Clanfield CE Primary School’s Governing Board is made up of 11 Governors. The term of office for each Governor is four years, with the exception of the Headteacher who always has a place on the governing board.
Governors carry out most of their work at committee meetings. The most important of these is the full Governing Board, which meets at least once a term and includes every governor who is able to attend.
Governors carry out most of their work at committee meetings. The most important of these is the full Governing Board, which meets at least once a term and includes every governor who is able to attend.
The Governing Board has two main sub committees, Resource and Curriculum. These committees are responsible for overseeing our school budgets and considering matters related to staffing, premises and safety and all curriculum related work. We also have a Pay Committee and Complaints Panel.
You can find more information about our Governors and their attendance at meetings by clicking on the blue button below:
A little introduction from each member pf our Governing Board follows:
Mrs Kim Rogers - Headteacher
I have been in education for 25 years. I bring a wealth of senior leadership experience in primary schools including work as an Ofsted inspector and School Improvement Advisor for Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.
I have significant experience as a governor and I am currently a governor at my sons C of E School.
I believe that every child deserves the very best provision and opportunities so that they can reach their full potential. I am passionate about ensuring the school continues to be a thriving part of the local community for many years to come.
I live in West Oxford with my husband and 2 children and enjoy running, cycling and yoga.
I have been in education for 25 years. I bring a wealth of senior leadership experience in primary schools including work as an Ofsted inspector and School Improvement Advisor for Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.
I have significant experience as a governor and I am currently a governor at my sons C of E School.
I believe that every child deserves the very best provision and opportunities so that they can reach their full potential. I am passionate about ensuring the school continues to be a thriving part of the local community for many years to come.
I live in West Oxford with my husband and 2 children and enjoy running, cycling and yoga.
Mrs Olivia Hawkins - Co Chair of Governors
I am a mum of three children, two of whom attend Clanfield Primary School. I work in the education sector directly with children and their families and also offer training and consultation in behaviour and communication to various organisations. My experience working around safeguarding and emotional wellbeing has led to my role on the governing board. I am passionate about supporting the children to thrive and enjoy their time at Clanfield which is why I have chosen to continue with a second term of office on this governing board.
I am a mum of three children, two of whom attend Clanfield Primary School. I work in the education sector directly with children and their families and also offer training and consultation in behaviour and communication to various organisations. My experience working around safeguarding and emotional wellbeing has led to my role on the governing board. I am passionate about supporting the children to thrive and enjoy their time at Clanfield which is why I have chosen to continue with a second term of office on this governing board.
Mrs Lucy Tulloch - Co Chair of Governors
I am a leadership and team development coach. I am a qualified business and personal coach, this is my second career after working in sales and operational/crisis management roles within the travel industry. This is my second term of office as a governor at Clanfield Primary. Both my children attend the school. I have also previously Chaired the Resources committee.
I am particularly interested in supporting the leadership team to develop the culture and ethos of the school to enable the children to learn, develop and thrive. I enjoy being part of a governing body that lives the school’s values. As well as running my own business and being part of the Governing board, I can also be found volunteering in school and supporting Friends of Clanfield school in their fundraising activities.
I am a leadership and team development coach. I am a qualified business and personal coach, this is my second career after working in sales and operational/crisis management roles within the travel industry. This is my second term of office as a governor at Clanfield Primary. Both my children attend the school. I have also previously Chaired the Resources committee.
I am particularly interested in supporting the leadership team to develop the culture and ethos of the school to enable the children to learn, develop and thrive. I enjoy being part of a governing body that lives the school’s values. As well as running my own business and being part of the Governing board, I can also be found volunteering in school and supporting Friends of Clanfield school in their fundraising activities.
Mr Andy Uglow - Vice Chair, Chair of Resources Committee and Co-Opted Governor
As well as being a parent of two children who attend Clanfield, I am an experienced secondary school leader with a specific interest in the development of excellence in the classroom, driven by evidence-based best practice.
I chair the Resources Committee and have specific responsibility for overseeing the very exciting work that is going into the development of the curriculum. In addition to my responsibilities in school, I serve as a founding Trustee of the Rafiki Thabo Foundation - a charity that provides educational support to young people in Lesotho, Kenya and Uganda.
As well as being a parent of two children who attend Clanfield, I am an experienced secondary school leader with a specific interest in the development of excellence in the classroom, driven by evidence-based best practice.
I chair the Resources Committee and have specific responsibility for overseeing the very exciting work that is going into the development of the curriculum. In addition to my responsibilities in school, I serve as a founding Trustee of the Rafiki Thabo Foundation - a charity that provides educational support to young people in Lesotho, Kenya and Uganda.
Ms Rebecca Thomas - Staff (Teaching) Governor
My name is Rebecca Thomas and I have been a Staff Governor since I started teaching at Clanfield CE Primary School in January 2020. Over the years, I have taught a range of year groups in a variety of educational establishments and I am currently based in Diamond Class with Year 1 and Year 2.
Through working in a variety of Educational Establishments, I recognise the importance of providing a safe, caring, supportive and effective environment that brings opportunities for each child to make those essential steps in life.
I am excited to have joined Clanfield CE Primary School at a time when we are developing the Whole School Ethical Curriculum and making positive changes, which will benefit the children and families in our community.
As a staff governor, I am keen to ensure that the views of the staff, the governors, the parents and, most importantly, the children are shared and valued.
My name is Rebecca Thomas and I have been a Staff Governor since I started teaching at Clanfield CE Primary School in January 2020. Over the years, I have taught a range of year groups in a variety of educational establishments and I am currently based in Diamond Class with Year 1 and Year 2.
Through working in a variety of Educational Establishments, I recognise the importance of providing a safe, caring, supportive and effective environment that brings opportunities for each child to make those essential steps in life.
I am excited to have joined Clanfield CE Primary School at a time when we are developing the Whole School Ethical Curriculum and making positive changes, which will benefit the children and families in our community.
As a staff governor, I am keen to ensure that the views of the staff, the governors, the parents and, most importantly, the children are shared and valued.
Mrs Sharon Mullins - Co Opted Governor
I have worked in education for over twenty years as a teacher, senior leader and Head teacher.
I have a range of experience and have worked in and supported schools in different settings from inner city schools through to smaller rural ones. I am now a leader in an Oxfordshire Multi Academy Trust and lead the school improvement team.
I firmly believe in supporting schools to achieve high quality learning for all children to ensure that every child can realise their potential.
I am pleased to be a governor at Clanfield and support the school as a member of the curriculum committee.
I have worked in education for over twenty years as a teacher, senior leader and Head teacher.
I have a range of experience and have worked in and supported schools in different settings from inner city schools through to smaller rural ones. I am now a leader in an Oxfordshire Multi Academy Trust and lead the school improvement team.
I firmly believe in supporting schools to achieve high quality learning for all children to ensure that every child can realise their potential.
I am pleased to be a governor at Clanfield and support the school as a member of the curriculum committee.
Mr Ian Smith - Foundation Governor
I am married to Rosemary and we have two married sons and four grandchildren. One son lives in London, the other in Cambridge. We live in Clanfield, Rosemary works for the NHS.
I am a chartered engineer and worked for thirty years in the corporate sector, principally in building materials manufacture and then rail infrastructure maintenance. I then made a move into the charity sector, helping a Christian charity grow from its Oxford base to eleven countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As a qualified coach, I now work part time with the charity and I am also director of The Bridge Partnership, a coaching and consultancy practice. We support leaders and organisations in seasons of change to help build bridges to safely navigate difficult transitions. I enjoy reading, cars and gym work-outs and still aspire to complete a half-marathon!
I am married to Rosemary and we have two married sons and four grandchildren. One son lives in London, the other in Cambridge. We live in Clanfield, Rosemary works for the NHS.
