Governing Body
The role of the Local Governing Body (LGB) is to act as a ‘critical friend’ to the school: to support, to challenge, to ask questions, and ultimately, to ensure that pupils receive the best possible education. The Local Governing Body works in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff, Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust and the local authority. The headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day running of the school, while the governing body oversees strategic decisions.
If you are interested in becoming a school Governor, please check the Volunteering page for current vacancies.
All Saints CE Junior School Transitional Governance Committee
| Name | LGB Member Role | Term of office start | Term of office end | Appointed by | Declaration of business and pecuniary interests | Type of interest | Date interested commenced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Wilks | Chair of LGB | 19/01/2023 | 26/01/2030 | Foundation Governor | None | N/A | N/A |
| Rozia Ahmed | Link Governor for Health & Safety | 03/02/2023 | 22/02/2027 | Parent Governor | None | N/A | N/A |
| Rob Harris | Executive Headteacher | 01/01/2023 | N/A | Ex-officio | Headteacher at Burchetts Green Infant School | Another ODST School | 01/09/2020 |
| Nikki Fisher | Link Governor for Finance | 11/11/2025 | 10/11/2029 | Community Governor | None | N/A | N/A |
| Caroline Keane | Link Governor for Safeguarding | 24/06/2025 | 23/06/2029 | Parent Governor | None | N/A | N/A |
| John Mckrell | Deputy Headteacher | 01/01/2023 | N/A | Co-Opted | None | N/A | N/A |
| Margaret Powell | Link Governor for SEND | 23/02/2023 | 22/02/2027 | Community Governor | None | N/A | N/A |
| Delia Sheppard | Ethos, SIAMS | 01/06/2024 | 31/05/2024 | Co-Opted | None | N/A | N/A |
| Juanita Engelbrecht | Staff Governor | 01/01/2026 | 31/12/2030 | Staff | None | N/A | N/A |
| Helen Mitchell | Governance Professional | 01/01/2025 | N/A | ODST Employee |
LGB members who have served within the last 12 months:
Interim Academy Committee
| Name | Category | Committee/Roles | Start of Term | End of Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Higgins | ODST Appointed | Link Governor for Finance | 01/01/23 | 31/08/25 |
| Angie Morrish | Co-opted | Link Governor for Safeguarding | 01/07/24 | 31/08/25 |
Code of Conduct
Governing Body Prayer
Dear God,
We seek your blessing and support in all the responsibilities we bear as Governors of this school. May we reach our decisions prompted by a desire to serve. Grant us wisdom and understanding; of our school, our community and ourselves. Watch over the children and staff of this school so that it may flourish according to your will.
Amen
Further Governance information can be found on the ODST main website: https://www.odst.org.uk/about-us