Governance

Governance Statement

The four key functions of the Governing Board are to;

ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction;
hold executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
oversee the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent; and
ensure that the voices of school stakeholders are heard.

Effective governance is essential for the health and success of any organisation. The key strategic priorities of the school drive the agenda of the Governing Board and Committee meetings and as Governors, we support and challenge the Headteacher by gathering views and asking questions. The role is strategic rather than operational.

Strategic decisions rooted in and influenced by the voices and views of our stakeholders go a long way to ensuring that the Governing Board develops a better understanding of how Sunbury Manor School is operating on the ground and how close we are to achieving our vision. Opening and maintaining channels of communication between stakeholders facilitates good decision-making.

We believe that for the Governing Board to engage with our stakeholders effectively and meaningfully, we need to be visible within school. It is for this reason, that Governors:

attend Student Council meetings, to hear the voice of our students;
attend events within school, to meet and listen to our Parents;
go into school, in our role as Link Governors, to listen to and support our staff.

As an Academy Trust, we must comply with the ‘Academies Trust Handbook’ as a condition of the schools funding agreement. It provides an overarching framework for the implementation of effective financial management and other controls, consistent with our obligations as a publicly funded body.

Mrs Emma Redfern - Chair of Governors

Email: eredfern.gov@sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk

Sunbury Manor School Trustees

Emma Redfern (Member-Appointed Trustee and Chair of the board)

Term of Office (4 Years): 01/09/2023 to 31/08/2027
Emma Joined the Governing Board in January 2020 and has a daughter at the school. She is an HR Professional working in Social Care, with a keen interest in employee relations and opportunities for all.

Margi Lamey (Member-Appointed Trustee, Co Vice-Chair & Link Governor for Citizenship, Creative Arts – Drama, Photography, Art, Music, Student Voice and Pupil Premium and Disadvantaged)

Term of Office (4 Years): 08/07/2025 to 31/07/2026
Margi joined the Governing Board in 2010. Margi was Head of 6th Form at St George’s College and a physicist of many years teaching experience. Margi previously worked for the Civil Service as a Scientific Officer. She has also been an ISI School Inspector and is passionate about improving education for all students.

Clare Pitts (Parent Trustee, Co- Vice Chair and Link Governor for Careers and Parent Link)

Term of Office (4 Years): 01/10/2023 to 31/08/2027
Clare joined the Board in October 2023, has 2 children at Sunbury Manor and tragically her youngest Harry died in July 2023. The school is very supportive to the family and friends; therefore, she wants to give back using her community connections (having previously been involved with PTA at two local primary schools). Her focus will be providing a link between parents and the governors and raising the profile of Sunbury Manor in the community and businesses.

Louise Warren (Member-Appointed Trustee, Link Governor for Science and Modern Foreign Languages)

Term of Office (4 Years): 08/07/2025 to 31/08/2026
Louise joined the Governing Board in 2021. Louise had a 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry in drug development. She now has an NHS role in clinical research. She is particularly interested in science and encouraging all students (particularly girls) to follow STEM.

Callum Stevenson (Member-Appointed Trustee, Link Governor for Humanities – Geography, History, RE and Citizenship, and Pupil Premium and Disadvantaged)

Term of Office (4 Years): 25/04/2023 to 24/04/2027
Callum joined the governing board In April 2023. He is a Chartered Tax Advisor, specialising in technology enablement for finance and tax teams globally. He grew up in the local area and is very keen to help children get the best out of their education and give back to the local community.

Fiona Stevens (Member Appointed Trustee, Link Governor for Safeguarding /Looked After Children and English)

Term of Office (4 Years): 07/06/2023 to 06/06/2027
Fiona joined the Governing Board in June 2023. She is a solicitor working in London and lives in Sunbury with her husband and young daughter. Fiona studied English Literature and History at University, before converting to Law. She is passionate about education for all young people.

