In September 2026, the governing bodies of Tillingbourne Junior School and Shalford Infant & Nursery School merged to form a single Local Governing Body serving both schools. This reflects our new executive leadership model, with one Executive Headteacher providing leadership across the two schools.

Our governors are volunteers who bring a range of skills, experience and perspectives to support and challenge school leaders. Working within the governance arrangements of Learning Partners Academy Trust, the Local Governing Body provides strategic oversight across both schools and helps ensure that every child receives the best possible education and opportunities.

Governors are responsible for:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• Holding school leaders to account for educational performance and the effective leadership of the schools.
• Overseeing financial performance and ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Supporting and challenging leaders to deliver the priorities of both schools.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of school life through regular visits and engagement with staff, pupils and the wider school community.

The governing body follows the Trust's scheme of delegation, terms of reference and code of conduct. Governors meet regularly throughout the year and undertake visits to both schools to understand their strengths, priorities and areas for development.

Our Local Governing Body includes representatives from across our school communities, including parents, staff and members of the local community. Governors are appointed based on skills, experience and, where appropriate, parental election.

For further information about governance, including the Trust's approach to governance, becoming a governor and our register of interests, please visit the Learning Partners Academy Trust governance pages.

Clerk: clerk@shalford.surrey.sch.uk

- Chair of Governors