Trinity CE VC Primary School

Who I am…

I have been headteacher at Trinity since September 2013 having previously been deputy head of a large infant school. I have worked in several schools in and around the Bristol area since starting teaching in September 1995.

I live on the outskirts of Bristol with my three daughters.

What is my role on the Governing Body?…

As headteacher my role is to give the governing board all the information it needs to do its job well towards the strategic development of the school. This entails helping the governing board to access data about the school published by the DfE and Ofsted, and providing whatever management information the board requires to monitor different aspects of life in the school throughout the year so that they may fulfil their role to support and challenge.

I attend all full governing body and committee meetings and report on all aspects of school life and in particular:

• Pupil learning and progress


• Pupil applications, admissions, attendance and exclusions


• Staff absence, recruitment, retention, morale and performance


• The quality of teaching

Why I wanted to become a School Governor?…

I am automatically a school governor due to my role.

What I enjoy about being a School Governor?…

I enjoy working with a group of people from different backgrounds, often outside of education. The governors provide me with a different lens through which to view the school. I enjoy working with dedicated and committed highly skilled people performing a voluntary role.

Who am I? 

I am a mother to 2 children and work in the telecoms industry as a finance manager and data analyst.  I joined the governing board in October 2020.  I am incredibly curious and love learning so always searching for new challenges and learning opportunities. In my spare time I can normally be found pottering in the garden or signing up to some new training course!

What is my role on the governing body? 

I am vice-chair, supporting the chair of governors as well as chairing the Finance & Premises subcommittee and sitting on the Ethos Committee.  Due to my professional knowledge, I support the school with budget setting, monitoring and strategy but I am also keen to support pupil & staff wellbeing and understand curriculum improvement.  I was appointed by the diocese as a Foundation Governor to support the Christian foundation of the school through ensuring the vision and values of the school align to those of the Christian faith.

Why did I want to become a school governor? 

I wanted to use my professional and personal skillset to help our local school and give back.  In my professional role it can sometimes feel like the difference you make is small or can't really be seen it but as a governor you can see the direct impact your skillset and support have on the pupils and the staff.  I wanted to be able to further support the excellent work all the staff at Trinity do.

What I enjoy about being a school governor? 

I enjoy being able to put my skills into action to support the continuous improvement of the school and give back to the community.   You must be creative with how the funds are spent and generated to ensure the children receive the best education possible.  I also enjoy coming into school and embedding as part of the school community, attending collective worship and observing the fun they have while learning.  I love bringing a passion and energy to the board and challenging the status quo.

Who am I?

I am a mother to three now grown up children, although my youngest has just left school, so I am ‘empty nesting’ for the first time in 32 years! 

After an exciting and demanding career in international business exhibition and events organising, I now run a busy self-catering business that my husband and I opened in 2018.  We also run a small holding and my husband manages our livery yard and both competes and teaches event riding.

Why did I want to be a school governor?

All three of my child benefited hugely from attending brilliant Primary schools. I hope my contribution as governor will help Trinity offer that opportunity to many other children.  I want to use my business skills to help with all aspects of getting the best from funding, communications, and other professional aspects of the school management.

I now feel I have time and certainly the energy to offer my services to the school, staff and parents in this way.

What is my role on as school governor?

I sit on the Finance and Premises Committee, so my involvement at the moment, covers all areas of finance that affect Trinity; reviewing, overseeing and approving the budget, to help with planning future expenditure, and ensuring we get best value on all our purchasing decisions.   I help ensure we have a fair pay policy, and that we meet all statutory and contractual obligations to staff. The F&P committee oversee responsibility for care and maintenance for all grounds and buildings of the school, Health and Safety and to report to FGB and monitor any ongoing maintenance.  Finally, I also work with the other governors to look at the marketing and communications side of Trinity.

I hope later this year to also take up a role at Link Governor for Maths.

What I enjoy about being a Governor

It’s very early days for me, as I only joined in Sept 2022, but so far I’m excited to meet the other Governors, the staff and I’m looking forward to really understanding the character and personality of Trinity, so that I can be sure all my efforts help build on the best of the school and support areas where maybe more help is needed.

t being a school Governor?

Who am I?

What is my role on the Governing Body?

Why I wanted to school Governor?

What I enjoy about being a school Governor?

Who am I?

What is my role on the Governing Body?

Why I wanted to school Governor?

What I enjoy about being a school Governor?