Governing Body

Bartholomew School has a Local Governing Body (LGB) comprising Trust appointed governors, elected parent governors, elected staff governors and the Headteacher.

The LGB is a committee of the Trust and has responsibilities delegated to it via the Trust Scheme of Delegation. The LGB meets once every half term as do three sub-committees with delegated powers, which monitor different areas of the School’s performance.

Being a governor is extremely rewarding and interesting. Elections are underway for a new parent governor and we are also looking for non-parent (community) governors. Please see the 'Becoming A Governor' section below and get in touch if you are interested.

Governors' Business Interests and Attendance

Business interests and attendance 2022/2023

News and Updates from the governors

The Chair of Governors, Lucy Dickinson, writes an update for the end of term newsletter. For the most recent update please click on the image below and for previous issues go to our Newsletters page. Letters from the governing body can be found on our Letters Home page (please select 'Governors' from the filter list).

Becoming a Governor

Shape the future of our young people

Opportunities for Governors to make a real difference to the students in our school:

Becoming A Parent Governor Bartholomew Community Governor advert October 2022 Bartholomew School Governors Code of Practice

Contact the Chair of Governors

If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, please email: Governors@bartholomew.epatrust.org

Governor Profiles

	LUCY DICKINSON
Category of governor	Director appointed
Term of office	December 2022 – December 2026
Committee membership and roles	Chair of Governors, member of Behaviour, Ethos, Wellbeing and Communication; Teaching, Learning and Outcomes; Strategic Resources and Financial Management
Work	Currently self-employed as a Clerk to the Governors, as well as doing freelance environmental, educational and publishing-related consultancy. Academic background in Chemistry, with several years’ experience in science publishing, and grants administration
Links to the school/area	Lives in Eynsham and has two children at Bartholomew School
Why did you become a governor?	Having both a professional and personal interest in good School Governance, I joined the Bartholomew Governors in 2014 in order to help support and challenge the school in providing the best possible opportunities for all students. I became Chair in September 2021, and also Chair the EPA steering group on Climate and Biodiversity
	COLEEN HUNTER
Category of governor	Academy appointed
Term of office	May 2020 – May 2024
Committee membership and roles	Vice-Chair of Governors, member of Strategic Resources and Financial Management
Work	Retired, previously Senior College Officer and a Member of the Governing Body of Worcester College in the University of Oxford. Served on a number of College Committees, Governing Body, Finance, External Relations, Buildings, and Gardens and Grounds. Main role as Director of Development and Alumni Relations was to take overall strategic responsibility for Fundraising and Alumni Relations which included building effective relations with donors and alumni relations
Links to the school/area	Lives in Witney
Why did you become a governor?	Working in higher education for over 30 years has given me a wealth of experience serving on Committees within a College environment and raising funds to support their strategic aims. I am absolutely passionate about education and I wanted to use the knowledge I have gained over the years that I believe will be useful, as a Governor at Bartholomew School
	JANE OSBORNE
Category of Governor	Academy appointed
Term of office	September 2020 - August 2024. First appointed pre-2014
Committee membership and roles	Behaviour, Ethos, Wellbeing and Communication (Chair); Safeguarding Governor; member of Teaching, Learning and Outcomes and Strategic Resources; and Financial Management
Work	Retired Teacher
Links to the school/area	All four of my children attended Bartholomew School, during which time I was involved in the work of the PTA. I have been a governor for many years, some of which included being the Chair of Governors
Why did you become a governor?	To support the school in providing the best possible education for the children and young people in its community
	GAVIN ROBINSON
Category of governor	Academy appointed
Term of office	February 2023 – February 2027. First appointed 2011
Committee membership and roles	Chair of the Strategic Resources and Financial Management Committee; member of the Teaching, Learning and Outcomes Committee; Chair of the Members of the Eynsham Partnership Academy
Work	Chartered Accountant and Corporate Treasurer by profession. Since 1991 I have worked in different roles and in different locations for a FTSE 250 listed Industrial and Electronic Components Distributor. I’m currently in the Corporate Development area
Links to the school/area	Lives in Eynsham
Why did you become a governor?	Having settled in Eynsham in 2009, I wanted to be more involved in the local community. In early 2011, when I saw that Bartholomew School was looking for new governors, and in particular one with finance experience, I saw this as a great way to use my professional knowledge to help drive an exceptional educational experience for the young people in our community
	TESSA FORD
Category of governor	Academy appointed
Term of office	February 2020 – February 2024
Committee membership and roles	Chair of Teaching, Learning and Outcomes committee; Pupil Premium Governor; member of Behaviour, Ethos, Wellbeing and Communication
Work	Mainly retired but continue to work as School Improvement Adviser to some schools in West Berkshire
