Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about the school’s governors and the work that we do.
The role of the school governor carries a great responsibility with it, so it can be demanding and challenging, but on the whole it is very rewarding. School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school’s aims and policies.
Key roles of governors:
- To ensure clarity of the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
- To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.
Role of the Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee meets regularly to ensure the school’s finances are well managed and that we are achieving value for money.
Finance Committee Meetings are attended and clerked by the School’s Business Manager who initially circulates the Agenda for the meeting, which Governors on the committee can add to. At the meetings, the Governors request that the Business Manager provides detailed information on the current budget position and highlights areas for discussion.
The committee provides challenge and support to achieve overall effectiveness in its responsibilities for the financial position of the school. It feeds back to the full Governing Body at its twice termly meetings.
The Finance Committee complies with the core responsibilities and strategic planning as set out in the ‘Governors External Review’ and is working on the action point regarding PPG performance.
Governors also fulfill a number of other important duties, which include:
- Making sure the school buildings and grounds are safe
- Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and objectives
- Setting standards for the pupils’ behaviour and discipline
- Ensuring policies are relevant and up-to-date
- Deciding how to spend the school’s budget
- The appointing and dismissing of staff
- Hearing appeals and grievances
Who can be a school governor?
You do not have to have children at the school in order to be a governor. However, you do need to be aged over 18 and pass a formal check (DBS) for your suitability to enable you to come into our school.
No specific qualifications are required but there are certain expectations which are set out in the governor’s code of conduct. Similarly, experience of working in a school can be helpful in your role as a school governor but not essential. What really matters to us is that you have the time to commit fully to the role of the governor, playing a proactive part while working as part of a team, and the passion to ensure that every child has the opportunity to realise their potential and be the best they can be. As a school governor, there is no greater achievement than bringing about school improvement to ensure the best possible education for our children. What better way is there of giving something back to your community.
If you feel you have what it takes to be a school governor, or would like more information about becoming a school governor, then please speak to Mrs Codling in the school office or email our Chair of governors: a2176@taw.org.uk
Our Governors
Ms Stephanie Dowley (Headteacher)
Sandra Osman (Chair of Governors)
Anthony Brasenell (Vice Chair)
Emma Buckley (Staff Governor)
Rebecca Davies (Co-opted)
Belinda Ezeazu (Parent Governor)
Maz Khanam (Parent Governor)
Caroline Tudor (Co-opted)
Sarah Flanagan (Co-opted)
Ms Stephanie Dowley
Headteacher
I have the best job in the world! I am very fortunate to be the head teacher at John Randall. I lead a dedicated and committed team who all love learning and teaching! I am a member of the Severn Teaching School Board, encouraging new teachers to the profession and I really enjoy working with other school and colleagues across Telford, around the country and in Kenya. When I’m not in school I love to travel and explore new places. I also enjoy walking and cycling.
Sandra Osman
Chair of Governors
It is my great pleasure to be the chair of governors at John Randall primary school. I have had the privilege of being involved in education for the past 35 years as a class teacher, advisory teacher and for the last 15 years of my career a headteacher. I am passionate about ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their ability or background, reach their full potential & leave school with happy memories as well as an excellent education.
I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with your highly dedicated headteacher & her staff to offer both support & challenge to the school team. I hope to meet as many parents as possible & look forward to getting to know all of the children.
Anthony Brasenell
Vice Chair of Governors
I am delighted to be the Vice-Chair of Governors at John Randall School and am able to bring my years of experience to support the school as it strives for further improvement.
I have worked in various roles for Telford & Wrekin Local authority for 39 years and worked with schools for many years to ensure that school grounds were safe & secure for pupils.
I have previous experience as a school governor serving a school for 7 years as a member of the governing body.
I have been involved with Forest schools for many years & I am level 3 forest schools trained.
I have worked with staff & pupils to deliver forest school in various schools across Telford & Wrekin. The use of forest school to enhance learning remains a particular passion. My main passion, however, is sport, particularly football. I will be very keen to ensure that the school is offering a wide range of sporting opportunities to its pupils & will be eager to ensure that the School Sports grant is spent effectively.
I will also ensure that the school grounds are safe, secure & used to best effect to ensure that outdoor learning is a feature of the education provided by the school.
As the governor with the responsibility for Health & safety I will ensure that the school complies with all legislation & is fir for purpose. The well-being of the pupils is paramount.
As the Chair of the finance committee I will ensure that funding is allocated effectively & used to best effect.
I will also ensure that the school provides value for money as it strives to improve outcome for pupils.
Becky Davies
I am delighted to be joining the governing body at John Randall and I am looking forward to working with staff, pupils and parents at the school.
