Governors
The Governing Body
| Name | Category | Appointed By | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Committee Membership | Position of Responsibilties | Register of Business Interest | Governance and Role in Other Education Institutions | Any material interests |
| Sally Davies - Chair of Governors | Co-Opted Governor | Governing Body | 04/11/19 | 04/11/23 to 03/11/27 | All committees | Co-Chair, Rights Respecting Co-Chair, EYFS, Reading and Phonics | None | None | None |
| Kerry Crook | Headteacher | Governing Body | 01/09/22 | From 01/09/22 | All committees | All committees | None | None | None |
| Allan Weaver | Co-Opted Governor | Governing Body | 01/01/06 | 25/02/22 to 24/02/30 | All committees | Child Protection / Safeguarding and LAC an d SEND | None | None | None |
| Stuart Jones | Co-Opted Governor | Governing Body | 09/10/06 | 03/04/22 to 02/04/30 | All committees | Health & Safety, Training & Development, Writing, SPaG and Vocabulary | None | None | None |
| Neil Hayes | Co-Opted Governor | Governing Body | 03/04/14 | 03/04/22 to 02/04/30 | All committees | Maths | None | None | None |
| Helen Oliver | Staff Governor | Governing Body | 31/10/16 | 30/10/24 to 29/10/28 | All committees | None | None | None | None |
| Jayne Matthews | Co-opted Governor | Governing Body | 19/06/17 | 19/06/25 to 18/06/29 | All committees | Pupil and Sports Premium | None | None | None |
| Claire Dunn | Co-opted Governor | Govering Body | 20/03/24 | 20/03/24 to 19/03/28 | All committees | Maths | None | None | TBC |
| HISTORICAL GOVERNORS | |||||||||
| Nicola Miller (Retired) | Headteacher (retired) | Governing Body | 31/08/2022 | Retired | n/a | n/a | None | None | None |
| Andy Amor (ex Governor) | Co-Opted Governor | Governing Body | 09/03/20 | 09/03/20 to 08/03/24 | Premises & Resources | Humanities | None | None | None |
| Malcolm Macconnell (ex Governor) | Co-opted Governor | Governing Body | 07/11/18 | 31/08/24 | All committees | SEND | None | None | None |
| Rachael Watkins | Parent Governor | Parental Governor | 20/03/24 | 20/03/24 to 30/04/2025 | All committees | Writing, SPaG and Vocabulary | None | None | None |
| Laura Tatton | Parent Governor | Parental Governor | 05/12/22 | 05/01/23 to 24/02/2026 | All committees | Wellbeing and PHSE | None | None | None |
| Robert Pinion | Parent Governor | Governing Body | 18/12/2020 | 22/04/2026 | All committees | None | None | None |
Governors - Meeting Attendance
Sally Davies - Chair Of Governors
I became a parent governor at Blanford Mere Primary School in November 2019, in November 2025 my role changed and I became a Chair of the governing body. Two of my three Children attend Blanford Mere and enjoy their school experience, I felt it was important to give something back to Blanford Mere.
As well as being Chair I have the link role as Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and phonic governor. I meet with Mr Kimberly to hear how Children in EYFS are developing through their early journey at Blanford Mere. I also hear from Mr Kimberly about exciting developments in children's early reading and phonics progression. I work as a teaching assistant in a Dudley Primary school and I feel this 23 years of experience supports me in this role.
I am extremely proud to be a governor at Blanford Mere, helping children and staff to be the best that they can.
Allan Weaver - Co-Opted Governor
I have been a Governor since both my daughters attended the school, sometime ago now. I have found it most rewarding in been able to help the school in achieving the full potential of all pupils.
Stuart Jones - Co-opted Governor
As a former pupil and as a parent of two children who attended the school, I have a long association with Blanford Mere and improving the school and the outcome for children is something I am passionate about. I have been a governor for around 15 years and see this as a way to give back to the school and the community that supported myself and my children.
The skills that I have developed in my career in health and safety and operational management help me support the school. I am currently the chair of the school improvement committee, the governor responsible for literacy, health and safety and governor training.
Jayne Matthews - Co Opted Governor
I am a retired maths teacher. I have spent 36 years teaching in schools in the West Midlands, holding various roles - ranging from classroom teacher to Vice Principal of a very large secondary school. I have been a Governor at Blanford Mere since 2017. I am passionate about ensuring that all children receive the best education possible.
I live with my husband and have two adult children, who were both educated in Dudley. My son, and his growing family, lives and works in Sweden. My daughter and son-in-law are primary school teachers in Gloucestershire.
Helen Oliver - Staff Governor
I have worked at Blanford Mere Primary School for over 8 years as a class teacher across Key Stage 2. I am passionate about providing our children with the best possible education which enables them to reach their full potential. I enjoy my role as Staff Governor as it provides me with further opportunities to work alongside staff, families and our community to ensure our pupils receive the best experiences and an enriching and inspiring curriculum. I have experience in various industries, as well as education, which gives me underpinning knowledge and skills.
