Governors

At Oldfield Brow, we have a dedicated group of Governors who work closely with the Headteacher to set the strategic direction of the school. They are united behind the school's aim of providing nothing short of the best for our children within a framework of high expectations and challenge as we aim to "Inspire the Exceptional" with all of our children.

Our Governing Board meets regularly and agenda items cover a range of issues including school finance, leadership and the quality of education our school provides for our children.

Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.

School Governing Body
The 'Instrument of Government' states that our school's governing body shall consist of:

2 parent governors
1 local authority governor
1 staff governor
1 headteacher
5 co-opted governors

The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

Set the aims and objectives for the school
Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making toward the achievement of its aims and objectives
Be a source of challenge and support to the school (a critical friend)

Members of the Governing Board:

Mrs Emma Allen (Chair of Governors and Chair of the Finance and Staffing Committee) Co-opted Governor
Mr Niruban Rajakulendran (Chair of the Finance and Staffing Committee) Co-opted Governor
Mr Mark Massey (Vice Chair of Governors and Chair of the Curriculum Committee) Co-Opted Governor
Mr Peter Martin (Finance and Staffing Committee) Co-opted Governor
Mr Wing Kai Fung (Curriculum Committee) Parent Governor
Cllr Lisa Evans(Curriculum Committee) LA Governor
Ms Helen Wood (Curriculum Committee) Co-Opted Governor
Ms Marie-Claire Topham (Finance and Staffing Committee) Co-Opted Governor
Mr James Cash (Headteacher) Ex officio by virtue of the role
Miss Catherine Drabble (Teacher) Staff Governor

Also in attendance:

Mrs Natasha Hopkins (School Business Manager) during Finance and Staffing Commitee Meetings
Mrs Dawn Moody (Deputy Headteacher) during full Governing Body and Committee Meetings
Mrs Laura Heffernan (Assistant Headteacher) during full Governing Body and Committee Meetings