Bryn Elian Governors

Governors play an important role in the life and management of the school; and we are fortunate at Ysgol Bryn Elian to have a group of governors who are committed to taking forward the aims and objectives of the school and to help every child achieve their potential.


Governors are volunteers who give of their time and expertise in order to support the school, its staff and pupils and to promote Ysgol Bryn Elian in the local and wider community. We find it very rewarding being part of such a successful and innovative school and take huge pride in the continued success of our students.


Foundation Status

Governors respect and value their responsibilities and accountability both as individuals and corporately. The day-to-day management of the school is devolved and delegated to the Head teacher and her team of staff.


As a Foundation School the Governors:

Directly manage all mainstream admissions, as they are the Admissions Authority for the school. This means that parents and carers must apply directly to Ysgol Bryn Elian to secure a place. Please see the Admissions section of the website for more details or contact the school direct.


Hold the land and buildings of the school in trust


Are the direct employers of all staff.


Governors Meeting Dates 2019/20

September 2019


  • Governor Training, Wednesday 18th September

October 2019


  • Full Governors Meeting, Wednesday 2nd October
  • Community and Curriculum Committee, Wednesday 23rd October

November 2019


  • Finance & Resources Committee, Wednesday 20th November

December 2019


  • Full Governors Meeting, Wednesday 11th December

January 2020


  • Community and Curriculum Committee, Wednesday 15th January

February 2020


  • Finance & Resources Committee, Wednesday 19th February

March 2020


  • Full Governors Meeting, Wednesday 18th March

May 2020


  • Community and Curriculum Committee, Wednesday 13th May

June 2020


  • Finance & Resources Committee, Wednesday 17th June

July 2020


  • Full Governors Meeting, Wednesday 8th July


Governing body membership

The instrument of government provides for a total of 21 governors to sit on the Ysgol Bryn Elian Governing Body.


Current membership for 2019 to 2020

  • Chair: Mr Phil Capper
  • Vice Chair: Mrs Sam Parry
  • Head Teacher: Mr Dave Humphreys
  • Clerk: Mr Brian Crossland


Parent Governors

  • Mrs Emma Evans, April 2021
  • Mrs Rhian Tuffery, December 2023
  • Mr Andy Moore, December 2022
  • Mrs Dawn McGuinnes, December 2022
  • Mr John Ellis, December 2023
  • Mrs Helen Ansell, October 2023
  • Mrs Lucy Culverhouse, October 2023

Foundation Governors

  • Mr Jon Aspinall, October 2023
  • Mrs Cheryl Carlisle, April 2021
  • Mrs Rowena Scott, April 2021
  • Mrs Cheryl Roberts, October 2023
  • Mr John Clayton, December 2020

Staff Governors

  • Ms Tracey Roberts, September 2022

Associate Pupil Governors

  • Miss Lydia Noon, N/A
  • Mr Aaron Daniels, N/A

Teacher Governors

  • Mr Dave Humphreys (Headteacher), Ex-officio
  • Mr Paul Brierley, July 2023
  • Mrs Lindsey Hastings, July 2020

LEA Governors

  • Mr Phil Capper (Chair), N/A
  • Cllr. Bob Squire, N/A

Community Governors

  • Mrs Pat Smailes, April 2021
  • Mrs Sue Colman, December 2019