Governors
Supporting the leadership and strategic direction of the school
Governors play an important role in supporting the life and leadership of St Richard’s Catholic College. Working alongside the Principal and senior leaders, they help uphold our Catholic ethos, support school improvement, and ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to flourish.
Governors bring a range of professional skills, experience, and perspectives, united by a shared commitment to our pupils, staff, families, and wider school community.
This page introduces our Local Governor Committee and provides key governance information.
Our Governors
The following governors currently serve on the Local Governor Committee.
Kirsty Eydmann (Chair)
Governor Category: Foundation Governor
Term of Office: 20 December 2024 – 19 December 2028
Mark Weeks-Pearson
Governor Category: Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 10 March 2026 – 9 March 2030
Dominic Clare
Governor Category: Foundation Governor
Term of Office: 26 November 2025 – 25 November 2029
Ian Bratley
Governor Category: Foundation Governor
Term of Office: 2 September 2025 – 1 September 2029
Samantha Vickers
Governor Category: Foundation Governor
Term of Office: 18 July 2025 – 17 July 2029
Ben Skilton
Governor Category: Staff Governor
Term of Office: 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2028
Anne Parr
Governor Category: Foundation Governor
Term of Office: 21 August 2023 – 20 August 2027
Nina Siddall-Ward
Governor Category: Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 17 February 2023 – 16 February 2027
Bethan Byrne
Governor Category: Parent Governor
Term of Office: 16 December 2022 – 15 December 2026
Claire Allen
Governor Category: Parent Governor
Term of Office: 16 December 2022 – 15 December 2026
Steve Gough
Governor Category: Foundation Governor
Term of Office: 8 September 2022 – 7 September 2026
Paul Barber
Governor Category: Principal
Term of Office: Ex-officio by virtue of office
How Our Local Governor Committee is Constituted
The Local Governor Committee is made up of governors appointed through a range of routes to ensure a broad balance of skills, experience, and perspectives.
The committee consists of:
- 1 Principal
- 1 Staff Governor
- 2 Parent Governors
- 2 Co-opted Governors
- 8 Foundation Governors
This gives a total of 14 governors serving on the Local Governor Committee.
Together, governors help provide strategic direction for the school and support decision-making in key areas including educational standards, financial stewardship, and Catholic Life.
Statutory Governance Information
We are committed to openness and accountability. The documents below provide additional governance information, including governor declarations of interest and attendance records.
Governor Declaration of Interests
|
Governor |
Declaration of Interest |
|---|---|
|
Kirsty Eydmann (Chair) |
CEO and Governor at Southfield Academy Trust |
|
Mark Weeks-Pearson |
Has children in school |
|
Dominic Clare |
Nil |
|
Ian Bratley |
Nil |
|
Samantha Vickers |
Has children in school |
|
Ben Skilton |
Staff Member |
|
Anne Parr |
Nil |
|
Nina Siddall-Ward |
Educational Consultant |
|
Bethan Byrne |
Has children in school |
|
Claire Allen |
Has children in school |
|
Steve Gough |
Nil |
|
Paul Barber |
Principal |
|
Glenn Clerk |
Nil |
Clerk to the Governors Ann Craddock
Governance Professional within Bosco Catholic Education Trust and East Sussex, Governor at Pebsham School, and parent of a pupil at St Richard’s Catholic College
Governor Attendance
Our Governance policy and other statutory information can be found on the Statutory Information & Policies page
Becoming a governor
Becoming a governor is a voluntary role and an opportunity to contribute to the life and future direction of the school.
Governors help shape the future direction of the school, support continued improvement, and ensure that our Catholic values remain at the heart of everything we do.
It is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills and experience in service of the school community.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a governor, please contact the school.
Need to get in touch?
If you have questions about governance at St Richard’s Catholic College, our team will be happy to help.