Our Governing Body is made up of valued volunteers, all of which bring their experience and knowledge to help support and develop our school community. They are here to provide support and where necessary challenge to the school ensuring that Barons Court  -  the pupils, staff and wider community, achieve their full potential.

Key Documents

• Governor Attendance Information
• Declaration of Interests Register

Former Governors (Departures in the last 12 months)

No departures in the last 12 months.

Chair of Governors Contact Information

Please send any correspondence for the Chair of Governors to the school office at the address shown below, marked for the attention of Debbie Docherty, Chair of Governors.

Postal Address:

Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Avenue Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

Essex

SS0 7PJ

Governors Information Board

 Feedback from the Full Governing Body - 12th March 2026

Last week, it was that time of year again when the Governors held the Full Local Governing meeting of the school year, how the year is flying by! It was great to hear from some of the Governors on how they have engaged directly with you, the parents, on a wide range of topics this term and we want to reassure you that your voice does matter and it is important that you all know that we do listen and will always relay how the school is moving forward. During the meeting we discussed the new way Ofsted will be reporting the overall grading and what they are evaluating within schools. We also discussed the very important area of SEND and as some of you may have read / listened to in the news recently, the Government is looking to develop this in the future. We want to reassure you that this is only at the consultation phase and as it becomes clearer the school will provide further updates and opportunities for discussion.  

It is a pleasure to hear of the upcoming  continuing 'Learning Together' lunches that are planned for the next few months, plus not forgetting the Grandparents Afternoon Tea to be held on the 19th May at 11.30am, get your tickets early to avoid disappointment! I am sure all the events will be a great success. All the Governors are committed to you, the parents and the school, in making Barons Court a thriving environment for the children to learn and achieve their full potential.

Paul Shadbolt, Vice Chair of the Governing Body

Feedback from the Full Governing Body Meeting – 12th March 2025

This was a very busy, well attended meeting. Darren Woollard from the Trust joined our discussions and provided an update on Trust news. Here is a summary of some of the main items discussed:

• Governors heard that, in the summer term, the Trust Leadership Group will be carrying out Trust Reviews across all schools.  These will be assessed using the draft, new Ofsted Framework and will mirror aspects of an Ofsted inspection. The aim is to test the accuracy of leaders’ self-evaluation; build familiarity with the Ofsted framework; support schools through the experience and help inform Trust leaders of any trends across the schools and identify any specific areas for development. 
• Mrs Jones presented the Leadership Report which gave the Governors a summary of the effectiveness of the quality of education within the school. Mrs Jones outlined how the school is working to support school development goals linked to improving pedagogy eg a teacher toolkit has been devised with strategies to help secure and maintain attention. Feedback has been very positive from teachers and pupils alike.

To help explain the school’s approach to personal development, pupils devised and presented a lively workshop for Governors in the school hall. They demonstrated the wide variety of activities and initiatives that they undertake, and how these activities develop their confidence and the values underpinning their motivation. The Governors even took part in a pupil-led keep-fitness session!

Governors each outlined the results of their Portfolio Research which included looking at the impact of the new coaching conversations for teachers; researching the new SEND Administrator’s role; following various lines of enquiry including speaking to Year 6 regarding knife crime and county lines (pupils could articulate their learning well); investigating the procedures used to deter the use of prejudicial language and their impact on behaviour; and how to encourage more parents to attend school workshops.

The governors would like to thank all parents and carers for their support for the school and, as always, all staff for their unswerving commitment to ensuring they provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils to thrive at Barons Court.

  Mrs Debbie Docherty - Chair of Governors