Welcome to the Governors' section.

Governors play a key role in the life of any school.  This importance is underlined in the three strategic functions that they are expected to deliver by the government and Ofsted.  These core functions are to -

* Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.

* Hold the head-teacher to account for the school’s performance, the educational performance of pupils and the performance management of staff.

* Oversee the financial performance of the school, ensuring money is well spent.

It is important that we carry out these functions with a high degree of competence.  Furthermore, we also feel that it is very important that we have evidence that clearly shows what the impacts of our activities are.  At Northfield, we have decided to do this by creating our own Governor Action Plan which records our key activities and how they impact on the three strategic functions shown above. This action plan is reviewed and updated each term and the latest version is published below.

Northfield governors are very active in many areas of the school’s work and curriculum.  We know that our work, which includes providing both and support and constructive criticism, is much valued by the Head-teacher and her staff.  In turn, we feel that we are helping the school improve year on year.  

The role of a governor is wide-ranging and can often be challenging particularly when we have to get to grips with new changes to the law or potentially unpopular instructions from government.  Having said all that, being a governor is also a very enjoyable and rewarding experience.  

If you’re interested in becoming involved please contact me (chair of governors) via school or speak to the head-teacher.

Neil Woodcock

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Neil Woodcock, Chair of Governors.

MEET THE GOVERNORS

Governor Category.    Local Authority

Appointed by.              Nottinghamshire County Council

Date joined.                 September 2001.

Term of office.             07/09/2017 – 06/09/2021.

Register of interests.  None registered.

Positions held.             Charity Trustee, Jigsaw Support Scheme.

Committees.                 Finance & GP, Strategic, Pay Committee.

Link governor roles. Complaints, Appraisal, Assessment & Standards, Health & Safety, Modern Foreign Languages.

A bit about me..........

I am the governor representative nominated by the Local Authority, in this case Nottinghamshire County Council. I am very proud of my association with Northfield Primary and Nursery School and have been a governor here for over thirty years. I have been Chair of Governors since the “new” primary school was created back in 2000/1 and have seen the school expand and improve year on year.  This year, I am joint- chair of governors with Mrs J. Bradley as I intend to stand down from the chair at the end of this school year.

I am passionate about children having the best start to education they can be given and believe that everyone at Northfield, staff and governors, want this too.  I began my governorship as a parent and all my children passed through school, now my two granddaughters are in school and enjoying every minute.  It’s so rewarding to see children enjoying and benefitting from their time at school and I want to help ensure that every child in our school has a similar experience.

I am a member of the school’s Finance & Personnel Committee, Strategic Development Committee and oversee the headteacher’s Performance Management reviews. I am link governor for English and also support the six-monthly Health & Safety inspections. With our Headteacher and Mr C Charnley, I represent the school on the Joint Collaboration Committee which oversees the work of our five school collaboration.

I have no financial interest in the school’s business, claim no expenses and confirm that I am not a governor at any other school.

NW 28/1/2021.

Mrs Kirsten Evans                                                            

Parent Governor

Term of Office 20/03/2020 to 19/03/2024

Committees Finance and General Purpose, Strategic Development

Link Roles Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

I’ve lived and worked in the Mansfield area all of my life and, having attended local schools myself, I think that I have a good understanding of the local environment and local challenges/pressures. I am very passionate about the well-being and education of our next generation and, as a parent governor, I aspire to help Northfield to maintain its high standards and ensure that pupils have the best possible start in school. I have two young children myself, one at Northfield already and one due to start full-time school in the next academic year. I work in Operations Management within the private sector – with a broader background in management, finance and accounts, HR and administration. Joining the Governing Body during a pandemic has been a bit of a learning curve, but I’m pleased to have the opportunity to be a part of a great team and I’m enjoying learning more about the school. I hope that my skills and experience will be an asset to Northfield.

I have no business or financial interest in the school and I’m not a Governor at any other school.

27^th January 2021

Parent Governor

Service Ends 20/06/22

Parent Governor since 2010

Moved to Mansfield Woodhouse in 2005 from Birmingham, to bring children up in a less busy, more safer, friendly place of which Woodhouse and Northfield School are.

I have three children who have now moved on to Manor Academy and Manor College. All three have been happy and progressed well at Northfield. Since I became a Governor, I have learnt a lot more of what goes on to ensure every child is encouraged to do their best. I will as a Governor be there to help maintain this and ensure Northfield can be more than just a "Good" school.

I am also a relief Lunchtime Leader for the school as well as being trustee for local charity Little Roots.

