Our Governors

Mrs Gill Tonkin  - Chair of Governors
I am both a parent and grandparent, with a keen interest in education. I have previous experience as a lecturer in Business Administration and IT, and currently work for a high street bank, in customer service and management role, and am qualified as a Personal Banker. I joined the governing body in September 2017, I have a strong interest in supporting my local community and utilising my life experiences to assist the school in developing a strong learning environment.

Mr Mike Smith - Vice Chair, Parent Governor

I have two children who attend Fairfield, I believe that a good education and a happy school experience are the most important factors in a child's development. It is important as a parent to support our children's learning environment. I have become a school governor to play an active role in helping the school and fulfil its full potential. I have worked in local government for over 10 years with a strong background in health and safety and can therefore bring a range knowledge and experience which can enhance and support the governing body.

Mrs Joanne Littlechild - Term ends November 2019

I joined the Governing Body in November 2016 as a parent governor. As well as having had a child at the school, I also met the communications skills shortage the Governing Body were recruiting for at that time. I bring a wealth of skills, knowledge and almost 20 years experience in marketing and communications. Since becoming a governor, I  took on the role of Chair of the Standards Committee, and look forward to working with the school to deliver its strategic plan

Mrs Lisa Reynolds  - Co-opted Governor 

I worked at Fairfield for 10 years in many roles within the office team.  I work closely with Governors regarding Safeguarding, Finance, Staffing, Buildings and Health & Safety. I became a member of the Governing Body in Jan 2016.  My areas of responsibility are for training and development and E-safety.

Mr Nick Turner - Co-Opted Governor

After working in IT within the education sector for 8 years.  I miss being involved in education, I believe that nothing is more important than a good education.  I look forward to working with the governors, staff and pupils at Fairfield infant school to provide Fairfield's children with the best education possible.  

Mr Anthony Quinn - Co-Opted Governor

I have been a governor in Junior Schools for in excess of 10 years and am now developing my governance knowledge in the Infant school sector.  I have a wealth of governance knowledge and experience gained during this time that which enables me to be an effective member of the Governing body at Fairfield Infant School. I welcome the opportunity to work with governors and staff to contribute to making a positive difference in outcomes for the young people who attend Fairfield.

Mr Keith Doe - Co-Opted Governor

I joined the Governing Body in September 2017 and I am keen to put my skills and experience into helping Fairfield continue to support our pupils, parents and teachers. I have many years’ experience working in Financial, Operations and Governance roles in a variety of sectors and hope that this experience benefits the school. Having always been local and with many of my friends children having been through Fairfield, it’s a school I know well and care about.

Mrs Preeti Mehta - Co-opted Governor

Education and learning is my passion.  I have been an active member of Parents Forum in my children's school. I believe that I will be able to contribute to Fairfield Infant School using my skills and knowledge and make a difference to a school that is also passionate about learning knowledge and working towards preparing responsible future citizens.

Governor Details, Responsibilities and Interests (for each governor who has served at any point over the past 12 months) with effect from 19th September 2019

NB: The governing body has no committees.   The attendance record of governors over the last academic year is also published on the schools website.

Governor Attendance Record for the Academic Year 2018/19