Governors

Our governors come from across the community, representing a range of skills and expertise. There are several categories of governor, appointed by different groups; these are Community governors, the Local Authority, Parents and Staff. All governors have equal status, no matter how they are appointed.

We, as governors, have great pride in our school and all that it has achieved. We are responsible for the strategic direction of the school, monitoring standards and policies and ensuring value for money.

We meet regularly, both at full governing body meetings and at committee level. If you would like to find out more, please contact the school office by E-mail or by telephone on 01293 527473.

Mission Statement

We are committed to giving the children the best start in life and ensuring they achieve the expected academic standards for their age alongside developing their self-confidence, a positive attitude towards learning and becoming a valuable member of the community.

Roots to grow, Wings to Fly, Success and Confidence for all!

Membership

Chair of Governors: James Sharpe, an appointed governor
Vice-Chair of Governors: Dawn Rhodes, an appointed governor.

We currently have 9 governors:

1 Headteacher
2 staff governors
2 parent governors
4 appointed governors

Structure

There are six meetings of the full Local Governing Body each academic year. In addition to this, there are two committees who have delegated responsibility laid out in their terms of reference.

Staffing and Pay Committee

The Staffing and Pay Committee meet at least annually to review the whole school pay policy, review all staff members pay and agree matters relating to staffing.

Standards Committee

The Standards Committee meet at least annually to review the previous year’s data including attainment, using the Governments ASP data analysis.. The school reports to the LGB throughout the year at half termly meetings.

The Oaks Local Governing Body (LGB)

Governor Name	Type	Current Term of Office	Declaration of Interest to 31st August 2021	Area of Responsibility	Attendance % Academic Year 2020-2021
James Sharpe Start Date: Dec 2007 Chair from 1 Sep 17	Appointed	27.09.2021 - 26.09.2025	None	Chair of Governors, Staffing & Pay Committee, Safeguarding Finance, Standards (including Pupil Premium)	100%
Ryan Sallows Start Date: 1 Jan 2017	Appointed	03.02.2021 - 02.02.2025	None	Finance Standards Website	100%
Montgomery Parrott Start Date: 2 Oct 2020	Staff (Teacher) Governor	2.10.2020 - 1.10.2024	None	Pupil Premium	100%
Alan Gunn Start Date: Sep 2013	Headteacher	Sept 2016 to date	None	Headteacher Safeguarding Lead	100%
Samantha Andews-Fisher Start Date: Jan 2011	Appointed	28.01.2019-27.01.2023	None	Link Inclusion: SEND & LAC Link Writing	67%
Dawn Rhodes Start Date: 9.6.2014 Vice Chair from 25.9.17	Vice-Chair	27.09.2021-26.09.2025	None	Vice Chair Staff & Pay Committee EYFS Link Reading	83%
Lisa Gent Start Date: Feb 2015	Clerk	Feb 2015 to date	None	Clerk to the Governors (admin)	N/A
Tracey Davis Start Date: 1.1.2019	Staff (non-teacher) Governor	1.1.2019-31.12.2023	None	Staff Health & Safety	83%
Natasha Jones Start Date: 4.2.2020	Parent Governor	4.2.2020 - 3.2.2024	None	Link Wellbeing Link Maths	100%
Sharon Johnston Start Date: 4.2.2020	Parent Governor	4.2.2020 - 3.2.2024	None	Link Maths	50%

We have not had any leavers from our Local Governing Body in the last academic year.