The governing body at Southfields Primary School is chaired by John Durance and according to our Instrument of Governance must consist of:

• 1 Headteacher 
• 2 Parent Governors 
• 1 Staff Governor 
• 1 Local Authority Governor 
• 7 Co-opted Governors.

The total number of governors is 12.

Parent governors are elected by parents of children at the school. Co-opted governors are appointed by the governing body on the basis of skills and expertise in particular areas, and the LA governor is appointed by the local authority that maintains the school (Peterborough City Council).

The composition of the school’s governing body therefore reflects a comprehensive range of groups from the community and enables the governing body to draw on a wide variety of skills and experiences.

None of our governors currently serve on any other school boards.

You can contact any member of the governing body through the Head's PA/Clerk to the Governors Mrs Claire Dale clairedale@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk 

 

Current Governing Body Membership

Name	Type of Governor	Original Date Appointed / Appointed by	Term of Office Expiry Date	Link Governor Responsibility	Declaration of Interest
Mr John Durance	Co-opted (Chair of FGB)	27.01.2015 Appointed by GB	10.01.2027	Governor development Staff structure Performance management Property	Daughter is employed by the school
Cllr Brian Rush	LA	28.03.2012 Appointed by LA	08.03.2028	School Development Plan priority 4*	None
Mrs Sarah Mathlin	Headteacher	22.04.2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as Headteacher	With office		None
Mrs Lauren Westley	Staff	01.09.2018 Elected by school staff	17.01.2029	Staff voice Wellbeing of staff and children	None
Ms Emma Peacock	Co-opted	03.10.2023 Appointed by GB	02.10.2027	Safeguarding Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) School Development Plan priority 3*	Son attends Southfields
Mrs Luciana Isnovoiu	Co-opted	11.07.2023 Appointed by GB	10.07.2027	Health and Safety	Son attends Southfields
Mrs Hayley Stapleton	Parent	03.10.2023 Appointed by GB	02.10.2027	SEND	Daughter attends Southfields
Mr Jason Cox	Co-opted	09.07.2024 Appointed by GB	08.07.2028	School Development Plan priority 1* Finance	None
Mr Mohammed Mirza	Co-opted	18.03.2025 Appointed by GB	17.03.2029	School Development Plan priority 2*	None
Vacancy	Co-opted
Vacancy	Co-opted
Vacancy	Parent

None of our Governors have Governance roles in any other educational institutions.

* SDP Priority 1: To ensure the needs of all learners are met resulting in pupils making at least expected progress and the majority of pupils across all year groups meet age-related expectations (including expected National Standards at Year 6).

SDP Priority 2: To ensure high quality teaching and learning in all subjects

SDP Priority 3: To ensure learning behaviours are of an expected standard and the behaviour policy is followed consistently

SDP Priority 4: To ensure that Southfields meets the needs of a wider community through enhancing and extending our current provision.

 

Historic (left within last 12 months)

Name	Type	Date appointed	Reason for leaving	Declaration of Interest
Mrs Jo Cook	Co-opted	15.01.2020 - 22.07.2025	Resigned due to work commitments	None
Mr Jason Mitchell	Co-opted	18.01.2017 - 22.07.2025	Resigned due to work commitments	None
Mr Liam Boyle	Co-opted	03.10.2023 - 22.07.2025	Resigned	Granddaughter attends Southfields