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:  Oct 2020 - Oct 2024

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

Pecuniary Interest: None

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: Oct 2020 - Oct 2024

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:  June 22 – June 26

Job Title: Self-Employed Catering Equipment

Pecuniary Interest: None

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: Parent Governor

Type of Office:  Parent Governor

Appointed By: Elected by Parents

Term of Office:  Oct 2020 - Oct 2024

Job Title:  Probation Officer

Pecuniary Interest: None

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:  July 2021 - July 2025

Job Title: Health, Safety, and Welfare Assessor

Pecuniary Interest:  None

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: Mel Semaine

Governor Role: Staff Governor

Type of Office: Staff Governor

Term of Office: Sept 2020 – Sept 2024

Job title: Teaching Assistant/HLTA

Pecuniary Interest: None

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

I have been part of the Fairfield team for over 20 years, both my daughters attended the school, I have been employed here for 19 years and I live within the local community. I was also a member of the PTA for many years. Although classroom-based, I am heavily involved with all aspects of the school’s PE and sports. I have a sports coaching qualification which enables me to coach and support many of our school sports teams and for such a small school we are very successful in many competitions. I am also the Lead First Aider. I feel I can bring a mixed approach to the Governing board as I can see things from a parent and staff point of view, and I am passionate about the well-being and education provided to our children.

Name:   Tom Keene

Governor Role: Staff governor

Type of Office: Staff governor

Appointed By: Elected by Staff

Term of Office: Sept 2022 – Sept 2026

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Pecuniary Interest: None

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: Feb 2023 – Feb 2027

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Pecuniary Interest: None

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.

Name: Christopher Johnson

Governor Role: Community Governor

Type of Office:  Community Governor

Appointed By: Appointed by Governing Body

Term of Office:  Nov 2022-Nov 2026

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

I’ve been the vicar of St Thomas’ Church on St Thomas’ Road since 2016 and have been involved with the school through assemblies, church visits, and RE from very early on in my time here as I see the link as an important one that I’m keen to foster. Prior to coming to Leicester, I was a priest in Herefordshire and served as a governor in a small country primary school. My role as a parish priest offers links to different parts of the community and the people within it. Along with this, education and working with children and young people is an important part of Church life and I hope that the skills gained from these things can be used to good effect.