Welcome to Our Governors’ Section
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
Academy Trust and Governing Body
The Governing Body plays an important role in guiding the school strategically in conjunction with the Executive Head Teacher and Leadership team, with a view to providing the best possible education and educational opportunities for all of the pupils.
The Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school office on 01564 792766 or by letter addressed to:
Mrs Victoria Trevor
Chair of Governing Body,
Henley in Arden Church of England Primary School,
Arden Road,
Henley in Arden,
B95 5FT
The Governors at Henley in Arden Church of England Primary School are responsible for:-
- Monitoring the effective delivery of the National Curriculum;
- Financial management;
- Professional advice on the adequacy and deployment of resources within the school;
- Monitoring the academy’s self-evaluation;
- Establishing clear priorities and procedures for the effective support of the academy;
The governing body has an additional committee that meet every term.
Resources and Finance Committee - Victoria Trevor
- Responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reviewing policy and performance in relation to financial management and compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements. They oversee the staffing structure and payment reviews. They also receive reports from the Responsible Officer and draft the annual budget.
Governing Body 2025-2026
| Name | Governor Position |
|---|---|
| Victoria Trevor | Chair of Governors |
| Kate Adcock | Headteacher |
| Stephanie Flight | Foundation Governor |
| Shelley Molloy | Parent Governor |
| Faye Lidgate-Taylor | Staff Governor |
| Emily Griffin | Staff Governor |
| Rev Cath Rindl | Foundation Ex-officio |
| Charlotte Taft | Governance Professional |
Meet the Governors
Rev Cath Rindl
Foundation Ex-Officio
Victoria Trevor
Chair of Governors
Hi, I’m Victoria Trevor. I’ve lived in Henley for over 10 years and have two children at our school. I am committed to supporting all the children in our school community to live life to the fullest.
I currently govern Safeguarding, Attendance, Finance and am the link governor for Year 5 and 6.
Emily Phillips
Vice Chair - Parent Governor
Hello - my name is Emily Phillips. I have lived in Henley in Arden for nearly 10 years and my two children attend this school. I am an Assistant Principal in a Birmingham Secondary School and am passionate about ensuring all children have a positive experience in school and gain the best outcomes.
Kate Adcock
Headteacher
My name is Kate Adcock and I have been Headteacher at Henley in Arden C of E Primary school since September 2023.
Faye Lidgate-Taylor
Staff Governor
Hi - my name is Faye and I work in the school office. I love the daily interactions between children and families and like that no 2 days are the same. At home I am Mum to 3 older boys. I have a passion for animals and love horses.
Mrs Emily Griffin
Staff Governor
My name is Mrs Emily Griffin. I am the assistant head teacher and teach Year 3 and 4. In school I lead Maths, Curriculum and Pupil Premium. I am currently a staff governor.
Shelley Molloy
Parent Governor
Parent Governor Vacancy January 2026
Official Documentation
Please find our statements, agreements and reports by clicking the links below:
Freedom of Information: Publication Scheme
All public authorities, including schools, are required under the Freedom of Information Act to adopt a publication scheme that has been approved by the Information Commissioner.
There is currently one approved model publication scheme, which has been produced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Schools must adopt the ICO’s model scheme and make it publicly available.
Schools should publish a guide to information alongside the publication scheme.
The guide should specify:
- The documents available
- The format of the documents
- Any charges made for the information