The Governors - Who are we?
| Cynthia Buchan
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 13 Sep 2023
| Our family moved to Redhill from East London in 2001 and joined Holy Trinity church in 2002. We have three adult children at whose London primary I completed a four-year term as parent-governor, the last as Chair. I moved from Devon to study in London and spent a year in Germany working in a comprehensive (age 10-16) and six primary schools and graduating worked in the IT industry. Since moving to Surrey, I have worked at local primary and secondary schools, including eleven years as a Teaching Assistant. I look forward to bringing my experience to Reigate Parish School as a Foundation Governor.
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| Frances Davis
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 6 Sep 2023
| I joined the school in January 2010. As the Headteacher of Reigate Parish I have the privilege of being a member of the Governing Body and working with them to continually improve the opportunities we offer for all our children for them to learn, grow and develop. The Governing Body and staff team are dynamic, forward thinking, progressive and are dedicated and determined to ensure all children reach to achieve their best, which is the school’s vision.
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 | Ian Lawrence Foundation DBE or PCC Appointed Term of Office End Date: 24.04.28
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100%
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 22nd May 2024 | I joined the Governing Body in April 2024 as a Local Authority Governor. I am a chartered accountant with a background in financial governance, risk management and compliance. I am delighted to be working with the staff, supporting the vision and contributing to the long term success of the school. |
| James Lister Foundation DBE or PCC Appointed
Term of office Start Date: 01.09.20 Term of Office End Date: 31.08.24
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100%
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 7 Sep 2023 | I joined the governing body as a Foundation Governor in September 2020 and am looking forward to helping maintain and grow the success of the school. I have two daughters at the school already and have seen first-hand how the school’s values and ethos work to bring education and opportunity to the children. I have been a trustee of the YMCA DownsLinkGroup and YMCA Guildford since 2012 and am hoping to be able to bring that and my background as a lawyer to help support the leadership team and governing body to further the school’s vision over the coming years.
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| Egbe Manton Foundation DBE or PCC Appointed
Term of office Start Date: 23.03.21 Term of Office End Date: 22.03.25
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 80%
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 22 Sep 2022
| I have been a Foundation Governor at the schools since March 2021. I've been fortunate to work side by side with a dedicated and talented leadership team which has an exceptional level of commitment to ensure that each child is nurtured at the school. As a member of the Faith Committee, I work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to uphold the Christian values that are at the heart of the school community.
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| Julia Mason Parent Governor
Term of office Start Date: 05.12.21 Term of Office End Date: 04.12.25
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 90%
Declarations of interest: Federation of Earlswood Schools Governor (20.01.2020)
| I have been a parent governor since December 2021 and have a son at the school. I am currently the chair of resources focused governing body meetings where we discuss how to best use our resources to support the first-class teaching and well-being of our children. My background is in finance and risk management.
Declarations of interest: Federation of Earlswood Schools
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| Emily Molica
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 20 Sep 2023 | Info to follow. |
| James Murtagh Staff Governor
Term of office Start Date: 01.09.22 Term of Office End Date: 31.08.26
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 80%
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 13 Sep 2023
| I joined Reigate Parish as an experienced Year 6 teacher in 2019, later becoming part of the maths team and Assessment Lead for the school. I have enjoyed working here and wanted to continue to give back to the school by becoming a governor - a role I had previously undertaken at a former school. It is my aim to ensure there is an effective balance between staff workload and pupil progress through high expectations, challenging where necessary but also supporting the school vision to ensure children feel that their time here has been a success across all aspects of school life.
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 | Trevor Nelson
Term of office Start Date: 14.03.24 Term of Office End Date: 13.03.28
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100%
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 22nd May 2024
| My wife and I moved to Merstham from my native Northern Ireland in the early 1980’s since then have been active members of Holy Trinity Church, Redhill where I have served in many roles including PCC, Deanery Synod, Youth work and Chair of the Friends of Holy Trinity Redhill Charity. I am a retired Chartered Surveyor having worked as a Property Fund Manager in both the Private and Public sectors where I held various Board and advisory roles as the Property Investment and Development expert in Multi Asset Funds. I am an enthusiastic supporter of sport and was a keen cyclist until recently completing a number of Sportive locally and in France including London Ride 100. I played Rugby and Basketball in the past and coached a local junior Basketball team so had EBBA Coach qualifications. I have assisted with the Stewarding and Management of national and International events such as London Olympics, London Marathon, Ride 100and am involved in a community cycling scheme through the Church. I previously served as a parent Governor in a local special school where a family member was a pupil. I feel I can add value and support to the senior leadership team at RPPS calling on my experience as a Dad and Granddad, my professional property experience and my particular interest in SEND and sports provision within schools. |
| Dorinda Oman
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 6 Mar 2023
| I joined the governing body as a parent governor in October 2022. The importance of school governorship became more pertinent as my children entered school going age.
I look forward to the new challenge of serving at Reigate Parish with the rest of the team to ensure every child reaches their full potential
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 | Esosa Osakue Foundation Governor
Term of office Start Date: 09.04.23 Term of Office End Date: 08.04.27
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 90%
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 14 Sep 2023
| I joined the Governing Body as a Foundation Governor in April 2023. I look forward to working with such an accomplished and dedicated team and I welcome the opportunity to serve Reigate Parish. My goal is to ensure that as a team, we support the process in creating the best environment and experience for every single child to thrive and reach their maximum potential.
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| Kate Smith Foundation Governor
Term of office Start Date: 24.02.23 Term of Office End Date: 23.02.27
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 80%
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 6 Sep 2023 | I joined the Governing Body in February 2023 as a Foundation Governor. I have two children at the school and welcome the opportunity to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to serve the children and families at Reigate Parish. I bring my background as a family lawyer where the child’s welfare and best interests are paramount. My aim is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach to become their best, in a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment.
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| Claire Tait Clerk to the Governing Body
Term of office Start Date: 2016
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 13 Sep 2023
| Employed as Clerk to the Governing Body since 2016
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| Richard Wilson Ex-Officio
Term of office Start Date: 01.09.18
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 50% (NB Richard was on sabbatical for the summer term)
Nothing to declare: Confirmed 5 Sep 2023
| As the Vicar of St Mary’s Reigate, I joined the Governor’s when I arrived in July 2018. It is wonderful to be a part of such a strong team here. Having been a governor for 18 years I am very keen to play my part in creating a school environment that values every child’s unique character and personality, and which supports parents in their primary role, enabling children to flourish. It is a delight to see children learn within a Christian environment where questions of faith and meaning are woven into every aspect of learning, alongside prayer and reflection.
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Governors who have resigned in the last 12 months | |||||
Name | Removal Reason | Governor Type | Appointment Start | Appointment End
| Leaving Date
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Mr Tim Wakeham Meetings attended in previous academic year: 100% | Term of Office Expired
| Local Authority Governors | 11.02.20
| 10.02.24
| 10.02.24
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Mrs Sarah Kennedy | Sabbatical
| Co-opted Governor | 28.01.19 | 21.07.23 | 21.07.23 |
Mr Alasdiar Wylie
| Term of Office Expired
| Foundation DBE or PCC Appointed
| 12.03.19
| 11.03.23
| 12.03.23 |
Mrs Anna Randall | Term of Office Expired
| Foundation DBE or PCC Appointed
| 23.02.19
| 22.02.23 | 23.03.23 |