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Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northants, NN10 8ED

HFJSOffice@lflet.org.uk

01933 312748

Higham Ferrers Junior School

To Be The Best You Can Be

Stronger together
  1. Community
  2. School Improvement Committee

School Improvement Committee

What is the role of the School Improvement Committee?

The School Improvement Committee is convened to ensure that everything is in place for the School to provide the best education possible for its pupils. 

Our Interim Improvement Committee consists of:

Antony Witheyman, Chair
Peter French
Gurjit Virk
Penny Reading
Linda Ward
Jeff Yeates
Emma Johnson

 

School Improvement Committee - to view their terms of office, the register of business and pecuniary interests for committee members click here.

Local governance Committee - to view their terms of office, the register of business and pecuniary interests for previous Governors, click here.

For attendance record of meetings,  click here.

To see information on the directors of the Trust, and the scheme of delegation, click here.

Full meetings for the academic year 2025-26 are scheduled for the following dates: 

Meeting 1:  Monday 22nd September 2025  

Meeting 2: Monday 17th November 2025   

Meeting 3: Monday 26th January 2026       

Meeting 4: Monday 16th March 2026     

Meeting 5: Monday 11th May 2026     

Meeting 6: Monday 6th July 2026   

Interested in supporting our school? If so, why not become a school governor and make a difference to young people in your community?  Find our more.

 

Contact Us:

If you would like to contact our School Improvement Committee, please contact:

Antony Witheyman (Chair) on Chair.hfjs.govs@lflet.org.uk

Gemma Wright (Governance Professional) on gemma.wright@lflet.org.uk 

 

Last updated: March 2026

Governor Vacancies

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team of governors to support our school.

Governors are essential for the effectiveness and success of our school. It is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling voluntary role.

There are six meetings a year and we will need you to visit the school to check how well we are doing.

 

What you will gain?

  • Strategic leadership skills
  • Broaden your horizons by mastering new skills and expanding your professional network.
  • A chance to make a difference in local children’s lives

Learn more

 

Apply here