Governors

We would like to welcome you to the Governors section of the school website.

Every school has a governing body which represents the interests of the children, local community and wider public in the running of the school. School governors work with the staff and the Local Education Authority to help secure the best possible education for the children in the school.

Performance and Standards Committee and Resource Management Committee meet each term and feed in information into the full governing body, also meeting once a term.

All governors are welcome and encouraged to participate in all or some of the committees.

The committees discuss and question areas of the school management such as staffing, finance, curriculum and premises.
There are three core functions of a governing body as reflected in Ofsted’s inspection criteria:

  • Setting vision, ethos and strategic direction, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring statutory duties are met.
  • Holding heads to account for teaching, achievement, behaviour and safety; challenging and strengthening leadership; contributing to school evaluation.
  • Ensuring financial solvency and probity with effective management of financial resources, including the Pupil Premium, to raise standards.

Governors Meetings

Constitution

Declaration of Interests

Meet Our Governors

David Brewis, Chair of Governors

I joined the governing board at Gosford Park in October 2021 and I love spending as much time in school as possible. I have 3 children in the school which has given me the opportunity to meet lots of other children and parents too. Knowing how important these years are both in the life of our children and for the life of families as well, I am very motivated to make school life a positive experience for everyone.

I love our vision of being ‘One community, many cultures; growing and learning together’. As we continue to grow into that vision, I believe it will give our children the freedom to develop to their fullest potential here at Gosford Park.

As for myself, I have lived here in Coventry since 2009, now with my wife and kids. I work in the Automotive Technology industry. I tend to bring a curious nature to most conversations. If you see me on the playground, please come and say hello! It’ll be great to meet you.

Neil Rider (Co-opted Governor)

I have lived in Coventry all my life and returned to the Governing Board in 2021 after a 20 year gap. My working life began at Alfred Herberts before a 37 year career as a Civil Servant. I was also briefly (and many years ago) a City Councillor. I am delighted to be part of this exciting and developing Governor team and I expect to learn a lot in helping to deliver the vision of ‘One community, many cultures: growing and learning together’. We have great children and a wonderful staff and I want to make my contribution to support their excellent work. I step down from my current employment as the Head of Learning at the FDA Trade Union in April 2023 and I am looking forward to being able to extend my contribution.


Dave Toulson (Co-opted Governor)

The first time I came to Gosford Park was as a pupil in the Nursery. Gosford Park was where I first found my passion for learning and exploring the world. It is a great honour to be back here as a governor. I want to play my part to make sure that the school continues to inspire pupils to reach their potential. I am inspired by the school’s vision of ‘One community, many cultures: growing and learning together’. This reflects my background and values, shaped in large part by having been a pupil at the school.

Due in large part to the solid foundation I received at Gosford Park, I was able to go on to be the first person in my family to go to University, where I studied History and Sociology. Later I completed a PhD at Warwick University, where I also taught History for seven years.  

I currently work as a Researcher for a Member of Parliament and am interested in public policy and social mobility. I know that education and the knowledge it brings can transform lives for the better. I am looking forward to supporting the schools dedicated staff to help inspire a new generation.

Jon Gardner

(Co-opted Governor)

 

I am excited to be part of the team at Gosford Park, helping the children to have the best possible experience as they grow and learn together. I hear so many positive things about our students, and it’s encouraging to know that so much potential is being unlocked every day. I strongly believe that an effective team of governors makes a positive contribution by supporting and enabling the school’s staff, so that the learning environment, and the teaching and support, are the best they can be.

I have worked nearby for Coventry University since 2012, and I’m thrilled to be able to bring my professional knowledge and understanding in contributing to the local community in this way. The school’s vision of being ‘One community, many cultures; growing and learning together’ resonates with my experience, my values and my work-life. I will do all I can to help make Gosford Park somewhere the whole school community is proud of, with the children’s learning and wellbeing first and foremost.

 

Kerry McDonald (Staff Governor)

Teacher & Phase Leader – EYFS 

I have worked at Gosford Park for the last 18 years as both a teaching assistant and a teacher. I have worked across KS1 and Early Years and am now Early Years Phase Leader. I am passionate about giving children the best possible start to their learning and their journey as part of our Gosford Park family. Gosford Park is a wonderful, supportive school to work at and puts the children at the heart of everything. We all embrace our vision of ‘One community, many cultures; growing and learning together. I am excited to continue to support the school in my role as staff governor. 

Romi Gill

(Co-opted Governor)

 

Richard Smalley

(Co-opted Governor)

 

Philip Aston

(Parent Governor)

 

Carla Wileman

(Parent Governor)

 

Gosford Park Primary School
Humber Avenue,
Stoke,
Coventry,
CV1 2SF (if using a satnav, use postcode CV1 2DD)
Tel. 02476 223281

Email: enquiries@gosfordpark.coventry.sch.uk

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