Governors
Hambledon Primary School Governors
Hambledon Primary School has a dedicated and enthusiastic team of governors with representatives from several groups including parents, the community and local authority. The purpose of the group is to help the school deliver the best possible education, by fulfilling the following principle objectives;
Setting the school’s vision, strategic aims and policies
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Ensuring the school is accountable to all its stakeholders
Our Governing Body
We are active in many development areas within the school whilst continuing our role in ‘overseeing’ the school’s progress, monitoring and providing a ‘critical friend’ role to the school as a whole. We have a Flat Structure Governing Body, where every Governor attends all of the meetings. The 12 FGB meetings will be held at regular intervals and cover both Strategic and Resources agendas including the school finances, curriculum and teaching standards. This will ensure that all Governors have a full understanding of all aspects of school life.
We currently have vacancies on our Governing Body and are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have the time and energy to commit to helping us strategically support and oversee Hambledon Primary School. If you would like further information please contact us on governing.body@hambledon.hants.sch.uk.
Constitution
The Governing Body is made up of the following members:
| List of Current Governors: | Role: |
| Matthew Frost | Resources Lead & Health & Safety Governor |
| William Stanton | Vice Chair, Parent Governor |
| Caroline Crowe | Strategy Lead |
| Adrienne Blower | Headteacher |
| Katy Angio | Staff Representative |
| Mark Watkiss | Co-opted Governor |
| Dominic McGrath | LA Governor |
| Marina Slaney | Clerk |
| Izzy Acton | Co-opted Governor, Pupil Premium and SEND Governor |
| Guy Ladenburg | Co-opted Governor |
| Marishelle Butler | Co-opted Governor, Safeguarding Lead |
| Joanne Burgess | Co-opted Governor |
| Kelly Hanlon | Parent Governor |
N.B.: Please also refer to the Governor Services Website which has an up to date list, in the event of recent changes:
Hambledon Primary School - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk)
All appointments have been made by a quorate Full Governing Body
Recent Governors (12 months rolling record)
Louise Vardy
Lynda DeWolf
About Us:
Matthew Frost (P)
Resources Lead
February 2022 - February 2026, Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body
Maths Lead
I was interested in the governor role as I wanted be able to put something back into the school where my son is attending and to help, in as much as I can, Hambledon school maintain the wonderful experience for the children who come through its doors.
As an Air Traffic Controller there aren't many skills which cross over into governorship but I hope I bring a strong sense of teamwork, an ability to think clearly under pressure, be able to communicate well and a desire to get actively involved which ultimately led to me stepping up and taking up the role of chair of governors.
Caroline Crowe (P)
Strategy Lead
October 2019 - October 2023, Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body
Quality of Teaching Lead
I have a background in research and communications, transferable skills that I can use to benefit the school across many areas. As a children's author, I can offer help with the school's library provision. I also have an interest in SEN provision.
William Stanton (P)
Parent Governor, Vice Chair March 2021 - March 2025
Behaviour Lead
Mark Watkiss
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body, May 2021 - May 2025
Foundation Subjects Lead
Dominic McGrath
LA Governor appointed by the Governing Body, May 2021 - May 2025
Attendance Lead
I am a Senior Manager in Local Government and my experience includes budget management, recruitment, policy development and political liaison. I am also Chair of Governors at Crescent Primary School.
Izzy Acton
Pupil Premium/SEND Governor
Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Body, March 2022 - March 2026
I became interested in the Governor position when my son started here in Reception. I have a background in education, having been a primary school teacher in London for most of my career. I am particularly interested in the SEN provision and hope to bring my own experiences of the classroom to my role.
Guy Ladenburg
Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Body, March 2022 - March 2026
Pupil Development Lead
My family moved to Hambledon in 2020. I have a daughter at the school. I am a practising Barrister and this is my first role as a Governor.
Marishelle Butler
Safeguarding/Health and Safety Governor
Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Body, March 2022 - March 2026
Joanne Burgess
Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Body, September 2022 - September 2026
English Lead
All governors hold an Enhanced DBS.
Key:
| (PG) | Parent Governor |
| (P) | Parent |
| L.A. | Local Education Authority |
Governor Attendance 2022-23
Attendance 2021-22
Attendance 2020 - 2021:
Oct FGB (R) | Oct FGB (S) | Nov FGB (R) | Dec FGB (s) | Feb FGB (R) | Mar FGB (R) | Mar FGB (S) | April FGB (s) | May FGB (R) | June FGB (R) | July FGB | |
| Will Rollinson | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| Alex Morton | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | SD | SD | SD | SD |
| Caroline Crowe | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Matthew Frost | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| Paul Davies | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | SD | SD | ||
| Adrienne Blower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Tim Shaw | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | SD | SD | SD | SD |
| Jane Slatter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Jan Jarvie | Yes | Yes | Yes | SD | SD | SD | SD | SD | SD | SD | SD |
| Ellie DeWolf | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Jim Chapman | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | SD | SD | |
| William Stanton | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
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| Mark Watkiss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | No | ||
| Louise Vardy | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | ||
| Dominic McGrath | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes |
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| Katy Angio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes |
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| Cheryl Barker | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
NA = Not Yet Appointed
SD = Stepped Down