Our Academy Governance Committee (AGC)

Welcome to the Governor section of Dunchurch Boughton Junior Academy. The role of the AGC is to work with the multi-academy trust and the school staff to ensure that every child in the school achieves their full potential.

The AGC has 3 main roles:

1. To provide a strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school

2. To support, monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the school

3. To ensure accountability for the standards achieved and the quality of education

We have an excellent and committed group of governors from a range of backgrounds, each of us offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Mrs Darragh and the Senior Leadership Team manage the school on a day-to-day basis and the AGC meet regularly, as necessary, to look at specific projects, developments and to monitor the work of the school.

We support and challenge the staff to make sure that all the children are making good progress, that everyone is safe in school and that all legal requirements are adhered to.

We celebrate the achievements of children and staff, and do our best to make sure that the school nurtures lifelong learners.

We are always happy to hear from parents and other members of the local community – both in terms of what we are doing well, and also about things we could do better. Please contact us via the School Office (office.juniors@dunchurch.covmat.org) 

Mike Nokes Chair of AGC 

Please address any correspondence to the school, FAO M Nokes

Our Academy Governance Committee

Mike Nokes 

Chair and Foundation AGC Member

Emma Darragh - Ex-Officio Staff AGC Member, Headteacher, Juniors

Ian Sweeney - Ex -Officio AGC Member

Sue Keffler  - Foundation AGC Member

Having worked as a biochemist for many years, I trained as a teacher and after being in two other schools, joined Dunchurch in 2017 teaching in years 3, 4 and 5. I became the Federation staff governor in 2018 and have enjoyed being part of the governing body, which has given me a wider insight into how both schools operate and all the work involved behind the scenes in making them such special places for children to learn and grow in, such as finance and safeguarding. Following my retirement, I am now a Foundation Governor. 

Kerry Hudson - Foundation AGC Member

Lauren Binczik - Staff AGC Member

Selina Robinson - Parent AGC Member

I’m honoured to serve as a parent governor and to support the school in helping every child thrive. In my professional role, I work at a senior level in the NHS, leading national programmes focused on staff experience, inclusion and improvement. As a governor, I bring strategic insight, a strong commitment to equality and opportunity, and a genuine passion for supporting children, families and the wider school community.

Sarah Armstrong - Parent AGC Member

Emily Wheller - Associate AGC Member

Minutes of Governors meetings are available on request from info@covmat.org