Committees of the Board

The Board has established four committees to support effective governance and enable detailed scrutiny of key areas.

Personnel Committee

Chair: Paul Garside

The Personnel Committee oversees staffing-related matters, including:

• Staff pay, appraisal and performance management
• Recruitment, staffing structure and workforce planning
• Oversight of HR policies and processes
• Handling formal staff matters such as discipline, grievance and capability

Pupil Progress and Standards Committee

Chair: Jane Hallwood

This committee focusses on:

• Monitoring pupil progress, attainment and outcomes
• Ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
• Oversight of curriculum provision and school improvement priorities
• Scrutiny of performance data and key groups of pupils

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for:

• Monitoring the school’s budget and financial performance
• Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance
• Overseeing procurement and value for money
• Supporting audit processes and financial reporting

Estates and Security Committee

This committee is responsible for:

• Oversight of the school site, buildings and estate
• Health and safety compliance
• Premises development and maintenance
• Ensuring a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors

Contacting the Governing Body

Chair of Governors – Mrs Jane Hallwood

Email: jhallwood@combepafford.torbay.sch.uk 

Governance Professional – Mrs Lianne Jory

Email: ljory@specialpartnership.org 

If you would like to write to either the Chair or the Governance Professional, please address correspondence to: 

C/O Combe Pafford School, Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NL