Governing Body

At The Blandford School, we recognise the vital role that our Governors play in shaping the strategic direction, leadership, and long-term vision of the school. Their work ensures that we remain focused on delivering the highest standards of education and wellbeing for every student.

We believe that effective governance is built on a deep understanding of the school’s day-to-day life, informed by regular engagement with staff, scrutiny of performance data, and purposeful visits during the working school day. Our Governors are actively involved, bringing both challenge and support to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

Their commitment and insight help us maintain a strong, forward-looking culture — one that reflects our values and serves our community with integrity and ambition.

 

What Ofsted said about governance at The Blandford School

“Governors have an accurate insight into the school. They support the school well and challenge it to be better. All staff have access to high-quality professional development.”

Our School Governors are:

NAME STRUCTURE ROLE
Jens Bertelsen Chair Finance
Shaun Cronin Vice-Chair Behaviour
Rosaleen Beaver Co-opted SEND
Paul Cosway Co-opted Safeguarding and Prevent
Jemma Lacey Co-opted Enrichment & Parent Engagement
Hugo Mieville Co-opted Pupil Premium & Armed Forces Link
Martin Richley Co-opted Finance, IT & Data
Mario Roncaglia Co-opted Trips & Visits
Peter Slocombe Co-opted Sixth Form, Careers & Estates
Gemma Dunning Co-opted SEND
Milena Lee Staff Governor Staff (Teaching)
Dan Phelps

Parent Governor

Parent Governor