Local Governance Committee
Abbeyfield’s Governing Committee was convened in September 2022. Working closely with stakeholders, including the Trust Board, school staff, senior leaders, families, pupils and the local community, we aim to ensure that Abbeyfield offers the very best opoortunities for all pupils to succeed.
Chair of Governors
Vacancy
Co-opted Governors
Stancilous Mashamba
(20 Nov 2023 to 19 Nov 2027)
Vacancy
Parent Governors
Esther Gratze
(20 Nov 2023 to 19 Nov 2027)
Vacancy
Staff Governor
Shahida Begum
(18 Nov 2023 to 18 Nov 2027)
Governor Attendance
| Name | 26.06.2025 | 06.03.2025 | 03.12.2024 | 03.06.2024 | 21.02.2024 | 20.11.2023 |
| Shahida Begum | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
| Esther Gratze | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Stancilous Mashamba | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y |
Notes
In August 2023 Stacilous Mashamba resigned as a parent governor and was co-opted as a governor by the Board in October 2023.
In October 2023 Shahida Begum was elected to cover Sam Hobson during her maternity leave. She continues in this role.
The Governance Professional is Becky Baynham (Business Support Manager).
The Chair of Governors may be contacted via the Governance Professional: applications@abbeyfield.sheffield.sch.uk
The Five Rivers MAT’s Scheme of Delegation may be found here.