Our next INSET is on the 22nd July 2026.

The Skylark Federation consists of four primary schools: Barcombe CofE Primary School, Hamsey Community Primary School, Iford & Kingston CofE Primary School and Plumpton Primary School. There is one Governing Board over the Federation and it consists of 2 Parent Governors, 1 Staff Governor, plus our Executive Headteacher, 1 Local Authority Governor, 3 Foundation Governors and 10 Co-Opted Governors, plus the four Heads of School as Associate Governors.

The governors' aim is to enable Skylark Federation schools to provide the best possible education for the children in a happy, stimulating environment. They work to ensure that the experiences provided at theschool enable every child to achieve their full potential, academically and socially.

The governors work closely with Mr James as well as school staff. As governors they are responsible for the strategic direction of the school; monitoring and evaluating the performance and...