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Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School, Penn Road, Slough, SL2 1PH
Penn Wood Primary
and Nursery School
Carol Pearce
Co-Opted Governor
Governor Role: Chair of Governors
Child protection & safeguarding
Responsible for liaison with the LA in the event of any Child Protection allegation against the headteacher
Safeguarding
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Quality of Education Personal Development/Behaviour & Attitudes
Term of Office: October 2018 - October 2022
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About me:
As Chair, I see it as my role to ensure that the work of Governors is focused on Penn Wood’s core purpose and vision 'Better Never Stops - Mastery Learning in the pursuit of Excellence’. In essence, this means that we aim for our whole school, children and staff, to be the best that they can be to ensure we are an exceptional school and recognised as such by our community, the wider community, nationally and by those schools that we support on their improvement journeys.
I have had many years’ experience in governance and continue to work across schools in a range of functions:
• Supporting and challenging school leaders as a Professional Leadership and Learning Partner.
• Working with governing bodies as a National Leader of Governance and an experienced Governor Mark Assessor to ensure that they are fit for purpose, carry out their statutory roles and responsibilities and keep children’s well-being, learning and progress at the heart of their work.
• Delivering the National Chairs' Programme under Hampshire’s License.
• Delivering National Leadership Programmes for the Institute of Education, and Inspired to Lead.
• Designing and delivering a host of professional learning opportunities/programmes for school governors.
• Acting as a leadership coach for school staff at all levels.
• Professional external advice to Governors for Headteacher appraisal panels.
Contact information: carol_pearce@pennwood.slough.sch.uk |
Arshidh-Ali Mohamed Aliyar
Parent Governor
Governor Role: Sports Premium (Sport/PE)
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Personal Development/Behaviour & Attitudes
Term of Office: July 2016 - July 2024 |
About me:
I have 2 children at Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School and am passionate about ensuring that all children receive a quality education at the school. I work for London Transport and am originally from Sri Lanka. My particular interest is in sports and I want to ensure that children have the opportunity to develop in sport as well as performing well academically, with behaviours that positively support learning.
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Saqib Mughal
Co-Opted Governor
Governor Role: Vice Chair of Governors Resources Committee Member High Performance Learning
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Behaviour and Attitudes/Personal Development
Term of Office: February 2019-February 2023
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About me:
With two children currently in Penn Wood School, I have a vested interest in the school’s wellbeing and performance. My new-born being my third child to join the school (hopefully!) in the next few years, my relationship with Penn Wood will be extending well into the future and so I feel a personal responsibility to help, support and nurture the school's development.
background. Having originally trained in practice I’ve since moved into industry mainly within Commercial Finance. I recently moved to O2 in Slough – responsible for financial planning and analysis. Alongside this I also worked for 2 years as a Trustee for Citizens Advice Bureaux Slough. My responsibility on the board was to approve the finances, help set the future strategy and to hold the CEO to account for her performance and decisions made in the running of the service.
the local community is a big part of my life and I feel it’s important that someone with extensive local knowledge and community links is represented on the schools governing board. |
Rosa Hopkins
Co-opted Governor
Governor Role: Mental Health Vulnerable Pupils - Pupil Premium/CLA
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Personal Development/Behaviour & Attitudes
Term of Office: Feb 2018 – Feb 2022 |
About me:
I have worked in school and community settings with Aik Saath since September 2015 and coordinate their training in primary and secondary schools, planning and delivering work around conflict, cohesion and diversity, linking with PSHE and British Values. Through Aik Saath I have worked with several Year 4 and 5 classes at Penn Wood School and also worked with current students/alumni of Penn Wood in Youth Clubs. I have also worked with children and young people in previous roles as a watersports instructor and play worker. I have an MA in Conflict Resolution, am First Aid trained and have Level 1 Safeguarding. I have a key focus as a Governor in Mental Health. Outside work, I am a volunteer with the youth charity the Woodcraft Folk and enjoy netball, kayaking, cycling and walking.
