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Governing Body

Governors Roles and Responsibilities

Jamie Stockwell, Chair of Governors, can be contacted via the school office on 01923 855864

Academic year meeting attendance can be found at the bottom of this page 

Name

Role/

Category

Roles & Responsibilities

Committees 

Voting Rights 

Date of Appointment

First Appointed 

Term of Office

Relevant Business Information

Rachel Amos Ex officio Headteacher

Resources,

L&A

Y Jan 2022 Jan 2022 No fixed term Staff

Jamie Stockwell

Chair of Governors - Co-opted Governor

Chair of Governors, Attendance

Resources, L&A

Y

May 2023

July 2014

4 Years

Owner of local property company

Liam Stein

Vice Chair of Governors - Chair of Resources Committee - Co-opted Governor

Pupil Premium,

Sports Premium

Resources

Y

Dec 2021

Dec 2021

4 Years

None

Barbara Ruben Chair of L&A   -   Co-opted Governor

Safeguarding & Child Protection, Curriculum, Pupil Wellbeing, Staff Wellbeing

L&A

Y

Sept 2024

Sept 2020

4 Years

None

Leanne Chaney

Vice Chair of L&A -

Parent Governor

Pupil Wellbeing, Staff Wellbeing, Healthy Eating Extended Services (school clubs etc), EYFS/Forest School

L&A

Y

Nov 2024

Nov 2020

4 Years 

None

Helen Godfrey

Parent Governor

SEND, Inclusion, CLA, Assessment & Data

L&A

Y Feb 2023 Feb 2023 4 Years  None
Claire Gallagher Staff Governor   

L&A

Y Nov 2023  Nov 2023 4 Years  Staff 

Ian Ellis 

Vice Chair of Resources -Co-Opted Governor Policy Review Co-Ordinator, Communication/Social Media

Resources

Y March 2024 March 2024 4 Years None 
Adrienne Azzopardi Associate Member  Deputy Head

L&A

N Sept 2024 Sept 2024 No fixed Term Staff
Gemma Benson LA Governor TBC TBC Y May 2025 May 2025 4 Years None

Sharon Lang

Associate Member

Office Manager 

Resources

N

April 2024

April 2020

4 Years

Staff

3 Vacancies. Outstanding roles: Extended Services (School Clubs etc), Governor Development Co-Ordinator, Website Compliance, Premises 
Former Members
Gill Leonard  Associate Member  Governor Development Co-Ordinator  L&A, Resources   Left Sept 2024      
Michael Olsen Associate Member  Website Compliance, Premises Resources   Left Nov 2024      
Attendance to date

Attendance to date

Rachel Amos - Headteacher

Rachel Amos - Headteacher

I am very proud to be the Headteacher at Shenley Primary School and I take pleasure in working with the children, staff and parents to ensure that this school is a safe, happy and inspiring place to learn. I am very passionate about providing a high quality of education for children and nurturing them to achieve the very best that they can.

I have been a teacher for over 30 years in a variety of roles, more recently I have been Deputy Headteacher and then Co-headteacher in West Sussex for 10 years. I have been a governor in two different schools over the last 15 years and I have had the opportunity to engage in the strategic role of governance. I have four grown up sons, three granddaughters and two baby grandsons, I love spending time with my family, dog walking, playing the piano and baking cakes.

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Jamie Dean Stockwell  Chair of Governors

Jamie Stockwell - Chair of Governors

I moved to Shenley in 2007 and joined the governing body in 2014. I have a son who attended the school for 8 years up to July 2018.  As Chair, I attend all committee and full governing body meetings. I also visit the school on a regular basis to meet with the Headteacher and receive updates on school progress. I strongly believe that every child deserves the best education possible and it is a privilege for me to be able to offer my support to the school community. 

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Liam Stein - Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of the Resources Committee

Liam Stein - Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of the Resources Committee

I moved to Shenley in June 2021 and joined the governing body in December 2021.  I am a qualified Solicitor with over 6 years experience and currently work as an in-house legal counsel. 

