Governors

The Governing Body

At Orchard Park we have a committed Governing Body who is responsible for the overall strategic planning of the school. The governors work closely with the Headteacher to support the school and drive improvement. The Governing Body has a Chair and Vice Chair. The full Governing Body meets at least twice a term with additional meetings to discuss individual matters.

Our Instrument of Governance allows 13 Governors to be appointed at Orchard Park.. These are made up of:

1 Headteacher

1 Local Authority Governor

2 Elected Parent Governors

8 Co-opted Governors (of which 2 can be members of staff)

1 Elected Staff Governor

The Governing Body is supported by a Clerk.

There is one Associate Governor.

The term of office of all governors (other than the headteacher) is four years. The term of office for the Chair and Deputy Chair Roles is one year, within their overall role..

We currently have vacancies for 3 governors.

We hope that you will find the following information about the role of Governors, who they are and how they work, helpful.

If you are interested in joining the governing body please contact the Clerk at holly.hodge@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Details about terms of office and any material interests can be obtained from the school office.

The minutes of the Governors' meetings are available to all parents. Please enquire at the School Office if you wish to read them.

Records of Attendance

2025-2026

Meetings	Chair Janice Fuller	Deputy Chair Hannah Curry	Andrew Chan	Chris Lowe	Sean Donoghue	Andzelika Tofangsazan	Dharmendra Lad	Robert Fisher Head	Nicky MacColl Deputy Head	Holly Hodge Clerk
AUT
Sep 23	Yes	A	A	Yes	A	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Oct 21	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		A	Yes	Yes	A	Yes
Dec 2	Yes	Yes	A	Yes		Yes	A	Yes	Yes	Yes

2024-2025

Meeting

Datees

Chair Janice Fuller

Deputy Chair

Elaine O.Brien

Andrew Chan

Chris Lowe

Sarah O’Brien

Sean Donoghue

Hannah Curry

Andzelika Tofangsazan

Dharmendra Lad

Robert Fisher

Head

Lucy Steggles

Deputy Head

Jess Taylor (Parker)

School Gov

Nicky MacColl School Gov

Lynsey Rolfe

Assoc Gov

Trudie Davidson

Clerk

AUT

Sep 17

Yes

Oct 22

Yes

Dec

Yes

SPR

Jan 28

Yes

Feb

Yes

Mar 25

Yes

SUM

Apr 29

Yes

May 06 EO

Yes

Jun 10

Yes

July10

Yes

10/10

6/10

10/10

7/10

9/10

6/7

7/10

8/9

9/10

8/10

4/4

4/6

2/3

10/10

Contact

If you would like to contact the Governors you can either write to:

The Chair of Governors, c/o Orchard Park CP School
Email the clerk at holly.hodge@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or if your letter is of a non-confidential nature, you can email via the school email office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk.

The members of our Governing Body are:

	Janice Fuller - Governor - Chair of Full Governing Body I have been a Community (or co-opted) Governor since June 2015. I am looking forward to playing a part in the further evolution of the school after the excellent start it has made within the local community. I have been very impressed by the friendly and colourful atmosphere of the school which provides a positive environment for learning, where our enthusiastic staff can guide pupils to fulfil their potential.
	Hannah Curry - Vice Chair
	Mr Robert Fisher - Headteacher
	Mrs Nicky MacColl - Deputy Headteacher - Staff Governor
	Revd Chris Lowe - Co-opted Governor I have been a Governor for the past 7 years. I'm the vicar of St John's Church which meets here at the school on Sundays. I live in Orchard Park (50 metres from the school gate!), love this community and want to see it flourish. I am on the School Effectiveness Committee and amongst the governors I take the lead on achievement and progress data. It's a privilege to be involved in such a vibrant school, so clearly committed to seeing children and young people thrive.
	Andrew Chan - Co-opted Governor As a resident of Orchard Park and having lived in Cambridge for over three decades, the local neighbourhood is somewhere I care deeply about. I am passionate about providing the best possible education to all pupils and I am the link Governor for the Recovery and Catch-Up Curriculum. As a researcher at the University of Cambridge, I have been involved with teaching students, as well as delivering public outreach. I am a member of the Orchard Park Community Council and currently sit as its Chair. I bring to this role as a Governor, my skills and training as a scientist, links to the local authority, and also my deep desire to bring the community and school closer together.
	Andzelika Tofangsazan - Parent Governor I have graduated BSc (Hons) in Tourism Management and have over 10 years experience in hospitality and event management. I volunteered to Parent Governor position because I eagerly want to support the school and community by dedicating my time to the board, also, learn more, explore and gain such valuable experience!
	Dharmendra Lad - Parent Governor
	Steve Mastin - Co-Opted Governor
	Holly Hodge - Clerk to Governors

