Governors

"Governors champion the school vision, which directs the leaders’ aspirations for the school. All decisions are made in the best interests of pupils' flourishing" 

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, you can do so by email or by post: 

Joanne Thompson or Suzanne Emery 

chair@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

St Christopher's CE Primary School 

Langford

GL7 3LA 

Monitoring by the Governors 

At St Christopher's CE School the Governors play a key role in monitoring subjects and the progress of the School Development Plan. Each governor is linked to a key area or subject which is closely monitored during visits which includes gathering pupil voice, book looks, lesson observations and sharing RAG rated action plans. The outcomes from these meetings are then shared with the full governing body. 

School Governors

The Governors play a vital role in the running of the school, as well as ensuring that all the aims are met. All the Governors can be contacted through the School via the Head Teacher or School Secretary.

The Governing Body

Joanne Thompson 

Co-Chair of Governors, Performance and Standards Committee

My family and I live in Langford with our two girls attending St Christopher’s. For the last ten years, I have been employed as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Science Education at Oxford Brookes University where I am heavily involved in the teacher training process. Prior to that, I held the position of deputy head and class teacher after changing career from a research scientist at the University of Oxford. I am passionate about inspiring future generations of young scientists through developing the teaching and learning of primary science and associated STEM subjects.

Suzanne Emery

Co-Chair of Governors, Resources Committee, Health and Safety 

I have lived in Oxfordshire for around 10 years with my family after moving around the country. My youngest son attends St Christopher's and my eldest also did before moving onto Burford School.  For the last 20 years I have worked within the Ministry of Defence and I have done a variety of roles from family’s officer to writing for the Ministers.  I am currently an Operations Manager working at RAF Brize Norton.  In my spare time I am a RAF Air Cadet Officer which has allowed me to be part of the development of young people in a structured and fun environment.  I am delighted to be a Governor at St Christopher’s and I am looking forward to working with everyone to support in the educational development of the children.

Catherine Jones

Vice Chair of Governors, Foundation Governor and Resources Committee

Appointed 27.6.2013  - term ends 25.6.2025
 

I have lived in Langford since 2002 and my son attended St Christopher’s between 2005 – 2012. I am the Software Engineering Group Leader, in the Scientific Computing Department of the Science and Technology Facilities Council and am also a Chartered Librarian. I feel it is important for people in the community to support their local school and have stayed on the Governing Body after my son left for this reason. As a member of the Performance and Standards Committee, I have a particular interest in supporting and challenging the school to ensure all children at St Christopher’s enjoy their time at school and achieve their potential.

Tony Worgan

Parent Governor, Performance and Standards Committee

Appointed – July 2022 

I am delighted and humbled to contribute to St Christopher’s development as a Governor. The experience I bring comes from several decades in leadership roles and developing leaders. I currently work in BBC Leadership Development, and I am responsible for coaching and mentoring across our global presence. I’m also a partner in a business consultancy specialising in leadership and team development. For any years I was an Editor in BBC News and worked in manufacturing industry in finance and in the Arts. I am proud to have a child in the school and have watched him thrive and so I am pleased to be given the opportunity to ‘give back’ to the school.