At Locks Heath Infant School we have a committed and passionate governing body with members from an array of backgrounds who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience from their respective industries.   Governors and Associate Members are all volunteers and the board is made up of individuals from the staff, parents and members of our local community.

Clare Georgeson, Co-opted Governor
Chair of Governors
I became a governor in early 2017 when my son was in Early Years.   He has recently started at Brookfield, whilst my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time at the infant school and is now in Year 4.
 
I was privileged to have been elected as the Chair of Governors in July 2019 and I work with an excellent and committed team of governors who never give up in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.  Being a governor allows me to challenge and support the school to ensure every child has the best possible experience and outcomes during their time with us, as well as helping to shape the short and long term vision and plans for our amazing school. 
 
Until late 2017, I worked in Further Education designing and delivering staff training in the effective use of technology for teaching, learning and assessment.  During this time, I also worked as part of the team to deliver the eLearning Designers apprenticeship qualification framework and blended learning content.  I currently do not work however as a school governor I undertake continuous professional development and certainly find myself on a constant learning curve with the responsibilities and challenges presented by the world of governance and the education sector.   In addition I am one of the Welfare Officers for Gosport BMX club assisting with the safeguarding and protection of children and young people within the club as well as with working parents/carers and all the riders to ensure that absolutely everyone from the local community and further afield can safely access and enjoy the sport.
 
I attend many school events throughout the year and I always look forward to meeting our parents and carers on these occasions. I can also be contacted by email at: A.Governor@locksheath-inf.hants.sch.uk or through the school office by calling 01489 584180 or by leaving a letter with the office marked FAO Clare Georgeson 

Sandra Fox, Co-Opted Governor
As a co-opted Governor joining early 2018, I’ve actively volunteered my time to support the school, which I manage alongside working for full time for the local Statistics office and parent to one.

What drew me to the role? The opportunity to shape the community, act as an extension to the senior leadership team and my willingness to learn something new.

What qualifies me to be a co-opted governor? Truth be told you don’t need qualifications. If you can spare the time and share the passion to support the school to ensure we get the best for the children, that is all the school requires.  Having said that however, I’ve worked for the Civil Service in various Human Resourcing roles for the last 18 years, there are many skills that I can transfer to this role to challenge and support leadership as they strive to achieve the best for the school.  It’s exciting to be part something that helps shape the future of our younger generations.
 

Ben Davies, Parent Governor
Pen Portrait coming soon

Zoë Cunningham, Parent Governor
SEND Lead Governor
Co-Chair Curriculum Committee
Pen portrait coming soon

Fraser Rowbotham, Co-Opted Governor
Pen portrait coming soon
 

Julie Robertson, Parent Governor
I became a governor in early 2023, when a position came up for a parent governor, and my son has just started in early years in the previous September.

 

Having been a childminder looking after children from the school for the last 4 years, I really wanted to get more involved with it, and this role felt like a good step for me. I have ties with the local community through both childminding and my business, Strong Mum Crew, and I wanted to help out, as well as shape how things look for our young people.

 

My background is in Learning and Development prior to early years, and of late I have taken an interest in Mental Health for children as well as SEN, so I hope this will compliment my role within the curriculum committee.

 

Working together with a highly committed board of governors, as well as the staff and Mr Jump, has been inspiring and I hope to continue building upon the school in years to come.

A big part of the reason we chose the location of our house was because of the school, and I look forward to working closely together.

 

Hayley Porter-Straw, Parent Governor
I became a parent Governor in late 2023, my youngest daughter being in year one. My eldest daughter has recently started at secondary school having spent seven years across the Locks Heath schools. Both my children have very much enjoyed their time at the school and I feel privileged that they are part of such a fantastic school community. The academic element being just one part of that journey.

I am a qualified and practising Barrister of over 15 years call. I see this role as a great opportunity to contribute to the school and the wider community. I welcome being involved in helping the school continue to deliver the best outcomes for the children.

Stuart Johnston
Associate Member - Health & Safety
Pen portrait coming soon

Susannah D' Souza , Independent Clerk to the Governing Body