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Meet our Governors

Current Governors 

Dr Melvyn Tatters

Chair of Governors

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

11th June 2019

Term of Office expires

10th June 2023

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

  • To support the local community
  • To offer my skills as an experienced professional
  • To help the school, staff, parents and children to achieve their aims and goals
  • To help, and give something back, to the local community.
  • To learn and enhance my own skills

Professional Background

  • Doctorate in teachers’ professional development
  • Headteacher for over 15yrs, 11 of them in Hounslow.
  • Knowledge and experience of SEND
  • Qualified Challenge Partner Reviewer – reviewing and supporting other schools

What skills do you bring to the role?

  • Expert in professional development
  • Years of experience of working with Governing Bodies
  • Experience of leading change and leading schools
  • Experience of working with diverse communities
  • Experience of designing and leading on new school buildings.
  • Experience of leading Academy schools
  • Experience of supporting other schools for the last 5 years

Committee Membership

  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (previously Staffing and Curriculum)

Declared financial / business / material interests

Head Teacher, Westbrook Primary School, Hounslow

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 17th May 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 11th October 2022-  Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 31st January 2023- Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Not Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 16th May 2023 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 10th October 2023 - Not Attended 
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended

Kamran Asghar 

Co-opted Governor

Date Appointed by Governing Body

2nd March 2021

Term of Office expires

1st March 2025

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

Awaiting Information 

Professional Background

Metropolitan Police 

What skills do you bring to the role?

Awaiting Information

Committee Membership

  • Finance and Staffing Committee
  • Premises and Health and Safety Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

None

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 1st February 2022 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -17th May 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 17th May 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -11th October 2022-  Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety -31st January 2023 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 31st January 2023  -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  -  Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 16th May 2023  - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 16th May 2023  -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 10th October 2023  -  Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -10th October 2023 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Chad LeVel

 

Co-opted Governor

Date Appointed by Governing Body

28th February 2023 

Term of Office expires

27th February 2027

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

My reason for wanting to become a School Governor is, amongst other things, to be able to support the children  and young people in my community, as also to develop  my professional skills and experience ,such as strategic planning , chairing, financial planning , as well as team working. To help me in the relationship building and networking in my local area all of which can and will assist in my general career development.

Professional Background

SEN TA

SEN Educational Experience 

What skills do you bring to the role?

 

  • Good Interpersonal skills
  •  Confidentiality
  • Mediating skills
  • Critical and analytical skills
  • Public speaking
  •  Confidence
  •  Listening skills

Committee Membership

  • Premises and Health and Safety Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  -  Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 16th May 2023  - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety -10th October 2023 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Sabina Rajput 

 

Co-opted Governor

Date Appointed by Governing Body

28th February 2023 

Term of Office expires

27th February 2027

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I feel by becoming a Governor I will be able to contribute to the school in a positive way. Being a parent of a child with special needs puts me in a unique position for this role. I have first-hand knowledge and experience. 

Professional Background

Finance & Accounting 

What skills do you bring to the role?

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Reliable 

Committee Membership

  • Premises and Health and Safety Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Not Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 16th May 2023  - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety -10th October 2023 - Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Susan Ferry 

Co-opted Governor

Date Appointed by Governing Body

28th February 2023 

Term of Office expires

27th February 2027

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I’m firmly committed to Diversity and Inclusion in all its forms, but especially when it comes to those who are less able to advocate for themselves.  I have spent the last 11 years advocating for my daughter (with SEN needs) to have equal access to education, healthcare and opportunity in life and would very much like to be able to contribute on a broader scale by supporting Oaklands as a parent governor.

In the early years of daughter's life, I was very heavily dependent on the voluntary sector for emotional and practical support and would like to “pay this forwards” now that I have the time and bandwidth to do so.

Finally, I was truly captivated by the quote on the wall in the Oaklands school reception and I would be delighted to help the leadership, staff and pupils at Oaklands to deliver on this powerful ambition.

Professional Background

Strategy Advisor 

What skills do you bring to the role?

Highly analytical and able to evaluate complex and incomplete information, before making considered and timely recommendations.

An excellent communicator who creates compelling narratives from complex data and delivers accordingly.

 

An experienced team player with a proven ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders.

 

Confident and secure in engaging respectfully in difficult conversations to build trust.