Register of interests

Current Governing Board
Name and appointment	Confirmed	Organisation	Type of interest	Notes	From	To
Name: Andrew Chan *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 24/01/2023 Term of office end: 23/01/2027 Appointed by: Board	Confirmed: 20/10/2025	Orchard Park Community Council	Other governance role	Chair of Orchard Park Community Council. The Council also runs the community centre and sports grounds in Orchard Park.	11/11/2015	-
Name: Hannah Curry *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 03/12/2024 Term of office end: 02/12/2028 Appointed by: Board	Nothing to Declare: 21/10/2025	-	-	-	-	-
Name: Rob Fisher *Appointment:* Headteacher Term of office start: - Term of office end: - Appointed by: -	Nothing to Declare: 23/09/2025	-	-	-	-	-
Name: Janice Fuller *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 04/07/2023 Term of office end: 03/07/2027 Appointed by: Board	Nothing to Declare: 21/10/2025	-	-	-	-	-
Name: Dharmendra Lad *Appointment:* Parent governor Term of office start: 23/09/2024 Term of office end: 22/09/2028 Appointed by: Parent body	Nothing to Declare: 15/10/2025	-	-	-	-	-
Name: Chris Lowe *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 04/07/2023 Term of office end: 03/07/2027 Appointed by: Board	Confirmed: 24/09/2025	St John's Church Orchard Park	Business or finance interests	The church hires the school hall for services.	01/09/2012	-
Name: Nicky MacColl *Appointment:* Staff governor Term of office start: 25/02/2025 Term of office end: 24/02/2029 Appointed by: Staff body	Nothing to Declare: 22/09/2025	-	-	-	-	-
Name: Andzelika Tofangsazan *Appointment:* Parent governor Term of office start: 08/12/2023 Term of office end: 07/12/2027 Appointed by: Parent body	Nothing to Declare: 24/09/2025	-	-	-	-	-
Name: Steve Mastin Appointment: Co-opted governor Term of office start: 27/01/2026 Term of office end: 26/01/2030 Appointed by: Board
Other Positions
Name and appointment	Confirmed	Organisation	Type of interest	Notes	From	To
Name: Holly Hodge *Appointment:* Clerk Term of office start: - Term of office end: - Appointed by: - Board	Nothing to Declare: 02/09/2025	-	-	-	-	-
Historical Positions
Name and appointment	Confirmed	Organisation	Type of interest	Notes	From	To
Name: Sean Donoghue *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 26/04/2023 Term of office end: 25/04/2027 Appointed by: - Effective removal date: 15/10/2025		-	-	-	-	-
Name: Lucy Steggles *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 03/05/2022 Term of office end: 02/05/2026 Appointed by: - Effective removal date: 23/09/2025		-	-	-	-	-
Name: Sarah O'Brien *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 14/06/2022 Term of office end: 13/06/2026 Appointed by: - Effective removal date: 19/09/2025		-	-	-	-	-
Name: Elaine O'Brien *Appointment:* Co-opted governor Term of office start: 16/11/2021 Term of office end: 15/11/2025 Appointed by: - Effective removal date: 19/09/2025	Nothing to Declare: 21/09/2022	-	-	-	-	-
Name: Emma Wright *Appointment:* Clerk Term of office start: - Term of office end: - Appointed by: - Effective removal date: 15/09/2025		-	-	-	-	-
Name: Trudie Davidson *Appointment:* Clerk Term of office start: - Term of office end: - Appointed by: - Effective removal date: 15/09/2025		-	-	-	-	-
Name: Jess Taylor *Appointment:* Staff governor Term of office start: 07/10/2023 Term of office end: 06/10/2027 Appointed by: - Effective removal date: 31/01/2025		-	-	-	-	-

	Name	Format
Files

	Orchard Park Code of Conduct 2025-26 Approved.docx	.docx
	Orchard Park Standing Orders 2025-26 Approved.docx	.docx
	ORCHARD PARK PRIMARY Instrument of Government 2015.pdf	.pdf
	Register-of-interests-Orchard Park Community Primary School Feb 2026.pdf	.pdf

Full Governing Body Meeting Dates 2025-2026

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Tuesday 21st October 2025

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Tuesday 24th February 2026

Tuesday 4th March 2026

Tuesday 28th April 2026

Tuesday 9th June 2026

Tuesday 7th July 2026

The minutes of the Governors' meetings are available to all parents. Please enquire at the School Office if you wish to read them.

Contact

If you would like to contact the Governors you can either write to:

The Chair of Governors, c/o Orchard Park CP School

Email the clerk at clerk@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk or if your letter is of a non-confidential nature, you can email via the school email address: office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk.