Woodcote Primary SchoolMeet the Governors
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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.
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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 Roy Li - Co-Chair of Governors
Parent Governor
Term of Office: 8th October 2024 – 7th October 2028
Committees: Finance & Personnel, Clerk's Performance management
Other Duties: Chair of Finance Committee, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 - Co-Chair of Governors
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 7th February 2026 - 6th February 2030
Committees: Finance & Personnel, Headteacher's Performance Management, Clerks Performance Management
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 - Vice Chair of Governors
Parent Governor
Committees: Finance & Personnel
Other Duties: Safeguarding, Wellbeing
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: Finance & Personnel, Curriculum, Clerk’s Performance Management
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
Mrs Imogen Cain
Staff Governor
Term of Office: 11th November, 2025 – 10th November, 2029
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 Stephen Parker
Co-opted Governor
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.
Committees: Finance & Personnel
Other Duties: Greener Governance and Sustainability
Term of Office: 8th October, 2024 – 7th October 2028.
Committees: Finance & Personnel, Headteacher Performance Management.
Other Duties: Governor Training, 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 Emma Kirkland
Parent Governor
Term of Office: 8th October 2024 – 7th October 2028
Committees: 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
Emma Barlow
Parent Governor
Term of Office: 25th February, 2026 – 24th February, 2030
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
Elizabeth Smith
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 17th March, 2026 – 16th March, 2030
Register of interests updated at least annually (Autumn Term):
1. Relevant business interests:
2. Other educational establishments of which I am a governor:
3. Any relationships between members of the staff at the school, including spouse, partner or relative:
