Governance Arrangements

Henleaze Infant School is part of Cathedral Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust. 

The responsibilities of Henleaze Infant School Local Governing Body are determined by the Cathedral Schools Trust Scheme of Delegation.

For information about Cathedral Schools Trust – including the Decision Matrix, Scheme of Governance and Terms of Delegation for Local Governing Bodies – visit the CST website here 

The local governing body meets six times a year, once every term. LGB Meeting dates 2025 -2026

If you wish to contact the local governing body, the Chair of Governors can be contacted via the Clerk at clerk@henleaze-inf.bristol.sch.uk  or write via the school to the Chair : Mr Amar Shah, ℅ Henleaze Infant school, park grove, Henleaze, BS9 9LG

Henleaze Infant School Local Governing Body Constitution 2024 – 2025

NameGovernor type
Term From
Term ToRoles
Jude BramtonCo-opted governor21 Oct 202220 Oct 2026 H&S Governor
Luke DormehlParent governor12 Jan 202411 Jan 2028
Melissa FinchCo-opted governor13 Jul 202131 Aug 2025Finance
Gemma FrickerHeadteacherEx Officio
Ania Kopel-HannaCo-opted governor18 Oct 202117 Oct 2025SEND Governor
Rebecca LawrenceCo-opted governor21 Oct 202231 Aug 2025
Emilie Poletto-LawsonCo-opted governor21 Oct 202220 Oct 2026Vice Chair
SEND Governor
Alarna SamarasingheCo-opted governor13 Jul 202131 Aug 2025Child Protection and Safeguarding Governor
Pupil Premium Governor
Amar ShahCo-opted governor04 Feb 20233 Feb 2027Chair
Louise WaltonParent governor15 Oct 202114 Oct 2025Child Protection and Safeguarding Governor
Looked After Children Governor
Sallie WoodStaff governor01 Sep 202331 Aug 2027Teacher Voice

Meet the Governors

Click here to find out about some of our governors.

Statutory Governor Information

Minutes of Local Governing Board Meetings

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