Hello, my name is Caroline Kupfers and I am the Chair of Governors. I have been a co-opted governor at Oakfield for nine years, undertaking the role of Chair for the past five years. I am privileged to have been given an opportunity by my governing body to undertake this extremely important role.

Children are the key to any school, it is vital that all decisions are made with their best interests at heart. I joined the governing body as I felt that I could help make a difference to the lives of local children and want them to receive the best education possible. Many years into the job and this is still my main focus.

My career is within Local Government and I have been a Secretary for many years. Whilst there have been many transferable skills that I have been able to bring to the role, the role of Chair has developed and strengthened my skills set further.
If you would like to raise any issues or concerns with me please feel free to e-mail the school office and I will get back to you.

I became a parent governor in June 2016 while both of my children attended Oakfield. I wanted to help ensure that everything the school does positively benefits our pupils’ education and development. I would like every child to have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and personal goals in a stimulating learning environment.

As a university lecturer in research methods and statistics I will apply my knowledge to ensure Oakfield uses its data in the most efficient and effective manner to provide tailored teaching and learning for every child.

I am currently co-Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of the Resources Committee, a member of the School Development Committee and link Governor responsible for ensuring that all pupil groups are given the same opportunities to achieve their best and have the opportunity to engage in all that the school offers.

After having a relationship with the school since the days of Sunway Infants & Rochdale Road Juniors I decided that the time had come to give something back. I became a parent governor earlier this year because I wanted to help ensure that everything the school does positively benefits our children’s’ development and welfare. I would like every child to have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a safe and positive learning environment.

Whilst my work as a multi-site operations manager for a multi-national company has allowed me to develop a skill-set, that I believe could be put to good use in the role of a parent governor, it is my experience as a parent that will prove to be of the greatest benefit and remains my primary motivation with regards to the role that I fulfill as part of the Governing body.

I am proud to be a Governor at Oakfield as I have a long term relationship as a staff member and as a parent, dating back approximately 20 years. I became a governor because I am enthusiastic, passionate and committed in all aspects of the quality of a childs education and personal development. I enjoy being part of a team which ensures that everything Oakfield does positively benefits each childs development and wefare in a stimulating, happy and safe learning environmnent.

Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I work as a Certified Chartered Accountant at a local firm. I look forward to using the knowledge and skills I have developed professionally and transferring them in this role. I chose Oakfield as I attended the school when I was young (as Sunway Infants and Rochdale Road Juniors) and I wanted to join the team who are working to ensure that all pupils receive the best education possible.

Hello, my name is Matthew Snell, I have worked in education for 9 years as a network manager at a local secondary school. I also support Oakfield’s staff with their IT and I am a parent of 2 pupils in the school. I became a parent governor earlier this year and I am looking forward to supporting the school as much as possible to help provide the pupils with a fun and engaging learning environment.