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Management Committee
At The Sunbeck Centre, our Management Committee carries out the role of the governing body. The Committee meets formally six times each academic year to oversee the leadership, effectiveness and strategic development of the Centre. Additional committees or working groups are established when specific areas of work require further consideration.
Our Management Committee plays an important role in ensuring that Sunbeck is well led, financially responsible and focused on securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. Members provide both support and challenge to the Headteacher and staff, helping to ensure that high standards are maintained, resources are used effectively and the safety, wellbeing and education of our students remain at the heart of our work.
The Committee works closely with the Headteacher to hold the Centre to account, celebrate its successes and identify areas where further improvement is needed.
If you would like to view the minutes from Management Committee meetings, please contact the Main Office on 01609 710443.
Mr Peter Wood
Head Teacher
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2026
Term of Office Ends: N/A
Attendance:
Register of Interests: Nil
Positions Held: Head Teacher
Ms J Stockdale
Financial Controller
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Attendance:
Register of Interests: A
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Ms P Roberts
Clerk to the Committee
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Register of Interests: Nil
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Ms J Polley
Chair/Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment: 23/03/2026
Term of Office Ends: 23/03/2030
Attendance:
Register of Interests: Manager of SEND Hub
Positions Held: Chairperson
Ms L Masterton
Community Governor
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Term of Office Ends:
Attendance:
Register of Interests: Nil
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Vacancy
Local Authority Governor
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Register of Interests: Nil
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Mr S Leadbetter
Staff Member
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2026
Term of Office Ends:
Attendance:
Register of Interests: Nil
Positions Held: Staff Member, Careers Governor
Ms C Burrows
Community Governor
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Register of Interests: Nil
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Parent Governor
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Parent Representative Vacancy – Sunbeck Centre
The Sunbeck Centre currently has a vacancy for a parent representative to join our Management Committee.
Sunbeck is a unique educational setting. We work with young people who, for a range of reasons, are currently unable to access mainstream education. Our aim is to provide a calm, supportive and ambitious environment where young people can overcome barriers to learning, rebuild confidence and make positive progress.
We have a committed and dedicated staff team who work hard every day to support some of the most vulnerable young people in our community. We believe that parents and families are an important part of that work.
The parent voice matters. As a parent representative, you would bring a valuable perspective to our Management Committee and help us to understand how our provision feels from the perspective of young people and their families. Your experiences, questions and ideas can help us to continually improve what we provide.
You do not need previous experience of education, governance or management. Full training and support will be provided. What matters most to us is that you care about young people, believe in their potential and want to play a positive role in helping Sunbeck provide the very best possible education and support.
If you would like to find out more, or simply have an informal conversation about what the role involves, please contact Peter Wood, Headteacher, who would be very happy to talk to you.
Julia Polley
Chair of the Management Committee