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.
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
Staff Governor
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 2O11) Qualification-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
Associate Member
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!