 

A demonstrable ability to influence without formal authority, working collaboratively.

 

Excels at identifying gaps and opportunities, with a practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving and delivery.

 

Manages uncertainty well and embraces new challenges with a learner mindset

Committee Membership

  • Premises and Health and Safety Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Not Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 16th May 2023 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 10th October 2023 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Ranujan Ravidran 

Co-opted Governor 

Awaiting image  

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

14th June 2022

Term of Office expires

14th June 2026

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

Reasons for wanting to become a School Governor

To look at how a school is run to try and use my background in psychology improve the quality of education and care given to students.

Professional Background

Health Care Assistance/Pharmacy 

What skills do you bring to the role?

  • Empathy
  • Key eye to detail
  • Motivation
  • Passion for education
  • Resourceful

Committee Membership

  • Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Committee
  • Premises and Health & Safety Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -11th October 2022-  Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 31st January 2023- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -31st January 2023 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Not Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 16th May 2023 - Not Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 16th May 2023  - Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 10th October 2023 - Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety -10th October 2023 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Alok Dubey 

 

 

 

Co-opted Governor 

Awaiting image  

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

14th June 2022

Term of Office expires

14th June 2026

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I have quickly progressed in my career and worked in more than three different countries, and I strongly believe Education is what made me who I am today. It is the one sector that I am most passionate about, and where I feel I can make a difference with my skill set. Being a Governor at Oaklands School allows me to share the learnings I gathered throughout my career so far, whilst giving back to my community, and shaping the future leaders of our country.

Professional Background

Worked as Head of Sales at various organisations. 

What skills do you bring to the role?

I have worked predominately in the commercial field where I had exposure to Sales, Marketing, Finance, Management, Team building and Coaching. Currently, I am working in Electric vehicle software industry. My previous work experience has been in Software as a service, Event/Media, Education Management and Recruitment.  

  • Commercial
  • Sales
  •  Recruiting
  •  Marketing
  • PR
  • Fund Raising
  • Finance
  • Training
  • Coaching
  •  Leadership
  •  Team Building

Committee Membership

  • Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Committee
  • Finance and Staffing Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 31st January 2023  -  Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Not Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 16th May 2023  -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Not Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 10th October 2023  -  Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Not Attended 

Harry Thomas 

Co-opted Governor 

Awaiting image  

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

14th June 2022

Term of Office expires

14th June 2026

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

Reasons for wanting to become a School Governor I have recently moved into the local area and wanted to become involved in the local community and give back in some way. I was introduced to the school governor opportunity and felt I could add value in this role. I was immediately drawn to helping in a special school.

Professional Background

Currently, an Investment Manager. 

What skills do you bring to the role?

Expertise in general operations.

Skills you would bring to the role I work as an investment manager in venture capital. We invest in SMEs and help them to grow and scale. A significant part of my role is act as investment director/observer on the boards of our portfolio companies. This work includes the following:

•holding management to account

•developing and challenging annual budgets

•helping make strategic decisions

•ensuring money well spent •responsible governance - i.e.adhering to the law and constitution of the company I believe these skills are directly transferable.

I am diplomatic and very collaborative. I am keen and a quick learner.

Committee Membership

  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee
  • Premises and Health & Safety Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 11th October 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 31st January 2023- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 31st January 2023  -  Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  -  Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 16th May 2023 - Not Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 16th May 2023  -  Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 10th October 2023 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 10th October 2023  - Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Abhey Prabhakar

Parent Governor

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

10th November 2020

Term of Office expires

9th November 2024

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I have had a long-standing desire to support Oaklands school and have always got a lot of comfort and satisfaction when I have previously visited the school and seen how happy the children are there and how they are being supported to maximise their potential. My son is a student at Oaklands and so I have a personal connection to the school, and want to support the school further in any way that I can. I believe being a governor at the school will allow me to make a tangible difference to the school.

Professional Background

I am a qualified accountant with over 25 years of experience gained in a number of businesses and industries.

What skills do you bring to the role?

As an accountant I bring financial management and business skills, project management capabilities, and a drive to deliver results and successful outcomes

Committee Membership

  • Finance and Staffing Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

None.

