Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School

The Governing Body of The Bewl Federation

The role of the governing body is to focus on three key strategic functions:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction:

• Holding the Executive Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of staff;

• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

As a voluntary controlled Church of England school our Foundation Governors, who are appointed by the Diocese of Chichester, have a specific focus to maintain the Christian character of the school. 

The governing body for Ticehurst and Flimwell CE Primary School was closed on 31^st August 2025 and replaced by the governing body for The Bewl Federation.   The information below is statutory information that the school must publish and relates to the governing body for Ticehurst and Flimwell CE Primary School. 

The Chair of the Governing Body was Hugh Hennebry.  The Instrument of Government allowed for 2 foundation governors, 1 Local Authority appointed governor, 3 parent governors, 1 staff governor and 3 co-opted governors (appointed by the governing body for their specific skills and competencies). The Executive Headteacher is also a governor. 

The full governing board met at least six times a year. Governors also used their identified skills and expertise in working groups that are created from time to time, these had a specific focus and report back to the full Governing Body. All members of the Governing Body had full voting rights. During the school year, governors carried out a number of monitoring visits. Details of the visits are recorded and any recommendations for action were considered by the full governing body.

Minutes of the Full Governing Board (FGB) meetings are available and can be accessed through the school office. If printed versions are required, they will be supplied free of charge. 

All correspondence should be sent to the Clerk to Governors (Emily Clark): clerk@bewlfederation.org.