The number of directors varies according to the size of the school or academy. Freemantle's directors are made up of:
In addition the Headteacher and Executive Officer are directors but have no voting rights (N Myszkowski and K Barnett
Roles of Directors
Directors are the strategic leaders of our schools and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education. The purpose of the Board of Directors is to conduct the academy with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. In addition to the appointment of leadership roles, the roles of the directors monitor and challenge progress and attainment, the effectiveness of the curriculum, the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors, and ensuring the academy's finances are spent wisely and for the benefit of the children's education.
To ensure these areas are fully explored, the directors have established a number of committees and working groups and these meet regularly during the year. The full board of directors meets twice each term, receiving reports from the various groups, looking closely and specific areas, such as SATs results, and discussing a headteacher's statement at each meeting. The board of directors also tries to maintain close links with parents or carers and welcomes comments and questions from any parent or carer of children at the school.
Vacancies:
The Board of Directors (Governing Body) are looking for new Directors to join their team. As a Director you will be a volunteer who makes a vital contribution to the success of the academy. This role may be of particular interest if you have skills in human resources, buildings, data or education, but we invite applications from anyone who is interested in helping the academy to be the best it can be. Full training is available either in person or online. We are looking for someone who can attend approximately six full Directors meetings per year and around six committee meetings per year. Meetings are held in school, from around 5pm to 8pm. Directors also carry out school visits at least twice a year. You must be 18 or over to apply and all Directors must have Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. To find out more or register your interest, please contact our Chair Of Directors, Val Caldwell, via email on the following address: val.caldwell@freemantleschool.co.uk
Director Committees:
Curriculum and Standards
Chair: Mrs Janet Parker
Mrs V Caldwell
Mr Mike Denness
Mrs Kathryn Bevan-Mackie (invited guest)
Finance/Audit Committee
Chair: Mr Jack Powell
Mrs Val Caldwell
Mr Jeremy Moulton
Mr Kevin Barnett (Invited guest)
Miss Nina Myszkowski (Invited guest)
Directors Link Curriculum Areas
English | Mrs Janet Parker |
Mathematics | Mrs Janet Parker |
Science/ Eco | Mr Jeremy Moulton |
Humanities (Geography, History, MFL) /ICT | Mrs Val Caldwell |
RE/CW/SMSC/British Values | Miss Nina Myszkowski |
PE | Mr Jack Powell |
SEN- (Link) |
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Safeguarding/Equal Opportunities |
Mrs Val Caldwell
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Governance Clerk: Mrs Tracy O'Connor
Contact: tracy.oconnor@freemantleschool.co.uk
Responsible Officer: Mrs Carole Young
Members
Mr Grant Strange- (chair) appointed 26 Sept 2019 PI- Employed by Nexus education- provide some resources to the academy PI- Director of Tenax Vult Ltd- no connections with the academy PI- Director of ELS Europe Ltd- provide some resources to the academy (Sept 2022) |
Mrs Val Caldwell - (Trustee) appointed 01 April 2011 PI- Employed by TA South- apprentices supplied to academy PI- Trustee of Southampton Cooperative Learning Trust- Partner trust to Freemantle |
Mr David DeKretser appointed 12 Oct 2021 |
Mr Mark Tolcher appointed 5 July 2022 |
Mr Kevin Barnett- (Executive Officer) (Guest) appointed 01 April 2011 PI- Employed by FCA- Daughter works for FCA PI- Trustee of Southampton Cooperative Learning Trust- Partner trust to Freemantle |
Mr Mike Denness appointed 26 Sept 2019 PI- Councillor for Southampton City Council resigned 4 July 2022 |
The last Members meeting took place on Tuesday 7th March 2023. Future meetings for this academic year: Tuesday 4th July 2023 |
Agreed Members meetings 2022-23
11th October 2022
7th March 2023
4th July 2023
Agreed Members meetings 2022-2023
Member Attended Possible attendance
Grant Strange 2 2
Val Caldwell 2 2
David Dekretser 2 2
Mark Tolcher 2 2
Kevin Barnett (invited) 2 2
Agreed Members meetings 2021-2022
12th October 2021
8th March 2022
4th July 2022
Agreed Members meetings 2021-2022
Member Attended Possible attendance
Grant Strange 2 3
Val Caldwell 3 3
David Dekretser 3 3
Kevin Barnett 3 3
Mark Tolcher 1 1
Mike Denness 3 3
The directors have consulted on the academy’s admissions policy for 2023/24. The policy is available on the academy website (see Admissions). If you would like to make any comments about the policy, please e-mail them to the academy’s admissions consultant, Mrs Jo Glenton, at jo.glenton@googlemail.com or put your comments in writing, marked for the attention of Mrs Jo Glenton to the school office.
