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Flora Cooper
Executive Headteacher
Ex-officio Governor
Term of Office: From 01/09/2022
Register of Interests: Governor at Cranford House School in Moulsford.
Experience
I have been in education for 20 years, starting out as a teaching assistant in an EBD school near Birmingham. Before joining John Rankin Schools, I was headteacher at Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire for 9 years. I am also an Executive of the Talk Teachers Radio Station and also host their Saturday show twice a month.
Responsibilities
Member of all committees.
David Marsh
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of Office: 14/05/2023 - 13/05/2026
Register of Interests: Local Councillor at West Berkshire District Council
2021/22 meeting attendance: 7/7 FGB; 4/4 Teaching and Learning
Experience
National newspaper journalist for 30 years, most recently 20 years as a senior editor with The Guardian.
Author of several language books, including For Who the Bell Tolls: the Essential and Entertaining Guide to Grammar (2013).
Former elected parent governor and vice-chair of governors at a primary school in Kent.
Former external examiner, Department of Journalism Studies, University of Sheffield.
Parent of one child currently at JRI.
Responsibilities
Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee.
Link governor for English.
Tom Sutherland
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of Office: 28/04/2022 - 27/04/2025
Register of Interests: None
2021/22 meeting attendance: 2/2
Experience
I am a qualified History teacher and have taught in secondary schools for over 11 years. My roles have included, Head of History, Head of Faculty and I am currently a Head of House at an Outstanding secondary school. I have a vested interest in transition from KS2 to KS3 and have previously been responsible for this in my current school. My wife works in a West Berkshire primary school and I have pre-school aged daughter.
Responsibilities
Member of Teaching and Learning Committee.
Andrew Bradshaw
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of Office: 01/12/2022 - 30/11/2025
Register of Interests: Wife works as a School Business Manager at Robert Sandilands Primary School
2021/22 meeting attendance: N/A
Experience
Responsibilities
Sarah Ruddock
Parent Governor elected by Parents
Term of Office: 17/03/2021 - 16/03/2024
Register of Interests: None
2021/22 meeting attendance: 7/7 FGB; 1/1 Resources and Premises
Experience
Over 15 years' experience of working in marketing teams in educational publishing. Now a freelance marketing consultant working with many of the big educational publishers.
I have 2 children, 1 currently at JRI and the other (hopefully) due to start soon.
Responsibilities
Member of Resources and Premises Committee.
Rebecca Brophy
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of Office: 29/04/2021 - 28/04/2024
Register of Interests: School Business Manager at The Downs School
2021/22 meeting attendance: 4/7 FGB; 1/2 Teaching and Learning
Experience
After university I spent many years in retail management, before joining John Rankin in 2016 as a member of the exceptional office team. I have recently been appointed to School Business Manager at The Downs School, but my love for John Rankin, the staff, the children and the vision of the school, has led me back to a supporting role within the Governing board.
Responsibilities
Member of Teaching and Learning Committee.
Andrew Green
Staff Governor elected by staff
Term of Office: 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2025
Register of Interests: Partner works at John Rankin Schools
2021/22 meeting attendance: N/A
Experience
Responsibilities
Member of Teaching and Learning.
Member of Teaching and Learning Committee.
Sarah Whatmore
Local Authority Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of Office: 27/04/2023 - 26/04/2026
Register of Interests: None
2021/22 meeting attendance: N/A
Experience
Responsibilities
Vice Chair and Member of Teaching and Learning.
Christina Pummell
Clerk to the Governors
Experience
Worked as an administrator and legal secretary in a local law firm for eight years.
Has two children and spent five years being a full-time parent.
Responsibilities
Advise the governing body on constitutional and procedural matters, duties and powers, ensuring compliance with the relevant governance legislation.
Provide high quality, confidential administrative support.
Ensure the continuity of governing body business and recommend good practice.
Associate members:
None at present
Previous Governors (who have been on the Governing Board within the last 12 months):
Tessa Roots
Sarah Whatmore
Gerry McAnally
Elle Booth
Simon Butler