The School Board meets four times a year at a formal minuted meeting. Our key role is threefold:

• To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
• To oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure its money is well spent.

We work in partnership with the senior leadership team and school staff, taking an active interest in the development plans for the school, as well as financial monitoring. We do not get involved in the day-to-day operation of the school, as this is the responsibility of the Headteacher, senior leaders and staff.

Meet the Governors who make up our School Board

Chair of Governors - S. Snaydon

I’m a retired teacher, having taught History and English at secondary schools in Kent for 37
years. I spent 26 very happy years at Dane Court Grammar School in Broadstairs, where I
eventually became an Assistant Head. I am also the Chair of Governors for Royal Harbour
Academy, where I actually did a teaching practice many years ago when it was called
Conyngham. I am passionate about improving opportunities and encouraging aspiration for
Thanet children and feel that greater opportunities for co-operation between Newington
community schools will work to everyone’s advantage. I have 3 primary aged grandchildren
and it is fascinating to learn more about the foundations of educational success from the
nursery stage upwards.
In my spare time I love going to the theatre, walking and gardening. I spend as much time as
I can with my grandchildren and I especially love reading with them. I also read for a ‘talking
newspaper’ for the partially sighted and am trying to improve my Spanish.
In my role as Chair I am responsible for early years, online safety, standards and outcomes
and governor training. Visiting classrooms at Newington is a real joy, and I am looking
forward to many more!

N. Law

I have a range of experience in the Education Sector since 1995, as a nursery assistant, TA,
Teacher/ Tutor, SENCO, Deputy Head and Headteacher. I have worked in pre-schools,
primary, secondary and FE as well as Adult Education and the majority of my career has
been spent working with children and young people who have SEN.
​I worked for the local authority as a SEND  Provision Evaluation Officer, prior to my current
role as a Headteacher, overseeing an  Independent  Special School, tuition service and Post
16 SPI. I have also volunteered as an Independent Visitor for Children in Care and have been a SEN
Governor for almost 2 years.
In my role as a co-opted Governor, I am responsible for overseeing safegaurding across the school to ensure that all staff are well trained and systems and procedures are in place to ensure that safety of all children.

A. McNulty

My name is Anne, and I have worked in the Charity Sector for over 25 years after a spell in
first the Private and then the Public sector. Having worked with schools both locally and in
the rest of Kent, I feel strongly that every young person should be empowered to make the
most of their strengths & interests, and gain the skills to realise their potential as they
progress from school. Newington Community Primary School and The Royal Harbour Academy both have cracking teams of staff and great leadership. I feel very lucky to be on the Governance Teams for both schools and I want to do all possible to support the ethos, culture and vision of each school.
​When not at work I love dog walking, gardening, reading (especially new writers), and
learning Italian! Also spending as much time as possible with our three adult youngsters, our
family and friends. In my role as Local authority Governor I am responsible for overviewing community links and ensuring that Newington is working closely with other organisations to give the best opportunities for the children.

S. Stivarius

I taught for 27 years before semi-retiring 2 years ago.  I loved teaching English, drama and
film studies at Dane Court Grammar School and enjoyed taking on roles of responsibility ranging from
Head of Department to Assistant Headteacher.  I have collaborated with a variety of schools
in Kent over the years and I am delighted to have joined the governing board of Newington Community Primary School recently and being part of a team of people, dedicated to providing the best possible education and opportunities for their student community.
In my role as co-opted Governor, I am responsible for overviewing

If you would like to contact the governors, please email: Sarah Snaydon on s.snaydon@newington-ramsgate.kent.sch.uk