Governors

Introduction from our Chair of Governors

Welcome to all parents, carers and our school community.

I am proud to serve as Chair of Governors at Kingsdown School, having joined the governing body in 2022. Since then, I have had the privilege of serving as Vice Chair, Co-Chair and now Chair, gaining a deep understanding of the school’s strengths, ambitions and community along the way.

I was inspired to become a governor because I genuinely believe in the power of education to transform lives. Every child deserves access to opportunity, encouragement and high-quality teaching, and I wanted to play a meaningful role in helping to shape that experience for the young people at Kingsdown.

Professionally, I work in education technology, partnering with schools and educational organisations to support improved outcomes. This role gives me insight into the wider educational landscape and enables me to bring a strategic, forward-thinking perspective to the governing board. I am particularly passionate about ensuring we maintain high expectations, embrace innovation and create an environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. As Chair, I am committed to working collaboratively with our Headteacher, leadership team and fellow governors to provide both support and constructive challenge.
Together, we aim to ensure Kingsdown continues to grow as an ambitious, inclusive and high-achieving school where every child is empowered to succeed.

It is an honour to serve our school community, and I look forward to supporting Kingsdown in achieving its vision for the future.

Mr L Walduck

If you are interested in being a Governor please do get in touch with our Clerk Mrs L Goddard on clerktogov@kingsdownschool.co.uk

The Governors of Kingsdown School

Full details: including full name, term of office or more details are available in the following PDFs:

Governors Register of Business Interest 2025-26
Governors Register of Business Interest 2024-25
Governance Structures 2025-26
RLT Scheme of Delegation 2023
Complaints Policy Review July 2028

Governing Body Attendance Record:

2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019-20

While there are several types of governors, the role of each governor is to work as part of a team supporting a school and the Headteacher to decide school policy, help recruit staff and manage budgets.

The governors meet as a full body 6 times per year where they are updated on the performance and status of aspects of the school.

Becoming a Governor

Schools need people who have energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to support them as governors. You don’t need to have had any previous experience or knowledge. Common sense, a genuine interest in education and commitment are the most important qualities required.

Becoming a governor could be a way of contributing to your local school and learning new skills. You don’t have to have a child at a school to become a governor.

Contacting the Governors

Parents, staff and members of the community may wish to contact governors to express views, and governors very much welcome any such messages, as we are keen to keep in touch with and take account of these views. It is important to say though, that any day to day queries relating to named students should always be directed to school staff first, so that they can discuss and deal with matters in the normal way. Similarly, staff should use their usual line management and communication links in the first instance. Additionally, if you have a complaint, please follow the official procedure outlined in the following document:
Complaints Policy

If you would like to contact governors on a particular issue they may be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors via clerktogov@kingsdownschool.co.uk with Mrs L Goddard.