- Governors Pecuniary Interests (255KB)
List of Current Governors
| Name | Governor type | Term of office | Committees |
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| Rev Huw Bellis | Rector of Tring Team Parish | ex-officio |
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| Gary Stanley | Headteacher | ex-officio |
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| Edmund Booth | Foundation | 01/03/16 – 28/02/20 |
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| Gerry Miller | Foundation | 01/09/17 – 31/08/21 |
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| Jon Reynolds | Foundation | 01/09/17 – 31/08/21 |
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| Simon Gilbert | LA | 21/06/17 – 20/06/21 |
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| Ian Graham | Parent | 02/03/18 – 01/03/22 |
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| Paula Birley | Staff | 02/05/18 – 01/05/22 |
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| Jon Hall | Associate | ex-officio |
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| Steffi Buse | Foundation | 26/09/18 – 25/09/22 |
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| Pippa Chappell | Foundation | 26/09/18 – 25/09/22 |
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| Hannah Ade-Oroleye | Foundation | 26/09/18 – 25/09/22 |
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| Louise Abslom | Parent | 26/09/18 – 25/09/22 |
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| Gerald Golding | Co-opted | 26/09/18 – 25/09/22 |
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| Jane Shardlow | Foundation | 26/09/18 – 25/09/22 |
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Clerk to the Governors |
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| Rebecca Harvey | Clerk | ||
Governors – Stepped Down |
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| Name | Governor type | Term of office | Committees (meeting attendance) |
| Simon Gilbert | LA | 21/06/17 – 20/06/21 |
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Governors Who’s Who
Huw Bellis – Foundation Governor ex-officio
As Team Rector Huw is ex officio governor at Bishop Wood School. He is also a governor at Tring School and has previously been a governor at Aldbury School. He has the privilege of coming into the school every week to lead collective worship. He is the governor responsible for Safeguarding.
Gary Stanley – Headteacher ex-officio
Gary joined Bishop Wood a headteacher in January 2018.
Edmund Booth – Foundation Governor
Edmund is a semi-retired structural engineer who has lived in Tring with his wife since 2010 and is a member of the congregation at the parish church. He has no children of his own, but was a Sunday School teacher in his previous parish for a dozen years, and has served as trustee for two parishes, taking on the roles of treasurer and chair.
Gerald Miller – Foundation Governor
Gerry was CEO of a financial services company before semi retiring and brings a knowledge of running a business operating in a complex regulatory environment. As well as working with a local Church charity, Gerry is a keen walker and a lifetime spaniel enthusiast. More recently he has resolved to extend his skillset by learning to play lead guitar – so far with mixed results!
Jon Reynolds – Foundation Governor
Jon is a Reader in the Tring Team Parish. He is a member of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust and the St John’s Primary School Watford Free School Trust. His four sons attended Long Marston VA Primary School and Tring School.
Ian Graham – Parent Governor
As a parent to two girls, I have a vested interest in ensuring that a safe and encouraging environment exists allowing Bishop Wood pupils to reach their full potential.
As a Management Consultant, working for a number of Global Corporations over the past 20 years, I am a strong believer in engaging young minds – ensuring our children are equipped with the skills to be the workforce of tomorrow.
Paula Birley – Staff Governor
Paula is a year 3 teacher at Bishop Wood and has two children at the school.
Jon Hall – Associate Governor
Jon is Deputy Headteacher at Bishop Wood.
Rebecca Harvey – Clerk to the Governors – Full Governing Body
