Governors and Full Governor Minutes

Governor Roles, Responsibilities, and Pecuniary Interests

Name: Kristian Cross

Governor Role: Chair of Governors

Type of Office:  Community Governors

Appointed By: Appointed by Governing Body

Term of Office:  6th Oct 2024 - 6th Oct 2028

Job Title: Senior Team Leader - Holistic Development (Pastoral) at Humphrey Perkins School

Pecuniary Interest: Employed by Humphrey Perkins School. Member of Army Cadet Force

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise, and what you bring to the role:

I have been a governor for a number of years at Fairfield and was formally a pupil at the school in the late 1980s. Professionally, I work at Humphrey Perkins School which is a secondary school in Barrow Upon Soar as a Senior Team Leader for Holistic Development, supporting 11-16 year old students in pastoral matters which include behaviour and safeguarding. I also support our wider trust in the same areas as well as an experienced Educational Visits Co-Ordinator and Risk Assessment Practitioner.

Vocationally I have been an adult instructor in the Army Cadet Force for nearly 30 years

and have recently been appointed as the National Army Cadet Command Sergeant Major,

supporting both the Army Cadet Force and Combined Cadet Forces (Army Sections) across

the whole of the UK. Socially I am a keen adventurous training instructor and enjoy

skiing, paddle boarding and kayaking and have led many expeditions in these disciplines

both in the UK and Europe for many years.

I have a long and varied service in supporting young people both in academic settings and

in vocational settings and have always been, and continue to be a huge advocate and

supporter of Fairfield Community Primary School.

Name: Paul Boyer

Governor Role: Vice Chair of Governors

Type of Office: Community Governor

Appointed By: Appointed by Governing Body

Term of Office: 6th Oct 2024 - 6th Oct 2028

Job Title: Retired

Pecuniary Interest: None

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise, and what you bring to the role:

I am Justice of the Peace, Procurements (CIPs), Human Resources and Project Director (BG)

Name:  Shaun Durkan

Governor Role: Parent Governor

Type of Office:  Parent

Appointed By: Appointed by Governing Body

Term of Office:  26th May 2022 – 26th May 2026

Job Title: Self-Employed Catering Equipment

Pecuniary Interest: Self employed - Appliance and Refrigeration repairs

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise and what you bring to the role:

I'm self-employed and have been running my own business for 15 years. I'm good with people and keeping finances in order. I'm very well-travelled and have experience of many different cultures. I lived in Canada for 16 years and I am a Canadian citizen. I feel I bring to the role effective time management, problem-solving, enthusiasm and a diverse range of interests.

Name: Laura Dove

Governor Role: Co-Opted Governor

Type of Office:  Co-Opted Governor

Appointed By: Appointed by Governing Body

Term of Office:  15th Oct 2024 - 15th Oct 2028

Job Title:  Probation Officer

Pecuniary Interest: Probation Officer. Chair of PTA at Fairfield Community Primary School. Hunters Estate Agents, where husband works, donate to the PTA

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise and what you bring to the role:

I have worked for HM Prison and Probation Service for 13 years, so I have experience working with policy and achieving targets and standards. In my job, I adhere to safeguarding policy on a daily basis and am committed to protecting the safety of children and vulnerable adults.

I have been involved with Fairfield School for several years and I am actively involved in the PTA, raising funds for the school in order to benefit the children.

I bring to the role of parent governor a passion to engage with the school to make the children’s education as positive an experience as possible, and to help give them the best start in life.

Name:  Samantha Spencer

Governor Role: Parent Governor

Type of Office:  Parent Governor

Appointed By: Elected by Parents

Term of Office:  7th July 2021 - 7th July 2025

Job Title: Health, Safety, and Welfare Assessor

Pecuniary Interest:  LEBC - Audit alternative provision for secondary schools

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise and what you bring to the role:

I have two children who currently attend the school and take an active role in their education. I have a background in Health and Safety, particularly for those under 18. My job role also requires me to be updated on Keeping Children Safe in Education which will benefit me in my governor role.

Name:   Tom Keene

Governor Role: Staff governor

Type of Office: Staff governor

Appointed By: Elected by Staff

Term of Office: 27th Sept 2022 – 27th Sept 2026

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Pecuniary Interest: Employed by Fairfield Community Primary School. Wife is employed by Fairfield Community Primary School. Son attends Fairfield Community Primary School

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise, and what you bring to the role:

I have worked at Fairfield since 2015, taught across KS2, and progressed into middle and

senior leadership roles. I have a strong interest in the development of a coherent

knowledge-based curriculum and the development of teaching and learning across the

school.

Name: Chrisi Harrison

Governor Role: Staff

Type of Office: Staff

Appointed By: Elected by Staff

Term of Office: 7th Feb 2023 – 7th Feb 2027

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Pecuniary Interest: Employed by Fairfield Community Primary School

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise, and what you bring to the role:

I have worked at Fairfield Primary School for a long time and have supported the school in a range of roles. When I first joined Fairfield, I was the Inclusion Manager and supported pupils who had SEND (Special Education Needs and Disability) and pupils who were Gifted and Talented. I then moved on to being the FS/KS1 Lead and I am now the Assistant Head and EYFS Lead. I also lead Science throughout the school and have supported the opening of our new preschool. I have also assisted the school through a number of OFSTEDs and I am part of the SMT which focuses on developing all aspects of the school.