Links to the school/area	I was previously a parent governor at Eynsham Primary School and enjoyed that involvement. Having recently retired from working as a School Improvement Adviser I keen to make best use of my knowledge and skills to support the school in my community
	MICHAEL RYAN
Category of governor	Academy appointed
Term of office	May 2019 – May 2023
Committee membership and roles	Member of the Teaching, Learning and Outcomes committee and the Strategic Resources and Financial Management committee. Elected Trustee of EPA
Work	I am now retired except for my Parish Council where I am Parish Clerk
Links to the school/area	I had two grandchildren at Bartholomew, I am involved as Business Advisor to the Young Enterprise Group
Why did you become a governor?	I have always had a strong involvement in my local community and with more available time offering myself as a Governor of Bartholomew was a natural progression
	CRAIG THOMAS
Category of governor	Bartholomew School Headteacher
	HARRY COPSON
Category of Governor	Staff
Term of office	February 2022 – February 2026
Committee membership and roles	Currently being decided!
Work	Teacher of Geography, Sociology and History and Assistant Pastoral Lead (APL)
Links to the school/area	Apart from my undergraduate degree at Nottingham University I have always lived in Oxfordshire and did my teacher training in Oxford too. I have lived in various parts of the county and now work at Bartholomew
Why did you become a governor?	To represent the views of day-to-day staff and students to the governing body in the hope of making it an even better place to work and study
	FIONA LOADER
Category of governor	Parent
Term of office	May 2019 – May 2023
Committee membership and roles	Strategic Resources and Financial Management Committee, Eynsham Partnership Academy (EPA) - External Committee Member, Audit Committee
Work	Financial Adviser, Paton Financial Planning (Principal) / St James’s Place (Authorised Representative) Chartered Accountant (UK & Australia), partner with PwC
Links to the school/area	My parents moved to Eynsham in 1983, so I have lived here on & off since then. I moved back to live here permanently in July 2018.I have two sets of twins; my eldest two attend Bartholomew School
Why did you become a governor?	I am keen to represent the parents at the Governor meetings and would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the continual success of the school. I believe that my professional experience, along with my strong commitment to the school, would enable me to make a significant positive contribution and add value to the school governing body
	JANINE BROOME
Category of governor	Parent
Term of office	May 2021 – May 2025
Committee membership and roles	Teaching, Learning and Outcomes (Vice Chair), DofE Verifier
Work	Head of Strategic Initiatives and Company Secretary at AirTanker (RAF Brize Norton)
Links to the school/area	We moved to Eynsham from London in 2011. We have 2 sons who both attended Eynsham Community Primary School where I was a member of the PTA for 10 years, including a few years as Secretary. I was a founder member of the Eynsham Good Neighbour Network, and I am Secretary of Eynsham Choral Society
Why did you become a governor?	When my younger son joined Bartholomew in September 2021, I felt the time was right to support the senior school more. I want to represent a parent’s view in the TLO committee and the wider governing body. There are some interesting crossovers with my Company Secretary position at work - I use relevant knowledge in my role with the school. I enjoy learning more about the challenges and successes of the school
Image to follow	ADEMOLA ADEDIRAN
Category of governor	Parent
Term of office	October 2019 – October 2023
Committee membership and roles	Behaviour, Ethos, Wellbeing and Communication
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	JO FEEHILY
Category of governor	Parent
Term of office	Category of governor
Committee membership and roles	Member of Teaching, Learning and Outcomes Committee
Work	I am a Programme Lead and Principal Lecturer in higher education. I manage postgraduate provision in marketing. I have worked in higher education for 22 years in a range of business-related subject areas and I research in coaching and mentoring. In my early career, I worked in public sector marketing and PR
Links to the school/area	Both of my children attend Bartholomew and I have lived in Long Hanborough since 2007
Why did you become a governor?	I would like to support the school in achieving the best outcomes for the children of the community
Image to follow	NICOLE EVANS
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	DARYL BACK
Category of governor	Academy appointed
Term of office	February 2023 – February 2025
Committee membership and roles	Member of Behaviour, Ethos, Wellbeing and Communication committee
Work	Director of theatrical charity and freelance Theatre Producer (20 years) working across the South East. Each large-scale production offers paid work placement opportunities to students in their final year of university/ college and I work closely with these colleges in ensuring that the students graduate with the relevant knowledge for careers in the theatre industry. Prior to this I was an actress working in theatre, television, film and radio
Links to the school/area	Has lived in Eynsham for 20 years
Why did you become a governor?	Having been Chair of the PTA and Annual Fund at Oxford High School for 15 years and passionate about education, I felt that I would like to be involved in the continued success of Bartholomew School in ensuring that young people are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential
Image to follow	KASSIM JAVAID
Category of governor	Parent
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