Co-opted means Community Governors who are from the local community and want to support the school.

Key roles of the Local Governing Body are to:

· Ensure that the children are attending a successful school which supports their holistic well-being and

  provides them with a good education.

· Challenge and support the school by monitoring, reviewing and evaluating progress against targets and

  ensuring good financial management of school funds.

· Hold leaders to account for the educational performance of pupils and the performance management of

  staff.

· Oversee financial performance ensuring money is well spent.

· Ensure the voices of stakeholders are heard.

Who Are We?

Lisette Martin

I am a qualified primary teacher and have taught in the UK and in Ghana. I first came to Studley Infants’ School in 2021 where I worked as a TA and as a teacher in Reception and Year 1. When I left I wanted to continue to support the school so was delighted to be made a co-opted governor in April 2022.

I have worked at an educational publishing company in sales, marketing and international professional development for over 20 years. I have a particular interest in phonics and reading and provide training to teachers who use our resources and curriculum.

I live in Stratford, am married with three teenage children and love spending time outdoors walking our two dogs.

Sandra Logan

My name is Sandra Logan and I have recently joined Studley Infant School as a co-opted governor. I have lived in Studley for twenty-six years and have really enjoyed the community feel here. My two children grew up here.

I have spent forty years teaching in First Schools in Redditch, much of this in Early Years. I particularly enjoyed working with parents in Family Learning groups, allowing them both to develop their own skills and to support their children in an ever changing education system.

Since retiring I have enjoyed my hobbies of gardening, Latin and ballroom dancing and walking my son's dog. However, there comes a time for new challenges. I welcomed the opportunity to become a governor and draw on some of the experiences gained over the years to support the children, staff and school in whatever way I can, appreciating the hard work done to provide the best opportunities for your children.