Governors
Welcome to the Governors section!
The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community. School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school's aims and policies. Some of the typical roles and responsibilties of a governor are outlined below:
Key roles of governors:
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To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
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To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
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To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent
They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:
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Determining how the school's budget is spent
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The appointing and dismissing of staff
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Hearing appeals and grievances
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Forming policy on the school's curriculum and collective worship
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Setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline
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Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
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Setting and monitoring the school's aims and policies
Who can be a school governor?
You don't have to have children at the school to be a governor. However, you do have to be over 18, and pass a formal check for your suitability to be within a school. No specific qualifications are required but there are certain expectation. Contact the school office for more information on becomming a Governor. What's really important is that you have the skills, time and commitment to help drive school improvement and the passion and ambition to achieve the best possible education for children and young people.
Oakfield Governing Body
Name |
Category of Governor |
End of tenure |
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Mrs Joanne Makin (Head) |
Staff |
Ex Officio |
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Mr Eric Burke |
Co-opted |
1 July 2027 |
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Mrs Julie McIntosh |
Co-opted |
18 October 2026 |
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Mrs Louise Goodall |
Co-opted |
1 September 2025 |
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Mrs Laura Bevan |
Co-opted |
11 October 2025 |
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Ms Samantha Tyrer |
Staff Governor |
8 Jan 2028 |
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Mr Eddie Dourley |
LA Governor |
25 February 2027 |
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Ian Green |
Parent Governor |
19 December 2027 |
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Jane McCabe |
Parent Governor |
18 October 2026 |
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Mr Geoff Porritt |
Co-opted |
5 February 2028 |
Our link governors
Finance and Resources Committee |
Curriculum and Standards Committee |
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Finance- Budget/SFVS Joanne Makin (Head teacher) Kim Clare ( Finance secretary) Eddie Dourley (Governor) |
Curriculum & Standards Teachers (Curriculum Leaders)
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Premises, Health & Safety Eric Burke (Governor) Paul Lewis (Site manager) |
SEND Laura Bevan (Governor) |
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Behaviour, Welfare & Safeguarding Laura Bevan (Governor)
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Pupil Premium/ Sports Premium Joanne Makin (PP Leader)
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Staffing & HR Joanne Makin (Head teacher) Eddie Dourley (Governor) Eric Burke (Governor) |
EYFS/Admissions Sam Tyrer (EYFS Leader) Louise Goodall (Governor) |
Contact Information
Contact with the governing body can be made through the school office:
This link to the webpage which is dedicated to our school on the schools financial benchmarking service
Schools Financial Benchmarking Link