Appointed: Sept 2011

Reappointed: 01/9/19

Appt Up To: 31/8/23

Type: Foundation

Committee: Faith Matters (Chair)

Special Area of Interest:

Foundation Subjects

Other Responsibilities:

Pupil Discipline, Staff Dismissal, Hearings, Foundation Subjects, Computing, 

Guy Fairbairn

Chair of Governors

I have been a Governor since 2011 and Chair since 2012. Although my son has now moved on to secondary school,  I am committed to continuing my involvement with the school, and ensuring that we give our children the best possible start in education. I am not from an education background, and as part of our  governing body add to the broad  range of skills and experience we have. If anyone is interested in finding out more about being a Governor, feel free to contact me via the school office; I have found it to be a rewarding and enlightening experience!

Appointed: Oct 2005

Reappointed: 1/9/19

Appt Up To: 31/8/23

Type: Co-opted

Committee: Standards 

Special Area of Interest:

SEN, GT, Safer Recruitment, Child Protection

Other Responsibilities:

HT Performance Management, Staff Dismissal, Hearings, Salary, Interim Safeguarding Governor, SEND, Pupil Premium, Child Protection, Safer Recruitment, LAC, PLAC 

Carol Wylde

Vice Chair of Governors

I have been a Governor at the school since my eldest daughter started in Reception in 2005. Although both of my children have moved on to secondary school I am continuing in my role as a governor because I know how important the school is for the community and how important it is that the school have active governors. My background is in teaching and I currently work with schools, supporting leadership, teaching and learning. I enjoy being part of the wider school team, supporting the school to achieve their priorities and working with staff, children and the local community. There is a real mix of people on the Governing Body and everybody brings something different to the team. The governing body needs people with a range of skills. We always welcome feedback from parents and would encourage anybody considering becoming a governor to talk to one of us to find out more.

Appointed:  16/4/12

Appt Up To: 

Type: Headteacher

Committee: Standards and Resources

Special Area of Interest:

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Other Responsibilities:

Parish Council/Community Room Link, PTA, Health and Safety

Lee Frost

Headteacher

I joined the school in April 2012. When I walked through the gates, the ethos and atmosphere felt so special and remains so to this very day. Working in a small school certainly presents many challenges, but being at the heart of the community and part of a unique family out weighs everything else!

Appt Up To: Ex Officio

Type: Foundation

Committee: Faith Matters

Special Area of Interest:

Literacy, MFL

Other Responsibilities:

Appeals, HT Performance Management

Rev Canon Annette Reed

Foundation Governor

I have been a Foundation Governor since becoming Vicar in 2006 and it is a great pleasure to serve on the governing body and be involved in the life of the school.

As the children will know, I play my guitar and love singing. In my spare time I enjoy walking my greyhound dog, gardening and exploring antique warehouses.

Appointed: Dec 2004

Reappointed: 7/9/21

Appt Up To: 7/9/25

Type: Staff

Committee:

Faith Matters and Standards 

Special Area of Interest: 

RE, PSHEC

Other Responsibilities:

Elected staff Governor

Anne Miller

Deputy Headteacher and Teacher Governor. 

Appointed: Sept 1999

Reappointed: 1/9/19

Appt Up To: 31/8/23

Type: Co-Opted

Committee:

Faith Matters and Resources

Other Responsibilities:

Governor Training

School Administrator and Staff Governor

I have been a staff governor since 1999 and enjoy working with other governors to make our school the special place that it is. My hobbies include pilates, astronomy and cooking.

Appointed: 16/3/20

Appt Up To: 15/3/24 

Type: Co-Opted

Committee: Resources (Chair)

Other Responsibilities:

Numeracy, Science, Salary, Staff Dismissals and Hearing, Pupil Discipline, school website, Head teacher performance management

Alistair Smith

I have been a Governor at the school since March 2020 and enjoy the opportunity to help the school achieve its aims and support the local community. My background is in business, in particular research and development, and so hopefully I add some different skills and experience to the governing body. I have 2 children of pre-school age which occupy most of my spare time but also like gardening and playing euphonium in local musical ensembles.

Appt Up To: 11/10/24

Type: Parent

Committee: Standards

Other Responsibilities:

Equality, Initial teacher training, 

Michael Ogbechie

I was appointed parent governor in October 2020. I have been resident in the village for over 7 years and currently have a daughter at the school and another one due to start in 2022. My professional expertise is in the learning and assessment sector and I currently work for Cambridge Assessment (a department of Cambridge University). I look forward to applying my existing capabilities to areas within the scope of the system of governance at the school.

My hobbies include relaxing with a good book (or a journal!) and occasionally pounding the dirt tracks around the village!

Appt Up To: 6/10/25

Type: Co-opted

Committee: Standards

Special Area of Interest: 

Attendance

Other Responsibilities:

Appeals

Mrs Jo Lenton

Appt Up To: 2/11/25

Type: Parent

Committee: Standards (Chair)

Special Area of Interest: 

First aid

Other Responsibilities:

Appeals, PSHEC, RSE, Health and Safety, Medical

Mrs Nicola Cooper

Appt Up To: 12/11/25

Type: Parent

Committee: Resources

Other Responsibilities:

Salary, Child Protection, Safer Recruitment, Governor Visit, Training

Mrs Laura Lawrence