Our Governing Body

Our Chair of Governors is Mr K Cross and Vice-Chair is Mr P Boyer. You will see lots of Governors around the school as they visit the school on a regular basis to challenge what we are doing and support the school. Each Governor has an area which they are interested in and they come into school to work with the staff and monitor these areas. If you have any suggestions for improvements, your ideas and comments will be welcomed.

Our Chair of Governors (CoG) is Kriss Cross. You can contact the governors by sending an email to the school office email address, where they will forward this information to the appropriate governor, or to the CoG directly by sending a letter to the school addressed to the Chair of Governors or an email to [email protected]

Copies of the minutes from governor's meetings are available from the school on request. For more information on governance at Trust level please visit the Trust website.

The Governors are:

Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise and what you bring to the role: 
I was formally a pupil at Fairfield until 1987 when I moved on to South Wigston High School and latterly Guthlaxton College – A Wigston resident throughout.  I came into governance just under 20 years ago and became Chair of Governors in 2012, a post of which I am most proud to hold. 

Professionally I am an Assistant Principal at Humphrey Perkins School which a secondary school in Barrow Upon Soar and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust.  I am predominately responsible for behaviour, safeguarding, educational visits , alternative provision and the overall holistic development of our students which is an area I am equally passionate to support in at Fairfield.

Vocationally, I have been an instructor within the Army Cadet Force for nearly 30 years and am presently the National Army Cadets Command Sergeant Major (National RSMI), supporting around 90,000 cadets and 8500 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers across the UK.

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Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise and what you bring to the role: 
I was born in Shrewsbury,England but grew up in Winnipeg,Canada. I hold dual citizenship. I settled down in Leicester in 1987 and moved to South Wigston in 2010. I have been self employed for 25 years which gives me an insight into financial management. I have been a governor at Fairfield since 2016

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Symphony Learning Trust Representative
Mr N Harrison

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Clerk to Governors
Mrs Sara Dunn

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Here are our: Governor Pecuniary Interests 2024/2025

Governing Body Core Functions

In order to achieve the goal of promoting high standards of educational achievement, the governing body has a strong focus on three core strategic functions. Briefly explained these are;

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction. For example, by agreeing school policies and concurring content & priorities for improvement in the school development plan.

To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of the staff. For example, asking questions, offering support, constructive advice, help improve proposals, monitor and evaluate school performance, performance management of the headteacher.

Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. For example, checking that resources are allocated in line with the school's strategic priorities, benchmarking spend with similar schools, questioning value for money with budgetary spend.

How to Become a School Governor

Bring your unique perspective and expertise to help guide strategic decisions that support the success and well-being of our school community. Please contact the school office to find out more.

Governors Meeting Attendance 2023-2024