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Meet the Governors

Our governors are a dedicated group of people who volunteer their time to improve and support Woodcote Primary School; they are our ‘critical friends’ in helping us to develop further. As part of their role, the governors often visit the school during the school day. The visits often have a particular focus and we have a Governor Visits book situated in the reception area where you are able to read their comments.

Attendance Record at Governing Body Meetings

Mrs Jones Mrs Coates Mr Robson Mr Parker Mr Massingham Mr Li Mrs Kirkland Rev Sheffield
08/10/2024 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - observer N/A N/A
26/11/2024 Yes Yes Yes Yes Apologies Yes Yes Yes
04/02/2025 Yes Yes Yes Yes Apologies Yes Apologies Yes
11/03/2025 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Apologies
15/05/2025 Yes Yes Apologies Yes Yes Yes Yes Apologies
24/06/2025

Mr Stephen Parker - Co-Chair of Governors

 Co-Chair of Governors

I have been a governor at Woodcote for more than 25 years now. I started as a parent governor when my children attended the school and now, I have a Grandchild being educated here.

I am a retired structural draughtsman with interests in wildlife, science & sustainable lifestyles.

I find my work as governor very rewarding. It pleases me to see the children develop their academic & life skills with more confidence than I had as a child.

 

Term of Office: 9th October 2024 – 10th October 2028.

Committees: Premises / Health & Safety, Finance & Personnel,  Headteacher Performance Management.

Other Duties: Governor Training, Chair of Premises/Health & Safety Committee, Pupil Premium

Register of interests updated at least annually (Autumn Term):

1. Relevant business interests: None

2. Other educational establishments of which I am a governor: None

3. Any relationships between members of the staff at the school, including spouse, partner or relative: None


Mrs Suzanne Jones - Headteacher Governor

Headteacher Governor 

When I joined the school in 2012, I became part of the governing body and over the years we have been on a journey of development. Our governors are a really important part of our school, being a 'critical friend', giving supportive challenge and enabling us to continue to move forwards and develop. Education is a journey and we are supported on that journey by the experience and strength of our governing body.  

Committees: Premises / Health & Safety, Finance & Personnel,  Curriculum, Clerk’s Performance Management

Other Duties: School Development Plan reports 

Register of interests updated at least annually (Autumn Term):

1. Relevant business interests: None

2. Other educational establishments of which I am a governor: None

3. Any relationships between members of the staff at the school, including spouse, partner or relative: Mrs L Jones

Parent Governor Vacancy

 

 


 

Mr Roy Li -  Co-Chair of Governors

 Co-Chair of Governors

Term of Office: 8th October 2024 – 7th October 2028

Committees: Premises / Health & Safety, Finance & Personnel,

Other Duties: Chair of Finance Committee

Register of interests updated at least annually (Autumn Term):

1. Relevant business interests: None

2. Other educational establishments of which I am a governor: None

3. Any relationships between members of the staff at the school, including spouse, partner or relative: None

Mrs Emma Kirkland -  Parent Governor


Parent Governor

Term of Office: 8th October 2024 – 7th October 2028

Committees: Premises / Health & Safety, Finance & Personnel,

Other Duties: EYFS

Register of interests updated at least annually (Autumn Term):

1. Relevant business interests: None

2. Other educational establishments of which I am a governor: None

3. Any relationships between members of the staff at the school, including spouse, partner or relative: None

Mr Dave Robson - Vice Chair of Governors, Parent Governor

 Vice Chair of Governors, Parent Governor

Term of Office: 8th February 2022 - 7th February 2026

Committees: Premises / Health & Safety, Finance & Personnel,  

Other Duties:

Register of interests updated at least annually (Autumn Term):

1. Relevant business interests: None

2. Other educational establishments of which I am a governor: None

3. Any relationships between members of the staff at the school, including spouse, partner or relative: None

Rev Mathew Sheffield - Parent Governor


Parent Governor

Committees: Premises / Health & Safety, Finance & Personnel

Other Duties: 

Register of interests updated at least annually (Autumn Term):

1. Relevant business interests: None

2. Other educational establishments of which I am a governor: None

3. Any relationships between members of the staff at the school, including spouse, partner or relative: None