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 1st February 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Not Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 17th May 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Not Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 31st January 2023  -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 16th May 2023  -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 10th October 2023  -  Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Talia Wilmot 

 

 

Staff Governor 

Date Appointed by Governing Body

7th November 2023 

Term of Office expires

7th November 2027

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I was first introduced to Oaklands School as an occupational therapist through the NHS, and applied for my permanent role after seeing their care and approach to the students. I wanted to become a Governor so that I could continue to contribute to the school’s vision, using my skills as an occupational therapist to further benefit our students, staff, and parents. I would also like to gain further insight into the school so to allow our therapy team to continue to support the school to the best of our abilities.

Professional Background

Specialist Occupational Therapist, SI Qualification

Oaklands Therapy Team Coordinator

What skills do you bring to the role?

I am passionate about helping students with additional needs and believe that all our students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. From the time I first started working at Oaklands School as an NHS occupational therapist, I loved their approach to increasing their student’s independence, as well as their views that all students needed to be treated as unique individuals. As one of the first in-house therapists within the school, I assisted in establishing the current therapy team and was appointed as the therapy team coordinator at the beginning of 2023.

I bring skills as both an occupational therapist and therapy team coordinator. These include:

  • An understanding of sensory processing and modulation, and the knowledge and skills to apply this to our students so that they can better access their curriculum. 
  • Experience as an occupational therapist working with children with additional educational needs
  • Good interpersonal skills, including empathy of others.
  • A clear understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and ethics.
  • Experience in leadership in various environments and portfolios, allowing for the development of skills when working in a team and treating other team members with respect.
  • I am a quick learner and am always open to learning new skills.

Committee Membership

  • Finance & Staffing Committee 
  • Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Florence Hitchcock 

 

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Co-opted Governor 

 

 

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

7th November 2023 

Term of Office expires

7th November 2027

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I have a personal connection to the school through a friend's daughter who attends Oaklands. I have a professional connection as I wish to deepen and advance my knowledge and skills as an SEN Teacher. 

Professional Background

Hospital Teacher (SEN)

What skills do you bring to the role?

Academic Knowledge (MSC in Child Development)

SEND Teaching 

Committee Membership

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 

Rebecca Varlet-Mathon 

 

Co-opted Governor 

 

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

7th November 2023 

Term of Office expires

7th November 2027

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

 

Professional Background

Prior to my teaching career I worked in finance in the city, I did this for seven years before embarking on my teaching journey. I began my teaching career almost ten years ago in a mainstream setting but soon found my passion for SEN. I am now in my sixth year working at New oaks as a class teacher and have led the creative curriculum team for three years.

What skills do you bring to the role?

 

Committee Membership

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Attended 
 

Previous Governors 

Manav Arora

Co-opted Governor 

 

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

8th November 2022

Term of Office expires

7th November 2026

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

Being settled in UK for past 12 years and parenting my own children aged 5 and 11 year old, I think it is right time to contribute towards the community and volunteer myself for some social work which would give me immense pleasure and satisfaction as I think I can nurture the growth and development of our younger generation.

Professional Background

IT

What skills do you bring to the role?

Being working as a senior consultant in IT industry for more than 15 years, I can contribute towards the development of the school by using my interpersonal skills, team management and focus on the new technology which might be great interest for our children’s growth. I am a quick learner and can therefore fit myself in this position which has interested me a lot.

Committee Membership

  • Finance & Staffing Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 31st January 2023  -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Not Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 16th May 2023  -  Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Not Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 10th October 2023  -  Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 7th November 2023 - Not Attended 

Fadeel Corenelius 

Co-opted Governor 

 

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

9th June 2015

Term of Office expires

4th November 2023 

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

Employed at Oaklands

Professional Background

School Site Manager for the past 10 years 

What skills do you bring to the role?

Excellent DIY skills and site maintenance 

Committee Membership

  • Finance and Staffing Committee
  • Premises and Health and Safety Committee  

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings 

  • Full Governing Body – 5th November 2019 – Attended
  • Health and Safety Committee – 30th October 2019 – Attended
  • Finance and Premises Committee – 8th October 2019- Attended
  • Full Governing Body – 11th June 2019 - Attended
  • Finance and Premises Committee – 24th May 2019 – Attended
  • Health and Safety Committee – 16th May 2019 – Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 3rdMarch 2020 - Attended
  • Finance and Premises Committee - 9th June 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 9th June 2020 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 13th October 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 10th November 2020 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 2nd February 2021- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 2nd February 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 2nd March 2021 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -18th May 2021 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 15th June 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Not Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 1st February 2022 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -17th May 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 17th May 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attende
  • Premises and Health and Safety -11th October 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety -31st January 2023 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 31st January 2023  -  Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  -  Attended 

 

Mark Williams

Co-opted Governor 

Date Appointed

2nd March 2021

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

Awaiting information

Professional Background

Awaiting information

What skills do you bring to the role?

