At Llanfair Primary School, our governors work closely with the headteacher and staff to help ensure every child receives the best possible education in a safe, caring, and supportive environment.

Governors take on a strategic role in the life of the school. They help set the school’s vision and priorities, monitor progress, and support and challenge school leaders to ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and wellbeing.

Their key responsibilities include:

  • Setting aims and agreeing policies to support pupil achievement and development
  • Overseeing the school budget and staffing structure
  • Supporting the headteacher while respecting their role in day-to-day management
  • Ensuring the school meets all statutory requirements
  • Acting as a link between the school, parents, and the wider community

Governors bring a range of skills and experiences, and are united by a shared commitment to the success and wellbeing of all children at Llanfair.

Find out more about school governors on the Welsh Government website →

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 Governing Body Membership

Llanfair Primary has a governing body of 12 members, made up of representatives from across the school and wider community:

·         Community Governors – Appointed by the governing body to bring a wider community perspective.

·         Local Authority Governors – Appointed by the local authority.

·         Parent Governors – Elected by parents to represent family views.

·         Staff Governors – Elected by school staff, including teaching and support staff.

The current structure of the Governing Body is as follows: 

Name of Governor

Type of Governor

Margaret Nelson

Chair – Community

Mary Llewellyn

Community

 

 

Steph Bonnar

Local Authority (LA)

Nigel Phillips

Local Authority (LA)

Shaun Trigg

Local Authority (LA)

Graeme Smith  (TBC)

MAR

 

 

Anna Adams

Parent

Alex Meredith

Parent

Iain Purdy

Parent

Natasha Russ

Parent

 

 

Rhys Jones

Headteacher

Jen Shewell

Observer

Sarah Trigg

Teacher/Staff

 

 

Nicky Sturgess

Clerk

 

Dates of Governing Body meeting academic year 25-26 

 

Autumn 2025

Thursday 25th September 2025

Committees and full GB meeting 5pm

Autumn 2025

Thursday 20th November 2025

Full GB meeting HT report

5pm

Spring 2026

Thursday 29th January 2026

Committees and full GB meeting 5pm

Spring 2026

Thursday 12th  March 2026

Full GB meeting HT report

5pm

Summer 2026

Thursday 14th  May 2026

Committees and full GB meeting 5pm

Summer 2026

Thursday 9th July 2026

Full GB meeting HT report

5pm

 

Governor Terms of Office 

 

First Name Surname Position Sector Start End
Nicky Sturgess-Webb Clerk Clerk 27/09/2022  
Rhys  Jones Headteacher      
Margaret Nelson Chair Community 16.11.19 16.11.27
      Community 21.1.20 21.01.24
Shaun Trigg Governor LA 23.10.23 23.10.27
Graeme Smith Governor MAR 1.9.21 01.09.25
Jen Shewell Observer      
Iain  Purdy Governor Parent 6.10.21 6.10.25
Natasha Russ Governor Parent 15.6.23 15.6.27
Anna Adams Governor Parent 15.6.23 15.6.27
Mary Llewellyn Governor Community 1.10.21 01.10.25
Sarah  Trigg Governor Staff 15.6.23 15.6.27
Nigel Phillips Governor LA 9.10.24 9.10.28
Steph Bonnar Governor LA 9.10.24 9.10.28
Alex  Meredith Governor Parent 18.12.24 18.12.28

 

Annual Governors’ Report

You can read the latest Annual Report to Parents under the resources section of the website.