Janet Hatfield  Vice Chair and Safeguarding Governor

I have been associated with Christ the Sower, (CtS) since September 2019 when I was invited to join the Interim Academy Committee, (now the Governing Board) by the Oxford Diocese Buckinghamshire Schools Trust,( ODBST). They took over responsibility of the school following the 2018 OFSTED Inspection. Since then I have seen great, very positive changes at CtS and am very proud to be involved with the school and the community.

I have worked in education for most of my working life in schools in England, South Africa and Zimbabwe. This led to one headship in Milton Keynes and two in Buckinghamshire. I have also worked as an education consultant in Buckinghamshire and for a relocation company throughout the UK.

I have lived in Milton Keynes since 1976 and am passionate about the city and all it has to offer everyone from so many diverse backgrounds and cultures.

I am a member of the Royal Voluntary Service which involves supporting the wider community. I enjoy walking especially around our many beautiful parks and lakes, am an avid reader, enjoy the theatre, the cinema, gardening and travelling.

Janet Hatfield

Gill Rees - Foundation Governor

My name is Gill Rees, and I am currently a mature student at the Open University; a former primary school Deputy Headteacher and education consultant for the local authority advising schools how to best support children for whom English is an Additional Language.

I am link governor for the Foundation Stage, music and joint link governor for English at Christ the Sower. This year I have enjoyed regularly visiting the Year 4 class to listen to readers as well as visiting the foundation unit. 

 Amy Inchley - Fouhdation Governor 

I first joined the Governing Body at Christ the Sower as a Parent Governor in September 2021, serving until July 2025. In September 2025, I was happy to continue my involvement in a new capacity as Foundation Governor.

As a parent, I’ve always believed that education is a partnership between families and schools. When the opportunity arose to become a Parent Governor, I saw it as a chance to play a more active role in shaping the environment where our children learn, grow, and thrive. I wanted to bring a parent’s perspective to the table – someone who understands the hopes, concerns, and everyday realities of school life from the family side. I care deeply about ensuring that all children feel supported, challenged, and inspired, and I believe that strong governance helps make that possible.

Joining the governing body has also given me the chance to learn more about how schools operate behind the scenes. It’s been eye-opening, and I’ve gained a real appreciation for the dedication of our staff and leadership team. I’m here to listen, ask questions, and contribute to decisions that help our school move forward.

Ultimately, I became a Parent Governor because I want to make a difference, not just for my own children, but for every child in our school community. I hope to continue doing so in my new role as Foundation Governor.

Ranbir Sandhu - Staff Governor 

I have been the  staff governor at Christ the Sower School since October 2021.

I have been at the school since 2005, I started at the as an EAL assistant/teaching assistant, and then I trained to become a HLTA and have since been teaching across the school. I have also worked as unqualified teacher in Years 3 and 5 and thoroughly enjoyed it.

The children at Christ the Sower are unique and special and that’s what has kept me at CTS for all of these years.

I am married, and I have two boys, and we enjoy spending time together as a family. I enjoy cooking, baking and reading. I also enjoy socialising with family and friends.

Ranbir Sandhu

 Shekhar Gund -Foundation Governor 

I have been on the local governing body at Christ the Sower ecumenical school run by Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) since March 2022.

I have over 33 years of industrial experience in developing and implementing of sustainable growth strategies across global geographies. I have a good flair for financial management and understand the strategic role of a school’s board in ensuring educational success through better financial planning. Having an engineering degree and an MBA, and a dissertation on implementing sustainable and climate change strategies in educational institutes, I wish to ensure better SRM (Schools Resource Management) and drive the school’s development plans for the betterment of our next generations.

Driving the trusts (ODBST) mission and vision statements and establishing success is my personal goal.

 Shekhar Gund

Reverend  Mike Morris - Chair of  Governors

I’ve been actively involved with Christ the Sower for many years, regularly leading collective worship and supporting with the RE curriculum.  I was appointed as a Foundation Governor in early 2021.  In 2022/23 I took on the role of SEND & PP Governor

I am one of the ministers in the Watling Valley and since I arrived here in 2004 have worked hard at engaging with all the local schools and regularly lead assemblies and support the curriculum.  I am also heavily involved in running a summer holiday club at Christ the Sower as well as our young people’s group ‘Hot Potatoes’.  I am passionate about seeing children grow and reach their full potential, becoming the person God created them to be. 

I have four children of my own and am very aware of the pressures that children and young people face today.  I enjoy cooking and have recently taken up running, and I am hoping to run a marathon at some point in the future.

Mike Morris

Louise Worrall- Parent Governor

Mel Nugent - Headteacher 

I have been headteacher at Christ the Sower since September 2022, prior to this I was headteacher at another ODBST school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.  

I am delighted to have the opportunity to put the skills and qualities that I have developed throughout my career to maximum effect in leading this wonderful school through the next phase of her journey. This really is an incredible community and school that I feel honoured to serve.

Throughout my career, I have been driven by the desire to make a real difference to the lives of children, in particular, those who face disadvantages, by teaching them the skills to grow as individuals, aspire highly, and find and develop the inner reserves necessary to overcome all challenges in the pursuit of their full, God-given potential.

Teaching has always been a passionate vocation for me, and as I have moved into leadership, and ultimately headship, I have not only remained committed to being an outstanding practitioner, but I have also worked hard to enthuse and develop staff at all levels to improve outcomes for children; whom I believe should always be at the heart of everything that we do in schools.

I am also a mum, with two grown up children, and I live in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. 

Mel Nugent