Meet The Governors

Derek Wilson

Co-Vice Chair & Community Governor

Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 2 of 2 = 100%
Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024: 4 of 4 = 100%

Term of Office
26th April 2023 to 26th April 2026
(agreed at ESB on the 27th September 2023 for Derek to continue as Chair)

Areas of Responsibility
Pastoral support and wellbeing & Quality of Education

Background
A Governor of Desborough since 2005, served on the Pastoral Care Committee, H&S Committee and Appeals panels previously.

Interests:
Local politics and community affairs, reading, films, music and the arts.

Emma O’Connor

Chair of Governors & Community Governor

Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 1 of 2 = 50%
Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024: 4 of 4 = 100%

Term of Office
26 April 2023 to 26 April 2026

Areas of Responsibility
Personal development including SMSC

Career and Destinations
Local Employment

Background
Solicitor for 20+ years, working in both private and public sectors.

Skills:
Employment law and compliance, HR advisory support, training and people development

Interests:
Watching, travelling to and supporting children’s football, rugby and cricket endeavours.

Claire Murray

Governor & Elected Parent Governor

Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 1 of 2 = 50%
Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024: 4 of 4 = 100%

Term of Office
26 April 2023 to 26 April 2026

Areas of Responsibility
Pupil Premium
Curriculum

Background
Ex teacher and Headteacher. Currently RBWM Education Advisor, RBWM SCITT Teacher Training Director

Skills:
Education and teaching and learning.

Interests:
Theatre, reading, travel and family.

Marjorie Clementson

Governor & Community Governor

Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 2 of 2 = 100%
Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024: 3 of 4 = 75%

Term of Office
27th September 2023 to 27th September 2026)
(Agreed at ESB on the 27th September for Marjorie to continue in her role)

Areas of Responsibility
Safeguarding & LAC

Background
Retired ex Headteacher of an Infant and First School. Prior to a career in education, Marjorie was a Human Resource Manager in the retail industry. Currently, Marjorie is a governor at Trevelyan Middle School.

Skills:
Marjorie bring skills and experience in school leadership, knowledge of different school settings, school systems and curricula.

Interests:
Outside school, Marjorie’s interests are walking, reading, musical theatre and family.

Robert Watson

Co-Vice Chair & Community Governor

Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 1 of 2 = 50%
Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024 = 75%

Term of Office
26th April 23 to 26th April 26

Areas of Responsibility
Workload and Wellbeing &
Sixth form

Skills:
HR, Business Strategy, Meeting facilitation

Interests:
Cycling, walking, snow boarding

Jo Faulkner

Governor & Elected Parent Governor

Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 1 of 2 = 50%
Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024 = 4 of 4 = 100%

Term of Office
26th May 23 to 26th May 26

Areas of Responsibility
SEND

Background
School Business Manager at a local primary school
Exams Invigilator at Desborough College.

Skills:
Finance, Business, Communication, Project Management

Interests:
Scouting, Reading, Walking, Travelling

Mr Rahul Daryanani

Governor & Elected Parent Governor

Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 1 of 2 = 50%
Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024: 4 of 4 = 100%

Term of Office
23 June 2023 to 23 June 2026

Areas of Responsibility
Personal Pevelopment including SMSC &
Student Culture

Background
I am a father of a student in Year 7.

Skills:
I have a MS Degree in Software Engineering from BITS, Pilani.

Interests:
My interests remain in sports, fitness, reading and travelling to name a few.

Previous Governor

Mr Alex Hughes

Governor.
Attendance at Meetings 2022-2023: 2 of 2 = 100%

Term of Office
1st November 2019 to 1st November 2023

Areas of Responsibility
SEND and PP

Background
Company Director living in Maidenhead since 2010.

Skills:
Corporate governance and financial oversight; marketing.

Interests:
Photography, music, nature, cooking, travel, running, walking and cycling.

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