Meet the Governors
Who are the Governors?
The Governing Body play a vital part in the running of the school. They are a group of volunteers who are responsible for holding the school’s leadership to account and make sure that the school is performing and improving.
A full copy of details about the Governing Body including minutes of meetings can be found in the school office and are available on request.
What do Governors do?
Governors form part of the Strategic Leadership of the school. For more information on Governors and their role in school, please read the Oakland’s Code of Conduct.
Structure of the Governing Body
The Oaklands Governing Body has no committees and the Full Governing body look at all items for the school. They meet each term and agendas and minutes are available upon request.
If you are interested in becoming a Governor, get in touch with the contact box below.
Nikki ASHBY
Chair of Governors
Inclusion (including SEND)
Pupil Premium
Whistleblowing.
Term of Office
1 Sept 2020 – 31 August 2024
Business Interests
Works for Medway Council within the audit and enforcement team. Husband is employed by Sharps Signs.
Biography
As a parent of a child at Oaklands school, I became a Governor in September 2016 and this is my first Governor role. I work for a local authority in an audit and enforcement role which has been really useful. I am keen for all children to maximise their abilities and reach their full potential.
Emma MILLER
Curriculum
Impact
Term of Office
1 Sept 2020 – 31 August 2024
Business Interests
None
Biography
This is my first role as a school governor & I was delighted when I was offered the opportunity to join Oakland’s School. I work full time for the Ministry of Justice and part of my role is training and development. I am very focused on developing people to reach their full potential. I see my role as a governor at Oakland’s to assist the school with all that they need to develop each child to their full potential at each stage of their development.
Daniel MORE
Personal Development & Wellbeing
Sports Premium
Term of Office
1 Sept 2020 – 31 August 2024
Business Interests
Works for the KEMN Academy Trust
Biography
Daniel has over 6 years experience as a School Business Manager and 13 years experience working in education across both the primary and secondary sector.
Outside work, he runs a large charitable theatre group. He is passionate about helping young people and seeing them succeed.
Shenda WEST
Safeguarding (incl. Online Safety)
Health & Safety
Term of Office
1 Sept 2020 – 31 August 2024
Business Interests
None
Biography
As a parent to both adult and a pre-school child, I have had a long term involvement in the schooling process. I applied to be a governor as I would like to make a difference. This is my first governor role and I have a lot to learn! I have a keen interest in data protection and a background in maths and I hope my knowledge will be useful. Every child is different and it’s important to recognise that and help the child grow and develop.
Christie RANSOM
Parent Governor
Safeguarding (incl. Online Safety)
Health & Safety
Term of Office
1 Sept 2020 – 31 August 2024
Business Interests
Teacher at MGGS
Child attends Oaklands School
Biography
I have worked in education and associated services for 15 years, having served as a staff governor in a previous school. As an ex Oaklands student myself, when my eldest child joined the school I was keen to join the governing body as a parent governor and did so in January 2020. I believe that every child should be supported and encouraged in their learning and that health, wellbeing and safety must be prioritised to ensure children achieve their potential. I am keen to serve and support the Oaklands community in this role.
Joanne PINNOCK
Parent Governor
Personal Development & Wellbeing
Sports Premium
Term of Office
25 January 2023 – 24 January 2027
Business Interests
Teacher at St. Augustine Academy, Maidstone
Biography
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Caroline WEBBER
Associate Governor
Curriculum
Impact
Term of Office
1 Sept 2020 – 31 August 2024
Business Interests
Educational Consultant for Medway Early Years Ltd.
Biography
Caroline has a wide range of experience in both Governance and education, with particular focus on Early Years Education. Caroline has been a governor as several Medway schools and has worked as a qualified teacher and as the Early Years Child Care Manager for the Local Authority. Caroline currently works as an Early Years advisor to schools and Private Voluntary Independent settings across Kent and Medway.
VACANCY
Associate Governor
Inclusion (including SEND)
Pupil Premium
Term of Office
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Business Interests
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Biography
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Jess BEER
Staff Governor
Teacher
Term of Office
?
Business Interests
Employed as class teacher at Oaklands
Biography
Barry SYMONS
Headteacher
Term of Office
Governor as long as still in post
Business Interests
Trustee at FTPT Academy Trust.
Wife employed as a class teacher in a Kent Primary School.
Local Leader of Education as part of the MTSA
Biography
I joined the school in April 2015 as the Headteacher and have become incredibly proud of the school and its community. Prior to joining Oaklands, I have worked in a variety of schools in many places including Yorkshire, Kent, Medway and internationally in America. Over my career, I have worked in several roles including Headteacher, Senior Leader, SENco and as a class teacher.
Associate Members without voting powers & Clerk
Mrs Stephanie ENGLAND
Clerk to the Governors
Miss Sam COOMBER
Assistant Headteacher
Mrs Louisa JONES
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Carla BROADAWAY
School Business Manager
Attendance Record 2022-23
This shows the attendance at each of the Full Governing Body meetings for this year.
Term 1 – 28.09.22
In Attendance
Nikki Ashby
Emma Miller
Daniel More
Shenda West
Barry Symons
Levi Akehurst
Apologies
Christie Ransom
Caroline Webber
Term 2 – 14.12.22
In Attendance
Nikki Ashby
Emma Miller
Caroline Webber
Christie Ransom
Shenda West
Barry Symons
Jess Beer
Apologies
Daniel More
Term 3 – 25.01.23
In Attendance
Nikki Ashby
Emma Miller
Christie Ransom
Daniel More
Shenda West
Barry Symons
Apologies
Jess Beer
Caroline Webber
Term 5 – 11.05.23
In Attendance
Term 6 – 28.06.23
In Attendance
How do I contact the Governors?
You can use the contact form opposite to contact the Clerk to the Governors. They will respond as soon as possible and within one working week. It is important that in the event of a complaint, the school’s complain policy has been followed that that you have spoke to the school directly.
The following documentation is available from the school office upon request:
- the agenda for every meeting of the Local Governing Body and Committees
- the approved minutes of each meeting
- any report, document or other paper considered at each meeting