I am now retired, but formerly worked in financial services and with the local council as Data Quality Manager.

My Hobbies and interests lie within sports, politics and current affairs, reading and family.

Both of my sons, who are now in their 30s went to Longthorpe Primary School, as does currently my eight year old grandson.

I became a governor to give something back to the school that has featured so much within our family.

WORK

Development Manager for a large Financial Institution

Governance experience

I have been a governor in different schools for over 20 years now.

Hobbies and interests

Golf and travelling, and watching lots of sport.

Why did you become a governor?

I wanted to give back to the community when my daughters were in school.  Although they are no longer of school going age, I continued to offer my services as I love doing the Governor's role.  It gives you a sense of “giving back” to the community.  I also wanted to see how the schools operate, and I now I understand it from both sides.

WORK

Data and AI Consultant

Governance experience

Solution and Project Review Boards for large organisations

Hobbies and interests

Data & AI

Technological Literacy in Education

Rugby League

Links to the school/area

My son attends the school

Why did you become a governor?

To provide a data informed approach to school governance.

Challenge the perceived opaque decision-making within MAT governance structures.  

To advocate for progressive behaviour management strategies that nurture students and their mental health.

Encourage more transparency and communication.

Ensure the school and MAT treat all stakeholders—parents, staff, and students—as valued members of the community.

WORK

Currently, I do part-time administration for a car sales company.  Alongside this, I also pick up SEND children from home and drop them off at school. 

I also volunteer twice a week or when required at Longthorpe Primary School.

I have previous experience as a pensions' advisor/household claims handler and complaints handler.

Part-time make-up and hair artist with fully qualified certification.

I am a very motivated individual who likes to keep busy participating in various jobs.

Governance experience

No previous governance experience

Hobbies and interests

Touring around the world to various countries. I have visited many countries, like France, Saudi, Egypt, Turkey and Spain. I look forward to touring in the future and exploring culture and history.

Most of all spending quality time with my family.

I also enjoy going through learning activities with my children ensure they receive the extra learning support at home. I find this very important for children.

Links to the school/area

I live very locally to the school and have only recently moved my daughter to Longthorpe school. She's currently in year 3 and will have my second child, hopefully join in Sept 2025.

I volunteer at the school twice a week and have recently completed a reading buddy course at the college. This is to help those children progress in their reading.

I have volunteered to help the PTA with their events and upcoming events too. Taking part in baking and selling to raise funds for the school.

Why did you become a governor?

I believe in giving back to the community where it's needed the most. Giving back makes an impact on the community around you. The upcoming generation is our future and making sure in this day and age children get the support they need and deserve. I'd like to actively give my time in help making strategic decisions on improving the schools performance. I look forward to working as a team with the Governors and the school itself.

WORK

I work locally at Peterborough City Hospital part time in a job share managing the Cancer Wellbeing Service. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires multiple skills such as public speaking, fundraising, listening support, staff management and service development.

Governance experience

In a past role I was responsible for Risk and Governance in a small NHS Trust. This included compliance, regulation, complaints, claims and patient safety. I have Master's degree in Patient Safety Management.

Hobbies and interests

Sport, particularly field hockey, is my passion; I have played locally since 1994. Outside of work can be found at the gym, walking Rosie the Labrador at Nene Park, or transporting and watching Drew and Josh play sport - Karate / ice hockey / football / Taekwondo.

Links to the school/area

I love Peterborough and all it has to offer; I chose to bring my family up here sending my children to Longthorpe. I started volunteering for the school in 2023 and I am excited to support its work and future development.

Why did you become a governor?

Volunteering time and skills is an essential part of supporting our public services, especially sharing knowledge across sectors. I am fortunate to be able to offer my time regularly and have participated in a number of tasks, by far my favourite moment was in cooking… year 4 were attempting to add lemon juice to their soup!