Mr Andrew Bradley                                                                                                                                                                                

Co-opted Governor

Service Ends 30/07/22

I have been a governor at Northfield for over 25 years. My 3 children attended Northfield and I now have a grandson at the school. I was born in Mansfield, have always lived in the area and moved to Mansfield Woodhouse in 1984.

I retired in early 2020 after a career as a qualified Management Accountant, initially in the coal industry and then with the NHS in Derby.

I am chair of the school’s Finance & Personnel Committee and a member of the Pay Committee. I also have a governor role in the Head Teacher’s Appraisal process and am a link governor for History.

I have no business or financial interest at the school and I am not a Governor at any other school.

Mrs Margaret Trewick                       

Co-opted Governor

Service Ends 01/11/2021

I was a member of staff at Northfield Primary & Nursery School for 20 years in a job that I loved before taking early retirement in February 2017.  Education has changed greatly since I started in 1996 but the ethos of Northfield has always remained the same.

I became a co-opted governor in November 2017 as I missed my Northfield ‘family’ and wanted to help in whatever way I could.  I am proud and privileged to be part of a team of people who are passionate and committed in ensuring the children at Northfield have the best education possible in a safe and welcoming environment.

I have no financial or business interests at the school and I am not a governor at any other school.

Mrs Jayne Bradley                                                                                      

Co-opted Governor

Service Ends 30/07/22

I have been a governor at Northfield school for the past 28 years. I began as a parent governor as my 3 children attended the school and am currently a co-opted governor and joint-chair alongside Mr Neil Woodcock.

I trained as a nursery nurse and worked at the school as a teaching assistant for a number of years. I then had a change of career and worked in the charity sector with the elderly and vulnerable, before retiring in 2018.

I have always been interested in children and love being around them, and believe that a good and varied education is important to all children.

I am a member of the school’s Finance & Personnel committee, Strategic Development committee and this year have taken part in the Head Teacher’s performance management review. I also have link governor roles for SENCO, Child Protection, Safeguarding/Safer Recruitment, and Behaviour & Attendance.

I have no business or financial interest at the school and I am not a Governor at any other school.

Mr David Woodcock                                                            

Parent Governor

Term of Office – 08/10/17 to 08/10/21

Committees Strategic Development & Finance and General Purpose

Link Roles Music

I joined the governing body in 2017 as a parent governor, I attended Northfield during my education and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. My daughter is currently a pupil in school and my son attended the school and has since moved onto the Manor Academy. I work as a project manager and believe that I can utilise my skills in order to help the school to continuously improve and raise the standards of education in my local community.

During my time as a governor, I have enjoyed learning about the day-to-day operation of the school; as well as working with the governing body, staff and parents to help the school achieve its goals.

In my spare time, I coach junior rugby union at Mansfield Rugby Club.

I have no business or financial interest in the school and I am not a governor at any other school.

Mr David Annis

Staff Governor

Service End Date 16/11/21

I started working as caretaker at Northfield Infants School in 1993, I became a governor of the school in 1998.

Northfield is a warm, welcoming, safe environment where children can achieve their best, have fun and make friendships, many of which will last a lifetime. I hope I can do my bit in both my roles to ensure it continues.

I have no business or financial interest at the school.

I am not a Governor at any other school.

Ms J.Jenkins

Governor Category.    Head Teacher

Appointed by.              Automatic appointment on taking up role as Head Teacher

Date joined.                 September 2001.

Term of office.             The Head Teacher is a permanent member of the Governing Body 

Register of interests.  None 

Committees.                 Finance & GP & Pay Committee.

I am delighted to be the Head Teacher of Northfield Primary and Nursery School, a position I have held since 2001. I believe passionately in providing an educational environment where every child feels safe, secure, happy and motivated to learn. I aim to provide a creative and exciting curriculum therefore giving every child the opportunity to succeed and reach their potential. 

I am privileged to lead a forward looking school into a future where, together, we continually strive to provide the support, opportunities and challenge which change and improve children's lives forever. To enable this to happen I strongly believe in the school and community working in partnership for the benefit of all.

Mrs Rachael Saville                                                         

Parent Governor

Service ends 08/10/2021

Mrs Gaynor Moriarty

Co-opted Governor

Service Ends 30/07/22

Mrs Jeni Studholme

Co-opted Governor

Service Ends 30/07/22

Ross Bradley

Parent Governor

Service end date 26/04/2025

Governors Who Have Left in the Past 12 months.

Chris Charnley April 2021

Northfield Primary School – Link Governor Roles – January 2021

Governor Attendance Records For Academic Year 2021 - 2022

Governor Attendance Records For Academic Year 2020 - 2021

Governor Attendance Strategic Development Meetings

Governor Attendance Finance and Personnel Meetings