Our Governors
Our Governors
The Governing Board plays an important part in the strategic leadership of Coltishall Primary School. Governors work in partnership with the Headteacher and staff to support and challenge the school, helping to ensure that every pupil receives a high-quality education.
Our governors bring a range of skills, experience and perspectives to the role and give their time voluntarily. Our current Board includes parent, local authority and co-opted governors, alongside the Headteacher.
Details of our current governors, their roles, terms of office, relevant business interests and attendance at meetings are provided below.
If you would like to contact the Chair of Governors, please email chairofgov@coltishall.norfolk.sch.uk.
| Governor | Governor category | Current term starts | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Ward | Local authority governor | 24 March 2025 | 23 March 2029 |
| Holly Millar | Parent governor | 9 December 2024 | 8 December 2028 |
| Andrea “Rea” Hoey | Co-opted governor | 11 November 2024 | 10 November 2028 |
| Richard Allright | Parent governor | 13 October 2023 | 12 October 2027 |
| Liz Gentry | Co-opted governor | 8 September 2025 | 7 September 2029 |
| Sam Smith | Co-opted governor | 25 November 2022* | 24 November 2026 |
| Daniel McKeown | Headteacher | 1 May 2018 | While serving as Headteacher |
Register of Interests
| Governor | Declared interests |
|---|---|
| Julie Ward | Chair of Trustees at Coltishall & Horstead Preschool. |
| Holly Millar | No interests declared. |
| Andrea “Rea” Hoey | Trustee and director of Enrich Learning Trust. Provides training course creation and facilitation services to Tech Educators Limited. Undertakes unpaid mentoring and a board observer role supporting University of East Anglia students, with potential paid customer-centred design workshops. |
| Richard Allright | No interests declared. |
| Liz Gentry | No interests declared. |
| Sam Smith | Parent of pupils at Coltishall Primary School. |
| Daniel McKeown | Headteacher of Coltishall Primary School. Director of St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. Chairperson of the Julian Teaching School Hub Committee. |
Full Governing Board Attendance 2026-2027
| Governor | Meetings attended | Meetings required | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Ward | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Holly Millar | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Andrea “Rea” Hoey | 7 | 8 | 87.5% |
| Richard Allright | 5 | 8 | 62.5% |
| Liz Gentry | 6 | 7 | 85.7% |
| Sam Smith | 5 | 8 | 62.5% |
| Daniel McKeown | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Deborah Robertson — left 25 August 2026 | 5 | 7 | 71.4% |
Governor Responsibilities
| Governor | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Julie Ward | Chair; safeguarding; EYFS; English; critical incidents; headteacher performance management |
| Holly Millar | Vice-chair; PSHE; RE; equity and diversity |
| Andrea “Rea” Hoey | Second vice-chair; finance; pupil premium and sports premium; headteacher performance management |
| Richard Allright | SEND; looked-after children |
| Liz Gentry | English |
| Sam Smith | Health and safety; maths and science; headteacher performance management |
| Daniel McKeown | Headteacher |
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