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

Andrew Fennemore : Chair of Governors (Co-Opted Governor)

Andrew Fennemore

Chair of Governors (Co-Opted Governor)

Funda Shibli : Vice Chair of Governors (Co-opted Governor), Chair of Personnel, SEND & Inclusion Link Governor

Funda Shibli

Vice Chair of Governors (Co-opted Governor), Chair of Personnel, SEND & Inclusion Link Governor

Sam Hankin : Co-Opted Governor

Sam Hankin

Co-Opted Governor

Kevin Briggs : Parent Governor

Kevin Briggs

Parent Governor

Ian Albert : LA Governor

Ian Albert

LA Governor

Jane Buchanan : Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Finance, Child Protection & Safeguarding

Jane Buchanan

Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Finance, Child Protection & Safeguarding

Tony Plunkett : Headteacher

Tony Plunkett

Headteacher

Anna Jackson : Parent Governor

Anna Jackson

Parent Governor

Susanna Kholodenko : Staff Governor

Susanna Kholodenko

Staff Governor

Dave Massey : Co-Opted Governor

Dave Massey

Co-Opted Governor

Jack Wells : Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Premises

Jack Wells

Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Premises

Victoria Wheat : Associate Member

Victoria Wheat

Associate Member

Matt Abbott : Co-Opted Governor

Matt Abbott

Co-Opted Governor

Victoria Proddow : Parent Governor

Victoria Proddow

Parent Governor

Narinder Shergill : Parent Governor

Narinder Shergill

Parent Governor

Hammad Farooq : Parent Governor

Hammad Farooq

Parent Governor

NameGovernor TypeAppointing BodyFromTo
Andrew Fennemore (Chair)Co-OptedGoverning BodySep 2023Aug 2027
Funda Shibli (Vice Chair)Co-OptedGoverning BodySep 2022Aug 2026
Ian AlbertLocal AuthorityGoverning BodyNov 2023Nov 2027
Kevin BriggsParentParent electionSep 2021Sep 2025
Jane BuchananCo-OptedGoverning BodySep 2021Sep 2025
Tony PlunkettHeadteacher
Sam HankinCo-OptedGoverning BodySep 2021Sep 2025
Anna JacksonParentParent electionSep 2022Sep 2026
Susanna KholodenkoStaffStaff electionApr 2023Apr 2027
Dave MasseyCo-OptedGoverning BodyJun 2023Jun 2027
Jack WellsCo-OptedGoverning BodySep 2020Sep 2024
Victoria WheatAssociate MemberGoverning BodySep 2020Sep 2024
Matt AbbottCo-OptedGoverning BodyApr 2023Apr 2027
Victoria ProddowParentParent electionSep 2023Sep 2027
Narinder Shergill ParentParent election Sep 2023Sep 2027
Hammad FarooqParentParent electionSep 2023Sep 2027

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 four sub-committees – Finance, Premises, Learning & Teaching and Personnel
  • 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 December 2023

Governors Declaration of Business Interests

NameRegister of Business/ Pecuniary InterestsRegister of Financial InterestsRelationship to Member(s) of staff or their relativesGovernor at another establishment
Andrew Fennemore (Chair)NoneNoneNoNo
Funda Shibli (Vice Chair)Employee of Herts for LearningNoneNoNo
Ian AlbertNoneNoneNoNo
Kevin BriggsNoneNoneNoNo
Jane BuchananNoneNoneNoNo
Sam HankinNoneNoneNoNo
Anna JacksonNoneNoneNoNo
David MasseyNoneNoneYes - husband of member of staffNo
Jack WellsNoneNoneNoNo
Victoria WheatNoneNoneNoNo
Matt AbbottNoneNoneNoNo

Recent Governors

NameType of GovernorServed on the Governing Body
Perry MaranianStaff01 April 2019 – 31 March 2023
Mary DriverHeadteacherUp until August 2023
Nina AchalParentSep 2019 – Sep 2023
Cassie ClarkParentOct 2020 – Oct 2023