Local governance matters in our Trust. It is what ensures our schools are rooted in their communities. For children, staff, and schools to flourish and succeed, governance at all levels of the Trust must be highly effective. 

Our governors work closely with staff to help children achieve their full potential in a happy, caring environment. Local governing committees collaborate with the Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure the school is running effectively and in the best interests of all pupils. 

Our governors are representatives of all the key groups involved in our school – parents, staff, the local community, the Trust, and the Church. Some governors are appointed, while others are elected, ensuring a wide range of voices and perspectives are included. 

Governors come from diverse backgrounds and bring with them a variety of skills that support the school’s strategic leadership. They work in partnership with the Headteacher and Rise Multi Academy Trust to guide and shape the direction of the school. 

As part of the wider Trust board, our governors have delegated responsibilities which include: 

• Promoting high standards of educational achievement 

• Monitor targets and progress 

• Monitor that schools are working to their vision and values 

• Ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs are able to thrive 

We welcome any interest in our work and if you would like to know more, have specific questions, or are interested in becoming a school governor then please do not hesitate to get in touch via the school office: office@waltham.risemat.co.uk

We are always keen to hear your views, so please feel free to contact any of us directly in person or via the school office; mark the 'subject' as FAO A. Butler PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL; put your correspondence in an encrypted attachment. Alternatively, post through the school letterbox marking the envelope FAO A. Butler 'PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL'. 

Meeting Dates :

10.9.2024

19.11.2024

11.03.2025

11.06.2025

New Governance Structure 2022-2023

From the start of the autumn term, our Governing Committee will merge with the Governing Committee of Redmile CE Primary School (one of our close partnership schools within our Executive Headship model) to form a Cluster Governing Committee or CGC.

The Board of Trustees have determined that a CGC may be formed when there is an executive leadership arrangement in place across two or more schools. In these instances, one governing committee has delegated oversight of all schools in the cluster. This avoids duplication of governance where CGCs are in operation. We believe that we will be able to carry out our roles and responsibilities as determined by the Rise Scheme of Delegation more effectively as a two-school CGC rather than a four-school CGC.

Our other two schools, Croxton Kerrial CE Primary School and Wymondham CE Primary School, have been working in a similar way for the past 3-years, as they have a shared Head of School which has worked very successfully so it made perfect sense for them to continue as a CGC. 

We have a Clerk to Governors who is paid to carry out administrative tasks for governor business. Should you wish to contact her please email ntyers@risemat.co.uk

Governor Profiles

Mrs Anna Butler (Chair of CGC)

I moved to Waltham with my family 6 years ago.  I have worked in education for 20 years; initially as a maths teacher and now as a member of the school improvement team for a multi-academy trust, overseeing outcomes and professional development. Prior to this, I was Vice Principal at a secondary school in Nottingham.  I am passionate about ensuring all children have access to a quality education that allows them to flourish and achieve their potential.  It is a privilege to be Chair of Governors at our school where this is achieved by a team of such dedicated staff. 

Mr Richard Bingham

Having moved to Redmile village recently, my family and I are keen to be involved in the local community. Professionally I have held various positions in enterprise software development over the last 25 years and have a long-standing passion for education of all types. I have some experience in primary school governance and am therefore very excited to be part of the team.

Mr Micheal Wray

I have lived in Redmile, with my wife and 2 young girls since 2016. Professionally I work as a senior leader for a large financial services firm and have done so for the past 20 years,  specialising in commercial performance and digitalisation. I hold a Masters in Economics and more recently a Masters in Strategic Leadership from Loughborough University. Both my girls attend Redmile Primary and I look forward to being part of the Governance structure at the school

Mr Jamie Cope

I began my position as the Year 5 and 6 class teacher at Redmile CE Primary School 7 years ago, having studied Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. During this time, I have developed skills beyond the classroom, leading English across Redmile and our Vale Cluster, completing both a Maths and Reading TRG and achieving the National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) in 2022. Coming from a drama and musical theatre background, I have developed my participation across the school, singularly directing whole school and KS2 musical productions and am dedicated to the wider life of the school as the Wellbeing lead (for both staff and pupils) and Mental Health First Aider, ensuring our children receive the best possible outcomes, ready for life outside of Primary.

Revd Monica Judson

I’m an ordained priest in the Church of England and I am passionate about both children and adults being able to find safe spaces where they can explore their faith. As a Growing Faith Minister and a governor of the school it is always a joy to see the children help shape Collective Worship and absorb a​​​​​​​nd understand that they are all loved and valued by their Creator God.

Mrs Nicola Copeland

Mr Stuart Risk

Mrs Anouska Beck

Dates of Meetings 2025 - 2026