Beedon C of E Primary School

Positions of Responsibility: Executive Headteacher
Category of Governor: Headteacher
Appointed By: Ex-officio
Committee Membership: None
Term of Office: 07/06/15 - ongoing
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 2/6
Register of Interests: None

Headteacher of The Downs School and Executive Headteacher of Compton Primary School since January 2014, Executive Headteacher of Beedon Primary School since September 2016. Previously Deputy Headteacher for Learning from January 2008. Also a teacher of Geography.

Positions of Responsibility: Chair of Governors
Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: IT Performance Management
Term of Office: 26/01/16 - 25/01/20
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 2/6
Register of Interests: None

Emily works as a leadership development consultant specialising in the education sector. She lives locally in Pangbourne.

Positions of Responsibility: Governor
Category of Governor: Parent Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Finance
Term of Office: 10/10/16 - 9/10/20
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 1/6
Register of Interests: None

Lynn is a chartered accountant with 11 years’ experience in industry and practice. These roles included setting and managing budgets, financial controls and analysing financial statements. Currently Lynn is a stay at home mother to two young children, one of whom is at Compton primary.

Positions of Responsibility: Governor
Category of Governor: Parent Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: 
Term of Office: - 
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 
Register of Interests: None

Craig is an author and former secondary school English teacher. He has two children at Compton Primary and two at The Downs School.

Positions of Responsibility: Governor
Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Achievement and Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Term of Office: 07/07/15 - 06/07/19
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 1/6
Register of Interests: None

I am a Year 2 teacher and Literacy and Key Stage 1 leader at Compton Primary. I am also a Specialist Leader of Education for the Downland Alliance.

Positions of Responsibility: Vice Chair of Governors, Health and Safety Governor
Category of Governor: Foundation Governor
Appointed By: Oxford Diocese
Committee Membership: Student Development, Planning and Coordination
Term of Office: 17/07/16 - 16/07/20
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 2/6
Register of Interests: None

All three of my now grown-up children attended Compton Primary and The Downs. Until 2009 I held a number of senior positions in both public and private sector organisations including a FTSE250 company. These were in the main either strategic or governance roles. In 2010 I changed career and am now Chief Horticulturist at The Living Rainforest in Hampstead Norreys.

Positions of Responsibility: Chair of Staff Pay and Conditions, Chair of HT Appraisal
Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Staff Pay and Conditions, Planning and Coordination
Term of Office: 07/07/15 - 06/07/19
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 2/6
Register of Interests: None

Rob was chair of governors at Compton Church of England Primary School and joined the Downs Federation Governing Body when the primary school federated with The Downs School a couple of years ago. When he is not a governor, Rob is a solicitor in Newbury.

Positions of Responsibility: Vice Chair of Governors, Safeguarding Governor
Category of Governor: LA Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Student Development, Planning and Coordination
Term of Office: 17/07/16 - 16/07/20
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 2/6
Register of Interests: None

After gaining my Psychology degree, I spent 7 years working with children with Autism. I spent 6 months as a classroom support worker and then 6.5 years Assistant Clinical Psychologist. I also have experience of factory production line planning and general office skills. I was initially a Parent Champion appointed by West Berks which required meeting with parents, governors, the school SLT and LA representatives before becoming a Governor for Compton Primary during which time I sat on the curriculum committee. Since federation, I am now Safeguarding governor, link governor for 2 faculties and lead on the Teaching and Learning strategic group. I have trained in safeguarding, safer recruitment, domestic violence, safeguarding against radicalisation and understanding data. I am an active, vocal and visible governor, whilst championing our schools. I believe very much in contributing constructively to the continued focus of developing our schools to ensure a positive and successful experience for all of our students. I have lived in Compton for 14 years and have three children who attend our schools.

Positions of Responsibility: Governor
Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Achievement and Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Term of Office: - 
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 2/6
Register of Interests: None

I have been a teacher for a considerable number of years and for a lot of that time I have been in leadership roles. I am currently Director of The Downland Alliance which supports teacher development from initial training to middle leadership and beyond.

Positions of Responsibility: Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of Finance
Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Staff Pay and Conditions, Planning and Coordination, HT Appraisal
Term of Office: 07/07/15 - 06/07/19
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 2/6
Register of Interests: Governor at Curridge Primary School

Craig Norford BSc (Hons), FCCA, MBA. A financial professional with senior board responsibility for almost 25 years. Academic interests include Geology, Strategic Planning and Licensing and IPR within the Software industry. Craig has been a Governor since 2007, and has held the role of Finance chair from very early on. All three of his children are currently at the Downs school, with a third due to join in October 2016.

Positions of Responsibility: Governor
Category of Governor: Parent Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Achievement and Curriculum
Term of Office: 10/10/16 - 09/10/20
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 1/6
Register of Interests: None

Marc Rigby MSc CSci MNucI MInstP is a chartered scientist who has worked in the energy sector for over sixteen years. A professional project manager and senior technical specialist with interests in management of innovative research projects and the provision of strategic advice on technical planning and policy to industry. Marc has lived in Compton for five years and has two daughters, one of which has recently started at Compton Primary School.

Positions of Responsibility: Governor
Category of Governor: Staff Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: Teaching and Learning Committee
Term of Office: 23/09/16 - 22/09/20
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 1/6
Register of Interests: None

I have had the privilege of working at the Downs School since 2007 and have had many leadership roles throughout that time. I am currently Head of the Science Faculty leading a very successful team of talented teachers and Science technicians. I am a teacher of Science and my specialist subject is Chemistry. I am committed to the wellbeing and achievements of both staff and students and dedicated in improving the education for all students.

Positions of Responsibility: Governor
Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governors
Committee Membership: To be confirmed
Term of Office: 18/01/17 - 17/01/21
2016 - 17 Meeting Attendance: 1/6
Register of Interests: None

After qualifying with a degree in Graphic Design, my professional life took me to work for several London design consultancies, project managing many varied accounts for both corporate and government clients. I have lived in the local area for the past 17 years and both my children attend schools within The Federation. Currently I am developing a small business project that will fit in around the family and other commitments.