Governors

Co-Chair of Governors

Link - English

Future Structures Group

I have taught English in several secondary schools in the UK and abroad and am now a freelance editor and writer, specialising in Shakespeare for schools.  Passionate about the importance of Literacy and Drama in the school setting, I am pleased to be the Link Governor for English at St. Anne’s and in a wider context, a trustee of the social change charity, the Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation. This is my third school governorship and I am linked to St. Anne's as a member of the congregation at St. Mary's Church.

Co-Chair of Governors

Safeguarding (including Child Protection and Prevent)

Governor Visits

Link - PHSE

Looked-after Children

Future Structures Group

I am a Service Manager at Cambridgeshire County Council, with a background in children’s social care and a passion for safeguarding and inclusion. I’ve been a Governor at St. Anne’s since 2022 and currently serve as Co-Chair and Safeguarding Lead. As a parent of a child at the school, I’m committed to ensuring every child, regardless of background, has the chance to thrive in a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment, where we do "everything in love".

Foundation Governor

Admissions

Link - Science

I have lived in Godmanchester with my family for 17 years and been a parent at St Anne’s since 2013; both experiences have given me a strong understanding of the community and school ethos. I am a Programme Change Director at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, as well as being an active member of St. Mary’s Church and a Charity Director and Trustee. At St Anne’s I am the Link Governor for Science.

Foundation Governor

Admissions

Link - RE

I am Vicar of Godmanchester and Hilton, and with that post I am an ex officio Foundation Governor, a role I have enjoyed for almost 19 years. My three children were all at St Anne’s, and I feel I know the school well. It is one of the greatest pleasures of my work to spend a lot of time in St Anne’s, taking Collective Worship (assemblies) nearly every week and whole-school services each term, and also assisting with RE lessons in various classes from time to time, as well as hosting class visits and school events in St Mary’s Church. With the Baptist Church, I take part in Prayer Spaces events and annual sessions with school leavers. I have been in ordained ministry since 1989, spending twelve years with the church in Japan, and before that was for a few years a teacher in Jordan and the UK.

Foundation Governor

Link - RE

Link - History

Future Structures Group

Having three children and having run St Mary's Children's Church for a number of years,  I have always been interested in education and, in particular, education within a faith setting, so love my role as a Foundation Governor, which I have been doing for over 10 years. Professionally, I am a qualified lawyer, currently working for a social care and education company, who support children with complex needs access the education they need, something I hope I mirror at St Anne's.

Foundation Governor

Admissions 

Health and Safety

Premises

Link - Mathematics

Website Compliance

I am the proud father of two primary school children and a regular worshipper at St Mary's Church, where I lead in Children's Church. I am also a leader at Godmanchester Cubs. Between those interests, I earn a living as an IT consultant.

Foundation Governor

Link - Modern Foreign Languages

Link - Music

Link - Geography

Link - Design and Technology

Governor Training and Induction

I have worked as a secondary school teacher for 25 years, starting as a classroom teacher and progressing through various additional roles, including leading teaching and learning.

I have lived in Godmanchester for 8 years and I am a member of St Mary's Church.  I have one child currently at St Anne's and another who recently moved on to secondary school from there. I am passionate about supporting children to have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Foundation Governor

Vice Chair

EYFS

Link - Art

I am a Foundation Governor and currently linked with Early Years and Art. My links with St Anne's run through both St Mary's Church and my two children who attend the school. My background is in healthcare. This gives me experience in emergency planning, leadership, policy development, systems analysis, safeguarding and more. 

Foundation Governor

Wellbeing

PE

I have been a Foundation Governor at St. Anne’s since 2021 and had previously been on the Governing Board of a primary school in Hertfordshire. I am the Link Governor for Wellbeing and strongly believe that children will thrive academically and personally in an environment which is positive and supportive and in which mental health awareness is built into the curriculum and staff training. After a career in radiography, I worked in secondary schools as an MFL conversation teacher and then retrained as a counsellor and psychotherapist and work today in private practice locally.

Parent Governor

Dinky Diner

OSC

I am a qualified English Language educator with over 23 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language, a former schoolteacher, university tutor and educational manager. This experience and expertise help me to understand the challenges faced by schools and children. As a Parent Governor and the mother of a Year 4 pupil, I actively engage with other parents and guardians and aim to serve as a bridge between families and the St. Anne's Governing Body. 

Co-opted Governor

Finance

Link - PE and Sports Premium

Pupil Premium

I joined the Governing Body in May 2024 as a Co-opted Governor. I quickly became invested in the school, staff, and children. In my day job I work for the Diocese of Ely as Head of Stewardship and I have worked across the private, charity and education sectors in various leadership roles. I really enjoy supporting schools, and am driven to help those who help children to receive the best possible education. I also volunteer at All Saints Inter Church Single Academy Trust and St Michaels CE Primary Academy which is part of the Diocese of Ely ACT Trust. My family is always my priority.

Parent Governor

SEND

I’m a parent of four children currently attending the school, so I have a strong personal connection to all stages of school life and I am a Parent Governor. I’m also the school’s Link Governor for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a role I care deeply about both professionally and personally. I’m committed to supporting the school in delivering high-quality provision for all pupils, and to ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. I work for Arm, a global technology company, where I specialise as both a technical author and a content strategist.