Governance

What do governors do?

Who can be a governor?

Please follow the link below to find out about our finances, which is overseen by our governors.

Schools financial benchmarking service

We have to share the number of our staff who have an annual salary of £100,000 or more. There are no members of staff who are in this category.

Our governing body 

Please find information below about our governing body. 

Please click here to see information on our committees and the governors terms of reference. Governors attendance for 2021/2022 can be found here.

A little bit about our governors...

Jason

My name is Jason Gregory, I am the chair of governors at St Barnabas. I'm currently a foundation governor, previously a parent governor. I am the father of 5, all of whom attended St Barnabas. I have 28 years experience working in social work in differing roles. 

I work for Leicestershire County Council, Fostering & Placements Service as part of the Dedicated Placement Support Team.

Jenni

Hi. I’m Jenni Cousins and I am a staff governor at St Barnabas. I was elected as a governor at the beginning of the Autumn term 2020. 

I started teaching at St Barnabas in August 2007 as a newly qualified teacher. I have worked across the school in different year groups, but have taught for a length of time in foundation stage. I have recently become the SENCo, and I am about to undertake my National SENCo award.  I am passionate about providing all children an inclusive and accessible curriculum, allowing them all the opportunity to flourish. I have a keen interest in music, especially singing. I have led the school choir for many years and have provided some exciting singing experiences for the children.

Away from school I have three boys who like to keep me very busy! I am currently refreshing my musical instrument playing skills by relearning to play the flute and piano.

Farhana

I am a mum of 4, with the eldest two currently attending the school in Years 5 and 2. 

I am hardworking and dedicated and have a huge passion for education. My employment history has been in this field, working for an education partnership and Local Government for 12 years. Previous to that I worked in Business advice. Whilst working I also completed a degree in BA honors Business Information Management. 

I enjoy reading, walking, baking and being active and outdoorsy with the kids.

The role of governor is important to me as the welfare and education of not just my children but all the children is important to me and I appreciate the opportunity to make a difference. 

Viv

I'm the Associate Minister at our parish church of St Mary and St Barnabas Humberstone. I am committed to contribute in any way I can to provide a healthy, safe, caring and happy learning community in which everyone can flourish together. As a practicing Christian, I am committed to protecting the Christian ethos of the school and supporting the children and staff as they embed the vision and values into their everyday life.

I have been involved in school governance for many years in different roles and feel that schools have a crucial part to play in the general health and wellbeing of the whole community in which they are placed.

Before retiring from full time employment, I enjoyed a very long and varied career in BT. I didn't keep retired for long and now I work part time for the St Philip's Centre which helps communities to live well together in the diverse, multi faith and multi cultural city of Leicester.

Divya

Hello! My name is Divya Sharma and I am a governor at St Barnabas CofE School as well as a teacher at another primary school.  

At every step of the way my favourite part of my job has been listening to children’s perspectives and I love sharing my knowledge with children who will make a difference in our world like yourselves!

What I Love:

Other than my family, friends and my job of course:

• Reading – motivational or biographies mostly
• Dancing
• Smiling
• Writing about all the things/people/experiences that I am grateful for
• Visiting new places – especially places to eat!
• Food
• Barbecues
• Yoga
• Shopping!
• Documentaries
• Movies – mainly based on real life or romcoms
• Beaches