Governors
On behalf of Djanogly Strelley Academy’s Governing Body, welcome to our website. I hope you will spend some time viewing the wide variety of supportive information provided. Most importantly visit our school and talk to staff.
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Raphael Richards (people call me Raph) and I am very proud to be the Chair of Governors here at Djanogly Strelley Academy (DSA).
I grew up in Nottingham and have lived in Aspley for over 27 years. I recently retired from Sheffield City Council’s Children Young People and families Service where I was a Senior Manager. I believe that for children to achieve the best they can, parents and educators must work together. As Chair of Governors I am committed to upholding the academy's values and securing outstanding learning and teaching for every pupil at DSA.
Raph Richards
What do the Governors do?
The role of the Governing Body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- work with the head of school to promote and maintain high standards of educational achievement
- set the aims and objectives for the Academy
- set the policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the Executive Headteacher and Heads of School (a critical friend)
- ensure oversight of the financial performance of the school and effective use of the school's resources
Who are Djanogly Strelley Academy's Governors?
Governor |
Raphael Richards (Chair) |
Steve Wisher (Co-opted Governor) |
Susan Greenaway (Co-opted Governor) |
Phil Bonner (Co-opted Governor) |
Stewart Chapman (Staff Governor) |
| Gaye Tyler-Merrick (Co-opted Governor) |
| Karen Swan (Co-opted Governor) |
Susan Marong (Co-opted Governor) |
| Geraldine Ingers (Parent Governor) |
| Samantha MPhatso (Parent Governor) |
| Rachel Mabbott (Co-opted Governor) |
As governors we take an active role in the school, not only attending meetings and committees but also attend at school functions such as drama productions and other school major events.
The Governing Body will meet on the following dates during the 2024/25 Academic Year:
25th September 2024
29th January 2025
30th April 2025
2nd July 2025
How do I contact Djanogly Strelley Academy's Governors?
You can contact the Governors:
- By email: via the Clerk to Governors – Mhairi Billington - m.billington@djanogly.org
- By phone: via the main school telephone number and we will then contact you: 0115 8845913
Registers of Interest and Attendance
These can be found within Djanogly Learning Trust, to access the register click here.