Governing Board

Our Governors

Our Governors are a key part of the strategic leadership of the school.

Governors at the school have three main roles:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff
  • Overseeing financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

The Governing Board

Term StartTerm EndPecuniary Interests
Co-opted governors
Liz Johnston07 Mar 202206 Mar 2026
Sarah Kotulecki20 Nov 202219 Nov 2026
Anita Vidal23 Nov 202222 Nov 2024
Jill Munday12 May 202211 May 2026
Tom Welch15 Nov 202114 Nov 2025
Local Authority Governor
Sas Amoah23 Nov 202222 Nov 2026
Headteacher
Claire Britnell29 Aug 2012Ongoing
Parent governors
Jennifer Moakes06 Oct 202205 Oct 2026
Humaira Hasan19 Jun 202418 Jun 2028
Staff governor
Sarah Cowper14 Jun 201913 Jun 2027
Associate Members
Samantha Summers24 Mar 202123 Mar 2025Director of Kingsbridge MAT
Chair of Middleton Primary School
Debbie Williamson06 Mar 201905 Mar 2023

There are three Full Governing Body meetings per year. In addition, we have a Curriculum and Standards Improvement Committee and a Finance and Personnel Committee. Both of these committees meet three times per year.

Link governors are appointed by the governing board to understand, oversee, monitor and report on specific aspects of the School Improvement Plan. Link governors enrich the whole governing board's understanding of their particular area and contribute to informed decision making.

Instrument of Government

Meetings attendance 2023-24

Schedule of delegation 2024

Finance Committee - Terms of Reference

School Improvement Committee - Terms of Reference

Jenny Moakes - Parent Governor

Chair of Governors

I volunteered to be a parent governor to support Giles Brook School. I attend the Curriculum and School Improvement Committee. I have one child at the school. My MSc in Science included study of science learning and teaching theory and I work in a university as a senior manager in policy and compliance. Hopefully I will be able to use my knowledge and skills to help the school. Education is really important to me.

I grew up in West Yorkshire but have lived in MK since 2000. I play the violin but I'm not in an orchestra at the moment. I love making crochet blankets and flowers, feeding the garden birds and my favourite holidays include lots of swimming and getting outdoors. I'm thrilled to have been given the opportunity to be a parent governor and I'm really enjoying this responsibility.

Tom Welch – Co-opted Governor

Vice Chair of Governors

Chair of School Improvement Committee

I have lived in Milton Keynes for 25 years with the exception of periods away for study. My Masters degree is in social and developmental psychology which I followed with two years study towards a PhD in education and pedagogy. I lost heart in academia and began a career in applied, school-based research. I have a particular interest in research that facilitates social mobility, tackles the educational effects of economic disadvantage and facilitates the nurturing of the whole student from early years provision onwards. I disseminate my research based recommendations through national, practitioner-led press and conferences. I now combine this education focus with a part-time role as a garden designer. This takes me all over my beloved city, including to more than a handful of gardens within a stone’s throw of Giles Brook!

I am Chair of the Curriculum and School Improvement Committee

Jill Munday - Co-opted Governor

Chair of Finance and Personnel Committee

I moved to Milton Keynes 20 years ago and love living in Tattenhoe. I became a governor to support the school and give something back to the community.
My BSc is in Environmental Science but my career has been mainly in insurance which is helpful in my role as Health & Safety governor. I am also the Chair of the Finance, Premises and Personnel committee.
I enjoy spending time in the garden as there is always something to do - not just keeping it looking good but also relaxing watching the wildlife, especially the robin which follows me everywhere. I also love going to the theatre, and travelling to different countries on holiday.

Humaira Hasan – Parent Governor

Humaira was elected as a parent governor in 2024. Her three children all went to Giles Brook School. She has served the local community since moving to Tattenhoe in 2015 and is passionate about seeing children and young people become the best version of themselves.
She was born and brought up in Kent and prior to moving to Milton Keynes, lived in Nottingham, Blackpool and Manchester.
She has worked in the charity sector on a range of philanthropic causes including health, early years, education and poverty alleviation.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and obtained a Master's degree from King's College London after completing her undergraduate studies in Politics and International Relations.
In her spare time she enjoys writing, walking, yoga and spending time with her  family.

Sas Amoah – LA Governor

Sas Amoah is OpenLearn’s Digital Media Producer, as the team’s primary Audio and Video lead he’s responsible for commissioning and producing most of the video and Audio content produced in the department. He’s an elected member of The Open University Council, the university’s executive governing body as well as currently being co-chair of The Open university’s Black and Minority Ethnic Network, a position he’s held for over a decade. Outside of work he’s an assistant Team Leader, at Winter Night Shelter Milton Keynes, a charity that provides supervised overnight accommodation to homeless and vulnerable people. He’s on the board of trustees for living Archive Milton Keynes, an organisation that preserves and shares the history and heritage of Milton Keynes in addition to sitting on the board of Milton Keynes Gallery.

Sarah Kotulecki – Co-opted Governor

I am a local educator and have been a governor at the school since 2012.  I am inspired by the school's determination to be at the heart of the community providing outstanding learning experiences for all its children.  I sit on the Curriculum Committee and hope that my experience as a local Headteacher can support the school's self-reflection.

Dr Mahluli Khumalo – Co-opted Governor

Dr Khumalo has a strong passion for fostering curiosity and innovation in young learners. He has learnt from the experience, including with his own children, that motivation and mentorship is key to unlocking potential and confidence in young people, particularly for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Dr Khumalo brings a wealth of experience from his long career in railway engineering, coupled with a commitment to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications.
Believing that STEM education is fundamental for future success, he is keen to work closely with staff, parents, and the wider community to provide students with opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and to embrace STEM subjects.