Governance
William Morris Primary School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) of 43 Primary and Secondary schools. The governance structure of the Trust had been developed to support both the culture of GLF Schools and the effective management of a large organisation. GLF Schools recognises the individuality of each school and that each school has its own distinct character and culture that is respectful of its community and context.
The Trust Board has overall responsibility for the school and has delegated the responsibility to implement and review the school's strategic plans to the School Standards Board (SSB) for William Morris Primary School.
The SSB has the following core responsibilities:
- Strategic oversight of the education provision of the School
- Strategic oversight of compliance of the School with Trust Policies
- Supporting the Trust Board to ensure good governance across the Trust
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Ally Johns |
Headteacher |
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Ribh Ireland |
Community Member of SSB + Safeguarding link I am the safeguarding governor for William Morris Primary School, and have been in post since February 2023. Promoting safeguarding is at the heart of my professional and working life; I am a Housemistress and teacher at a local boarding school, and in my spare time I am a trainer for OSCB, with a focus on Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People and their Families. I am constantly working to expand my knowledge, and draw upon my own experiences of working in education to support the William Morris community in any way I can. Email: rireland1@glfschools.org |
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Sodiq Alabi |
Community Member Sodiq Alabi is a poet and communications specialist, with extensive experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, and government sectors. He holds an MA in Media, Ethics, and Social Change from the University of Sussex, and lives locally in Banbury with his daughters and wife. |
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Lamprini Repouliou |
Community Member Lamprini brings a multidisciplinary academic background in computer science, business administration, humanities, philosophy and the arts. With global professional experience spanning corporate roles and academic work at the University of Oxford, her core expertise lies in strategy and governance. As a School Governor, her focus is on enhancing school performance and ensuring the highest standards in education. |
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Taraji Ogunnubi |
Parent Member I’m Taraji Ogunnubi, a passionate school governor, parent, and community leader committed to equity, inclusion, and educational excellence. With a background in education, youth work, and founding a local community initiative, I’m dedicated to creating a school environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued — and where diversity is truly celebrated. |
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Rebecca Payne |
Parent Member: My family and I have been part of the William Morris Community since we moved to the area in 2012 and my four children have all either been or are still pupils at the school. My background is in the creative arts and education and I bring this knowledge to the SSB as well as my experience as a parent. I have been a member of the SSB since 2018 and I have been proud to watch the school grow, blossom and flourish during this time. |
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Stephanie Opoku |
Parent Member |
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Anne Alderman |
Clerk to the Governors |
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John Williams |
SSB Member + Education Partner from GLF |
We are always interested to hear from people who wish to join our community. If you would like to be considered for a role on the William Morris Primary School’ SSB, please contact governance@glfschools.org with your CV and completed application form.
Links to additional information
Click here to view the William Morris Primary School SSB’s Register of Interests and Attendance record.
Click here to view the governance arrangements for GLF Schools. This includes links to the Trust’s constitutional documents and details of the trustees and members of GLF Schools.
Contact details
To contact the Governance Professional for the SSB, please email clerk@williammorrisschool.org. This includes requests for meeting minutes.
To contact the Chair of the SSB, please email chair@williammorrisschool.org
A hard copy letter can also be submitted to the school office marked for the attention of the Governance Professional or the Chair as appropriate.
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SSB Dates 2025-2026 |
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| Autumn 1 | Tuesday 14th October 2025 |
| Autumn 2 | Tuesday 9th December 2025 |
| Spring 1 | Tuesday 3rd February 2026 |
| Spring 2 | Tuesday 17th March 2026 |
| Summer 1 | Tuesday 19th May 2026 |
| Summer 2 | Tuesday 7th July 2026 |
