Halling Primary School’s Governance is directly overseen by a Local Governing Body that consists of Governors who are appointed either by the Board of Trustees, Coopted by the existing Members, or is an existing Parent/Carer of a pupil in the school.
If you wish to contact our LGB, please email Louise Lawrence (Governance Professional) at lawrencel@aletheiatrust.org.uk
Governors Information
| Full Name | Governor Type | Governor Role | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: Julie Rattenbury RattanburyJ@halling.medway.sch.uk | Trust Appointed | Health and Safety/Premises, Finance, Attendance, Suspension/Exclusions, Mentoring | 7th July 2022 - 6th July 2026 |
| Vice Chair: Daniel Tadman | Parent Appointed | SEN/CP, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium | 26th June 2024 - 25th June 2028 |
| Headteacher: Lisa Taylor | Headteacher | N/A | N/A |
| Sarah Graaskov | Parent Appointed | EYFS, Reading & Phonics | 11th February 2022 - 10th February 2026 |
| Shona Eakins | Staff Governor | 15th May 2023 – 14th May 2027 | |
| Ellie Nott | Staff Governor | 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2028 | |
| Amy Lewis | Trust Appointed | Data, Spelling & Writing | 29th March 2023 - 28th March 2027 |
| Julian Thorne | Trust Appointed | Science & Maths | 15th September 2023 - 14th September 2027 |
| Kim Noakes | Trust Appointed | Geography & History | 4th March 2024 - 3rd March 2028 |
| Katie Al Nasser | Trust Appointed | Art, DT & PSHE | 21st May 2024 - 20th May 2028 |
| Sharon Meehan | Parent Appointed | 2nd December 2024 - 1st December 2028 | |
| Louise Lawrence | Trust Appointed | Governance Professional | N/A |
Meet the Governors
Julie Rattenbury • Chair of Governors
“I strongly believe that every child deserves the very best start to education to help them reach their full potential and give them the ambition to become life-long learners”.
Julie has worked in Secondary, Special SEN, Primary & Early Years schools since 1998. In 2009, she passed the CSBM (Certificate in School Business Management) and became a School Business Manager, at a 3-form entry primary school, where she supported the schools for the following 8 years. Julie is now responsible for 11 academies (5 Secondary, 4 Primary and 1 SEN) across the Longfield and Medway; overseeing Health & Safety and maintaining safe environments.
Dan Tadman • Vice-chair of Governors
“My priority is putting everyone’s wellbeing at the top of my agenda”.
Dan’s job involves him managing a team of individuals who deliver a First Aid service around Kent and Sussex. He is also a proud father of two children who attend Halling Primary School.
Dan’s role as a governor involves enhancing SEND provisions, Pupil Premium and Sports Premium.
Louise Lawrence • Governance Professional
“I thoroughly enjoy my role “.
Louise has an extensive background in Insurance, Banking and IT training and development. Since 2021, Louise has been a Clerk for Aletheia Academies Trust; working with five Local Governing Boards for schools in the Trust.
As a Clerk/Governance Professional, Louise provides advice and guidance to the Local Governing Board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. The role contributes towards the efficient and effective functioning of a governing board and its committees. Louise is also a proud mother of two daughters within Shorne school.
Sarah Graaskov • Parent Governor
“Being a governor gives me the opportunity to give a little back by supporting the school community and making a positive difference to the education of all pupils”.
Sarah has been a qualified Primary School teacher since 2003 and brings a wealth of knowledge by having experience working in a range of schools with many different leadership roles and responsibilities.
Sarah joined Halling Primary School’s Local Governing Board in 2022 alongside her son’s enrollment and since has seen a positive start to his education as a governor and a parent.
Amy Lewis • Trust Governor
“Becoming a school Governor is an exciting opportunity that I love to be part of. Throughout my time teaching I have been lucky enough to work as a Head of House, Curriculum Leader for Art, Assistant Leader of KS3 and 4 and currently Associate Leader of KS3. Within these roles, I have gained a wealth of experience and expertise which will support me in being an effective Governor”.
Amy emphasises that schools are so important to the lives of young people and making a difference to their life chances. By supporting her local school in doing this, Amy feels she can give back to her local community with her experience.
Kim Noakes • Trust Appointed
“I have always had a particular interest in educational settings, having previously been based in one when I worked as a school health social worker and with my daughter being a primary school teache. I am always interested in hearing about the challenges that teachers are now facing, as well as the new initiatives that are being introduced in schools today.”
Kim is a retired Social Worker with over 40 years of experience in a variety of capacities involving working with a range of different professionals. Until recently, she was a member of a Fostering Panel, which involved reading different reports, listening to other people’s views, discussing and challenging.
Julian Thorne • Trust Governor
I am looking forward to working with the school for the best outcomes for all of our pupils.
Julian has always thought about becoming a governor at Halling and this opportunity came at a perfect time, lining up with his retirement from the police.
Julian has always wanted to give something back to the community and in particular the school. His son attends Halling School and the school has been brilliant in helping him develop in every way. All the teachers and staff have gone out of their way to listen to us as his parents.
Governors Documentation
Aletheia Academies Trust Governance
For more information about how the Aletheia Academies Trust system of Governance operates including the Names of Trustees and Members and the Scheme of Delegation, please visit the Trust Governance website page here.
For more information about how Aletheia Academies Trust Finance operates including documentation such as The Annual Report, Annual Audited Accounts and Trust Executive Pay, please visit the Trust Finance website page here.
Halling CofE Primary School does not exceed the Executive Pay bracket.
