School governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to children's education. Governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing board is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school.
At Four Oaks Primary School, we have a very active and supportive governing body. All our Governors serve for a 4 year period and many join us for longer through re-election. A Headteacher is a permanent appointment to the Governing Body.
Chair of Governors Ms NSmith
Vice Chair of Governors Mr. B Barrow
Headteacher Ms S Robinson
Safeguarding Governor Mr. B Barrow
SEND Governor Dr L Randall
Attendance Governor Mrs V Richards
Clerk to Governors Mr S Petley
Co-Opted Governors | Staff Governors | Headteacher | Parent Governors | LA Governors | Community Governor |
Ms N Smith | Mrs L Hancox | Mrs S Robinson | Mr D Fitzgerald | Mr P Lloyd | Mrs V Richards |
Mr W Barrow |
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| Ms S Meighen |
| Mr R Collins |
Dr L Randall |
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| Ms S Cunliffe |
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Further Details
All Governors are appointed for 4 years from their 'Appointed Date'
Governor | Appointed Date | Appointed By | Register of Interests |
Mrs S Robinson | 31/08/10 | Governing Body | Employed by the school |
Ms N Smith | 01/09/19 | Governing Body | None |
Mr W Barrow | 01/09/19 | Governing Body | Governor of another school |
Ms S Cunliffe | 01/01/18 | Parents (Non-voting, Observer) | None |
Mr D Fitzgerald Ms S Meighen | 01.10.2022 | Parents | None |
Mr P Lloyd Mrs V Richards Mr B Collins | 01.09.2022 01/09/20 01.09.2022 | Local Authority Governing Body Governing Body | None None None |
| Mrs L Hancox | 01.09.2022 | Staff | Employed by the School |
| Dr L Randall | 01/01/17 | Governing Body | Contracted by the school through SLA to provide Educational Psychology services. |
Governors confirm that no member of staff is paid more than £100,000
Governors Meetings 2021-2022
All meetings are attended by the 'Full Governing Body'.
| Curriculum Meetings | Staffing, Finance & Premises Meetings |
Autumn Term 2022 | 11 October | 6 December |
Spring Term 2023 | 31 January | 21 March |
Summer Term 2023 | 16 May | 4 July |
Attendance at Meetings (2022-2023)
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| No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances Curriculum
| No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances Staffing, Finance & Premises |
Mrs S Robinson | 3 | 2/2 | 3 | 1/1 |
Ms N Smith | 3 | 2/2 | 3 | 1/1 |
Mr W Barrow | 3 | 2/2 | 3 | 1/1 |
Mr P Lloyd | 3 | 2/2 | 3 | 1/1 |
| Mr R Collins | 3 | 2/2 | 3 | 1/1 |
Dr L Randall Ms S Meighen Mr D Fitzgerald Ms S Cunliffe Mrs V Richards | 3 3 3 3 | 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 | 3 3 3 3 | 1/1 1/1 n/a 1/1 |
Attendance at Meetings (2021-2022)
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| No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances Curriculum
| No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances Staffing, Finance & Premises, (Autumn and Spring term record only) |
Mrs S Robinson | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 2/2 |
Ms N Smith | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 2/2 |
Mr W Barrow | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 2/2 |
Mr A Picton | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 2/2 |
| Mr R Collins | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 2/2 |
Dr L Randall Ms S Cunliffe Mr A Evans Mrs V Richards | 3 3 3 3 | 3/3 3/3 1/3 3/3 | 3 3 3 3 | 1/2 2/2 1/2 2/2 |
Attendance at Meetings (2020-2021)
Curriculum | Staffing, Finance & Premises, | |||
| No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances
| No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances (Autumn and Spring term record only) |
Mrs S Robinson | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Ms N Smith | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Mr W Barrow | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Mr A Picton | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
| Mr R Collins | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Dr L Randall Ms S Cunliffe Mr A Evans Mrs V Richards | 3 3 3 3 | 3/3 1/1* 3/3 3/3 | 3 3 3 3 | 3/3 1/1* 3/3 3/3 |
* Maternity Leave
Attendance at Meetings (2019-2020)
Curriculum | Staffing, Finance & Premises, | |||
| No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances (Autumn and Spring term record only) | No of Meetings per annum | No of Attendances (Autumn and Spring term record only) |
Mrs S Robinson | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Ms N Smith | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Mr W Barrow | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Ms R Ryan (Maternity Leave) | 3 | 0/2 | 3 | 0/2 |
Mr A Picton | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
| Mr R Collins | 3 | 3/3 | 3 | 3/3 |
Dr L Randall Ms S Cunliffe (Maternity Leave) Mr A Evans Mrs V Richards | 3 3 3 3 | 2/3 0/3 2/3 3/3 | 3 3 3 3 | 3/3 0/2 3/3 3/3 |
Each committee has a Terms of Reference document that describes the purpose, scope and authority of the committee. Our Terms of Reference for each of our committees is found below.
Many of our governors have provided a short pen portrait about why they became a governor and what they love about Four Oaks.
Retired Governors who remain 'Friends of Four Oaks'
Mr A Picton
Mr A Evans
Ms R Stowbridge (Ryan)