East Oxford Primary School

Our Governors

The school has a governing body, which has a wide range of duties and responsibilities.

Governing bodies are made up of representatives from the Local Authority, the school staff, parents and the local community. Our governing body meets in full once a term to consider the work of the school and to check that it is on track to meet the children's needs. Much of the work of the Governing Body is delegated to smaller committees, which meet regularly. 

The full governing body meets 4 times per annum, and three committees (Standards & Curriculum, Resources, and Community) meet once each long term. A pay committee meets annually.

Our governors are very supportive and interested in the welfare and education of the children. They are kept fully informed of all aspects of school life, including the curriculum. They are also involved in the appointment of staff to the school. From time to time, elections are held for parent representatives. 

The day-to-day leadership of the school rests with the Headteacher, who should usually be your first point of call for any queries or concerns you may have. Should you wish to make a complaint about the school, please see the relevant policy on the complaints page. Governors can be contacted via the school office.

Name

Status

Appointed

Expiry

Dr. Graham Jones

Co-opted - Chair of Governors

4/7/23

4/7/27

Ms. Esther Symmonds

Staff Governor

7/12/21

7/12/25

Dr. Leander Reeves

Parent Governor

1/7/21

1/7/25

Ms. Elaine Nicol

Co-opted

4/7/123

4/7/237

Mr. Matthew Leigh

LA governor

7/7/22

7/7/26

Mr. Russell Kaye

Headteacher

1/9/14

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Mr. Mark Redhead

Parent Governor

16/12/21

16/12/25

Dr. Fran White

Parent Governor

16/2/22 16/2/26

Christopher Livingston-Campbell

Co-Opted Governor - Vice Chair of Governors

6/10/22

6/10/26

Ms. Faseeha Ayaz

Co-Opted Governor

22/3/22

22/3/25

Mr Marek Coghill

Co-Opted Governor, Safeguarding Governor

12/10/23

12/10/27

Documents 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interests

Esther Symmonds and Russell Kaye are current employees of the school.

Fran White is currently employed on a temporary contract of less than 500 hours per annum in line with the limits for a parent governor.

 

Copy of Governor attendance 2022-23.pdf