The Governing Body

Chair of Governors – Mrs Rachel Hume –

I have been a member of the Governing Body since 2018, both as a parent governor and more recently co-opted Governor. I am delighted to be part of the Governing Body and to be able to promote the school’s vision of being a vibrant and inspirational community where everyone is valued equally. My working background in educational settings has given me the passion for supporting all children to reach their potential, in a safe and nurturing environment to become confident, tolerant members of the wider community. I am especially invested in the curriculum that is taught throughout the school and how this is adapted to suit the needs of all the pupils. Alongside my own children who attend, I am proud of the school, staff and pupils who make it what it is today.

Vice Chair of Governors – Mr Nick Hayward –

I had the privilege of joining the governing body in 2023, as the local authority governor. I am wholly committed to developing our local communities and ensuring that there is equal opportunity for all children to achieve their potential and become more confident in their abilities.  I am proud to be able to share extensive experience from my role on the senior leadership team at The Bedford College Group, where I am the strategic lead for our adult curriculum implementation to over 7000 adults in our communities. My strengths that I bring to the governing body are educational strategy, change management, data and financial analysis and curriculum intent and implementation.

Parent Governor – Miss Dawn Cross –

LA Governor – Current Vacancy

Safeguarding Governor – Rev. Paul Frost –

Paul is currently the rector of St John’s Church in Corby Old Village and is also a managing trustee of the Chapel Gym, Corby. In a voluntary capacity, he’s serves as chaplain to the Corby Branch of the Royal British Legion and as chaplain to the local Air Cadet squadron. He believes that the role schools have in their local community is vital and works hard to strengthen the relationship between school and community.

Previously, Paul had a background in education as the Head of Religious Studies in a large comprehensive school and a chaplain in a busy College of Further Education. He has wide-ranging experience of governance within the charitable sector and enjoys anything to do with strategy and organisational culture.

Staff Governor – Miss Stephanie Knight

Co-opted Governors – Rev. Paul Frost and Mrs Rachel Hume

If as parents you have any questions, please speak to one of our parent governors who are available on the playground before and after school.

We also have an email address that you can contact us through governors@covs.northants.sch.uk or you can leave a message for us with the school office.

Minutes from our last two full governing body meetings are below.