staff) #### Pupil Discipline Committee This committee has delegated powers to review the use of exclusion within the academy, including consideration of the views of the parent of an excluded pupil, and deciding whether or not to confirm exclusions of more than fifteen school days in a term or those where a pupil would miss an opportunity to take a public examination. Committee members: any 3 applicable governors #### Standards and Monitoring Committee The Standards Committee sets and reviews institutional targets according to statutory requirements and monitors and evaluates the delivery of the curriculum and standards of teaching and learning. Committee members: Mrs C Standley (Chair), Mr S Bate, Mr R Beel, Mrs O Goodwin ### Register of Business and Related Party Interests Register of Business Interests and Related Parties 2025/26 | **Governors** | **Date** | **Business Interest or related party** | |---|---|---| | Mr S P Bate | 16/09/2025 | None | | Mr R Beel | 27/11/2025 | None | | Mr A Cox (resigned 05/03/2026) | 16/09/2025 | Chief Executive of Cleethorpes Community Sport & Education (Trin): no control over the organisation or voting rights | | Mr M. Downes | 21/10/2025 | Wife a member at Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy | | Mrs N. Fraser (resigned 26/09/25) | 16/10/2024 | None | | Mrs O Goodwin | 27/11/2025 | None | | Mr J Guy | 27/11/2025 | None | | Dr P Hill (resigned 28/11/25) | 27/11/2025 | None | | Mr R Sperr | 22/10/2025 | Member of Rotary Club of Cleethorpes | | Mrs C Standley | 27/11/2025 | Manager at Waltham Pre-School Governor at Waltham Toll Bar Academy | | Mrs PJ. Taylor (resigned 31/03/26) | 27/11/2025 | None | | Governor additions: | | | | Miss D. Sankey | 26/11/2025 | None | | Mrs M. Nurse | 10/02/2026 | None | | Mr P. Weeks | 23/04/2026 | None | | Miss A. Herrick | 11/06/2026 | None | | | | | | **Members:** | | | | Mrs L. Downes | 21/10/2025 | Director at Creative Support, social care charity Director at All Things Good and Nice, CIC - Environmental | | Mr P. Henderson | 27/11/2025 | Employee at IQVIA Ltd, Healthcare consulting Councillor at NELC | | Mr R. Sperr | 22/10/2025 | Member of Rotary Club of Cleethorpes | | Mrs P. M. Taylor | 15/09/2025 | None | | **Leadership and Finance Staff** | **Date** | | |---|---|---| | Mrs E Allen | 16/09/2025 | None | | Miss E Curtiss | 15/09/2025 | None | | Mrs E Gresswell | 15/09/2025 | None | | Mr M. Hallam | 15/09/2025 | None | | Ms K Holness | 15/09/2025 | None | | Mr A. Howard | 16/09/2025 | None | | Mrs K Paling | 16/09/2025 (Left 31/12/2025) | None | | Ms A Matthews | 26/09/2025 | None | | Mrs E Saxby | 15/09/2025 | None | | Mrs A Tillett | 16/09/2025 | None | | Mrs S Toohill | 16/09/2025 | None | ### Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings Attendance at board meetings during 2025/26 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S P Bate | 3 | 3 | | R Beel | 3 | 3 | | A Cox | 1 | 1 | | M Downes | 3 | 3 | | O Goodwin | 2 | 3 | | J Guy | 3 | 3 | | A Herrick | 1 | 1 | | P Hill | 1 | 1 | | M Nurse | 1 | 1 | | D Sankey | 3 | 3 | | R Sperr | 3 | 3 | | C Standley | 2 | 3 | | P J Taylor | 1 | 1 | | P Weeks | 0 | 1 | Attendance at board meetings during 2024/25 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S P Bate | 2 | 3 | | S C Bate | 1 | 1 | | R Beel | 3 | 3 | | A Cox | 2 | 3 | | N Fraser | 1 | 3 | | O Goodwin | 2 | 3 | | J Guy | 2 | 3 | | P Hill | 3 | 3 | | R Sperr | 3 | 3 | | C Standley | 2 | 3 | | P J Taylor | 3 | 3 | Attendance