I have worked as a teacher and SENCO in the Telford area for several years and I am passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils. I am keen to support the school in providing a broad and balanced curriculum which is accessible to all.
Of all the primary curriculum subjects, Science is my favourite and I am happiest when teaching in a practical way. I’m a great believer in learning through experience and applying the skills taught in school to ‘Real-Life’ contexts.
For me, becoming a governor means I am able to take on a new role within the school community and share the experience I have built up during my time as teacher. I am proud to be part of the John Randall team.
Becky Davies.
Emma Buckley
Teacher Governor
I have been the teacher governor at John Randall Primary School for a number of years. I am an experienced Governor with an excellent knowledge of the school, the children, the families and the priorities we have chosen to make our school even better in the future. I have excellent relationships with staff, children and families that makes me a good advocate to keep pushing the school forward for the better, to be the very best we can be. Being a governor allows me to make a real difference to the priorities of the school and to make choices about what is best for our children and families.
I have taught in a number of year groups throughout my time at our school and have a passion for improving outcomes for all.
Outside of school I am a Mum, with a busy life! I love to spend time with my family, swimming, days out, walking my dog and relaxing. I love to read, and spend time, when I can reading. I love children’s literature and have lots of children’s books, which I love to share with my daughter and children in school.
Mrs Belinda Ezeazu
John Randall Primary School has been a second home for my children, a place they all have looked forward to going each school morning and with the help of staff have been taught good morals and built their confidence to shape them for the future.
I have been privileged as a mother in bringing up 3 children of my own and have along the way picked up and experienced the importance of giving children a solid foundation.
In my career, l have been opportune to work closely with 0-19 year olds and their parents in a volunteering and salaried post as a focus worker, key worker and a teacher in non-main stream setting as well as main stream (John Randall School).
I am currently taking up another degree in Health and Social Care because I am passionate about helping better the future and lives of the populace in our society, protect vulnerable children and adults, as well as create awareness by giving healthy tips.
Becoming a School Governor will give me the opportunity to reach out to the young minds and their parents, encouraging them that commitment and hard work does pay in the long run.
Maz Khanam
I’ve had the pleasure of being part of John Randal Primary School for number of years, I have 3 children 1 who has left and 2 who attend the school. I have watched my children being taught respect and kindness from the staff.
I have an A Level in health and social care and NVQ in child care. I have looked after and worked with children for 10 years, I have recently changed my career to Domiciliary care. I am currently studying in adult care, I feel our elderly are a forgotten society who need the love and support they once gave us. I have always been passionate about helping others and have always wanted to help children get the best education out there which is why I am happy to be elected as parent governor, I will try my best to use my perspective as a parent to help the board understand your (parents) views.
Hillary Clinton quoted – It takes a village to raise a child”
I believe we can together bring out the best in our children for a better future.
When I’m not working I am a voluntary translator (in Bengali) for family and friends whose English is not a first language. In my spare time time I love to read, swim and go for long walks. I love playing board games with my family although we can get competitive.
I’ve got to know many parents and look forward to meeting more.
Mashuda Khanam (Maz)
Caroline Tudor
I am pleased to have been invited and co –opted as Governor at John Randall. I believe the school to be a nurturing and innovative environment for your children and I aim to help to grow the opportunities available to them.
Having a family member within the school teaching staff I was made aware of the school’s plans to grow the Forest school and use it in every area of learning, this is an area that I whole heartedly support and led me to offer my services as Governor.
Out of work I enjoy gardening albeit on an amateur level and I am therefore keen to help with the vision of ‘ grow your own ‘ and how that will link through to the school’s menu and pupil’s learning about food.
With regard to my skills, I have been working as a Chartered Surveyor in a property management role for 30 years, more than 10 of those at the Local Authority, this has given me experience with budget planning and monitoring and also knowledge of building issues. I will be putting these to use during my time on the Finance Committee and assisting where possible with the new build.
Governor Meetings
2020-2021
| 22/10/2020 | Finance Committee | Full Governing Body |
| 10/12/2020 | Full Governing Body | |
| 11/2/2021 | Finance Committee | Full Governing Body |
| 25/3/2021 | Finance Committee | Full Governing Body |
| 20/5/2021 | Finance Committee | Full Governing Body |
| 8/7/2021 | Full Governing Body |
Please click on the Business Interests document link below to see the latest Business Interests Record from Governors.
For a breakdown of Governor attendance at meetings and terms of office for the previous academic year please click on the Governor attendance at meetings document link below.
For the current academic year so far click on the Governor attendance document link below.
John Randall Primary School
Queen Street, Madeley
Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4DS
01952 388390
a2176@taw.org.uk