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Governance

Board of Governance at INMAT

INMAT is governed by a board made up of trustees who are also known as non-executive directors.  Trustees are appointed by the Members of the trust or are co-opted onto the board.  They have a wide variety of skills and experience and work to ensure children are always put first, in line with our vision and values.  

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Governors at St James Infant and Pre-School

  • Andrew Dunkley - Chair of LAC 
  • Rachel Nafzger - Co-Opted Governor - Vice Chair / Pupil Premium Governor           
  • Sarah O'Shea - Headteacher           
  • Shannon Harris – Staff Governor             
  • David Anderson – Co-opted Governor / Health and Safety  
  • Adele Boom – Parent Governor         
  • Sarah-Jane Muddiman - Co-opted Governor             

Safeguarding Governor:
The Clerk to the Governors: Maria Page - Maria.Page@inmat.org.uk

If you would like to talk to a governor, please contact the school office and a governor will get in touch with you.  If you wish to bring any matters to the attention of the Governing Body, you should address your correspondence to: Chair of LAC, c/o St James Infant and Pre-School, St James Street, Daventry, NN11 4AG


What Do Governors Do?

Governors are people over the age of 18, with a passion for education who have a connection to the school and who want to make a positive contribution to the pupil experience.  They work as a team to provide strategic leadership, hold the school to account for its educational performance, and ensure financial resources are used effectively. Their core responsibilities include:

  • Setting the vision, ethos, and strategic direction of the school

  • Supporting and challenging school leaders to drive improvement

  • Overseeing financial performance and ensuring best value

  • Ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and safeguarding

Governors do not get involved in the day-to-day running of the school—that is the job of the Headteacher and staff. Instead, they operate at a strategic level.


Why Become a Governor? 

Help Shape the Future of Our School

Being a governor is an incredibly rewarding way to contribute to your local community and help shape the education of current and future generations.

As a governor, you will:

  • Make a positive impact on children’s lives

  • Develop valuable skills in leadership, finance, HR, and education

  • Gain insight into how schools operate

  • Work alongside a committed and supportive team

No formal qualifications are needed. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to learn are the most important qualities.


What’s Involved?

Governors typically attend:

  • 3–6 meetings per year (usually in the evening)

  • Occasional training sessions and school visits

Full training and ongoing support are provided, and induction is available for all new governors.


How to Get Involved

If you're interested in becoming a school governor or would like more information, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Email: maria.page@inmat.org.uk clerk to the governors
📞 Phone: 01536 481922
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Make a difference - join our governing body and play a key role in shaping a bright and successful future for our pupils.


Higher Paid Employees

The trust is required to publish the number of employees whose benefits exceeded £100,000, in £10,000 bandings, for the previous year ended 31 August. None of our employees fall into the reportable category regarding Executive Pay.