Wes Lacey
Chair of Governors (since 2011) Governor since 2009
Retired. Previously Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Warks.
Qualifications -. BA(hons) Economics, Diploma in Applied Social Studies, MBA
Likes - Walking, Cycling, Travelling, Golf, retirement, grandchildren
Dislikes - DIY,shopping,getting older, McDonalds.
Claim to fame: Met Tony Blair at 10 Downing Street.
Rebecca Aberton
Vice Chair of Governors (Governor since 2010)
Qualifications -. BEd (Hons); MA Education; PhD
Likes - Family, friends, live music and sunshine
Dislikes - Intolerance, anchovies and reality TV
Claim to fame: My great grandad was the inspiration for Toad in 'Wind in the Willows'
Lucy Dube
Governor (since 2021) and parent to two children
Likes -Trees, running, playing the piano, cake
Dislikes - Litter, plastic packaging, toffees
Claim to fame - I have a Blue Peter badge (I played cello in Warwickshire youth orchestra and we performed on the show)
Cat Oulton-Rowe
Co-opted Governor (since 2022)
Likes - A cup of tea, reading and the sunshine! Combining all three is best!!
Dislikes - Horror movies, spicy food
Claim to fame - Orlando Bloom used to visit my local pub when I lived in Canterbury!
Hannah Ratcliffe
Parent Governor (since 2023)
Likes - Dancing, gardening, listening to podcasts
Dislikes - Being cold, long journeys,
Claim to fame - I'm the great great niece of a suffragette!
Mandy Coleman
Early Years Educator (WNS since 2010)
Qualification - BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing
Likes - Walking, talking, reading, spending time with family and friends and helping others
Dislikes - Seeing anyone sad or struggling
Claim to Fame - I ran 10k in mud to raise money for charity and I met Prince Charles and Princess Diana when I was little
Cathy Bignold
Head teacher (WNS since 2011)
Qualifications - Bed (Hons), EYP, NNEB, National SENDCO award
Likes - Coffee, reading, the seaside, custard, prawns and Christmas!
Dislikes - Rats, coriander, celery and tea
Claim to Fame - I once sang (as a backing singer) in front of 500 people!
Amanda McDonnell
Business Manager (WNS since 2022)
Qualification - CSBM
Likes - Reading, going for walks, listening to music
Dislikes - Wasps, traffic jams and thunderstorms
Claim to Fame - I used to be a professional singer in a band!