governance
Our governing body is responsible for working with the nursery school to ensure that it delivers good quality early education. Together with the Head Teacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they ensure that the nursery school continues to improve its performance, the key roles of the governors are to;
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To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction,
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To hold the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff,
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To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.
All our Governors hold a current Disclosure and Barring Services check.
Meet Our Governing Body
Gill Rathbone
Type of Governor: Co-opted , Chair of Governors, SEN and Safeguarding Link Governor
Date Appointed: Current term of office March 2023
Brief personal statement: I have over thirty years of experience working in education as a teacher and consultant. I have worked with Fullbrook Nursery school since 1996, as an advisory teacher, consultant, governor and now chair of governor. I have supported the school through many changes and have seen to grow from strength to strength .
Committee Membership: Resources, Staffing Committee, Pay Appeal Committee, Headteacher’s Appraisal
Fr Mark McIntyre
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Date Appointed: Current term of office May 2023
Brief personal statement: I have been the vicar at near by St Gabriel’s for the past six years and I am also a Governor at Joseph Lecky Academy.
Committee Membership: Resources and other committees as and when required
Sajeeda Bibi
Type of Governor: Parent Governor
Date Appointed: Current term of office January 2024
Brief personal statement: 'I believe that children not only have a right to education but they are entitled to a high standard of education within a safe and nurturing environment. This is why I would like to use my position as parent governor to ensure that every child at Fullbrook nursery experiences this throughout their time here.
Andrina Flinders
Type of Governor: Head Teacher
Date Appointed: October 2016
Brief personal statement: I have been a member of the governing body since January 2013, when I joined Fullbrook as the Deputy Head Teacher. I am very proud to say that I am the Head Teacher of Fullbrook Nursery School; the governing body has my full commitment to work alongside them as we strive for quality and excellence.
Committee Membership: Resources
Refana Razaq
Type of Governor: Co-opted Governor, Curriculum/Assessment Link Governor
Date Appointed: Current term of office November 2021
Brief personal statement: I have worked in schools for 15 years in a variety of roles. My main role is to teach and support children with SEN and children new to English. I have lots of knowledge and good interpersonal skills to bring to my role on the governing body.
Committee Membership: As and when required
Suzannah Ensor-Cook
Type of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Date Appointed: Current term of office May 2022
Brief personal statement: I have been a part of Fullbrook Nursey for the last 5 years both my children have either attended or are attending this nursery school setting.
l have experience on a personal level of Sen and Sen services and would like to incorporate the knowledge I have gained into my parent governor roll.
Committee Membership: As and when required
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Debbie Bradley
Type of Governor: Staff Governor, Health & Safety Link Governor
Date Appointed: Current term of office October 2021
Brief personal statement: I’ve have been the lead teacher at Fullbrook Nursery School since 2016. I am committed to supporting our local families and staff to maintain our high-quality early education and care.
Committee Membership: Resources
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Emma Ingram
Type of Governor: Local Authority Governor
Date Appointed: Current term of office May 2025
Brief personal statement:
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