The Governors come from all sections of the community: parents, staff (including the Headteacher at the school), the business world, representatives of local councils and education authority.
The role of the Governors is to work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in the strategic leadership and management of the school, setting and managing budgets, overseeing staffing and ensuring the Health and Safety of the school premises. The responsibility for the internal organisation and day to day running of the school lies with the Headteacher.
Much of the Governors work is undertaken by smaller groups working in committees who then feed back their recommendations to the half-termly full Governors meeting. Additional meetings are held as and when required. The governing body sub-committees include Strategy, Finance/Premises, Staffing, Curriculum and Data.
By working in partnership with the Headteacher, staff, parents and the Local Education Authority, the Governors are able to ensure that Robertswood School provides the best learning environment for our pupils.
If you wish to contact the Governing Body, this can be done by emailing us at governors@robertswoodschool.co.uk or by handing in a letter to the school office addressed to the Chair of Governors.
All governor meeting documents can be found here.
Edward Richings - Staff Governor; Head Teacher
Edward joined Robertswood in 2010. He lives in Chalfont St Peter with his wife, Caroline and two children.
Sally Parkin - Co-Opted Governor; Co-Chair of Governors
Sally has had children at Robertswood since 2000 and her youngest is now in year 3. She has a teaching background and a heart to see Robertswood staff and children flourish
Carys Moore-Saxton - Co-Opted Governor; Co-Chair of Governors
Carys moved to Chalfont St Peter with her husband and children in 2016. She has a son and daughter at Robertswood.Professionally, Carys has spent the last 16 years working in financial services. She currently leads a team of supplier managers at Lloyds Banking Group within their Insurance & Pensions division.
Emmeline Davison - Staff Governor; Deputy Head
Emmeline joined Robertswood in 2010 as Deputy Head. She has worked in Buckinghamshire schools for 16 years.
Emmeline lives with her husband and two children in Berkshire.
Sushil Dhieman - Co-Opted Governor; Chair of Curriculum
Sushil is the Head of Science at a local secondary school with a drive to ensure all pupils academically achieve what they are capable of whilst fundamentally supporting all their social and emotional needs. Sushil has two children at Robertswood school and has a huge dedication
Sushil Dhieman - Co-Opted Governor; Chair of Curriculum
Sushil is the Head of Science at a local secondary school with a drive to ensure all pupils academically achieve what they are capable of whilst fundamentally supporting all their social and emotional needs. Sushil has two children at Robertswood school and has a huge dedication towards the full community of Robertswood. Sushil is a keen runner and has run a number of marathons, however her biggest achievement was organising the Colour run for Roberswood!
Isobel Darby - Local Authority
Isobel is a practising accountant and local councillor with three children who all attended Robertswood. Her interests are community focused, in particular the more vulnerable, and she is passionate about education.
Penny Ford - Staff Governor; Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo
Penny joined Robertswood in 2011 and has been a dedicated member of the team for over ten years. Since joining Robertswood, Penny has gained a wealth of experience working in various roles across all three key stages, leading Early Years for over 5 years and more recently, taking on the role of Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo.
Trevor Greenhalgh - Parent Governor
Trevor has a son and daughter in Robertswood and has lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2015. Trevor's professional background is in construction for residential and commercial clients across London. Specialising in project management of large scale regeneration projects, his passion is the provision of high quality new build homes for all.
Ian Baker - Co-Opted Governor; Chair of Finance & Premises
Ian has lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2004 and both his children attended Robertswood school. Ian has been actively involved with the school since 2009, initially as PTA treasurer before becoming a Governor. Professionally, Ian is a Management Con
Ian Baker - Co-Opted Governor; Chair of Finance & Premises
Ian has lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2004 and both his children attended Robertswood school. Ian has been actively involved with the school since 2009, initially as PTA treasurer before becoming a Governor. Professionally, Ian is a Management Consultant specialising in IT systems, and is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Kate Carroll - Co-Opted Governor
Kate has two children at Robertswood. She has a background in education policy and works as a Reader in Education in higher education. Her research and teaching focuses on education policy, identity and inequalities. She has lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2017.
Danny Allen - Parent Governor
Danny and his wife have lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2007 and both their children attended Robertswood and are now flourishing in different secondary schools in the area. Danny joined the governing board in 2019 as a parent governor and is a member of both the curriculum and staffing committees. He works
Danny Allen - Parent Governor
Danny and his wife have lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2007 and both their children attended Robertswood and are now flourishing in different secondary schools in the area. Danny joined the governing board in 2019 as a parent governor and is a member of both the curriculum and staffing committees. He works as a Senior Project Manager building the new High Speed station at Euston
Kellie Patterson - Co-Opted Governor
Kellie has lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2018. She is the Deputy Head of Maths at a local secondary school and is passionate about promoting a love and enthusiam for maths both inside and outside of the classroom. Kellie has been a governor at Robertswood since 2021 and enjoys the opportunity to give back to the local community.
Michelle Brooks – Co-Opted Governor
Michelle has lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2007 but has had links with Robertswood school before then when her children first attended in 2004. Whilst her 3 children were at Robertswood, Michelle was an active member of the Governing body becoming Co-Chair of Governors before leaving in 2015 which
Michelle Brooks – Co-Opted Governor
Michelle has lived in Chalfont St Peter since 2007 but has had links with Robertswood school before then when her children first attended in 2004. Whilst her 3 children were at Robertswood, Michelle was an active member of the Governing body becoming Co-Chair of Governors before leaving in 2015 which was after her children had moved onto secondary school.
Michelle has recently retired from the pharmaceutical industry, where she spent 30 years in various Clinical Research roles. Being a retiree has given Michelle the time to become involved in the local community. She understands that education (socially, emotionally as well as academically) is fundamental to ensuring opportunities for all. This is why Michelle returns as a Co-Opted Governor.
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1. How many school employees (if any) have a gross annual salary of £100,000 or more in increments of £10,000.
Answer:
None
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