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    • Governors

    The Board of Governors of Christian Fellowship School makes decisions that are in the best interests of the children. It is responsible for the conduct of the school and aims to promote high standards of educational achievement. Governors bring their own gifting, knowledge and skills to the role, contributing to the growth and development of the school and seeing tangible improvements in the attainment and wellbeing of the children. Contact chair.governors@cfschool.org.uk

    The Board of Governors is the school’s accountable body and as such it:

    • provides a strategic direction of the school by establishing a vision and setting the purpose and aims of the school within an agreed policy framework 
    • appoints and appraises the Head Teacher and Principal, and agrees the school’s development plan 
    • monitors and evaluates the work of the school by reviewing the performance of the Head Teacher, the effectiveness of the policy framework, progress towards targets, and the effectiveness of the school improvement strategy 
    • signs off the self-evaluation process and responds to inspection reports as necessary 
    • provides operational leadership support.

    In addition, it holds the Head Teacher and Principal to account for the performance of the school and ensures that parents are fully involved, consulted and informed as appropriate through the Parent Collaborative. In order to achieve this, Governors gain knowledge of how the school operates through training, by attending meetings, visiting the school during the school day, and by building relationships through the Parent Collaborative.

    Governors work together as a team under the leadership of the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body, each having a unique role.

    A Charitable Trust "Christian Fellowship School Trust" is ultimately responsible for the school as the Proprietor. There is also an associated company limited by guarantee.

    Each of the Trustees are also Directors of the Limited Company.

    The Head Teacher and Principal attend Governors meetings in a reporting and advisory role, but are not Governors.

     

    Mr. Mark Lewis

    Co-Chair - appointed by Trustees May 2025

    Infrastructure - appointed by Trustees June 2020

    Mark has been involved with CFS for 17 years. His background is as a Chartered Electrical Engineer within various industry sectors, including health, education and industrial. Currently, he is involved in the leadership of one of the CFS partner churches as well as his consultative role on infrastructure matters within the school.

    Mrs. Claire Waigi BSc, PGCE, MTh

    Staff Welfare - appointed by Trustees April 2021

    Claire worked as a Maths teacher in the UK and Kenya before studying Theology and serving as a missionary for 18 years in East and West Africa. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Theology. Claire worked briefly at CFS during the pandemic and has served as a Governor since 2021, enjoying getting alongside staff and seeking to promote their wellbeing.

    Mr. Geoff Millington

    Co-Chair - appointed by Trustees May 2025

    Curriculum, Teaching and Learning - appointed by Trustees September 2021

    Geoff taught in primary schools for 10 years before founding and growing a successful education technology business.  He has been involved in the school as a parent since 2016 and governor since 2021 ,before being appointed Co-Chair in 2025.  In this role he enjoys working with a highly talented team of Governors and leaders to ensure that the school continues to fulfil its Vision.

    Mrs Rachel Boulton

    Head Teacher - appointed by Trustees July 2025

    Rachel has been involved with CFS for over 25 years in various capacities, and was appointed by the Governors as Head Teacher in July 2025. In her role she oversees everything educational in the school. Her passion is to equip young people with all they need to be servant-hearted agents of change in society. Rachel invests in delivering a broad range of the curriculum, and is particularly interested in Business Studies, Technology, and creating safe spaces for all children to thrive.

    Mrs Sadaf Beynon

    Vice Chair - appointed by Trustees May 2025

    Fundraising - appointed by Trustees May 2024

    Sadaf joined the CFS Governing Board in 2024 and was appointed Vice Chair and Trustee in 2025. Her professional background is in leadership, strategic communications, and organisational growth, supported by an MBA. In her role, she focusses on strategic oversight, governance, and strengthening engagement between the Board, school leadership, and the wider community. She is committed to supporting the school’s mission to provide a Christ-centred education that enables every pupil to thrive.

    Mr Mark Williams

    Marketing & Strategy - appointed by Trustees May 2024

    Mark joined the board of governors in 2024, serving briefly as Interim Vice Chair during a transition period and is now covering cybersecurity, strategy and marketing. Professionally, Mark has worked for Digital Agencies in Product and Strategy for over ten years and is a firm believer in Christ-centred education.

    Dr Libby Chamberlain BSc, DClinPsy

    SEND - appointed by Trustees November 2023

    She also works as the Lead Clinical Psychologist for the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health team in Liverpool and Sefton. Prior to this, she worked in CAMHS. In her governing role she provides a consultative space for SEND, Mental Health and Wellbeing support staff, and the shaping and implementation of school policies and procedures in light of her training and experience.

    Mr Nathan Browne

    Safeguarding - appointed by Trustees April 2025

    Nathan Browne joined the board of Governors in 2025 as Safeguarding Governor.  Nathan has had a variety of roles including prison officer, Aldi store manager and PE & English teacher in China. He currently works in hostels supporting offenders in the community in the Liverpool and Cheshire area. He has over 20 years of experience of working in a voluntary capacity with children and young people.  Nathan has two children at CFS and is looking forward to serving the school in this role.


    Beth Coppenhall

    Parent Collaborative - appointed by Trustees April 2025

    Beth Coppenhall serves as the Parent and Friends Collaborative (PFC) Governor, a role she began in 2025. She is passionate about building strong connections within the school community. With a professional background in digital marketing and content creation, she brings valuable communication experience to her role. Beth is dedicated to helping families feel engaged and supported in the school’s mission.

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