Mike Hayter (Member-Appointed Trustee, Link Governor for Attendance/Behaviour/ Anti bullying/ Alternative provision)

Term of Office (4 Years): 01/09/2023 to 31/08/2027
Mike joined the Governing Board in September 2022 and is a former pupil at Sunbury Manor. He has a background in education and education leadership currently serving as Assistant Headteacher at a local secondary school.

Josh Burkmar (Member-Appointed Trustee, Link Governor for Health & Safety, Business Studies, Maths and Statistics)

Term of Office (4 Years): 08/07/2025 to 31/07/2026
Josh joined the Governing Board in March 2021. He is a Chartered Accountant in the wealth management industry, with a focus on financial performance.

Sarmila Bhal (Member-Appointed Trustee, Link Governor for Computing, Design and Technology, Food and Child Development)

Term of Office (4 Years): 24/01/2023 to 23/01/2027
Sarmila joined the Governing Board in January 2020 and has one child at the school. Sarmila has a law degree and works. She has extensive governor experience at other schools.

Fiaz Janjua (Parent Trustee and Link Governor for SEND, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)

Term of Office (4 Years)01/10/2023 to 31/08/2027
Fiaz joined the Board in October 2023 and is an experienced Police Officer with a proven track record in safeguarding. His extensive experience in ensuring the safety and well-being of children has equipped him with a valuable skill set, including risk assessment, communication, and problem-solving. As a parent of a Sunbury Manor pupil, he understands the importance of fostering a nurturing and supportive educational environment and is committed to nurturing positive relationships between parents, teachers, and students.

Aysha Wilson (Associate Trustee)

Term of Office (4 Years): 19/04/2026 to 18/04/2030
Aysha has been a member of the Governing Board since 2022. She is a HR professional and an active member of the community who is dedicated to supporting a safe and inclusive educational environment; one that amplifies student voices and fosters independence and resilience for all.

Brikitta Batten (Co-opted Trustee – Staff Observer)

Term of Office (3 Years): 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2028
Brikitta joined the Governing Board in September 2021 as a Staff Governor. Brikitta has been teaching at Sunbury Manor since 2011, starting off as a covering supervisor and is now Head of Citizenship Studies and a Head of Year.

Scott Ford (Co-opted Trustee – Staff Observer)

Term of Office (3 Years): 01/03/2024 to 28/02/2027
Scott joined the Governing Board in September 2024 as a Staff Governor.

Zoe Keith (Co-opted Trustee – Staff Observer)

Term of Office (3 Years): 01/03/2024 to 28/02/2027
Zoe joined the Governing Board in September 2024 as a Staff Governor.

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Sunbury Manor School Members

Chris Burch (Member)
Mark McCartney (Member)
Sandra Flint (Member)
Virginia Pipe (Member)

Members meet once a year in an Annual General Meeting.

Sub-Committees

Resources (and Audit) Committee - Committee Chair: Josh Burkmar
Self-Evaluation and Improvement Committee - Committee Chair: Louise Warren
Student Welfare, Safeguarding and Community Committee - Committee Chair: Mike Hayter

Attendance Records

Full Governing Board

NAME	1-Oct-24	12-Nov-24	11-Feb-25	6-May-25	8-Jul-25	Attendance %	Attendance #	Out of a possible
David Lee	P	P	P	P	P	100%	5	5
Emma Redfern	P	P	P	P	P	100%	5	5
Clare Pitts	P	P	P	P	A	80%	4	5
Margi Lamey	P	P	P	P	P	100%	5	5
Callum Stevenson	P	A	P	P	P	80%	4	5
Fiaz Janjua	P	P	A	A	A	40%	2	5
Fiona Stevens	P	P	P	P	A	80%	4	5
Josh Burkmar	P	P	A	P	P	80%	4	5
Louise Warren	P	P	P	P	P	100%	5	5
Mike Hayter	P	P	A	P	P	80%	4	5
Sarmila Bhal	A	P	A	A	A	20%	1	5
Stephen Leach	A	A	A	A	A	0%	0	5
Tessa Reed	A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%	0	5
Brikitta Batten	P	P	P	P	A	80%	4	5
Scott Ford	P	P	P	P	P	100%	5	5
Zoe Keith	P	P	P	P	A	80%	4	5
Aysha Wilson	P	P	P	P	P	100%	5	5

Self-Evaluation & Improvement Committee

NAME	15-Oct-24	11-Mar-24	10-Jun-24	Attendance %	Attendance #	Out of a possible
David Lee	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Louise Warren	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Margi Lamey	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Sarmila Bhal	P	A	A	33%	1	3
Tessa Reed	A	N/A	N/A	0%	0	1
Brikitta Batten	A	P	P	67%	2	3

Resources & Audit Committee

NAME	3-Dec-24	4-Mar-25	17-Jun-25	Attendance %	Attendance #	Out of a possible
David Lee	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Josh Burkmar	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Callum Stevenson	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Clare Pitts	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Margi Lamey	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Emma Redfern	N/A	P	A	50%	1	2

Student Welfare, Safeguarding and Community Committee

NAME	26-Nov-24	25-Feb-25	20-May-25	Attendance %	Attendance #	Out of a possible
David Lee	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Mike Hayter	P	P	P	100%	3	3
Stephen Leach	A	A	A	0%	0	3
Fiaz Janjua	P	P	A	67%	2	3
Fiona Stevens	P	A	P	67%	2	3
Zoe Keith	P	A	P	67%	2	3
Scott Ford	P	P	P	100%	3	3

Key

P	Present - in person
A	Absent
N/A	Attendance not required

Register of Business and Financial Interest

Name	Organisation	Nature of business	Nature of interest	Date interest commenced	Position
Sarmila Bhal	Magna Carta Secondary School	Education	Employment	September 2024	Employee
	Town Farm Primary School	Education	Governorship	November 2017	Governor
Joshua Burkmar	Thistle Initiatives Ltd	Financial Planning	Employment	January 2024	Employee
Mike Hayter	Chertsey High School	Education	Employment	September 2019	Assistant Head Teacher
	Sunbury Manor School	Education	Close Family Relationship	September 2025	Niece at the school
Fiaz Janjua	Metropolitan Police Force	Policing, Law enforcement	Employment	July 2014	Employee
	Sunbury Manor School	Education	Close Family Relationship	September 2023	Child at the school
Margi Lamey	Nil Return	Nil Return	Nil Return	Nil Return	Nil Return
Clare Pitts	Lindt & Sprungli (UK) Ltd	Food Manufacturer	Employment	September 2025	Employee
Emma Redfern	Surrey Choices	Social Care, Latco owned by Surrey County Council	Employment	23rd April 2018	Employee
	Sunbury Manor School	Education	Close Family Relationship	September 2022	Child at the school
Fiona Stevens	Nil Return	Nil Return	Nil Return	Nil Return	Nil Return
Callum Stevenson	KPMG	Tax and Accounting	Employment	January 2022	Employee
	KPMG	Tax and Accounting	Directorship	October 2025	Director
	Surrey County Council	Local Authority	Close Family Relationship	June 2021	Employee
Louise Warren	Royal Marsden Hospital Trust	Healthcare	Employment	September 2022	Employee
	Partnerships/D.C.Warren Farm	Farming	Partnership	May 2023	Partner
Aysha Wilson	G-Research	Gaming/Technology	Employment	November 2024	Employee
Scott Ford	Sunbury Manor School	Education	Employment	Nil Return	Nil Return
Zoe Keith	Sunbury Manor School	Education	Employment	September 2021	Employee
Brikitta Batten	Sunbury Manor School	Education	Employment	January 2022	Employee
David Lee	Sunbury Manor School	Education	Employment	June 2024	Headteacher