The information on governance included here supplements that described in the Directors' Report and in the Statement of Directors responsibilities.
As part of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report, the following information is provided;
Percentage of Race and Ethnic backgrounds- 100% White British
The Board of Directors has formally met twice during this year. Attendance during the year at meetings of the board of directors was as follows:
2022/23 | Meetings attended | Out of a Possible
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K Barnett (EO- non vote) | 5 | 5 appt 21/04/03 |
V J Caldwell (Chair) | 5 | 5 appt 12/11/20 |
J Moulton | 2 | 5 appt 01/04/20 |
J Powell | 5 | 5 appt 23/03/18 |
J Parker | 5 | 5 appt 21/09/18 |
N Myszkowski- (headteacher) | 5 | 5 appt 21/11/19 |
M Denness | 2 | 4 appt 30/06/22 |
E Hindley (ex officio- non-vote) | 1 | 2 Resigned 1st Jan 2023 |
Z Leigh (support staff director) 4 4 appt 24/11/22
K Bevan-Mackie (deputy- non vote) 1 1
Agreed Board of Directors meetings for 2022/23
Autumn 1- 22nd September 2022
Autumn 2 – 24th November 2022
Spring 1 – 26th January 2023
Spring 2 – 16th March 2023
Summer 1 – 11th May 2023
Summer 2 – 29th June 2023
Agreed Curriculum and Standards meetings 2022/23
Autumn 1- 15th September 2022
Autumn 2- 23rd November 2022
Spring 1- 18th January 2023
Spring 2- 28th February 2023
Summer 1- 4th May 2023
Summer 2- 22nd June 2023
Agreed Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings 2022/23
Autumn 1- 8th September 2022
Autumn 2- 10th November 2022
Spring 1- 12th January 2023
Spring 2- 23rd February 2023
Summer 1- 4th May 2023
Summer 2- 23rd June 2023
2021-22 | Meetings attended | Out of a Possible
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K Barnett (Executive Head) | 6 | 6 appt 21/04/03 |
V J Caldwell (Chair) | 5 | 6 appt 12/11/20 |
J Moulton | 3 | 6 appt 01/04/20 |
J Powell | 5 | 6 appt 23/03/18 |
J Parker | 6 | 6 appt 21/09/18 |
N Myszkowski | 6 | 6 appt 21/11/19 |
M Denness | 1 | 1 appt 30/06/22 |
E Hindley | 1 | 1 appt 30/06/22 |
K Staszczyk | 6 | 6 resigned 30 June 2022 |
Agreed Board of Directors meetings for 2021/22
Autumn 1- 23rd September 2021
Autumn 2 – 18th November 2021
Spring 1 – 27th January 2022
Spring 2 – 17th March 2022
Summer 1 – 12th May 2022
Summer 2 – 30th June 2022
Agreed Curriculum and Standards meetings 2021/22
Autumn 1- 14th September 2021
Autumn 2- 9th November 2021
Spring 1- 18th January 2022
Spring 2- 8th March 2022
Summer 1- 3rd May 2022
Summer 2- 21st June 2022
Agreed Finance Committee meetings 2021/22
Autumn 1- 16th September 2021
Autumn 2- 11th November 2021
Spring 1- 20th January 2022
Spring 2- 10th March 2022
Summer 1- 5th May 2022
Summer 2- 23rd June 2022
Pecuniary Interests
Mrs Val Caldwell - TA South, Company that supplies Modern Apprenticeships
- Trustee for Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
Mr Mike Denness - Councillor Southampton City Council
Mr Zak Leigh - Member of staff at Freemantle Academy
Mr Jeremy Moulton - Councillor Southampton City Council
Miss Nina Myszkowski - Member of staff at Freemantle Academy
- Trustee for Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
Mrs Janet Parker - Diocesan Rep- Christchurch Freemantle
Mr Jack Powell - Daughter employed by Freemantle Academy
Mr Kevin Barnett - Daughter Employed by Freemantle Academy
- Trustee for Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
- Executive Officer for Freemantle Training Hub
Mrs Kathryn Bevan-Mackie - Member of staff at Freemantle Academy