Greswold's Chair of Governors - Mr Mark Draisey
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (December 2020-2024)
Committees: Facilities, Curriculum and Finance
Responsibilities: Chair of Greswold's Governing Body and Chair of the Finance Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Greswold's Vice Chair of Governors - Mr Stephen Lane
Category: Local Authority governor
Appointed by: Solihull Local Authority and the Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (June 2020-2024)
Committees: Facilities, Extended Services and Finance/Communications
Responsibilities: Vice Chair of Greswold’s Governing Body and Chair of the Extended Services Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Mr Peter Benson
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (November 2018-2022)
Committees: Personnel and Finance/Communications
Responsibilities: Chair of the Personnel Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Mr Mark Chater
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (October 2019-2023)
Committees: Facilities and Extended Services
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have worked at Greswold for over 14 years, starting as an NQT in Year 3. Since completing my induction year I have also worked in Year 5 and now Year 2, joining the leadership team in 2007. Throughout my time at Greswold there have been lots of changes. In joining the Governing Body I wanted to support a different aspect of the school – especially as we move from two to three form entry. It is rewarding to be part of shaping Greswold’s future.
Mrs Georgina Doyle
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (May 2019-2023)
Committees: Personnel and Extended Services
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Mrs Elaine Edmonds
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (November 2018-2022)
Committees: Facilities and Extended Services
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Mrs Edmonds works as a high level teaching assistant at Greswold.
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (December 2020-2024)
Committees: Personnel and Curriculum
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Ahmed is the parent of 2 children at Greswold and works as a liver specialist at the QE hospital in Birmingham. He has been a parent governor since January 2017 and has a particular interest in the school thinking strategically about future challenges that are just over the horizon.
Mrs Jane Glover
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (October 2018-2022)
Committees: Extended Services and Curriculum
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I was appointed as an NQT in 2003 and have taught in Yrs 4 5 and 6. I am a senior leader at Greswold and am non-class based. I am also the DSL for the school. I have been a governor for 12 years and enjoy having an overview of Greswold from both a governance and teaching viewpoint.
Mr Peter Groom
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (June 2019-2023)
Committees: Curriculum, Facilities and Finance
Responsibilities: Chair of the Facilities Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Mr Ghulam Hassan
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (April 2019 - 2023)
Committees: Curriculum and Facilities
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Having always had an interest in Education, I was pleased to be appointed as a Parent Governor. I’m a father of 2 children, the eldest of whom is currently at the school, and have worked as a Project Manager for the last 12 years. Greswold is a great school and I look forward to being able to contribute to its continuing success.
Mr Senthurun Mylvaganam
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (December 2020-2024)
Committees: TBA
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests:
Information: I am an NHS Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and father to 2 children at Greswold school. I am the programme director for core surgical training in the West Midlands and quality assure the NHS Breast Screening programme in my Public Health England role. I look forward to using these experiences to support my colleagues on the board of governors, to set and achieve the right strategic direction for Greswold school pupils and staff.
Miss Vicky Nock
Category: Staff governor
Appointed by: Greswold staff
Term of office: 4 years (October 2019-2023)
Committees: Curriculum and Facilities
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Mrs Karen Scott
Category: Headteacher
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: N/A
Responsibilities: Ex Officio
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: As headteacher, Mrs Scott is automatically part of the Governing Body.
Ms Aysha Shabir
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (April 2019 - 2023)
Committees: Extended Services and Facilities
Responsibilities:
Pecuniary Interests:
Information: Aysha is an honours graduate in Psychology and a mother to two little boys. She is passionate about education and is dedicated to ensuring only the best for the pupils of Greswold Primary School.
Mrs Charlotte Smith
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (April 2018-2022)
Committees: Finance, Personnel and Curriculum
Responsibilities: Chair of the Curriculum committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have 2 children at Greswold and am proud to be able to support the school by acting as a governor. I have 22 years of experience in secondary education, the last 12 in senior leadership. I hope to bring to the governors an understanding of the challenges of running a school as well as a commitment to ensuring that our children are happy and successful in this crucial phase of their education.
Mrs Sundip Samra
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governoing Body
Term of office: 4 years
Committees:
Responsibilities:
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Mrs Gursharn Lall
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years
Committees: Curriculum, Facilities
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have always had a passion for education and how schools contribute, in shaping the young minds of tomorrow. I am an internationally trained teacher who wants to make positive contributions in helping the pupils at Greswold Primary School reach their potential and more.
Mr David Kerr
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years
Committees: Extended Services, Personnel
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have spent the past 30 years in Education and Training, being lucky enough to have been able to work in Australia, Africa and the Middle East in fields as diverse as English Language, to Special Forces and Helicopter Piloting. A recent arrival to the UK, I am here as the Head of Training for a start-up fibre optic company based in Hereford. I am proud to be a member of the Board of Governors and hope to bring my experience and perspective to the Board for the benefit of the children of Greswold Primary School.
Governors who have recently left the Governing Body
Mrs Joanne Slater
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (April 2019-2023) - resigned 05.02.21
Committees: Personnel and Curriculum
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
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