Contact the Governors on: chair@oaklandsgov.co.uk
Oaklands Junior School and Oaklands Infant School now share a single governing body for Oaklands Schools. They are a passionate, diverse group of people, who are all volunteers, with a common interest in the schools, their staff, pupils, buildings and the community for which they form part. Each governor brings different strengths and skills to the Governing Board, but all have a commitment to making Oaklands outstanding.
The full Governing Board meets at least 6 times each year.
The governors focus strongly on three core functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- Holding Senior Leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Our Governors
Name: Kathryn Pierce
Role: Chair of Governors
Term of Office: 25th May 2022 – 24th May 2026
As the new Chair of Governors at Oaklands, I’m delighted to take on this role. I joined as a community governor in 2022; I am a local business owner, and I live in Crowthorne . I’m passionate about children’s education. I believe that education is the foundation for future success, and I’m committed to supporting our families, children, and staff team to thrive.
I’ll be working with a dedicated and experienced governing body; I look forward to working closely with the executive headteacher and school teams to maintain and build upon the school’s strengths. Together, we’ll ensure Oaklands is a supportive, inspiring environment where every child can reach their full potential.
Name: Peter Wright
Role: SEND Governor
Type: Co Opted. Appointed by LGB
Term of Office: 1st July 2025- 30th June 2029
I joined the governing body in 2021, and I currently have one child at Oaklands Infant School.
I am a musician and instrumental music teacher. With my background in music and education, and as the father of a child with special needs, I feel very strongly about the importance of the arts in education, and about the importance of SEND support in schools. I am also passionate about protecting the environment. As a governor, I aim to promote these issues, and to support both schools in being positive environments in which our children can thrive.
Name: Harriet McAuley
Role: Co opted governor
Term of Office: 25th June 2022 – 24th June 2026
Name: Debby Griffiths
Role:
Type: Co-opted. Appointed by the Governing Body.
Term of Office: 22nd March 2023-21st March 2027
I am a Co-opted Governor. I have three adult children all of whom all attended Oaklands Junior School, meaning that I have a very long and happy connection with the school. I have also worked at the school for 17 years and am a HLTA, currently work in year 5.
Name: Michelle Presland
Role: Staff Appointed Governor
Term of Office: 1st July 2022 – 30th June 2026
Name: Kevin Davis
Role: Health and Safety Governor
Term of Office: 14th March 2023 – 13th March 2027
I have been a Governor on and off at both the infants and junior school, due to varied work locations in the Engineering Construction Industry over the last 8 years, with two of my daughters having been through both schools. I was involved in the set up and transition of the schools to the Corvus Trust, and have a strong passion and belief in enabling our children to embark on their own journeys with their interests at the forefront of our Governance role.
Name: Jenny Cook
Type: Parent Governor
Role:
Term of Office: 9th December 2024 – 8th December 2028
As a parent governor and resident of Crowthorne, I am committed to supporting Oaklands as a vital part of the community. With extensive skills as a deputy headteacher, I look forward to working closely with the governing body and all stakeholders to drive the school’s development and ensure that decisions prioritise the needs of our pupils. I am passionate about ensuring all pupils have the opportunity to thrive and succeed, becoming well-rounded learners, regardless of their background.
Name: Emma Levy
Type: Co opted, Appointed by Governing Body
Role: Safeguarding governor
Term of Office: 4th February 2025 – 3th February 2029
Name: Kate Young
Type: Co opted, Appointed by Governing Body
Role:
Term of Office: 25th March 2025 – 24th March 2029
I am the Head of Geography at Reading School, a selective grammar school in the heart of Reading. I have a passion for education and believe that school should not only develop a child’s academic understanding but also enable them to develop as a well rounded individual. I am currently part of our Senior Leadership team serving a 1 year secondment in charge of developing multi-generational relationships, setting cover for the school, various tasks in HR and championing our environmental sustainability approach. Outside of school I have a passion for travelling, walking and exploring. Something I hope to pass onto my two children, one attending Oaklands Infant School and other about to join.
Name: Chris Rossiter
Type: Co opted, Appointed by Governing Body
Role:
Term of Office: 20th May 2025 – 19th May 2029
Clerk to Governors: Andrew Gorham.
Declares also Clerk to Governors for St Sebastian’s Primary school & Nursery, Wokingham.
Governors who have left in past 12 months:
- Hazel West August 2025
- Mat Parker March 2025