Governing Board

We are fortunate to have a dedicated and hardworking team of Trinity Oaks governors. Governing boards play a crucial role in every school, making strategic decisions and ensuring we fulfil all our legal obligations. This means that The Governing Board plays a vital role in ensuring that each child receives the best possible education. 

The Governing Board has three main responsibilities: 

1. Clarifying the school's vision, ethos, and strategic direction. 

2. Holding the Headteacher accountable for the school's educational performance. 

3. Overseeing the school's financial management to ensure that funds are used wisely 

If you are interested in joining the Governing board plase do make contact with the clerk who can direct you to the next steps - we would be delighted to have you on board.

We are currently looking for a foundation governor - please see the vacancies page for further details.

Our Chair of Governors is Mr Gareth Gay, and you can reach him via email by clicking the button below. 

To see the Register of Governor Interests, please select the button.

Governors 2024-25

  • Gareth Gay

    Governor Category: Foundation

    Chair of Governors

    Resources Working Group

    Safeguarding Governor

    Appointed by the PCC of Horley Team Ministry

    Term of office: 18/07/24 - 17/07/28

    Attendance 24/25: 100%

  • Michael Robinson

    Governor Category: Foundation SDBE

    Vice Chair

    Nominated by the Local Authority and appointed by the Governing Body

    Term of office: 23/03/23 - 22/02/27

    Attendance 24/25: 100%

  • Graham Carter

    Governor Category: Foundation

    Appointed by the PCC of Horley Team Ministry

    Admissions Governor

    Term of office: 04/08/18 - 02/09/26

    Attendance 24/25: 100%

  • Craig Maxted

    Governor Category: Foundation

    Appointed by the PCC of Horley Team Ministry

    Term of office 16/05/24 - 15/05/28

    Attendance 24/25: 71%

  • Reverend Leslie Wells

    Governor Category: Foundation

    Faith Working Group

    Resources Working Group

    Pay Working Group

    Headteacher’s Appraisal Review Panel

    Ex Officio. Term of office: 01/10/17

    Attendance 24/25: 86%

  • Ian Couchman

    Governor Category: Foundation

    Appointed by SDBE

    Term of office: 27/11/24 - 26/11/28

    Attendance 24/25: 50%

  • Lynnette Easterbrook

    Governor Category: Local Authority

    Term of office 16/01/25 - 15/01/29

    Attendance 24/25: 100%

  • Louisa Wheadon

    Governor Category: Parent

    Elected by the parent body

    Term of office: 01/9/23 - 31/08/27

    Attendance 24/25: 86%

  • Amy Chohan

    Governor Category: Parent

    Elected by the parent body

    Term of office: 24/10/2024 - 23/10/2028

    Attendance 24/25: 80%

  • Phil Stockwell

    Governor Category: Staff

    Elected by school staff

    Term of office: 28/09/23 - 27/09/24

    Attendance 24/25: 100%

  • Elizabeth Woods

    Headteacher

    Ex Officio: 01/09/2022

    Attendance 24/25: 100%

  • Claire Tait

    Clerk to the Governors

Historical Members of the Governing Body

  • Catharina Hickson

    Governor Category: Local Authority

    Temporary Appointment: 17/01/2023 - 17/01/2024

    Attendance 23/24: 50%

  • James Hough

    Governor Category: Foundation

    Term of office: 27/03/2023 - 26/03/2027

    Resigned 18/04/24

    Attendance 23/24: 67%

  • Anastassia Johnson

    Governor Category: Foundation

    Resources Working Group

    Appointed by PCC of Horley Team Ministry

    Term of office: 01.09.18 – 02.09.26 (re-appointed)

    Resigned 25/05/24

    Attendance 23/24: 60%