The Langrish Governors
At Langrish we have elected governors representing the local community, parents and teachers.
The role of the Governing Body is to support the running of the school at a strategic level and they each give their time voluntarily to do this.
There are various committees that oversee areas of the school operation and a full governing body meeting is held each term. We are bound by a strict code of conduct and practise to ensure that the job is done well.
Reference is frequently made to the latest literature from the DfE concerning Governorship and the roles and responsibility surrounding this important job. Here is the link to the latest guidance published in 2024:
Maintained schools governance guide
Here is an introduction to the governors:
Chair of Governors: James Greenwood (Co-opted Governor)
email address: chairofgovernors@langrish.hants.sch.uk
I was voted in by the parents in 2012 to be a Parent Governor and since have been appointed as a co-opted governor. I have been chair of the Langrish Governing Body for the last 6 years.
Vice Chair of Governors: Julie Gray (Co-opted Governor)
A freelance writer living in Liss, I’m in my second term as governor and still enjoy the challenge.
As a member of the Standards Committee, I work with a subcommittee of governors to monitor how and what children learn at the school (inside and outside the classroom), their progress and their achievements. I’m also responsible for monitoring how our Rights Respecting approach impacts every aspect of school life.
Parent Governor: John McMenamin (Safeguarding Governor)
A former Army Officer, I have made a second career in healthcare, working at Director level in both the independent sector and the NHS. With two daughters currently at Langrish, I seek to support the school to be the best it can be for the children now and in the future. As a governor, I will have a focus on standards and safeguarding.
Co-opted Governor: Ray Dudman
I am an architect, with a practice in Petersfield, a lecturer at Kingston University and a construction Health and Safety adviser. I am also a qualified cricket coach and RYA Yachtmaster and have an interest in many sports.
Parent Governor: Luke Swift As a lifelong learner that shares Langrish’s passion to promote a love of learning, I was delighted to have the opportunity to become a parent governor. Since completing a Ph.D. Mathematics in 2016, I have been working in the FinTech industry integrating enterprise risk management solutions into various financial institutions. I am excited to begin this new project and look forward to contributing to Langrish’s shared vision.
Parent Governor: Eleanor Christer
Parent Governor: Vacancy
Staff Governor: Mrs Fiona Pruden
Headteacher Governor: Miss Heather Jones
Clerk to Governors: Mrs Helen Mason
| Governor | Committee Membership | Responsibilities |
| James Greenwood | Chair of Governors; Chair of Resources; Standards | Attendance |
| Julie Gray | Vice Chair of Governors; Vice Chair of Standards, HTPM | RRE & Equalities; SEN; LAC |
| John McMenamin | Standards | Safeguarding; Pupil & Sport Premium |
| Ray Dudman | Vice Chair of Resources, HTPM, Standards | Health & Safety |
| Luke Swift | Chair of Standards | Training & Development; EYFS; website compliance |
| Eleanor Christer | GDPR | |
| Fiona Pruden | Standards | |
| Heather Jones | All committees |
If you require any further information regarding the Governing Body or would like to view the minutes from the Full Governing Body meetings, please contact the School Office.