I am a chartered engineer and worked for thirty years in the corporate sector, principally in building materials manufacture and then rail infrastructure maintenance. I then made a move into the charity sector, helping a Christian charity grow from its Oxford base to eleven countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As a qualified coach, I now work part time with the charity and I am also director of The Bridge Partnership, a coaching and consultancy practice. We support leaders and organisations in seasons of change to help build bridges to safely navigate difficult transitions. I enjoy reading, cars and gym work-outs and still aspire to complete a half-marathon!
Mrs Kathryn O'Brien - Co Opted Governor
I am an Early Years Practitioner in a Pre-school in Berkshire. Before having my own 2 children I worked in procurement for several companies, including Oxford City Council.
I have a passion for education and in particular for the Early Years Foundation Stage, outdoor learning and sport. I am a huge believer in education for all and that each child should have the opportunity to thrive and reach their potential in all aspects of their life. I am looking forward to supporting the school and the community in achieving this.
In my spare time I enjoy playing football with a local club, walking, reading and more recently gardening. At the weekend you will normally find me on the side of the football pitch supporting my boys football teams!
I am an Early Years Practitioner in a Pre-school in Berkshire. Before having my own 2 children I worked in procurement for several companies, including Oxford City Council.
I have a passion for education and in particular for the Early Years Foundation Stage, outdoor learning and sport. I am a huge believer in education for all and that each child should have the opportunity to thrive and reach their potential in all aspects of their life. I am looking forward to supporting the school and the community in achieving this.
In my spare time I enjoy playing football with a local club, walking, reading and more recently gardening. At the weekend you will normally find me on the side of the football pitch supporting my boys football teams!
Mr Mike Hawkes - Foundation Governor
I am a resident of Clanfield. My wife and I moved here from Watchfield last year. Our family is mainly in the local to the area. We have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
I am retired after a career that included 29 years in the Army and then 17 years in various management roles in the IT industry. My experience includes leading and managing people as well as budgets. Both in the Army and also in industry I have been involved in various ways in teaching and training.
I am a resident of Clanfield. My wife and I moved here from Watchfield last year. Our family is mainly in the local to the area. We have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
I am retired after a career that included 29 years in the Army and then 17 years in various management roles in the IT industry. My experience includes leading and managing people as well as budgets. Both in the Army and also in industry I have been involved in various ways in teaching and training.
Mrs Nicola Cooper - Parent Governor
(Picture to follow) I have recently joined the Governors Board as a parent Governor as my daughter is now in reception. I currently own the bakery-café in Clanfield and have close links with the community having grown up in the village myself and also attended the school.
Prior to this I worked as a Dietitian in the NHS for ten years, most recently working with children and young people, where I lead a Child Weight Management Service for school aged children. This involved leading the specialist nutritional care of both overweight children, and those with severe eating disorders requiring hospitalisation.
I then spent three years working as a Senior University Lecturer in Dietetics where I developed my teaching and research skills, acquiring a real interest in pedagogy.
I look forward to developing my skills further and contributing to the board during this term, and am very grateful for the opportunity to have an input into this important function.
(Picture to follow) I have recently joined the Governors Board as a parent Governor as my daughter is now in reception. I currently own the bakery-café in Clanfield and have close links with the community having grown up in the village myself and also attended the school.
Prior to this I worked as a Dietitian in the NHS for ten years, most recently working with children and young people, where I lead a Child Weight Management Service for school aged children. This involved leading the specialist nutritional care of both overweight children, and those with severe eating disorders requiring hospitalisation.
I then spent three years working as a Senior University Lecturer in Dietetics where I developed my teaching and research skills, acquiring a real interest in pedagogy.
I look forward to developing my skills further and contributing to the board during this term, and am very grateful for the opportunity to have an input into this important function.
Mr Oliver Perera - Co Opted Governor
Brief and Picture to follow
Brief and Picture to follow
