Board Members
The School Standards Board |
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Miss Catherine Emmott | Chair |
I grew up locally and moved back to Oxted in 2004. I have a law degree and am a qualified Chartered Surveyor. Most of my career has been spent managing large property portfolios in London and briefly in Jersey. More recently I have been bursar at a local primary school. I became a Governor at de Stafford in June 2011 and in my spare time I love to look after my large horse and two small rescue dogs who keep me very busy! |
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Mr Jeremy Garner | SSB Member - Headteacher |
I have served on the Governing Body of de Stafford School since my appointment as Head Teacher in September 2013. I completed a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education in Physical Education having graduated with a degree in Sports Science. Since qualifying as a teacher nearly 30 years ago, I have worked in three different Surrey secondary schools (Therfield, St Bede’s, de Stafford) and completed my National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) in 2009. My current role as Executive Headteacher involves overseeing the performance of two GLF secondary schools, de Stafford and Merstham Park. | |
Mrs Clare Wingrave | SSB Member - Safeguarding |
I live locally in Caterham and am the principal of Oasis Academy Byron, a thriving primary school in Coulsdon. My three children attended de Stafford and the school provided them all with very firm foundations for life and their future learning. | |
Mr Roger Aburrow | SSB Member - Parent |
I live locally and my son is in his final year at the school. I work in London, heading up risk and compliance training for Northern Trust Bank and I care deeply about supporting my local community. | |
Mrs Sally Lakin |
SSB Member - Parent |
I have lived in Surrey all my life and moved to Caterham in 2018. I am parent to a current Year 9 de Stafford student and have two sons, both of whom attended Reigate College. I am a senior solicitor at the Crown Prosecution Service and head of the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences unit in Kent. I am particularly interested in the educational experience of Neurodiverse students and students who find it difficult to access education to ensure that they have access to opportunities to ensure they achieve success. I am pleased and honoured to work closely with de Stafford school. |
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Mr Oliver McCourty |
SSB Member - Community |
I am a former Member of Youth Parliament, now known as the UK’s Chief Intern Officer and Leader of opportunityM known for my work on tackling Gen Z unemployment. I am local to the area and a lifelong learner who spends my time reading, going to the gym and I cheekily have a special love for playing badminton with friends at de Stafford Sports Centre! |