Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery

With effect from 1 September 2025, the governing body of Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery was formally dissolved and replaced by the Governing Body of The Bewl Federation. The Federation Board is now the accountable body for governance across the schools within the Federation.

The Governing Body of The Bewl Federation operates in accordance with its Instrument of Government, which provides for:

• 1 Executive Headteacher
• 4 Co-opted Governors
• 2 Ex Officio Foundation Governors
• 1 Foundation Governor
• 1 Local Authority Governor
• 2 Parent Governors
• 1 Staff Governor

The Chair of the Federation Board is Miquela Walsh.

The Full Governing Board (FGB) meets three times a year in Terms 2, 4 and 6. In addition, there are two committees, each meeting three times a year in Terms 1, 3 and 5:

• Resources and Staffing Committee (RSC) – Chair: Krystal Patrice
• Quality of Provision Committee (QPC) – Chair: Lindsay Pamphilon

All committee members, including associate members, have full voting rights.

The structure of the Board and its committees enables governors to fulfil their three core strategic functions:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding the Executive Headteacher to account for educational performance and staff performance management
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring money is well spent

The Quality of Provision Committee (QPC) monitors key areas within the Ofsted framework, including:

• Safeguarding
• Inclusion and SEND
• Curriculum, Teaching and Achievement
• RE and RSE
• Attendance and Behaviour
• Personal Development and Well-being
• Early Years

The Resources and Staffing Committee (RSC) monitors key areas within the Ofsted framework, including:

• Leadership and Headteacher Performance Management
• Finance, Infrastructure and Sustainability
• Pupil Premium and Sports Premium
• Health and Safety and Compliance
• Workforce Development and Well-being
• Stakeholder Partnerships and Marketing

As a voluntary controlled Church of England school, Foundation Governors appointed by the Diocese of Chichester have a specific responsibility to preserve and develop the Christian character of the school.

All correspondence should be directed to the Clerk to Governors (Emily Clark) at: clerk@bewlfederation.org.

Please note that any questions about the day-to-day operation of the school, or any complaints, should first be directed to your child's class teacher or the Head of School.  

The Chair of the Governing Body was Miquela Walsh. The Instrument of Government allowed for:

• 3 Foundation Governors (1 ex-officio)
• 1 Local Authority Governor
• 4 Parent Governors
• 1 Staff Governor
• 4 Co-opted Governors (appointed by the governing body for their specific skills and competencies)

The Executive Headteacher also served as a governor.

The Full Governing Board (FGB) met at least six times per year.   There was one committee, the Resources, Staffing and Pay Committee, that met at least three times a year.  Associate members had full voting rights on the Resources, Staffing and Pay Committee.  

All correspondence should be directed to the Clerk to Governors (Emily Clark) at: clerk@bewlfederation.org

Governors' Attendance at FGB Meetings (for the academic year 2024/25)

Governors' attendance at RSP Committee Meetings (for the academic year 2024/25)

Governors of the Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery Governing Board who left within the last 12 months