Governance Information

Curriculum Link Governor

Inclusion Link Governor

I am a solicitor by profession, with 15 years litigation and governance experience. I bring my professional skills to this role as well as skills I’ve developed over the past 3 years being part of a very effective governing body at Endon High School, where I was also the link governor for history.

I am really looking forward to working with the whole school community and would like to hear from you if you have any questions or queries. My contact details can be obtained from the school reception.

His skill set is mainly from a business and finance angle, but as a parent of a former pupil, and as a former pupil himself, he has a long-standing interest in the continued success of the school for all present and future pupils.

He has great faith in the future of the MAT and Oxhey’s role within it. The LAB has some new faces now and these new sets of opinions will only strengthen the board going forward.

In my career I have been fortunate enough to run 2 businesses giving me ultimate responsibility for all aspects of health & safety, firstly in food manufacturing and latterly in an eCommerce warehousing operation. In both of those roles, I also had ultimate responsibility for all aspects of HR. In my current role, I am required to commit to standard training in Health, Safety and Welfare and Fire Safety, specifically within a private medical setting. I have also completed certified courses in Equality and Diversity, Conflict Resolution and Human Rights.

Whilst I feel that I have the knowledge to be able to make a meaningful contribution to the specific vacancy advertised, my wider skillset may mean that I can contribute to the board in other areas. In my professional life, and in my role as a football coach in the community, I have gained multiple certificates in safeguarding, of children, adults, and vulnerable adults. I am keen to help to ensure that the school is a fun and safe place to be for all children.

As a board member of a private medical business, I have a good understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality, which would be carried forward into this role, should I be successful. As a member of the community, I also understand that there is potential to be exposed to sensitive information about other community members who may even be friends, and fully understand the need for confidentiality in those situations.

I have over 15 years’ experience of budget control and P&L management and have been a director, and board member of businesses for the past 6 years, setting and contributing to their strategic direction.

Since my Son joined Oxhey in the nursery, I have been very impressed with the school and their friendly staff in providing a positive learning environment. I would like to help to develop and continue this within the school.

I am a Partner in a local accountancy practice where I have been part of the team for 20 years. Professionalism and deadlines are part of my everyday life. Although I have a taxation and finance background, key parts of my professional role are budgeting, internal policies, recruitment, HR and health & safety for staff and clients. Confidentiality is key.

In order to support the role of Parent Governor, I would be happy to undertake any required training.

I am not afraid to ask difficult questions if necessary on behalf of all the children this school serves. I am also keen to support the school and all of its dedicated staff who work so hard.

In summary, I would like to become a Parent Governor to help to continue to steer the school in the right direction and to retain its excellent reputation for academic success.

This role has been very varied over this time period and has involved the following:

Management of mid-size teams of sales/administration staff – including HR, 1-2-1’s, terminations, training etc

Risk assessments for large corporate businesses in order to adequately place their insurance risks

Continuous Professional Development through exams, training courses and seminars

I was previously a shareholder of my own brokerage and sat on the board of shareholders making strategic decisions for the business

I was a volunteer Teaching Assistant 2 days per week at Oxhey First School in 2016 and attended a TA qualification at Macclesfield College

I feel passionately about the wellbeing of the children at Oxhey as my own child attends there.

I am a qualified Psychotherapist and have worked as a volunteer Samaritan as I feel passionate about people’s mental health and how we can help people with mental health issues