Cherry Oak School
Working Together for Success
Clare Mills - Chair Of Governors
I’m a retired secondary head teacher having worked in challenging schools in Birmingham, Liverpool and the north east of England. I live locally and am keen to support the education of the children in the Federation. I would also enjoy working with as many parents and carers as possible during my term as Chair.
Charlotte Bull - Vice Chair of Governors
I bring my skills as a lawyer and a mom to the role of vice chair of governors and enjoy being part of the strategic leadership team. I have three sons, two of which, twins, are at Victoria School. I love visiting the school and meeting the students.
Julie Fardell - Executive Headteacher
I have been a Head Teacher for more than 18 years and a SEN Teacher for more than 38. I have worked in 3 countries, in both the government and independent sectors and with people of all ages. I am a passionate advocate for children and young people with special educational needs and have been the Executive Head Teacher of the Federation since January 2017.
Sadie Bolton - Co-opted Governor
I am mum to 5 boys, two of whom have special needs. I have worked in Education for over 30 years as a youth worker and now work as a Careers Adviser for Sandwell Council.
Lesley Jackson - Co-opted Governor
I am a chartered accountant, and after completing my training with KPMG in Birmingham. I moved into Industry, where I remained for the rest of her career. I joined the Board of Governors in March 2018 and was appointed to Chair of the Finance committee in the Autumn of 2018.
Kristen Sanders - Co-opted Governor
I am mom to three girls who attend Victoria School. I have advocated on behalf of children and young people with disabilities for the last 12 years by serving as a trustee for a variety of organisations. I am currently a trustee for Children's Quarter and have been a governor for almost 10 years.
Sue McCorkindale - Co-opted Governor
I am a wheelchair user, now retired from working as a consultant trainer / researcher in the area of disability equality and inclusion with local organisations, businesses, schools and colleges. I love volunteering at Victoria each week with great young people in the 14 to 19 department.
Martin Carpenter - Co-opted Governor
I run my own IT support company. My Wife and I have two young boys,
one at Victoria School. They both have autistic diagnosis with their individual distinct needs. I volunteer my time at several places believing in helping them to get the most of limited resources.
John Pemberton - Parent Governor
I run my own IT support company. My Wife and I have two young boys, one at Victoria School. They both have autistic diagnosis with their individual distinct needs. I volunteer my time at several places believing in helping them to get the most of limited resources.
Lisa Wootton - Parent Governor
Hello! I'm Lisa, mum to two children, our eldest son started Cherry Oak in January 2017. I grew up in a small town in North Shropshire and left home at the grand age of 18 where I was Cheltenham bound to do a degree in Business Management. Almost a decade later the bright lights of Birmingham beckoned and I took the plunge and moved here following a secondment through work. I worked in market research fieldwork for over ten years but haven't returned since having our youngest son. I now do lots of community based 'work' sourcing, arranging and spreading the word on local activities for SEND people and their parents / carers. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be on the governing board and to be a voice of parents across the federation.
Mark Cottam - Staff Governor
I am a member of staff at Cherry Oak School and have worked there for 6 years. I previously worked at Victoria School in a variety of roles across all Key Stages for 4 years. My son attended Victoria School for 16 years and now goes to QAC in Harbourne. As a Parent I am part of Friends of Victoria and have been involved in a variety of Parent Support Groups. My Wife and I also support families of children with SEND by offering respite and we are currently applying to become Foster Carers. As both a member of Staff within the Federation and a Parent of a pupil that attended Victoria for so long, I feel that I have a wide and varied knowledge and also have a somewhat unique perspective as a Governor. Before coming into Education I was an IT Project Manager and have a degree in Business Administration & Marketing. |
Name of Governor | Current Employment | Relevant Business Interests |
Other Schools Governed |
Any relationships with other governors and school staff include spouses , partners and relatives |
Any other Pecuniary Interests |
Membership of Professional Bodies |
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Hannah Barton | Marks & Clerk LLP | None | None | None | None | MCIPD Chartered Institute of Personnel Development |
Sadie Bolton |
Connexions Sandwell Personal Adviser |
Trustee & Chair of Friends of Victoria Trustee of Victoria College Ltd |
Chair of Governors of Dame Ellen Pinsent School elected 2014 |
Son attends Victoria School |
None | None |
Charlotte Bull | None | None |
Governor at Rednal Hill Junior School From 3-11-2016, Vice- Chair 2018 |
Aunt works at Victoria School Family relationship with a teacher at Victoria School Two children attend Victoria School |
None | None |
Martin Carpenter | National Grid | None | None | None | None | Institute of Engineering & Technology |
Mark Cottam | HLTA at Cherry Oak | None | None | Wife works at Cherry oak | None | None |
Julie Fardell |
Executive Head Teacher Federation of Cherry Oak and Victoria Schools and Victoria College |
Trustee of Victoria College Ltd Trustee &President of Friends of Victoria |
None | None | None | NAHT |
Councillor Eddie Freeman | BCC Councillor Bus Driver |
Company Director for Northfield Bid Partnership Trustee Allens Croft Community Centre |
Merritts Brook Academy Ambassador from 2018 |
None | None | None |
Lesley Jackson |
Non Executive Director and Chartered Accountant |
Aberforth SMT Level Investment Trust PLC & Trackwise Designs PLC |
None | None | None |
Fellow of Institute of Chartered accountants in England and Wales |
Sue McCorkindale | Retired | None | None | None |
Husband on Torridon Croft Owners’ Board |
None |
Clare Mills |
Business Development Manager for Every Child Needs a Mentor 2 days a week from 21-10-19 |
Millhouse Educational Solutions Ltd. |
None | None | None | ASCL |
Kristen Sanders |
Childrens’ Quarter Charity Trustee |
None | None |
One child attends Victoria College 2 children attend Victoria School |
None | None |
John Pemberton |
Self Employed Owner of Pembertronics |
PTENUK Parents’ Group |
Chair of St Clements CofE School from 16-05-2016 |
Son attends Victoria School |
None | None |
Lisa Wootton | Unemployed |
Charity Trustee Cherry Oak |
None | Child attends Cherry Oak school | None |
SEND SOCIALS B’ham Founder and Chair |