Governors
Governors are responsible for overseeing the management side of the school: strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing. They enable William Ransom to run as effectively as possible, working alongside senior leaders and supporting teachers to provide an excellent education for our pupils.
Current Governors
| Name | Governor Type | Appointing Body | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Chapman (Chair) | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2025 | Sep 2029 |
| Andrew Fennemore (Vice Chair) | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2023 | Aug 2027 |
| Matt Abbott | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Apr 2023 | Apr 2027 |
| Ian Albert | Local Authority | Governing Body | Nov 2023 | Nov 2027 |
| Kevin Briggs | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2025 | Sep 2029 |
| Jane Buchanan | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Jun 2025 | Jun 2029 |
| Emma Kent | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2025 | Sep 2029 |
| Susanna Kholodenko | Staff | Staff election | Apr 2023 | Apr 2027 |
| Sebastian Leal-Bennett | Parent | Parent election | Oct 2026 | Oct 2029 |
| Chris Niewdach | Co-Opted | Governing Body | Sep 2024 | Sep 2028 |
| Tony Plunkett | Headteacher | N/A | ||
| Victoria Proddow | Parent | Parent election | Sep 2023 | Sep 2027 |
| Victoria Wheat | Associate Member | Governing Body | Sep 2024 | Sep 2028 |
What is our Role?
Governing Body responsibilities include:
- Setting strategic direction, objectives, targets and policies
- Reviewing progress against the budget, plans and targets
- Approving the school budget
- Acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher by providing both support and challenge
How do we do this?
- Through dedicated work of three sub-committees – Personnel, Resources and Quality of Education
- Through regular meetings of the Governing Body and review of reports and activity
- By working collectively with the school to achieve the best educational outcome for the pupils
How do we operate?
The School Governors meet twice each term as a full Governing Body. Between times, smaller committees meet, focusing on the details of specific areas. Details of the members of each committee and their attendance at meetings can be found on the attendance record page.
How can you contact us?
If you would like more information about becoming a school Governor, or have matters you may wish to raise with the Governing Body, you can contact us through the school office or via email: governors@wransom.herts.sch.uk
Our Code of Conduct
Governing Body Code of Conduct
Governors Declaration of Business Interests
| Name | Register of Business/ Pecuniary Interests | Register of Financial Interests | Relationship to member(s) of staff or their relatives | Governor at another establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Chapman (Chair) | None | None | No | No |
| Andrew Fennemore (Vice Chair) |
None | None | No | No |
| Matt Abbott | None | None | No | No |
| Ian Albert | None | None | No | No |
| Kevin Briggs | None | None | No | No |
| Jane Buchanan | None | None | No | No |
| Emma Kent | None | None | No | No |
| Sebastian Leal-Bennett | None | None | No | No |
| Chris Niewdach | None | None | No | No |
| Victoria Proddow | None | None | No | No |
| Victoria Wheat | None | None | No | No |
Recent Governors
| Name | Type of Governor | Served on the Governing Body |
|---|---|---|
| David Massey | Co-opted | June 2023 – March 2026 |
| Jack Wells | Co-Opted | Sept 2024 – Jul 2026 |
| Sam Hankin | Co-Opted | Aug 2025 – Aug 2026 |
| Anna Jackson | Parent | Sept 2022 – Sept 2026 |