Governing Body
Each school in the country has a governing body made up of a group of people who are from various occupations and backgrounds, this is with a view to them all contributing a diverse range of skills and experiences to the successful running of the school.
It is responsible for setting the aims and objectives for the school and agreeing monitoring and reviewing policy targets, priorities and performance.
It also, in partnership with the headteacher, controls the budget.
To support the work of the school the Governing Body have two committees, Curriculum and Standards and Resources. Membership is shown below.
Candy Redfern - Chair, co-opted end of term 23/02/2025
I have recently joined Crossley Fields as a co-opted governor as I wanted to support the leadership of the school in their quest to deliver an excellent education to your children.
I have lived in Mirfield for 9 years and both of my children are currently in KS2 elsewhere in Mirfield. I love living here and feel strongly about supporting my local community. I have spent 20 years working in corporate life with most of this time working in Learning and Development helping adults in employment with their learning needs. Most recently I spent time as Head of Learning and Development for a national foodservice employer although I recently left to start my own consultancy business.
I am keen to bring experience and learnings from corporate life to education. I am currently studying for a Business Masters and a Coaching Qualification so spare time is limited, but I love to be with my family and walk our dogs.
Committee Membership - Resources
Year Group Link - Y4
Sabah Ahmed - LA, end of term 07/06/2027
I joined as a Local Authority Governor at Crossley Fields School in February 2023 as I am passionate about education and wanted to support the school leadership team provide high quality learning experiences for your children. I live in Mirfield and have 3 children, 2 of whom are on their KS1 journey at another school.
I qualified as a Social Worker in 2011 and have worked with individuals from different backgrounds, advocating for those in need and ensuring they have access to the right care and support. I am dedicated to creating safe and inclusive environments that nurture children’s strengths and prepare them for their future. Being part of the Crossley Fields community allows me to collaborate with teachers, parents and fellow governors to promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking and spending time with my family.
Rachel Supuk - co-opted, end of term 23/01/29
I am one of our Parent Governors with two wonderful daughters in KS2. I have always had a passion for learning and education; being on the Governing Body allows me to use my enthusiasm to support the school to enhance the academic progress and wellbeing of all the students. I am a qualified human rights solicitor and owner of Excel Academics, a tutoring service operating in the local area.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family and friends and will never turn down a trip to a good theme park! If you see me around school, please introduce yourself as I would like to get to know as many parents as possible.
Committee Membership - Curriculum & Standards (Chair)
Year Group Link - Reception
Specific Responsibilities - Writing
Leanne Yeomans - co-opted, end of term 13/01/2026
I joined as a co-opted governor in January 2022 as someone with little experience in the education system, but a person with a desire to learn. I have lived in Mirfield for 14 years, and with a son in KS1 at another Mirfield school and my own small business right here in town, I am certainly invested in our community and in helping our young people thrive.
I own a small children’s bookshop in the heart of Mirfield and have built a strong relationship with Crossley Fields through helping to refresh their library with diverse, inclusive, and high-quality texts.
I hope that my passion for reading can be reflected in our school; that my knowledge of books can reinforce and compliment the curriculum; that my commitment to representation can enrich learning, creativity, empathy…and a joy of reading.
I feel incredibly welcomed by the Crossley community already, and can’t wait to see where our journey together takes us.
Committee Membership - Curriculum & Standards
Year Group Link - Y2
Mark Fisher - Parent, end of term 20/06/2025
I am one of Crossley Fields parent governors who joined in June 2021 and am grateful for the opportunity to work closely with the school and local community supporting Crossley Fields on their journey to becoming an outstanding school. I live locally and have 4 amazing children, 3 of whom currently attend school.
Away from school I have worked in and around the education sector for my whole career and currently run an IT company based in Bradford. In my spare time I enjoy walks through local parks with my family and attending events and sports that my children take part in.
Committee Membership - Resources
Year Group Link - Y5
Sarah Moore - Parent, end of term 14/02/2027
I am one of Crossley fields parent governors with two children in school in KS2. I've lived in Mirfield for 10 years and attended a local Mirfield high school many moons ago. I've spent the majority of my working life working in Human Resources and most recently as a senior leader in People and Culture teams predominantly in the social housing sector. I have a real passion for making a positive difference for people either at work or in my role as a governor.
Outside of work, my boys keep me busy with football matches, swimming lessons and various other activities but when I do find time for myself, I love to go horse riding something which I've done since I was very small and recently re found my passion for."
Toyan Williams - co-opted, end of term 26/01/2026
I was appointed as a co-opted Governor in January 2022 having wanted to gain more of an insight into the school and have an opportunity to provide more support. I have lived in Mirfield since 2014 and really enjoy being a part of this community. I have a son in KS2 and a daughter about to join the school in September 2022 (hopefully!), and I’m keen to help the school in achieving its goals.
I qualified as a chartered accountant in 2011 and have spent my 17 working years in finance, with the last 11 years specialising in corporate tax and dealing with small businesses, large multi-national organisations, everything in-between and HMRC. While my career has developed outside of education, I’m keen to be able to provide a different perspective where possible, and also learn as much as I can from my fellow governors!
Committee Membership - Resources
Year Group Link - Y3
John Spikings - co-opted
Michael Foster - Teacher Governor
I have been teaching at Crossley Fields since September 2017 and I was elected staff governor in March 2024. I have been teaching in Upper KS2 since beginning at Crossley Fields and have a passion to help pupils reach their full potential when in their last years at the school. Before teaching, I worked for Kirklees Council Youth service in various roles and moved onto behaviour management in a primary school. This lead me into a career in teaching.
I am the Computer Science and Online Safety lead and this role brings an important part to our pupils future behaviour in an ever increasing digital world. I am also School Council lead and enjoy bringing the councillors together so they can share their ideas. I have lead projects, including working with local communities such as Mirfield In Bloom. On top of this, I also have a go at our weekly singing assemblies and have great fun with the pupils each week.
I became staff governor to experience a more overarching view of school life and to be able to contribute to discussion about school from a teaching point of view.
I am a huge Huddersfield Town fan and in my spare time, I go to as many games as possible! Even if they don’t win very often!
Louise Howard - Headteacher
Nic Shepherd - Headteacher
Governors can be contacted by leaving your contact details at the school office.
Governor Training Contact - Mrs Tina Auty