Awaiting information

Committee Membership

  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (previously Staffing and Curriculum)

Declared financial / business / material interests

Awaiting information

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 18th May 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 -Not Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 17th May 2022- Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Not Attended

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

July 2019

Term of Office expires

10th June 2023

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I am able to commit to this role, my children have grown and no longer need my input, I have an interest in children with any special educational need or disability for my own experience as I have a nephew who was born at 24 weeks gestation and had global delay and autism – with this experience came the palpable understanding of parents needs and care also being a sensitive but high priority.

Professional Background

RSCN/RGN Registered Children's Nurse

What skills do you bring to the role?

  • 20 years paediatric nursing at West Middlesex University Hospital .
  • 2 ½ years’ experience managing care packages for children with complex needs in the community,which included ensuring satff were competent in their roles.
  • 3 years’ experience as a Senior Nurse at Shooting Star Chase
  • for the last 5 years I have been the Clinical service manager of immunisations across south London and manage 7 teams of staff.

Committee Membership

  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (previously Staffing and Curriculum)
  • Premises and Health and Safety (previously Health and Safety)

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings 

  • Full Governing Body - 5th November 2019 -Attended 
  • Staffing & Curriculum Committee - 8th October 2019 - Attended 
  • Staffing & Curriculum Committee - 19th May 2020 - Attended 
  • Premises and Health & Safety Committee - 13th October 2020 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee - 13th October 2020 - Not Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 10th November 2020 - Attended 
  • Premises and Health & Safety Committee - 2nd February 2021 - Not Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee - 2nd February 2021 - Not Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 2nd March 2021 - Not Attended
  • Premises and Health & Safety Committee - 18th May 2021 - Not Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 15th June 2021 - Not Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee - 12th October 2021 - Not Attended

 

Jack Talman 

Co-opted Governor 

Date Appointed by Governing Body

5th March 2019

Term of Office expires

4th March 2023

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I visited the school and was so impressed by everything that everyone does here. The school is such an inspirational place with such great facilities and management that so clearly care about the welfare and education of the students in their care. I quickly felt that this was somewhere that I wanted to also devote my time to in order to do what I could to also contribute to the lives of these young people.

Professional Background

I have been a teacher since 2007 and have become a pastoral leader in the school where I now work. This means that I focus my time on the welfare and wellbeing of the students in my care. I have become a practising Mindfulness teacher and am the Head of PSHE and ESafety Officer in the school where I work.

What skills do you bring to the role?

I care passionately about the safety and welfare of the young people in my care. I am empathetic and sympathetic and always willing to listen and do whatever I can to help. I have a good understanding of PSHE and the issues facing young people today around areas such as online safety and mental health. I am keen to try to use the knowledge and skills that I have developed around these areas to help the students at Oaklands and look forward to learning more while a governor here.

Committee Membership

  • Finance and Staffing Committee (previously Finance and Premises)

Declared financial / business / material interests

None.

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Body – 5th November 2019 – Attended
  • Finance and Premises Committee – 8th October 2019 – Attended
  • Full Governing Body – 11th June 2019 - Attended
  • Finance and Premises Committee – 24th May 2019 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 3rdMarch 2020 - Attended
  • Finance and Premises Committee - 9th June 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 9th June 2020 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 13th October 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 10th November 2020 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 2nd February 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 2nd March 2021 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 15th June 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Not Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 1st February 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 -  Not Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 17th May 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended

 

Nina Atwal

Co-opted Governor 

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

2nd March 2021

Term of Office expires

11th October 2022

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I wanted to undertake some volunteer work that would allow me to put to practice my skills and experience, in order to give back in a meaningful way. With my experience consulting  in governance, I felt that I could add value to a Governing Body. I was interested in volunteering to be a Governor of a school because I believe it is fundamental to get things right at this stage of a child’s education and that this is even more critical for a special school, as education provision in this setting comes with a unique set of challenges.

