Governors are volunteers who work closely with the Headteacher and school staff and are part of the overall leadership and management. The governing body helps govern the school framework and the Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day management. 
Together they are responsible for managing the school budget, recruitment of staff, maintaining links with parents and the community and promoting high standards of educational achievement.

​My name is Ann Walker and as a resident of Deri I have had the pleasure of being a Community Governor for Deri Primary for over ten years.
 

​My name is Chris Farr and I have been a parent Governor since May 2019. I am Vice Chairperson of the Governing Body.  
 

​My name is Claire Chatterton and I am the newly appointed parent Governor (2022). 

My name is Francesca Perkins  and I have been a 
parent governor since  2021.

My name is Helen Hadfield and I have been a 
parent governor since  2017 and now am a community governor. 

My name is Sarah Davies and I have been a 
parent governor since  2021.

My name is Robert Chapman and I have been a Local Authority Governor since  September 2022. I am the local councillor for  the Darran Valley.

My name is Julie Thomas and I am the newly appointed community Governor.

My name is Kirsty Bourne. I am the teacher governor and  was recently appointed in October 2022.

Catherine Rees, Headteacher of Gilfach Fargoed and Park Primary Federation, Local Authority Governor

Beverley Wooldridge, Local Authority Governor

My name is Donna Rogers and I have been Chairperson of the Governing body since  2017.

Book Look and Listening to Learners

Recently three of our governors came in to talk to the children about their work. The governors enjoyed their time with the children and learned a lot about the curriculum changes here at Deri. They were really impressed with the children's work and the progress they are making.