Name

Category

Link Teacher

Attendance at meetings 2025/26 **

Term of Office

Mrs Caroline Preston

(Chair)

Co-opted

Mrs Daniels -  Safeguarding, SEND, English

Miss Twells - EYFS, PE, Maths

 100%

08/03/2023 - 08/03/2027

Mrs Kate Nickson

(Vice Chair)

Co-Opted

Mrs Whitehall - Maths, Science, 

08/03/2023 - 08/03/2027

Mr Alistair Tilley

LA Governor

100%

04/12/2025 - 04/12/2027

Mrs Sarah Shorthose

 100%

Mrs Jodie Daniels

(Head Teacher)

Rev. Derek Arnold

Hello, my name is Derek Arnold and I have recently joined the Governing body and would like to give you an idea about who I am. After attending Art College, I began my working life as a Technical Illustrator. We then moved to Germany for 10 years where I worked in the latter part of my time as a Marketing Director. I then returned to Banbury, where I started my own company and remained there until I got the calling to be a priest in the Church of England.

I have 4 children, the youngest is 9 and my wife Amanda and I were Foster Carers for 10 years. Since joining the church, I have served on 6 School Governing Bodies and it has always been a pleasure and privilege to serve. If any of my past experiences prove useful to the school, I am happy to help. I believe that working in schools is a really important part of the church’s mission in the community. In my spare time I like to get a bit of exercise, spend time relaxing and enjoy a good cup of coffee.

NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Kate Nickson

My name is Kate Nickson and I am a Co-opted Governor, and Vice chair. I have a daughter at the school who is currently in Year 4. I worked in education for many years - primarily as a School Business Manager for a Staffordshire school, as well as a leader of a private SEN school.

I have taught children from Reception to A-level and feel passionate about helping all children reach their individual potential.

I am currently a manager at a fire protection company and I am also a qualified Forest Schools Practitioner.

I am very much looking forward to being part of Team Rosliston! 

NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.

Caroline Preston

My name is Caroline Preston and I am a co-opted Governor and Chair of governors at Rosliston.  I have a daughter in year 3 at Rosliston CE School and a son who is 4 years old. 

I have been a Primary School Teacher for the past 20 years and have taught all age groups from Reception up to Year 5 and am now part of the School Leadership Team at my School. 

Throughout my career I have taught English across both Key Stages and work with SEND children on a daily basis.  I have also been a school PTA member for many years helping to raise much needed funds for school.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - link to Vaughan Davies and co accountants who audit the private account in school

My name is Sophie Power and I am a Parent Governor. I have a daughter at the school who is in Year 2. I have worked in education for many years teaching from EYFS to Y11. I am currently an Assistant Principal, Director of SEND and DDSL at a Secondary school in Staffordshire. My passion is working with children of all ages and abilities and I am really looking forward to joining the Rosliston team! 

NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST