Board Members
The School Standards Board |
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| Miss Catherine Emmott | Chair |
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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 Jeff Place | SSB Member - Headteacher |
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I have been a Maths teacher and senior leader at various schools across Surrey since 2003 committing my career to developing an engagement in education, promoting strong character, and raising outcomes. I moved to de Stafford in 2019, becoming Head of School in 2020, before taking on the Headteacher role in 2025. |
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| 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 - Community |
| 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. | |
| Sam Lythgoe | SSB Member - Parent |
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Originating from Kent and studying in the Midlands, I have now lived in Caterham for 18, years raising my family here. My youngest attends de Stafford. My professional background revolves around 25+ years in marketing, communications and sustainability for some of the world's largest brands and initiatives. I care deeply about our community and about ensuring that our younger generation can thrive and reach their full potential. |
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| Emma Minchella | |
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I am a mum of two and my eldest daughter attend's de Stafford and I am a parent SSB member. I am a qualified Early Years Teacher and work currently as a Lecturer and Assessor within the education industry. I have a passion for child development and inclusion and enjoy being a part of the school community as a governor. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my children and walking our dog. |
SSB Member - Parent |
| Richard Inibi | |
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I have a bachelors in Geology and and achieved a Masters in Geophysics from the University of Leeds about 20 years ago. Since then I have worked in the Oil and Gas and Offshore Wind Energy service industries. I currently work in the commercial department of a technology company in Crawley covering both industries. I have a long history of working with children and young people in church through Sunday School activities and worked part time at the YMCA supporting young people and helping them become the best version of themselves. I am also dad of two beautiful teenage girls, with the eldest in college and the younger in secondary school. |
SSB Member - Community |
| Susan Hunt | SSB Member - Community |
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I moved to Oxted after retirement. In my working life I had a long career in education, covering many roles including Head of Sixth Form, Deputy Head and finally Head Teacher of a secondary school. I also trained as an Ofsted Inspector. I believe passionately that there needs to be equality in education, that it is every child's right to be given the best education in order to achieve his/her full potential. |
