I am the Director of Phase Hitchin, a youth charity dedicated to building the wellbeing and resilience of young lives. Since joining Phase in 2007, I have led the vision, mission and strategy of the charity, while also overseeing fundraising …
As Headteacher at The Priory School, Hitchin, I attend all Governors’ meetings and answer all questions posed by Governors in support of their vital role in holding me and the school leadership team to account. Before becoming the Headteacher at …
I have 30 years of policing experience across a range of disciplines, including Counter Terrorism and Serious and Organised Crime so understand the importance and complexities of safeguarding and having robust governance, policies and audit in place to ensure professionalism …
Co-Opted Governor Committees: Wellbeing & Inclusion and Curriculum & Progress I am a biologist with a PhD from University College London and over the last 25 years I have led various science-related education and outreach programmes aimed at school students …
Co-Chair of Governors Committees: Wellbeing & Inclusion For 27 years I was a primary school teacher and have 19 years of SENCO experience (Special Educational Needs), working in a variety of schools in London, Middlesex and Hertfordshire. I worked locally in …
Co-Opted Governor Committees: Curriculum & Progress I am a biochemical engineer by training and have worked in the pharmaceutical industry for most of my career holding positions of technical leadership and management. I have recruited young people into the industry …
Staff Governor Committees: Finance & Resources Committee I have been a teacher and former head of department for over 12 years, I relocated to Hertfordshire from the North East in 2022 and have been enjoying exploring the county and my …
Co-Chair of Governors Committees: Curriculum & Progress, Finance & Resources I have spent the last 40 years in the IT Industry and, since 2014, have been running my own IT Consultancy. Prior to that I held the position of Chief …
Parent Governor Committees: Curriculum & Progress I originally trained as a scientist, obtaining a Doctorate in Physiology from the University of Liverpool. Having worked in a research laboratory for several years, I decided that a more people-facing career would suit …
Co-opted Governor Committees: Finance & Resources A Chartered Accountant by profession, I took early retirement in 2017 having decided that 35 years of commuting was sufficient. My entire working life was spent in the City. Having trained with Deloittes I …
