Governors
Sarah Dorling
I live in New Hinksey and have two young children; both who attended Grandpont Nursery school. I have been teaching for 19 years, and am currently working in Early Years in the position as Assistant Headteacher at an Oxford City Primary School. As parent governor, I want to support Grandpont Nursery school by sharing some of my experience and expertise to enhance the achievement of all who attend. My current role within the governing body includes being lead governor for Teaching, Learning and Assessment as well as being the Chair.
Parent Governor and Curriculum Governor
These are the members of the governing body for the whole centre. They can be contacted via the office.
Phil Doubtfire
Phil has served three year terms as a Governor. He really likes spreadsheets and spends lots of time poring over the Nursery's finances.
Local Authority Governor, Finance, HR, Health & Safety and GDPR
Teresa Murphy
Staff (Support) Governor
Lisa Fern
Staff (Headteacher)
Yan Wong
I’m a local dad often seen out and about in Marlborough Road. Grandpont is very much in my heart, as my two daughters, one now in secondary and one still in primary school, benefitted when younger from the fantastic provision in the Family Room, Daycare, and the Nursery School. I have been a governor at Grandpont since 2013, with a focus on Grandpont’s role in the community, and the Family Room in particular. I’m currently chair of the Grandpont Nursery School Association (GNSA), our associated charity. Work-wise, I am a scientist, and have had multiple jobs including university lecturer, popular science writer, and presenter of science on TV and radio. My specialism is biology, focusing on natural history and genetics, and I currently work in this area in one of the Oxford University research institutes.
Community Governor
Marie Tidball
I have studied and worked in Oxford since 2002 and have lived in Hinksey Park Ward for four years. I am a City Councillor for our area and I am also Oxford City’s Mental Health Champion. I have been a governor at Grandpont Nursery School since Autumn 2015 and I am Member of the South Oxford Community Association. Last year, I finished my doctorate on the treatment of people with autism in the justice system and I am currently working on a project about disability and the law at the University of Oxford. My mum was the head of a Nursery School in South Yorkshire, when I was growing up - this is why I am passionate about early years education. Outside of work I enjoy swimming, growing things on my allotment and painting - especially face painting!
Community Governor and Vice Chair
Neal Tucker
I moved to Oxford over 10 years ago and live in the Grandpont area. I am a local general practitioner working in the city centre and provide medical education to GPs and nurses around the country. I have two young children, one in St Ebbes School and one in Grandpont. Outside of work I am a keen cyclist, unashamed science fiction fan and beginner guitarist, although my aspiration to be in a famous rock band is thankfully over.
Parent Governor and Daycare Management Group Link, Chair of Finance and HR Subcommittee
Sarah Disley
I have lived in South Oxford for eight years and have two sons. My family was lucky to be able to make great use of the Family Room and then the Nursery School at Grandpont during my eldest son’s early years. My youngest has also benefitted enormously from the time we have shared at the Family Room and I am committed to supporting the continuation of family services in our local community. I am an editor and writer (principally in the international development sector) and have been self-employed for seven years.
Parent Governor (SOFR Link)
Anna Tosic
I am now a retired Social Worker having worked in Children's Services in Oxfordshire for the last 30 years.I currently live in South Oxford and have done for the last 25 years. I have two sons, now both grown up. They attended nursery and first school in South Oxford and I have many happy memories of that period in their lives.I am interested in having a role in early years nursery provision. I know from experience that this time in a young child's life is a very significant one in providing the foundation for the rest of their life. I am looking forward to being a Governor at Grandpont and to meeting the children and parents. I would like to offer my support in any ways I can be of assistance.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Governor (and vice Chair while Marie has a baby!)
Amy Waterston
Parent Governor
Caroline Harris
Parent Governor