The Role of the Governing Body:
In all types of schools, governing bodies should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
A. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
B. Holding the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
C. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Governing bodies are the key strategic decision making body in every school. It is their job to set the school's strategic framework and ensure that it meets all of its statutory duties.
Governors' first line of accountability is to parents and the wider school and local community.
The Governors have a general responsibility for the effective management of the school and they work in close co-operation with the Headteacher.
Our Governors are representatives of both our local community, parents and school staff. They bring a range of interests, knowledge and skills and have responsibility for overseeing the organisation, curriculum and budget of the school.
Milford governing body follows a committee based approach. There are two committees; Curriculum & Standards (C&S) and Resources. Each committee typically meets termly - resources additionally meets for a further 1-2 meetings to review the school budget. The FGB meets at the end of each term.
Milford governing body comprises 11 members; 2 foundation, 3 parent, 1 LA, 3 co-opted, 1 head teacher and 1 staff governors. Typically a term of office is for four years. Committee and FGB meetings are supported by the clerk to governors. Should you wish to contact the governing body please email: clerk@milford.surrey.sch.uk.
| Name | Type of Governor | Term of Office | Committee |
| Sara Cox | Head Teacher | 01.09.23 | All |
| Lisa Hearsum | Staff | 01.10.24-30.09.28 | C&S |
| Richard Barnes | Parent | 19.03.24-18.03.28 | Resources |
| Darragh Jones | Co-opted (Chair of Governors) | 08.10.24-07.10.28 | C&S |
| Steven Hextall | Co-opted (Vice Chair of Governors) | 08.10.24-07.10.28 | Resources |
| Melanie Isherwood | LA (Link Safeguarding & Attendance) | 28.03.24-27.03.28 | Resources |
| Esther Lear | Parent (SEND & Inclusion) | 04.07.23-03.07.27 | C&S |
| Catherine Cooke | Foundation | 01.07.25-30.06.29 | C&S |
| Kate Laver | Parent | 08.10.25-07.10.29 | C&S |
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| Juliet Williams | Clerk to Governors |
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Historic left in the last 12 months
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| Lydia Paterson | Co-opted |
15.11.2022-14.11.2026
(stood down 24.11.2025)
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| William Mortimore | Foundation |
15.11.2022-14.11.2026
(stood down 24.11.2025)
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