Membership Type: Foundation
Term start-expiry date: 07/09/2022 - 1/09/2026
Term of office: 4 years

I have joined the governing body at Shrivenham as a Foundation governor and as such have responsibility, alongside fellow governors, to ensure that we maintain the Christian ethos of the school. I feel very lucky to be part of the local St Andrews congregation and hope I can also encourage staff, pupils and families to explore faith, worship and reflection whilst part of the Shrivenham school community. I have been an Army officer for almost 30 years and currently work at the Defence Academy as Head of Defence Cyber technical training. Four years ago I decided to make a permanent move to the village to provide stability for my daughters, both of whom have enjoyed being part of the school family. I hope to champion technology and learning in a digital age alongside promoting the benefits of sport and physical activity, both of which have been passions of mine whilst serving in the military.

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Having followed my husband around for 34 years, as an Army wife, we came back to settle in Shrivenham in 2011, which is where we began in 1977.  I got to know Shrivenham school when my grandchildren attended the school whilst their own father was posted here from 2019 to 2021. I used to visit school regularly as part of the Open the Book assembly team and am committed to ensuring that a strong Christian ethos is maintained.

Having been a teacher for almost 40 years, in many different schools, I am well aware of the challenges and pressures that face staff and governors.  I am honoured to have been selected as a governor to have the chance to support all the hard work that goes on at Shrivenham school in order that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and fulfil the motto       that ‘All things are possible for one who believes.’

I am also a governor at Watchfield school, and it is good to promote the link between the two schools at this strategic level.

Membership Type: Community
Term start-expiry date: 14/07/2019-13/07/2023
Term of office: 4 years

I have been an active part of the Governing body since 2007. Both my children were educated here, and I have witnessed first-hand the value of the strong foundation gained at Shrivenham as they move on to secondary school. During this time, I have seen the school go through many changes and have provided both support and challenge as part of the Governing Body. Throughout my time as a Governor I have carried out a number of roles sitting on every sub-committee at some stage. I use this experience and knowledge to help ensure that pupils have a great experience at our school and that they achieve their full potential, learning in a positive safe and friendly environment. My background lies in Special Educational Needs/Safeguarding working across multi-agencies with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour and/or experience poor mental health. I believe passionately that from an early age children need to understand and look after their mental health and that its as equally important as maintaining their physical health. My belief is that Primary schools play an important role in improving awareness surrounding mental health and emotional wellbeing which I will continue to champion. I believe Shrivenham Primary School is going from strength to strength, with a strong ethos and positive approach to learning and I look forward to being part of it for the future.

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As a parent of a child at Shrivenham CE Primary School and a passionate advocate for inclusive education and community wellbeing. I bring over a decade of experience working across the NHS in leadership, organisational development, and strategic roles. My career has focused on driving meaningful cultural change, supporting talent development, and improving outcomes through collaboration, compassion and evidence-based approaches. I have governance experience, a strong understanding of finance and data, and a track record of working with senior leaders to deliver high-impact projects. I am also a trained facilitator and qualified in PRINCE2 project management, enabling me to contribute effectively to planning and accountability. I’m eager to support Shrivenham School in maintaining high standards, ensuring all voices are heard, and providing strategic challenge and support. I value integrity, kindness, and teamwork, and I’m committed to helping the school thrive for every child.

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