The separate governing bodies of Tibberton CE Primary School & St Lawrence CE Primary School agreed in July 2019 that the two schools would become the Tibberton CE Primary School & St Lawrence CE Primary School Federation. Each setting has an Assistant Headteacher and they work in partnership to share resources and best practice to give all the children the best possible start in their educational life. Both schools have kept their separate names and identities, but they work in partnership to share resources and best practice to give all the children the best possible start in their educational life. There is an overarching Headteacher who oversees both sites in an executive leadership capacity.
You can read more documents relating to our Governing body over on our Governance page:
Governance Page
All schools have a Governing Body. This Body is responsible for overseeing the strategic decisions and direction of the school whilst being a ‘critical friend’, offering support, constructive advice, a second opinion on proposals and help where needed, along with challenge, questions, and ideas to so arrive at the best solution for the pupils, staff and whole school community.
Our Governing Body works in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff at both schools, Church and the Local Authority. Whilst the Headteacher is responsible for the day to day running of the school, the governors are involved with monitoring the curriculum, health and safety management, safe guarding, school buildings and finance. It ensures the school functions well and maintains the proper range of academic and social objectives. The Governing Body works as a team with shared responsibilities.
Governors never make decisions on their own, nor do they act as individuals. Membership of the Governing Body includes parents, school staff, representatives from the local community including the Church and the Local Authority. The Full Governing Body meets twice a term: first to set the activities for that term and secondly to review the progress and impact of those activities.
In September 2019, we reconstituted the Governing Body in line with the new DfE regulations. The Federated body requires 13 Governors of which 1 is a LA Governor, 2 Parent Governors (One from each School), 2 Staff Governors, 5 Co-opted Governors and 3 Foundation Governors, appointed by the Lichfield Diocese.
Governors are appointed for a four year period of office and are from a wide range of professions to bring expertise to the leadership and management of our school. If you are interested in becoming a governor or finding out more about the role, please contact Mr Craig Battrick, Headteacher, on 01952 387790.
As a Governing Body we work alongside the Headteacher to ensure that our children have the best education possible, within the safest environment to achieve the best that they possibly can.
Should you wish to speak to any member of the Governing Body about our role in more detail, or wish to discuss an aspect of St Lawrence CE School then we can be contacted via reception at the school.
We will be only too happy to talk to you.
The Tibberton and St. Lawrence CE Federation Governing Body
Mr Craig Battrick
Headteacher, Ex-Officio
After a successful career in retail management, I entered the teaching profession in 2009 with a PGCE from Manchester Metropolitan University, gaining a PG Diploma two years later. My teaching career began in Staffordshire and Stoke LAs and since then I have taught in all year groups throughout KS1 and 2. I have been part of a Senior Leadership Team for almost ten years now and with a background in English, I am also an accredited practitioner for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Having gained great experience as a curriculum lead within a large Multi-Academy Trust, I recently joined a dedicated team with the Tibberton and St. Lawrence Primary School Federation as Head of School at Tibberton. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a group of practitioners, parents and governors committed to ensure that our pupils can strive to achieve the very best and know that ‘With God, anything is possible’.
Mrs Rebecca Devlin
Parent Governor (Elected) – Term of office end date: 08.02.2025
I am delighted to be part of the Governing Body for Tibberton and St Lawrence as a parent governor, I currently have two children both attending Tibberton.
I have worked in secondary education as a teacher and then within Senior Leadership in schools for the last 15 years. I truly believe in the impact of education to change lives and I have seen that first hand in my role in education. Schools have such a positive effect on developing students with the knowledge and skills they need for life as well as providing a safe and supporting environment to allow them to grow and flourish.
I look forward to working with both schools and the governing body within this role.
Mr Amandeep Johal
Parent Governor (Elected)- Term of office end date: 03.09.2026
I put myself forward to being a parent governor as I have an immense passion for education. I have been in education for 20 years with various roles from support, teaching to management. I am hoping to bring that experience and knowledge to the school and effectively help the school to go forward.
I am sure I can speak for most parents that we want our children to have a safe environment, enriched education and to enjoy school life. I want all parents/guardians to be able to approach me and have our voices heard. I look forward to working with the staff and wider community.
Mrs Caroline Sands
Co-Chair: Co-opted – Term of office end date: 12.09.2025
Hi I’m Caroline Sands, a retired qualified Accountant. I retired in 2020 after working in Industry for 39 years. My strengths are in finance and related subjects, and people skills, having managed large and small teams over my years in industry. I’m a keen Gardner and animal lover, and enjoy walking my 3 dogs. I’m keen to utilise the skills I have further, to help the development of the school federation.
Mrs Marie Matthews
Foundation Governor- Term of office end date: 14th November 2027
After beginning my career working in credit management, I moved into the teaching profession in 1991 with a B.Ed. from Manchester Metropolitan University. I spent the remainder of my career in Berkshire & Buckinghamshire secondary schools where I taught ICT, Business Studies, Economics & Careers up to middle leadership, gaining much experience as a curriculum leader and associate SLT member. Having recently retired to Shropshire, I remain interested in the development of schoolchildren and I look forward to applying skills gained in over 30 years as a teacher as I join the governing body of the Tibberton CE Primary School & St Lawrence CE Primary School Federation.
Mr Timothy Goode
Co-Chair: Foundation Governor- Term of Office end date: 1st May 2028
From an early age I always wanted to become a doctor. It is only thanks to the state education system that I graduated from the terraced streets of Stoke on Trent, where I was born, to medical studies, initially at Cambridge and then at Oxford. This makes me a passionate believer in the power of state education, and an example of how we can all reach our potential with the correct guidance and teaching.
I moved to Telford over 40 years ago, working as a GP and living in Preston. Both my children went to St. Lawrence’s School and loved it. Now retired, I still live in the village and as a church warden and worship leader have become a Foundation Governor. I will serve both schools in any way they need, to continue to allow our children to grow and achieve their full potential