Above all, I was thrilled at the opportunity to become a Governor at Oaklands School because it is an exemplary institution that has been recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding. Additionally, it was acknowledged that there  was "no complacency in Leaders' and Governors' work",  and it is that drive and passion from both the Governing Body and the Leadership team that make me feel both proud and privileged to be a Governor at Oaklands School. 

Professional Background

Currently, a Strategy Consultant 

What skills do you bring to the role?

My role for the past five years has been as a Consultant for an organisation which specialises in public sector governance. Therefore, I have spent a significant amount of time advising Governing Bodies from across the health sector, higher education and the third sector on improving the effectiveness of their governance arrangements.

My work in this area has exposed me to a wide range of institutions and Governing Bodies with varying levels of effectiveness, which in turn has  equipped me with an understanding of what good governance looks like, and it is that understanding of best practice which I believe is the value add that I bring to the Governor role.  

Committee Membership

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Board - 2nd March 2021 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 18th May 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Not Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 17th May 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 11th October 2022- Not Attended

 

Nancy Beesley 

Co-opted Governor 

Date Appointed by Governing Body

10th November 2015

Term of Office expires

8th Noevmber 2022

Why did you want to become a Governor

I have worked as a Teaching Assistant at Oaklands School for 5 years and I love my job! I feel it is very important that the teaching support staff have a voice on the governing body as we work most closely with the students on a day to day basis and we can always offer a useful, informed and practical perspective on key issues. I also believe that support staff are the lynchpins of the school and it is important for them to know that their views are represented and valued.

What is your professional background

I first came to the school on an agency contract, having worked in several other schools in the area. At the time I was returning to work after a career break to raise my own two young children. I knew I wanted to work in education, but I wasn’t sure in what capacity. From the start Oaklands was the perfect fit for me, and I didn’t want to leave. Happily I was able to secure a permanent contract and I’ve been here ever since. When I left university I worked in the newsrooms of several local radio stations in the West Country before moving to London as a researcher for the BBC’s Disability Programmes Unit. Latterly I became an Assistant Director responsible for filming on location. My time in the media was very exciting, but I find my job now much more rewarding.

What skills do you bring to the role

I have taken advantage of training opportunities offered by the school. I am a manual handling trainer. Together with another colleague I’m responsible for all the student moving and handling plans within the school. We also deliver staff training throughout the school. I have completed a course for therapist assistants in speech and language and occupational therapy. I work with every class at Oaklands, but I have a particular interest in profound, multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

Committee membership

  • Premises and Health & Safety Committee (previously Health and Safety)
  • SEND Governor

Declared financial / business / material interests

None

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Body – 5th November 2019 – Attended
  • Health and Safety Committee – 30th October 2019 – Attended
  • Full Governing Body – 11th June 2019 - Attended
  • Health and Safety Committee – 16th May 2019 – Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 3rdMarch 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 9th June 2020 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 13th October 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 10th November 2020 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety - 2nd February 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 2nd March 2021 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -18th May 2021 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Not Attended 
  • Premises and Health and Safety -1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -17th May 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Not Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -11th October 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 

 

Dalia Paulauskaite

Parent Governor 

 

Date Appointed by Governing Body

10th November 2015

Term of Office expires

8th November 2022

Why did you want to become a Governor

My son is attending this school and I am very keen to contribute to the great achievements for this school using my experience and skills I acquired during my career.

I have previous Governor experience 

What is your professional background

Recruitment related positions in various companies (recruiting for science, sales positions from senior to mid - level)

What skills do you bring to the role

  • Knowledge within HR
  • Recruitment – search selection interviewing, dealing with recruitment agencies
  • Health and Safety – experience in various audits over the years, preparing documents, risk assessments etc.
  • Managing Senior Stakeholders – working with senior decision makers, negotiations, etc.

Committee membership

  • Finance & Staffing Committee
  • Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Committee 

Declared financial / business / material interests

None

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Body - 1st March 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 17th May 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 17th May 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 11th October 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 - Attended

 

Nina Kresnik 

Staff Governor 

Date Appointed by

Governing Body

15th June 2021

Term of Office expires

13th June 2023 

Why did you want to become a Governor at Oaklands School?