at board meetings during 2023/24 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S P Bate | 3 | 3 | | S C Bate | 2 | 3 | | R Beel | 3 | 3 | | H Blanchard | 3 | 3 | | A Cox | 2 | 3 | | L Downes | 0 | 1 | | N Fraser | 2 | 3 | | O Goodwin | 3 | 3 | | J Guy | 3 | 3 | | P Hill | 2 | 3 | | R Sperr | 3 | 3 | | C Standley | 1 | 3 | | P J Taylor | 3 | 3 | Attendance at board meetings during 2022/23 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S P Bate | 3 | 3 | | S C Bate | 2 | 3 | | R Beel | 3 | 3 | | R Bell | 2 | 2 | | H Blanchard | 2 | 3 | | A Cox | 1 | 3 | | N Fraser | 2 | 2 | | O Goodwin | 3 | 3 | | J Guy | 3 | 3 | | P Hill | 1 | 3 | | R Sperr | 3 | 3 | | C Standley | 2 | 3 | Attendance at meetings of the Resources and Audit Committee during 2025/26 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S Bate | 3 | 3 | | R Beel (Chair) | 2 | 3 | | O Goodwin | 3 | 3 | | J Guy | 3 | 3 | | R Sperr | 3 | 3 | | P J Taylor | 2 | 2 | Attendance at meetings of the Resources and Audit Committee during 2024/25 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S Bate | 3 | 3 | | R Beel (Chair) | 3 | 3 | | O Goodwin | 1 | 3 | | J Guy | 2 | 3 | | R Sperr | 3 | 3 | | P J Taylor | 2 | 2 | Attendance at meetings of the Resources and Audit Committee during 2023/24 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S Bate | 4 | 4 | | R Beel (Chair) | 4 | 4 | | O Goodwin | 4 | 4 | | J Guy | 4 | 4 | | R Sperr | 3 | 4 | Attendance at meetings of the Resources and Audit Committee during 2022/23 was as follows: | **Trustee** | **Meetings attended** | **Out of a possible** | |---|---|---| | S Bate | 3 | 3 | | R Beel (Chair) | 2 | 3 | | R Bell | 1 | 3 | | A Cox | 0 | 0 | | O Goodwin | 2 | 3 | | J Guy | 3 | 3 | | R Sperr | 3 | 3 | #### Our Academy - [Our Headteacher's welcome](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/about-us/message-from-mr-bate) - [Our Vision, Ethos & Values](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/about-us/vision-ethos) - [Our 'Thrunscoe SHINE rule'](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/about-us/our-thrunscoe-shine-rule) - [Our Staff](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/about-us/Whos-Who-TPNA) - [Our OFSTED Report](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/about-us/ofsted-report) - [Our Governance](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/about-us/governors) - [Our latest news](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/news) ### Latest News [![Image of Sign-up for Thrunscoe Nursery Intake](https://files.schudio.com/thrunscoe-primary-and-nursery-academy/imagecache/750x480c/news/THRUNSCOE_NURSERY_Flyer.jpg)](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/news/2026-02-13-sign-up-for-thrunscoe-nursery-intake) 13 February 2026 ### [Sign-up for Thrunscoe Nursery Intake](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/news/2026-02-13-sign-up-for-thrunscoe-nursery-intake) ### Contact Us **Thrunscoe Academy** Trinity Road Cleethorpes DN35 8UL Tel: 01472 320781 Email: Company Number: 08018237 ### Useful Links - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.thrunscoeacademy.co.uk/important-information/accessibility-statement) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thrunscoeacademycleethorpes) ![Thrunscoe Academy](https://files.schudio.com/thrunscoe-primary-and-nursery-academy/images/logo/Thrunscoe_Primary_Heading_(4).png) © Copyright 2022–2026 Thrunscoe Academy. 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