“The governing body is forward-thinking in its approach to governance.” Ofsted March 2017
The Governing Body works closely with the Headteacher in the management and leadership of the school to ensure that the school continues to maintain its high standards as well as improve and develop further. The full Governing Body meets twice each term, with additional meetings for committees.
Minutes of previous meetings are available to download below or hardcopies can be requested from the office.
Our report to parents from the Finance Committee is available here: Finance Committee Report to Parents November 2020
If you would like to talk to a governor then please contact the school office. There are photos of all of us on this page so please feel free to have a chat if you see one of us at an event or in the playground.
Download a letter of introduction from our Chair, Anna Chaudhri Letter from Anna (GB Chair) .
Members of the Governing Body (during the past 12 months)
| Name | Committees | Category of Governor | Appointed By | Term End | Relevant Business Interests | Governor at Other Schools | Relationship with Other Governors or Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Ayliffe | Resources, Personnel, Pupil Wellbeing & Learning (PWL) | Co-Opted | Governing Body | September 2022 | Co-Headteacher | None | None |
| Clare Bartlet | Personnel, Disciplinary, Salary | Co-Opted | Governing Body | May 2023 | None | None | None |
| Avinash Bhangaonkar | Resources, Salary Appeal, Conciliation | Parent | Elected | October 2024 | None | None | None |
| Anna Chaudhri CHAIR | Personnel (Chair), Dismissal Appeal, Salary Appeal, Head Teacher Performance Management (HTPM) | Co-opted | Governing Body | June 2024 | None | None | None |
| Alison Cox | PWL (Chair), Dismissal Appeal, Conciliation | Co-opted | Governing Body | September 2023 | Dance Teacher, Eden Dance Centre, Chesterton & Colours of Dance Histon Road | None | None |
| Joel Dixon | Resources | Parent | Elected | October 2024 | None | None | None |
| Luis Faria | Resources, Dismissal Appeal, Salary Appeal | Parent | Governing Body | Resigned September 2020 | None | None | None |
| Poppy Garrod | Personnel | Staff | Elected | Resigned September 2020 | None | None | None |
| Judith Greenwood | PWL, Resources, Salary, Conciliation | Local Authority | Local Authority | March 2022 | None | None | None |
| Jake Holt | PWL | Co-opted | Governing Body | January 2022 | Member of staff | None | None |
| Richard Kerridge | PWL | Co-opted | Governing Body | January 2025 | None | None | None |
| Halina Konopacka | PWL | Co-opted | Governing Body | January 2024 | None | None | None |
| Jane McHugh VICE CHAIR | PWL, Salary, Conciliation, HTPM | Co-opted | Governing Body | March 2021 | None | None | None |
| Andrew Monteath | Resources | Parent | Elected | January 2025 | Director of of two real companies | None | None |
| Gerard Newnham | Personnel | Co-Opted | Governing Body | September 2024 | |||
| Ann Nicholls | PWL | Staff | Elected | October 2024 | Member of staff | None | Two children employed by Mayfield |
| Anthony Rayner | Personnel, Dismissal Appeal, Disciplinary, HTPM | Parent | Elected | February 2022 | None | None | None |
| Joanne Sharpington | Personnel, Salary, Disciplinary | Co-Opted | Governing Body | June 2023 | None | None | None |
| Sarah Stepney | Personnel, Resources, PWL | Headteacher | N/A | Co-Headteacher | None | Child employed by Mayfield | |
| Jim Thorpe | Resources (Chair), Dismissal Appeal, Salary Appeal | Parent | Elected | Resigned September 2020 | None | None | None |
| Anne-Laure Wagstaff | Resources | Parent | Elected | Resigned November 2020 | None | None | None |
Governor Attendance at Meetings
These tables record governor attendance at full governing body and committee meetings:
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2017-18 Governor Attendance at Meetings 2018-19
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2019-20
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2020-21
Governor Vacancies
We currently have some governor vacancies. If you are interested and want to find out more please contact Louise O’Gorman, via the school office.