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.
In addition, the Governing Board has two subcommittees the Resource Committee and Curriculum Committee. These committees are responsible for overseeing our school budgets and considering matters related to staffing, premises and safety and all curriculum related work. This is attended by a smaller number of Governors and they are able to make some decisions on the Governing Board’s behalf.
You can find more information about our Governors and their attendance at meetings here:
Mrs Kate Smith. I am one of the Co-Headteachers at Clanfield School having commenced the post in July 2019. I am responsible for the school’s curriculum, inclusive and Special Educational Needs provision as well as the many other hats a Headteacher wears in a small school! I believe that pupils’ holistic development should be held in the same high regard as their academic attainment and am committed to providing the best possible teaching and learning opportunities for our children and staff.
Being part of a village school means we have a close community, and I am proud of the links we have made with our local families and businesses to enhance the children’s experiences. Our aim is to provide the children with an ethical, holistic and experience rich curriculum so that they can thrive both at school, and later in life.
Mrs Kim Rogers. I am one of the Co-Headteachers alongside Kate Smith. 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 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.
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 been Chair of Governors at Clanfield and Chaired the Resources committee.
I am particularly interested in supporting the leadership within the school as well as the development of the reading curriculum. 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 particularly interested in supporting the leadership within the school as well as the development of the reading curriculum. 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. 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.
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 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.
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 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 Steve Hatcher. Parent Governor. I became a Governor in late 2019. I live a few miles outside Clanfield with my wife and family of four children, two of whom [the noisy ones] are currently pupils at Clanfield Primary School. I am an experienced Chartered Accountant and I have specific interests in finance. I believe stakeholder and community engagement are vital in contributing to the success of all schools and hopes Clanfield School will continue to build on past success to a prosperous future for its pupils and families.
Mrs Janice Collier. Foundation Governor. I was born in Liverpool. My earlier career was as a pediatric physiotherapist working with children in special schools and supporting integration into mainstream schools which I did for 20 years.
In Sept 2018, I became Vicar of Bampton. I am at Clanfield school every week for collective worship. I am the governor responsibility for SIAMS and wellbeing.
In Sept 2018, I became Vicar of Bampton. I am at Clanfield school every week for collective worship. I am the governor responsibility for SIAMS and wellbeing.
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 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!
