Since 2015, my husband and I and our two children have called Bladon home and are proud to be active members of this special community. In 2018 my son joined Bladon Primary and my daughter joined in 2022. Over the last few years, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my involvement in the school community: quickly joining Friends of Bladon School to support fundraising efforts, and, as of 2020, I have been Parent Governor–a role that I find both informative and rewarding. With over 15 years of marketing experience across different sectors, I now work as a senior marketer for a consultancy that specialises in academic publishing. As Parent Governor and a member of the leadership and management sub-committee, I welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively, share skills, and add value to this position.

I moved to Bladon in 2010. Both of my children attended Bladon School. As a parent I very much enjoyed being involved with and supporting the school. When both my children moved on to secondary school I joined as a community governor. Professionally I am a researcher in the Department of Education, at the University of Oxford. My focus of research is the quality of early childhood education and care and I have a particular interest in support for disadvantaged families and their young children.

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My name is Roslin Barclay. I have lived in Bladon since 2016 with my family. Both my children attend Bladon Primary school. As a family we are keen to support and be involved with the school and the community. I became a Parent Governor in September 2020 and have responsibility in the Finance committee. Professionally, I am a marketing manager in the telecoms industry and enjoy the variety of projects that brings. I am also chair of Friends of Bladon School, fundraising to help the school fund extra activities for the children. I enjoy the role of Governor and it helps me to challenge myself to continue my own learning and development.

I started as a Parent Governor in 1997. When my boys left school I became a Church Foundation Governor. I’m now a transport manager for a solid fuel distributor/importer after 25 years working with Ordnance Survey mapping at Blackwells Bookshop in Oxford. I have also been a Scout Leader in Kidlington since 1988. My Governor responsibilities include Health and Safety, Safeguarding staff and pupils and Maintenance.

I’m Emma, my husband Tom and I have lived in Bladon since 2017. We have 4 children, I have three children attending and 1 yet to come! My professional background is in education. I have an honours degree in Childhood Studies and I’m also a trained teacher, specialising in the Early Years. I have been running my own business (music classes for young children) for a number of years now. It has allowed me to develop a financial skillset, among many other things. Over the last two years I have become Co-Chair of Friends of Bladon School and have enjoyed helping to fundraise for our school and involving myself in school events. I feel that my interests, experience and expertise will be an asset to the governing team, and I’m excited about the opportunity to help guide our school to do the best for all of our children.