Greswold's Chair of Governors - Mr Mark Draisey
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (January 2017- 2021)
Committees: Facilities, Curriculum and Finance
Responsibilities: Chair of Greswold's Governing Body and Chair of the Finance and Facilities Committees
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 2016-2020)
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: Staff governor
Appointed by: Greswold staff
Term of office: 4 years (October 2015-2019)
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 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 (January 2017- 2021)
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 and 6. I currently teach 2 days a week in Year 5 and the rest of the week I support the Head Teacher with school improvement. I am also the DSL for the school. I have been a govenor for 12 years and enjoy having an overview of Greswold from both a governance and teaching viewpoint.
- Mrs Glover works as a Year 5 teacher at Greswold and is an experienced school governor.
Mr Peter Groom
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (June 2015-2019)
Committees: Curriculum and Extended Services
Responsibilities: Chair of the Curriculum 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)
Responsibilities:
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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.
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)
Responsibilities:
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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 Joanne Slater
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (April 2019-2023)
Committees: Facilities, Personnel and Curriculum
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
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Mrs Charlotte Smith
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (April 2018-2022)
Committees:
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
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.
Governors who have recently left the Governing Body
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (January 2017- 2021)
Committees: Facilities and Curriculum
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I was elected to the Board of Governors in January 2017. I am a mum to two young boys and I'm passionate about the importance of good primary schooling. I used to work as a Deputy Head so I try to bring my experiences of working with teachers and for children to the role. My main areas of interest are: Child-led learning; Creativity and the arts in primary schools; and Opportunities for girls.
Mrs Angela Robson (resigned February 2019)
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (January 2016-2020)
Committees: Facilities and Personnel
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Being a governor at Greswold is not a new position for me as prior to my retirement in 2015 I had been a staff governor for many years. I was more than delighted to be invited to remain on the governing body albeit in a different capacity. Greswold has been part of my life for 20 years and I have seen many changes, especially currently with the expansion to three form entry. I have a high regard for all the school community and have a passion to be part of the journey Greswold is currently taking. I am hoping my long association with Greswold and my experience in an educational environment will be of value to the school's future.
Mrs Deborah Fair (resigned November 2018)
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (November 2014-2018)
Committees: Finance, Facilities and Personnel
Responsibilities:
Pecuniary Interests: None
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