On this page you will find details of the names and terms of office for all of our Governors, together with details of their category of Governor, positions of responsibility and details of any additional committees that they serve on. We have also included details of the business and financial interests of each Governor and information about any Governance role they play in other schools, as well as a full breakdown of the structure and responsibilities of the governing body of our school and its committees.

As Governors of Folly View Primary School and The Elms Primary School we would like to hear from you if you have any views or concerns about the schools, and have any ideas as to how we can further improve the schools. You can contact the governors, including the Chair of Governors using the school address or via our clerk at: queries@cambrianlt.org.

The structure and remit of the CLT Members, Trustees, and its committees including the LGCs is available on the Trust website and can be found here >

The Local Governing Committee (LGC) constitution allows for up to 14 governors and the LGC meets formally once each term. It is an integral part of the senior management team of the school. It sets strategic targets and monitors pupil progress through detailed analysis of academic results. Outcomes are continuously tracked at the Quality of Education Committee and supporting elements are enabled though the Resources Committee.  The Safeguarding committee ensures we meet all our statutory obligations in terms of keeping children and staff safe. Teaching staff performance is monitored at performance management reviews.  

“We have a strong and well balanced team that acts as a critical friend to the Head of both Schools and their staff”.  

Pauline Forbes, Chair of Governors

Pauline Forbes

Term of office: 13/05/23 - 12/05/27

Community Governor

I am the Chair of Governors at The Elms and Folly View Primary. I have been part of the Governing Body for both Faringdon schools for the past 7.5 years and I was elected as Chair of the joint Governing Body in May 2022. I have 19 years’ worth of experience working within the education system and I am excited to be able to help shape both schools during the new challenges ahead.

I have 2 children who both attend schools in Faringdon. I have been very impressed with the opportunities my children have been given during their time at school and I want to help ensure that all children have the best start to their school years.

The Governing Body works closely with the Trust to help ensure that any improvements raised by OFSTED and the school’s own self-assessment process are acted upon and the progress towards the improvements can be tracked. If you need to contact the Governors to raise any issue in confidence, you can do so either by letter via the school office or by email to the Clerk.

Jo Baird

Head of School, Folly View Primary School

I have worked at Faringdon Infant School and now Folly View Primary School for 6 years. I have had various roles from teacher, year lead, SENCO and Assistant Head. My teaching experience has involved working in different roles for over 20 years and I have experienced working in a range of primary schools across the UK and in Australia. I am now privileged to lead the staff team at Folly View as Head of School. I am excited to use my knowledge and experience to further develop the provision of Primary Education in Faringdon and share this journey with the Governing Body.

Joseph Rubba

Executive Headteacher

I joined Folly View Primary School in September 2024.  I have worked as Headteacher in a number of Oxfordshire schools for over 17 years and before that worked as a Deputy Headteacher and class teacher.  I also act as a School Improvement Partner for the Local Authority, visiting other primary schools supporting with school improvement.  Though relatively new to Faringdon, I am excited by the opportunities that our new school can offer and look forward to supporting the school to achieve the very best for the pupils and families we care for. 

Helen Tate

Term of office: 03/10/2024 - 02/10/2028

Community governor

Fillipp Skiffins

Term of office: 17/09/22 - 16/09/26

Community governor

I have lived in the local area for the past 8 years and have joined the board of governors as a community governor for Health and Safety 5 years ago, with the aim of giving back to the local community and gaining a greater depth of understanding about the primary education provision in the local area. Throughout my time as governor the school has seen a number of changes and I feel lucky to be a part of this, especially moving to a new school site and being a governor for both Folly View and The Elms schools. Aside of my Health and Safety governor link, I also assist on the resource committee and I am a link governor for design and technology for both of the schools.

I look forward to continuing my role as Health and Safety governor and being part of the local primary school provision within the Faringdon community!

Libby Astles

Term of office: 3/12/25-2/12/29

Parent governor

I have lived in Faringdon since 2009 and really love the community here. My daughter started attending the Folly View Primary school (previously Faringdon Infant school) in 2022.

I wanted to become a parent governor to help shape the school’s objectives and positively contribute to the education system.

With a master's degree in management, marketing and economics, my professional background is in project management working closely with a sales team.

I am all for having a healthy work-life balance, I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors, walking our dog or just getting lost in a good book.

Michael Outen

Term of office: 19/12/22 - 18/12/26

Parent governor

Hi, I am Mike and im the father of 2 boys at Folly View Primary School. I have been in the military for 21 years, starting off in the Army and now in the RAF as a Training Officer. We moved as a family to Faringdon in Feb 2020 and, wanting to give back to the community, I volunteered to take a place on the Board of Governors. I am a member of the Quality of Education Committee, the GDPR link Governor and the Safeguarding Governor for The Elms Primary School.

Kate Morris

Term of office: 03/11/23 - 02/11/24

Staff governor

I have been a teacher on the Reception team at FIS and now Folly View Primary for ten years and have also spent three years as an Early Years practitioner in a nursery in Witney. I value being part of the school community in Faringdon and enjoy working with staff to support all children and their families in the best ways possible. I am passionate about being part of the school team delivering high quality teaching and learning to all children. I believe all children and their families should be included and supported by the school community, regardless of individual needs.

I am very much looking forward to using my teaching experience, my knowledge of our Faringdon communities and families and my strong relationships with our current staff to support our school governing body.