I joined as a Teacher Governor in September 2021, as I wanted to broaden my understanding of how strategic direction of our school is formed in order to further develop my curriculum area as well as to support our younger Teachers with understanding what is required when creating whole school planning and events. I would like to use my skills to support the school’s vision and to enable our students to achieve their full potential.

Professional Background

SEN Teaching 

What skills do you bring to the role?

I joined Oaklands as a new Teacher in 2017. Since then my role has developed into Senior Middle Leader. I am in charge of Independence Curriculum Team where the main focus is preparing our young people for adulthood through developing a broad Life Skills and Vocational Curriculum. Within this role I have developed two Life Skills rooms which are now used by our students to learn practical skills they will need for life beyond Oaklands. 

I have been developing the use of Food Technology Room in order to ensure our students learn the basic skills required for preparing food. I am one of the establishing members of Oaklands Training Team, aimed at developing and delivering a variety of trainings to support schools in the local area as well as developing bespoke in-house trainings for our school. I am passionate about sharing knowledge amongst each other in order to ensure our students thrive at and beyond Oaklands. 

Committee Membership

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

None 

Attendance at meetings

  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Not Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 17th May 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 11th October 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 31st January 2023- Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board Meeting - 28th February 2023 - Not Attended 
  • Additional Finance & Staffing Committee Meeting (all governors invited) - 29th March 2023  - Attended 
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 16th May 2023 - Not Attended
Full Governing Board - 13th June 2023 - Attended 

Ann Neath 

Co-opted Governor 

 

Date Appointed by Governing Body

6th November 2018

Term of Office expires

19th January 2023 

Why did you want to become a Governor

Maximizing learning opportunities and educational experience for all children and young people with SEN or disability, has been at the heart of my professional life. Becoming a governor at Oaklands is an opportunity to continue making a small contribution to this end. Further, it is an opportunity for me to learn and develop skills in the area of governance and widen my perspective of schools.

What is your professional background

I am an educational psychologist, now retired. Before my professional training (M.Sc 1981-82) I had been a primary school teacher for several years. I have worked as an E.P for the boroughs of Richmond and Ealing, and as an independent E.P. Part of my work included special schools, notably Clarendon and Strathmore schools in Richmond, and John Chilton school in Ealing.

What skills do you bring to the role

My Career as an E.P has enabled me to gain good understanding of the stresses and difficulties teachers and parents face. Although I have learned the need for rigorous enquiry I am sympathetic, non-judgemental, work effectively as part of a team and am very supportive of the school. I am very much a 'people' person and much look forward to getting to know the school and it's staff well.

Committee membership

  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Committee (previously Staffing and Curriculum)
  • Premises and Health & Safety Committee
  • Finance & Staffing Committee

Declared financial / business / material interests

Personal friendships with two members of staff.

Attendance at meetings

 

  • Full Governing Body – 5th November 2019 – Attended
  • Staffing and Curriculum Committee – 8th October 2019 - Attended
  • Staffing and Curriculum Committee – 24th May 2019 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 3rdMarch 2020 - Attended
  • Staffing and Curriculum Committee - 19th May 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Body - 9th June 2020 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 13th October 2020 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 10th November 2020 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 2nd February2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 2nd March 2021 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -18th May 2021 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 18th May 2021- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 15th June 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 15th June 2021 - Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -12th October 2021- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 12th October 2021- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 9th November 2021 - Attended 
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 1st February 2022 - Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -1st February 2022- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 1st February 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 1st March 2022- Attended
  • Full Governing Board - Self Evaluation Training - 22nd March 2022 - Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 17th May 2022- Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -17th May 2022- Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 17th May 2022 - Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 14th June 2022- Attended
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum - 11th October 2022- Not Attended
  • Premises and Health and Safety -11th October 2022- Not Attended
  • Finance and Staffing Committee - 11th October 2022 - Not Attended
  • Full Governing Board - 8th November 2022 - Attended
 

Oaklands School,
Gresham Road, Hounslow,
TW3 4BX

0208 560 3569

Oaklands School,
Woodlands Road, Hounslow,
TW7 6JZ

0208 560 3569