Governors

We have a dedicated team of Governors. All of them volunteer their time and expertise in order to improve the outcomes for children.
The governors are not all paid employees of the school. They are not based at the school but they visit as often as they can.
 
The role of governors is now far reaching with wide ranging responsibilities. Primarily their role is to lead the school strategy for improvement. In order to carry out these responsibilities effectively, Governors meet 6 times per year as a full governing body with additional meetings for Governors working on specific parts of school improvement with school staff.
 
If you are interested in becoming a School Governor in this, or another school please contact the Headteacher.
 
You can contact the chair of the Governing Body through the school or via e-mail at david.dobbs@park-way.kent.sch.uk

Our Governors operate a Circle Model of Governance. 

Here is a list of our current Governors:-
 
Name Particular Responsibilities and Skills Term of Office

Business Interests Declared

David Dobbs Chair and Local Authority Governor - Finance, Resources, Safeguarding 8th July 2021 to 7th July 2025

None

Karen Dhanecha Headteacher 1st September 2003 to 31st August 2027 Spouse has a registered business - PixelSmart
 Peter Hockney Co-Opted Governor - Premises, Resources, Headteacher's Performance Management 10th May 2023 to 9th May 2027 None
Jack Keeler Co-Opted Governor  10th May 2023 to 9th May 2027 Chair of Governors at Headcorn Primary School
Guillaume Brunet Co-Opted Governor 11th December 2022 to 10th December 2026 None
Zak Jolin Vice Chair, Co-Opted Governor 8th July 2021 to 7th July 2025 None
Carly Glanville Parent Governor 14th September 2022 to 13th September 2026 None
Scott Standing Co-Opted Governor 22nd November 2023 to 21st November 2027 None
Kate Ord Staff Governor 10th May 2023 to 9th May 2027 None
Sidney Ihuarula   Resigned January 2024  
Karen Abrahams   Resigned November 2022  
Celina Todd   Resigned May 2022