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 | Linked Area |
Raphael Richards (Chair) | Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Safeguarding Health and Safety |
Steve Wisher (Co-opted Governor) |
Quality of Education Behaviour and Attitudes |
Susan Greenaway (Co-opted Governor) | Early Years |
Phil Bonner (Co-opted Governor) | Behaviour and Attitudes Personal Development |
Stewart Chapman (Staff Governor) | Early Years |
Lisa Das (Co-opted Governor) | Quality of Education Behaviour and Attitudes |
Karen Swan (Co-opted Governor) | Personal Development Safeguarding |
Susan Marong (Parent Governor) | Leadership and Management |
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 2023/24 Academic Year:
27th September 2023
31st January 2024
22nd May 2024
17th July 2024
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.