Governing Body of the Federation of Forest Oak and Merstone School

The Governing Body work 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; Finance & Personnel, Health & Safety / Premises, Pupil Behaviour & Support and Curriculum & Special Educational Needs. 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.