The Governing Body works in partnership with the school. It oversees and approves such policies as special needs, charging for school trips, sex education and Home School Agreements.

It is responsible for ensuring the National Curriculum is taught and monitored.

The Governing Body works with the Head Teacher to determine how the school budget should be spent. This is linked to the School Improvement Plan.

Under Local Management of Schools, schools have control of their own budget. The Governing Body is responsible for running the school within that budget which includes spending on salaries, educational resources, services and building maintenance.

Birmingham City Council has appointed an Interim Executive Board to oversee governance at Broadmeadow Infants.

The Interim Executive Board

We would also like to take this opportunity to formally introduce ourselves. We hope to have an opportunity to meet you in person soon. The members of the board are:

Ninna Makrinov; Chair of Governors;

I am an organisational psychologist with over 20 years experience in Higher Education. I currently work as Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, where I teach mostly  at postgraduate level and conduct research on teaching, learning and governance. I have a passion for education and am thankful to be able to contribute to school improvement through my roles as Chair of the Interim Executive Board (IEB) at Broadmeadow Infant and Nursery School and Chair of Governors at Water Mill Primary School, also in Birmingham. During my time as Chair of Governors, Water Mill's OFSTED judgement moved Requires Improvement to Good with Outstanding Personal Development. My skills in analysing problems and defining strategic solutions have been key in achieving this. 

At Broadmeadow I have seen huge improvements in teaching and learning. This has been an achievement by all the members of our community: our children, their parents, our committed staff, our leaders, Robin Hood Academy Trust, and our very experienced IEB members. As in my other roles, my focus has been on building trust and an ethos that ensures every child gets the quality education they deserve. 

I am originally from Chile and have lived in the UK for over 15 years. I am a solo mum of two children with additional needs, who are now in 15 and 17. Besides work, which I love, I enjoy listening to audiobooks, travelling and long conversations. 

Rob Meadows; Vice Chair; currently Headteacher at Sladefield Infant school and Chair of Eastwards Consortium. 

Hi, My Name is Rob Meadows. I am currently the Head Teacher at Sladefield Infant School in Ward End, so I feel I have a strong understanding of the needs and expectations of an Infant School.

Previous to working at Sladefield, I was a Deputy Head Teacher at two further inner-city Birmingham schools, taking on many roles, including Inclusion Manager, Attendance Lead & Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead. As such, I feel that I have good knowledge regarding some of the key agenda points for schools nationally.

In terms of teaching, I have taught in every year group except for Year 3 (not sure how that happened!), so I have a good bit of background knowledge of the expectations in the classroom across EYFS and Key Stage 1, but also, know of the expectations required at Key Stage 2, and especially recognise the importance of children in their formative years having the key skills embedded when they are young so that they can succeed going forward.

As well as being on the IEB at Broadmeadow, I am a Director at a 3-form entry Primary school as well as a Governor at another 1-form entry Primary school. As Governors, we work very closely in order to support the Senior Leadership Team in making strategic decisions in order to progress for the best of the children at the school.

Outside of school, I am an avid Villa fan, so I am often found at Villa Park watching them play! I have also recently begun playing tennis regularly and I am enjoying the competitive streak this brings out! I am part of a team that take part in a weekly pub quiz (we sometimes win!), and generally enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Frances Millett; Chair of West Heath Primary School, retired Headteacher and Ofsted inspector.

I have a very keen interest in all matters educational. My professional background includes two headships, both in Worcestershire primary schools. I have over twenty years experience of being a primary school Headteacher. I also worked as an OFSTED Inspector for five years which broadened my experience within education. I am retired but still maintain an insightful, active interest in education.

I have extensive experience of being a school Governor having held this role for over twenty five years. I am currently Chair of Governors at West Heath Primary School where the school has transformed from being a failing school to achieving the 'Good' grade it so rightly deserves. I have developed a very positive team of dedicated Governors and we all seek to promote the best possible education for all pupils regardless of any barriers to learning. I believe in developing a wide and interesting education where children want to come to school and also enjoy participating in the wider curriculum opportunities that school offers.

I am married and live in north Worcestershire. I have two grown up children and two grandsons aged 9 and 13. I take an active interest in their educational achievements. I enjoy reading, music, walking, swimming and theatre trips.

Viv Randall OBE; Commissioner and Key to Success Partner BEP, NLE and retired Executive Headteacher and Ofsted inspector. I am a retired Executive Headteacher and was head of a teaching school in Kings Heath, leading school to school support, training for teachers and research.  I was a school governor for 7 years in Dorridge and continue to work as a School Improvement Adviser for a number of Birmingham schools. I have been an OFSTED inspector and have led research work with children across the city. I was a National Leader in Education and worked with over 12 schools which were in Special Measures or Required Improvement.  I was awarded an OBE in 2014 for services to education in Birmingham.   
I now enjoy my semi-retirement looking after grandchildren, painting, sewing, singing in a choir, walking the dog and dancing.

Jane Jones; Safeguarding and SEND Trustee, Robin Hood MAT

We do not publish our governing board diversity data due to the small number of board members.