I am keen to support the board of governors with my external knowledge and experience to help the school create a learning environment for the students to thrive. Outside of work I can be spotted walking around Shenley and the surrounding areas with my dog Bobby. 

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Barbara Ruben - Chair of the L&A Committee

Barbara Ruben - Chair of the L&A Committee

I am a (mostly) retired teacher and have worked in both the maintained and the independent sectors and in secular and faith schools, teaching all subjects at primary level. I am strongly committed to helping children achieve their potential. I have three children and six grandchildren and have lived in Radlett for over 30 years. 

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Leanne Chaney - Vice Chair of the L&A Committee

Leanne Chaney - Vice Chair of the L&A Committee

I have a son in Year 3 who is thriving at Shenley School, he motivates me to expect the best for him and the other students. I work as a senior manager in workforce and education for NHS mental health services across North London.  

As a parent governor; I will encourage us to always put children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. I will listen to parent’s / carer’s views and aim to present a balanced perspective on key issues.

 My professional experiences include leadership development, education design, and sitting on boards such as safeguarding and quality improvement, for services in the NHS. I have a degree in Psychology and post graduate degree in strategic human resources. I have been actively involved in national apprenticeship development and university level curriculum development.

I hope to ensure I can have a positive influence on our children’s education and to be a positive and active member of the parent governor board.

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Claire Gallagher - Staff Governor - L&A Committee

Claire Gallagher - Staff Governor - L&A Committee

I qualified as a teacher at St Mary’s University College Twickenham, London in 2010 and have worked at Shenley Primary School since 2013. I have taught across Key Stage 1 and EYFS during that time and I am currently interim KS1 and EYFS lead and SENCo (special educational needs co-ordinator). I also lead History and Geography across the whole school. I have seen many changes at Shenley over the past 10+ years and I look forward to supporting the school moving forward into its next chapter as a member or staff and as a member of the governing body.  

                                                                                                

Helen Godfrey - L&A Committee

Helen Godfrey - L&A Committee

As a parent of two children at Shenley School I am keen to see the school progress and for the pupils there to thrive. I currently work as a Family Support Worker for the Hertsmere Schools Partnership and I specialise in supporting those families with SEND. Having a SEN child myself allows me to really appreciate the need for support in school for all children, whatever their needs and ability.

 

I previously worked as a Primary School Teacher in various schools (including in Shenley School!) for many years and then as a Senior Early Start Worker for the Family Centre, specialising in SEND and speech support. I also volunteer for a cleft organisation (CLAPA) and provide signing courses and parent support to cleft families. My passion to support parents and children is in abundance and I hope to use this in my role as a Parent Governor.

I am looking forward to being an active member of the board and putting the children’s needs at the forefront of everything we do in school and as a governing board.

Ian Ellis - Resources Committee

Ian Ellis - Resources Committee

Having recently retired from a long career in the commercial world I am looking forward to being a Governor at the school. My working life was spent in a variety of healthcare companies in sales and marketing related roles, and I hope to make good use of my experience to help build a vibrant, nurturing, and safe environment for young people to learn in.

I have been involved with Young Enterprise for over 10 years as a business advisor. They are a national charity that operate in senior schools to motivate young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the work skills, knowledge and confidence they need.

I have two grown-up children and am a first-time grandfather. I have recently taken up pottery, am a very keen gardener and amateur photographer. These hobbies and a passion for travel are now taking up much of my time.

 

 

Sharon Lang - Vice Chair of the Resources Committee

Sharon Lang - Resources Committee

I have worked at Shenley Primary School since 2014. I live in Shenley and my 2 children attended the school when they were younger. I am proud to be part of such a nurturing and caring school and I am so grateful to now to be able to support our children and families, just as my children were supported during their time here.  

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Meeting Attendance For Year

Meeting Attendance For Year

Updated governor information is pending