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Jane Girle
Headteacher / Staff Governor
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Quality of Education Behaviour and Attitudes Personal Development Early Years
Term of Office: February 2002 - present |
About Me:
As a Governor, my role is to:
targets and the curriculum for the governing body to consider adopting
school
strategic framework
time and in comparison with other schools
feel confident about performing their duties well
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Madeleine Turner
Staff Governor
Governor Role: Governor training and development
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Quality of Education Early Years
Term of Office: September 2016 - September 2020 |
About me:
I graduated from Aston University with a BSc in Psychology and Sociology and then qualified as a teacher from Bath Spa University with a PGCE in Primary School Education. I am in my fifth year of teaching at Penn Wood Primary & Nursery School and am the Year 6 leader. I as passionate about the need to expose children to a wealth of knowledge and experience through a mastery curriculum. I believe every child should have an equal opportunity to a great education and support network. It is my responsibility, as a member of the governing body, to ensure the delivery of this.
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Pauline Williams
Clerk to Governors
Term of Office: April 2016 - Present |
About me: As clerk, my role is to work with the Governing Board and Senior Leadership to ensure that the Governors can work effectively and are supported with advice and guidance to fulfil their duties. I work in several schools, including academies, as their Clerk, across different Local Authorities, which ensures that I can learn best practice and share this with all my Governors. I am an Associate Trainer of Clerks for the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and an Accredited Clerk.
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Paul Dewberry
LA Governor
Governor Role: Chair of Resources Committee Chair of Pay Committee GDPR Champion Health and Safety
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Budget spend associated with Strategic Plan, Pupil Premum and Sports Premium
Term of Office: July 2017- July 2021
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I am an experienced PFI Facilities Operations, Contract and Mobilisation Manager working in the education sector for over 12 years. Within the scope of responsibilities I currently undertake, I strongly believe my skillset can complement the existing board. To this end, I can confirm the following are aspects of my current role:
Full accountability to Budget planning and management spend Full procurement process approvals from tender to order ensuring best value to all parties Authorising person for H&S tasks and overall accountability for all H&S related matters on my contracts. Premises and Facilities Management has been the backbone of my career for over 20 years Within that period, I have gained skills in Project Management from small renovations to larger complex additional rooms / blocks. We engage local providers where practical and sponsor local sports teams. I was vice-chair of the Burnham Business Association and I still engage with them on an external support basis.
I am fully committed to undertake and adhere to both the boards values and any training opportunity that will enhance my offerings to them. |
Omer Farooq
Parent Governor
Governor Role: No specific role at this stage
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
Term of Office:
November 2019- July 2023
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I work as a financial controller which requires a high level of problem solving, data analysis and strategic decision making. I hope to bring these skills to the Governing Board at Penn Wood School to ensure that the school exceeds all expectations and stays as one of the finest in the Borough. Having lived in Slough for 18 years, I am contributing to the community through working on the Slough Residents Board, which helps to improve the performance of the Council and can make recommendations when the Council's performance falls below expectations. Through my children I have first-hand experience of the delivery of the curriculum at Penn Wood and how the school is perceived from a parental point of view and would like to be involved in shaping the education for our children and creating a great environment for teachers. In my spare time I enjoy cricket. |
Naziya Ahmed
Parent Governor
Governor Role: No specific role at this stage
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
Term of Office: October 2019- October 2023
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My career background involves 13 years with Heathrow Airport as a Manager for Terminal 5 alongside my personal business of being a driving instructor. Between my two jobs I have gained extensive experience, knowledge of the skills of senior level management and leadership, managing accounts and tax returns, reaching decisions with teams and independently. My instructor role has enabled me to know our local community and gives me the skill of teaching using different forms of communication. I am also involved in some charities abroad that help support gynaecology and labour wards. I have two children and one is at the Nursery at Penn Wood. As a Governor I hope to contribute towards the continuous improvement of education and enhance the environment for staff at the school to enable everyone to flourish. |
SLT Advisers
Joanne Shears | Surjit Sandhu |
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Deputy Headteacher | Business Manager |
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Usha Lad | Emma Mann |
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Finance and Operations Manager | Deputy Headteacher |
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Tracy O'Shea | |
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Assistant Headteacher | |
SLT Adviser |
Governors who have left the Governing Board within the last 12 months:
TITLE |
FIRST NAME |
SURNAME |
TYPE |
APPOINTING BODY |
DEPARTURE |
Mr | Kevin | Oakley | Parent Governor | Full Governing Board | April 2019 |
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School, Penn Road, Slough, SL2 1PH