Overbury C of E First School
Staff & Governors
Overbury CofE First School
Our Leaders
Headteacher
Emma Ross
Assistant Headteacher
Charlotte Davies
Overbury CofE First School
Our Teachers
Teacher
Thomas Hawkins
Teacher
Becky Evans
Teacher
Bethany Holroyd
Teaching Assistant
Kate Westall
Teaching Assistant
Rachel Kentish
Teaching Assistant
Fiona Rouse
Classroom Support
Vicky Plenderleith
Administrator
Tracy Teasdale
Lunchtime Supervisor
Lis Aldridge
Lunchtime Supervisor & Cleaner
Sarah Stanford
Teaching Assistant
Rachel Shaw
Teaching Assistant
Jane Williams
Teaching Assistant
Charlie Wise
Teacher
Thomas Hawkins
Teaching Assistant
Kate Westall
Teaching Assistant
Jane Williams
Teaching Assistant
Rachel Kentish
Teaching Assistant
Fiona Rouse
Teaching Assistant
Jane Williams
Teaching Assistant
Charlie Wise
Teacher
Becky Evans
Teacher
Bethany Holroyd
Teaching Assistant
Rachel Kentish
Teaching Assistant
Rachel Shaw
Teaching Assistant
Charlie Wise
Classroom Support
Vicky Plenderleith
Administrator
Tracy Teasdale
Lunchtime Supervisor
Lis Aldridge
Lunchtime Supervisor & Cleaner
Sarah Stanford
Teaching Assistant
Rachel Shaw
Teaching Assistant
Jane Williams
Teaching Assistant
Charlie Wise
Overbury CofE First School
Our Governors
As Chair of Governors I am delighted to welcome you to the website of Overbury Church of England First School.
As governors we seek to support the school and work together with staff, local authority and the Church to ensure that our pupils receive the very best education and that each one reaches their full potential.
As a school we value involvement with the local community and are keen to support and foster these links. As we are a church school both staff and governors feel strongly that the children should be nurtured in an active Christian environment and we are pleased that we have close links with our local church of St. Faith’s.
Overbury is a vibrant school with happy children and the governors have pleasure in contributing to its undoubted success. I hope that you enjoy browsing our website and that it will give you an idea about school life at Overbury, which is always invigorating, enjoyable and, ultimately, very rewarding.
Deb Manns
Chair of Governors
Governor Records
Governor Terms of Reference FGB
GOVERNOR INFO 2025-26
Attendance 2024-25
Attendance 2023-24
Attendance 2022-23
Attendance 2021-22
Attendance 2020-21
Attendance 2019-20
Attendance 2018-19
Attendance 2017-18
Attendance 2016-17
(Attendance at FGB meetings only)
Deb Manns
Chair of Governors
Retired Teacher/Forest School Practitioner
Peter Tyrell
Vice Chair of Governors
Lawyer
Katryn Leclezio
Foundation Governor
Church of England (Ex-Officio)
Resources Committee
(Finance, Premises and Health & Safety)
Peter Tyrell
Chair/Co-opted Governor
Lawyer
Paul Gillett - Resources Committee
Ex-Parent Governor
Gamekeeper
Deb Manns
LA Governor
Retired Manager
Bruce Bossom
Associate Governor (non-voting)
Businessman
Andrew Millington
Parent Governor
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Emma Ross
Headteacher
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Richard Byng
Parent Governor
IT
Teaching & Learning Committee
Lara Sweeting
Chair/Foundation Governor
Local Businesswoman
Emma Ross
Headteacher
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Deb Manns
LA Governor
Retired Teacher/Forest School Practitioner
Rachel Kentish
Staff Governor
Teaching Assistant
Liam Aggett
Parent Governor
Chartered Surveyor – Estate Manager
Katie White
Co-opted
Early Years Practitioner/Manager
Overbury CofE First School
What the Governors do
At Overbury CofE First School, our governors play a vital role in supporting the school’s vision, values, and development. They ensure that every child has access to high-quality education in a safe, inclusive and caring environment rooted in Christian principles.
Governors provide strategic leadership, working closely with the Headteacher and staff to monitor progress, set priorities, and make decisions that help the school continue to thrive. While their role is one of oversight rather than daily management, they are actively involved in the life of the school and bring valuable experience from a wide range of backgrounds.
The governing body meets at least four times a year and is supported by two key committees:
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Teaching & Learning Committee – responsible for curriculum planning, staffing matters, and overseeing the school development plan.
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Resources Committee – focused on finance, health & safety, school premises, and marketing.
Each governor also takes on responsibility for one or more specific areas, ensuring strong support across all aspects of school life. These include:
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Safeguarding and Special Educational Needs (SEND)
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Health & Safety and E-safety
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Finance and Sustainability
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Curriculum subjects – Literacy, Numeracy, R.E., Worship, ICT and the Arts
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Looked After Children and Inclusion
Together, our governors are committed to ensuring that both pupils and staff feel supported, valued, and encouraged to achieve their best.
If you have any questions, please contact one of our parent governors, or the chair or vice-chair.
Overbury CofE First School
Governor Meetings
Teaching & Learning
Mon 6th October 3:30pm
Mon 19th January 3:30pm
Mon 23rd March 5:00pm
Tue 22nd June 3:30pm
Resources – Start 5:30pm
Thurs 16th October
Thurs 22nd January
Thurs 23rd April
Thurs 2nd July
Full Governing Body – Start 5:30pm
Mon 3rd November
Mon 9th February
Mon 27th April
Mon 6th July