Governing Body
The role of a School Governor is vital to the success of every school please use the link below for further information on the role. All of our Governors are members of the National Governors Association (NGA).
Our Local Governing Advisor Board (LGAB) members are:
Miss Shona Duce - Chair of Ortu Corringham Primary
Key Area of Responsibility and Monitoring - Science, Technology and Maths
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Federation | Chair | 24/03/2023 | Trust Board |
Karina Garrick - Headteacher Ortu Corringham Primary
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Federation | Headteacher Ortu Corringham Primary | N/A | Trust Board |
Trust CEO - Dr Sophina Asong
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Federation | Ex Officio | N/A | Trust Board |
Dr Asong joined Gable Hall School as Headteacher in April 2011 after 5 years as Deputy Headteacher and then Acting Headteacher at Forest Gate Community School in Newham, inner London. Holder of a doctorate in Education (Organisational (Systems) Management and School Improvement), her leadership style can best be described is as pacesetter, completer-finisher and shaper. A high achiever with a strong bent for distributed leadership, Dr Asong has since led the school through an early Academy conversion, a good Ofsted, a 5% rise in headline results to 71% 5+A*-CEM (2012), a jump in the school’s national ranking from 31st to 4th percentile (Value Added Best 8 (2012)) and an IIP Gold Award amongst others. She leads an experienced and highly motivated Senior Leadership Team.
Vacancy - Vice Chair of Ortu Corringham Primary
Key Area of Responibility and Monitoring - Science, Technology, DT & Mathmatics.
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Vice Chair Ortu Corringham Primary |
Trust Board |
Parent Governor - Miss Jessica Thomas
Key Area of Responibility and Monitoring - Sports Premium & Quality of Education.
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Parent |
Ortu Corringham Primary |
06/11/2021 | Trust Board |
Mrs Thomas joined the Governing Body in November 2017 as she recognised the importance the governing body have in the schools development. As a parent volunteer she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to help further extend the Governing Bodies expertise.
Trust Governor - Mrs Kely Burman
Key Area of Responibility and Monitoring - Pupil Premium, LAC, Behaviour & Wellbeing and Attendance.
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Trust |
Ortu Corringham Primary |
14/05/2023 | Trust Board |
Mrs Burman is a retired Senior Midwife.
Trust Governor - Reverend David Rollins - EYFS & SMSC
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Trust |
Ortu Corringham Primary |
14/05/2023 | Trust Board |
I have lived and worked in Corringham and Fobbing for the past 16 years and have had a long connection with Corringham Primary School during that time.
I am a great supporter of Education, which inspires others to achieve and reach their full potential. Personally I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures, especially food. Each day is a learning experience, where we all continue to grow.
Trust Governor - Ms Sue Hewitt
Key Area of Responibility and Monitoring - SEND & Inclusion. Safeguarding and Child Protection
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Trust |
Ortu Corringham Primary |
05/02/2023 | Trust Board |
Ms Hewitt is Headteacher of Beacon Hill School for children with severe and complex learning difficulties recently graded "Outstanding" (November 2019) and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Staff Governor - Sara Faulkner
Type of Governor | Committee Membership | Term of Office | Appointed by |
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Staff |
Ortu Corringham Primary |
01/09/2023 | Trust Board |
If you would like to contact the LGAB please email admin@corringhamprimary.com or telephone the school on 01375 672157.
Dates of Local Governing Body Scheduled Meetings for this academic year:
- 06/10/21
- 01/12/21
- 02/02/22
- 23/03/22
- 18/05/22
- 06/07/22
For further information on the role of a school governor please use the link below:
Governing Body Meeting Attendance Registers
Please use the link below to view our Governing Body Meeting Attendance Registers:-