Our Local Governing Body (LGB) meets once each term, and we have one sub committee which covers Resources.

Our LGB Chair is Colin Moulds, who can be contacted in writing via the school office or by email: office.3228@grove.oxon.sch.uk

At Grove our LGB currently is:

• Colin Moulds - Foundation LGB Member and LGB Chair
• Polly Cornish - Staff LGB Member (Executive Head Teacher)
• Alecia Leon - Staff LGB Member
• Nicholas Cheeseman – Foundation LGB Member Vice Chair
• Karen Crossan - Community LGB Member
• Rev Dr Miriam Jones - Community LGB Member
• Vacant - Parent LGB Member

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Governance Structure

Our Local Governing Body provides strategic leadership and accountability in our school. LGB Members appoint the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher. It is LGB Members who hold senior leaders to account for the performance of the school and, working with the Headteacher, make the sometimes difficult decisions about balancing resources.

ODST has a Board of Trustees which oversees the work of the Trust including the effectiveness of Local Governing Bodies. Our Local Governing Body meets up to six times a year. All of the LGB Members attend these meetings. In addition, a number of the LGB Members will also attend the Resources sub-Committee which meets circa five times a year.

The Resources Committee ensures that the school uses its resources to achieve best value, thereby supporting the learning of all our students. This Committee is also responsible for Health and Safety, Premises and Staffing.

We have a number of LGB vacancies. If you are interested in becoming an LGB Member, please see the Headteacher or contact the school office to make an appointment to meet with the LGB Chair. Our LGB Members come from different backgrounds and jobs and bring their skills and experiences to the Local Governing Body.

 

Meet our Governors

🌟 Meet LGB Member Colin! 🌟

Because of the connection between Grove C of E Primary School and St John's church we are required to provide 3 foundation LGB Members. When the opportunity came up for a new LGB Member, I was excited to step forward for 2 reasons. I want all children to have the best start in life and to learn to love the joy of continually learning. Second, 30 years ago, my own children went to this school and so I feel a strong connection with the school family.

I love being involved with school life, meeting the children and staff and supporting the school to be the best it can be for the children. School is different things for different people, a safe space, a learning space, a space for adventure, a space for experimenting with all life has to offer. So, for me, the joy is being able to work with the head and the staff to create this environment that meets all the different needs and expectations of the children that come through the gate every morning.

🌟 Meet LGB Member Karen! 🌟

I wanted to become a Community LGB Member because I strongly believe in supporting children and young people and wanted to make a positive contribution to my local community. My professional background is in safeguarding, partnership working and community safety, and becoming an LGB Member has given me the opportunity to use that experience to support the school, its staff, pupils and families.

I am now Vice Chair of the LGB as well as the Safeguarding LGB Member, roles which I am very proud to hold. I am particularly passionate about ensuring that children feel safe, supported and listened to, and that they have every opportunity to thrive. I really value being part of the Grove school community and contributing to the continued development and success of the school.

🌟 Meet LGB Member Nicolas🌟

 

🌟 Meet LGB Member Anna🌟

I became an LGB Member because I wanted to support children and schools in a longer‑term way than the one‑day STEM activities I’d done before. Being part of a community that helps children feel confident, curious and supported is something I really value.

As a Project Manager, I’m used to navigating budgets, risks and complex decisions, and those skills are especially helpful as work begins on the new building. I’m proud to play a small part in shaping a safe, inspiring place for every child to learn and grow.

🌟 Meet LGB Member Rev Miriam🌟