Governors

Stanton Vale School Governors

Our Governors feel privileged to be working closely with Stanton Vale School and our very committed staff teams. As volunteers, governors come from a variety of backgrounds and represent a diverse range of local interests and bodies.

Chair of Governors: Ayo Odusanya

Vice Chair of Governors: Mark Madison

Esteem MAT Accounting Officer: Mr Julian Scholefield

Esteem MAT Allocated Academy Trustee: Craig Kennady

Meet Our Governors

Ayo Odusanya

Chair of Governors

My name is Ayo Odusanya, and I am honoured to take on the role of Chair of Governors at Stanton Vale School. Aligned with the school’s core values of Working Together, Respect, Aspiration, and Potential, I am fully committed to fostering an environment where each student has the opportunity to thrive, learn, and develop skills essential for adulthood.

In close partnership with the Headteacher, our Senior Leadership Team, and the wider school community, our Governors aim to provide strategic direction, unwavering support, and responsible oversight to ensure Stanton Vale continues to deliver an enriching, inclusive, and dynamic education for all students. We work together with the goal of:

• Setting a Clear Vision and Direction: We are dedicated to strengthening Stanton Vale’s ethos and future strategy, always keeping the school’s values and students’ best interests at the forefront of our decisions.
• Supporting and Empowering Staff: Our role is to encourage and equip the Headteacher and her team to reach new heights, creating an environment where staff and students alike feel empowered and valued.
• Maintaining Accountability and High Standards: As a governing body, we are here to ensure that Stanton Vale meets and exceeds educational standards, providing every student with a learning experience that is enriching and impactful.
• Overseeing Financial Stewardship: In these challenging times, we remain committed to careful and strategic use of the school’s resources to maximise benefits for our students and community.

As Chair, I bring both a collaborative spirit and a commitment to continuous improvement, acting as a supportive and thoughtful partner to our Headteacher. My focus is not only on the educational journey of each student at Stanton Vale but also on their successful transition into adulthood. I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of this remarkable school and to being an active member of its dedicated community.

Stanton Vale’s local governing board operates within the broader Esteem Multi Academy Trust governance structure. Please click here to see the register of interests for The Esteem MAT Members, Trustees, Executive Team and Accounting Officer Central Governance Documents | Esteem MAT

Please click here to access the Esteem Multi Academy Trust central governance and financial information. This includes the Esteem MAT Articles of Association, Funding Agreement, our audited accounts and Annual Report.  Statutory Documents| Esteem MAT

Please click here for more information on how we structure governance within our Trust, the remit of those in a governance role and our Scheme of Delegation  Governance | Esteem MAT