FEDERATION OF FOREST OAK & MERSTONE SCHOOL

The Governing Body works closely with the school to support us in our work and offer challenge that enables us to continue to move forward.  Each Governor is a member of a Sub-Committee; Resources  and/or Performance & Standards.  The Full Governing Body and each Sub-Committee meet on a termly basis.  All meetings are minuted by the Clerk and minutes are available by request from the school office.

Get to know our Governing Body 

Michael Hadley 

I am the site manager and security manager. I enjoy spending time with my family and football. I want to help build a better future for our schools. 

Lisa Lobb 

I work within HR, people management and business. I enjoy DIY, music, socialising, cooking, travel and spending time with my family. 

Alison McWilliam 

I have been a school governor for just over 4 years, supporting special schools. I am the lead governor for English and Careers. Following 18 years in the entertainment and events industry, I spent 17 years at Solihull MBC in the Education and Children's Services Directorate as administrator for Solihull Schools Forum.  Every Local Authority has a Schools Forum, whose membership comprises head teachers/principals, governors, TU representatives and Council officers.  The Forum is primarily focused on school funding, including SEND.  I have been a co-opted governor at Forest Oak and Merstone School now for nearly 5 years and sit on both the Resources and Performance and Standards Sub-committees. I enjoy walking, reading, yoga, keeping fit and socialising.    

Tina Sands 

After completing a degree in Law, I joined a utility business and worked in the technology function delivering projects, ultimately led the IT function and was a member of the Executive team running the business.  I have subsequently worked as an independent consultant providing technology and business advice to clients. I have been a co-opted governor for Merstone and Forest Oak since 2019. I am a Justice of the Peace for Birmingham and Solihull. I play golf and enjoy travel, art and theatre.     

Beverley Sharpe 

I have worked at Merstone School for 38 years, firstly as a support assistant and now as a learning mentor and family support worker. I am very lucky that I have worked in the same job for 38 years at Merstone School and I still thoroughly love my job working with both the children and their families.  I love swimming and going for walks with my son's dog.

Ruth Taylor 

 I work in finance and my skill set is banking and relationship management. I love to travel and socialising with family and friends. I am passionate about supporting our school, to give the pupils the best chance at everything life has to offer.