Governors
| NAME | POSITION | TERM OF OFFICE | BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY | |
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Robert Weeks |
Chair of Governors SEND Governor Directors' Appointment |
24/06/2024 - 23/06/2028 |
Robert is an Educational Researcher for the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) and after six years serving on the PCC of a local church, he has joined the school governors with an interest in RE and SIAMS. |
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| Richard Coughtrie |
Vice Chair of Governors Co-opted by the LGB |
26/06/2025 - 25/05/2029 | Coming soon... | |
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Tom Brunson |
Headteacher
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Ex-officio | Tom has worked in education for more than a decade, after completing an undergraduate degree in Theology and Religion and a postgraduate degree in education. He has held a number of roles in schools including class teacher in several year groups, SENDCo and Deputy Headteacher. In addition, he has completed work for a local authority, helping to improve other local schools, and he currently serves on the governing board of a Slough secondary school. Tom joined Colnbrook Primary School in September 2020 as Headteacher and he is passionate about enabling all children to achieve their potential. In his spare time he enjoys travelling around the world as well as walking his dog. | |
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Tim Hill |
Staff Governor |
01/05/2025 - 30/04/2029 | Coming soon... | |
| Sunny Mistry |
Safeguarding Governor Directors' Appointment |
24/06/2024 - 23/06/2028 | Sunny joined as a co-opted Governor in June 2024. She is passionate about the quality of education and ensuring that the School environment supports each child to fulfil their full potential. With a background in quality management and continual improvement, Sunny is focused on challenging and supporting the School to be as efficient and effective as possible, ensuring resources are directed to provide the best level of education possible. | |
| Rev. Patrick Samuels |
Co-opted by the LGB Community Governor |
03/10/2024 - 02/10/2028 | Coming soon... | |
| Sarah Michaels | Directors' Appointment | 03/10/2024 - 02/10/2028 | Sarah has over seven years experience in the education and skills sector with an emphasis on delivering quality assurance and effective governance. She has held senior positions in higher education and has an MSc in Education and Social Change from the University of London, specialising in comparative and international education. She is looking forward to working as a Governor at Colnbrook Primary School and using her background skills whilst working with Ofsted to ensure success. Sarah is enthusiastic about reading and believes it is one of the indicators of a child's future success. Sarah loves animals and the outdoors, when not at work you'll find her riding, snowboarding or practising ring craft with her two dogs (one is currently training to be PAT qualified). | |
| Andrei Nita | Parent Governor | 24/06/2024 - 23/06/2028 | As a parent governor at Colnbrook C of E Primary School, I’m passionate about supporting our school community and ensuring the best for our children. I enjoy being sociable and family-focused, and I always strive to create a welcoming atmosphere. Fairness is important to me, and I took on this role to help our school grow and support every child. My aim is to make sure all children have the opportunities they need to succeed. | |
| Emma Brent | Parent Governor | 23/06/2025 - 22/06/2029 | Emma has been associated with Colnbrook Primary School for over 15 years and is heavily involved in the local community. Emma was elected a parent governor in June 2025. She is keen to use her experience with the school, and links with the wider community, to bring opportunities that support the schools continued success. | |
| Amandeep Bharj | Associate Governor | 27/06/2024 - 26/06/2025 | Amy started her teaching career in a large Hounslow primary school. She joined Colnbrook C of E Primary School in January 2016 as a class teacher and part of the senior leadership team. She has led English since then, and has also worked with Slough Borough Council as Key Stage 2 writing moderator. She became an Assistant Headteacher in September 2020, with more of a wider role including leading the curriculum across the school. Amy advocates for all children to have their own voice and motivation to achieve the best they can. She spends her spare time with her two young daughters. | |
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Victoria Stanford |
Clerk to Governors |
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No members of the governing body have declared a relevant business or pecuniary interest of connected party transaction that requires declaration.
To contact the Co-Chairs of Governors, please send your correspondence to the school office or email to mail@colnbrookprimary.com, marked for the attention of Michelle Herring & Robert Weeks.
LEAVERS:
| NAME | POSITION | TERM OF OFFICE |
| Farah Ali | Co-opted by the LGB | 14/03/2024 - 31/08/2024 |
| Baljinder Mahil | Co-opted by the LGB | 27/06/2024 - 06/03/2025 |
| Dawn Kandapah | Co-opted by the LGB | 03/10/2024 - 12/03/2025 |
| Moji Oyekan | Directors' Appointment | 21/06/2021 - 20/06/2025 |
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