GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Twitter Wall

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07/07/25

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11/06/25

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09/06/25

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16/04/25

Good luck to all families awaiting news of your Reception place later today.

16/04/25

Good luck to all families awaiting news of your  Reception place later today.

05/02/25

— CherryFieldsPrimaryBanbury () Feb 5, 2025

05/02/25

The Canal and River Trust paid us a visit, with a whole school assembly and a special early years themed event. They shared some fantastic ideas and guidance to keep our families safe.

05/02/25

The Canal and River Trust paid us a visit, with a whole school assembly and a special early years themed event. They shared some fantastic ideas and guidance to keep our families safe. 

27/01/25

Year 1 went on a school trip to the British Motor Museum. Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed their time dressing up as bus drivers, riding on a 100-year-old bus and investigating the first ever car. Here are some pictures of the cars we observed and the costumes we dressed up in.

27/01/25

Year 1 went on a school trip to the British Motor Museum. Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed their time dressing up as bus drivers, riding on a 100-year-old bus and investigating the first ever car. Here are some pictures of the cars we observed and the costumes we dressed up in.

27/01/25

To enhance our STEAM learning this term our Year 1 class visited the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. The class had the chance to investigate lots of different motor vehicles and see how they have developed over time. They even got to sit in the vehicles and get dressed up. pic.twitter.com/RknBFOOynI

23/01/25

For any families wishing to join our nursery class from September 2025, we are hosting an open event on Monday 10th February. Please join us at 3.30pm for your chance to meet the team and view the setting. We look forward to meeting you.

23/01/25

For any families wishing to join our nursery class from September 2025, we are hosting an open event on Monday 10th February. Please join us at 3.30pm for your chance to meet the team and view the setting. We look forward to meeting you.     

22/01/25

KS2 competed in their second House Competition of the academic year. The challenge involved orienteering, searching for puzzle pieces with the aid of a map of the school grounds. However, it wasn’t that easy. There were lots of challenges to earn their puzzle pieces to begin with

22/01/25

KS2 competed in their second House Competition of the academic year. The challenge involved orienteering, searching for puzzle pieces with the aid of a map of the school grounds. However, it wasn’t that easy. There were lots of challenges to earn their puzzle pieces to begin with

19/12/24

Due to increased demand in our nursery, we will be confirming places before Easter for a September 2025 start. Please apply now by following the link below. cherryfieldsprimaryschool.or…

19/12/24

Due to increased demand in our nursery, we will be confirming places before Easter for a September 2025 start. Please apply now by following the link below. cherryfieldsprimaryschool.or…

19/12/24

As some of you may have already seen, our Nursery and Reception classes helped create a fantastic display within There has been lots of compliments on the beautiful Gonk designs. Well done to all the children that took part!

19/12/24

As some of you may have already seen, our Nursery and Reception classes helped create a fantastic display within  There has been lots of compliments on the beautiful Gonk designs. Well done to all the children that took part!   

27/11/24

A huge well done to Sienna in Year 2 for being one of the winning entries in the GLF Christmas card design competition! Beautiful design featuring "Cheeky and Chip"

Governance

Cherry Fields 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 Cherry Fields 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

 

SSB Members

Name Type of Member Date Appointed End of Term
Sarah Deacon Chair 27.11.2023 27.11.2027
Kim Middleton Vice-Chair    
       
       
Claire Robertson Headteacher, Cherry Fields Primary School    
Kim Middleton Parent member 19/07/2024 18/07/2028
Gemma Cottingham Parent member 19/07/2024 18/07/2028
Laura Allerston Community Member 24/03/2025 23/03/2029
Jonathan Kingston Community Member 10/12/2024 09/12/2028
Anne Alderman Clerk    
       

Sarah Deacon is the SSB school safeguarding link - she can be contacted via: info@cherryfieldsprimaryschool.org

 

Role Responsibility
Chair
  • Be able to demonstrate the competencies set out in the DfE Competency Framework for Governors (in addition the Chair should be able to demonstrate the specific competencies for the Chair role).
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school, within the overall vision for the Trust.
  • Contribute to the remit of the SSB to oversee educational and financial performance of the school and to ensure pupil and staff well-being.
  • Participate in stimulating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
  • Develop good working relationships with colleagues on the SSB to facilitate effective communication and decision making
SSB Members
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school, within the overall vision for the Trust
  • Contribute to the remit of the SSB to oversee educational and financial performance of the school and to ensure pupil and staff well-being.
  • Participate in stimulating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
  • Develop good working relationships with colleagues on the SSB to facilitate effective communication and decision making
Clerk
  • Be responsible for advising School Strategy Board (SSB) on constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broad current legislative framework.
  • Secure the continuity of governing body business and observe confidentiality requirements.

Please see an introduction to our board members:

Community Member - Sarah Deacon Morgan

I have worked within financial services for over 25 years and currently as a regional manager at Hargreaves Lansdown.  I am also a trained coach, Mental Health First Aider and have a real interest in health and wellbeing.   I believe I have skills that are readily transferable and really enjoy the role of chair of governers.

Community Member - Jonathan Kingston

Jonathan is a qualified teacher with 25 years' experience and has taught in both Independent as well as Maintained schools, mostly as a Director of Music. He now embraces a portfolio career made up of performing, musical direction, teaching and examining. 

Parent member - Gemma Cottingham

It’s a privilege to be part the governing body and I am passionate about supporting the leadership in ensuring that each child receives the best possible education and school experience. I bring a creative and practical perspective to the governing body, with a background in Art & Design and project management. As a parent of one who attends the school and living locally, I aim to work closely with the school, staff and families to create a school community for the benefit of all students.

Community Member Laura Allerston

Dr Laura Allerston is one of our community members, she has a STEAM background in Chemical Engineering and works in clean energy, focusing on improving people’s lives through access to energy in developing regions. She joined the board with the aim of making a difference in her local community and is passionate about kids having fun with STEAM in schools.

Parent Member - Kim Middleton

Kim Middleton is a parent member of the SSB, with two children currently attending Cherry Fields Primary School. She brings a strong background in HR within the education sector with a particular expertise in safer recruitment and safeguarding practices. Kim joined the board drive by a passion to enhance the school's SEND provision, advocating for an inclusive learning environment where all children can access the curriculum in a way that supports their individual needs. 

 

Recruitment

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 Cherry Fields Primary Schools’ SSB, please contact governance@glfschools.org with your CV and completed application form.

 

Links to additional information

Click here to view the Cherry Fields Primary Schools' 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@cherryfieldsprimaryschool.org.  This includes requests for meeting minutes.

To contact the Chair of the SSB, please email chair@cherryfieldsprimaryschool.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.