My involvement with Brackenwood Juniors and the Governing Body started in 2009 when the first of my two sons started here, they are now 21 and 17! I became Chair of Governors about 9 years ago and have seen the school go through a number of OFSTED inspections and the joining of Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.

I am still as passionate about the school as I was 15 years ago and continue to do my best to support the Head, staff and children.

I was a teacher for sixteen years before becoming a headteacher of a primary school and also a special school. I worked with the local authority school improvement team before becoming an HMI (Her Majesty’s Inspector). I inspected many schools but my favourite part of the HMI role was working with schools to help them improve. I had to take early retirement after an injury and now spend a lot of time with my six grandchildren. I continue to be keenly interested in primary education and became a governor in 2021.

Both my children loved Brackenwood Infant and Junior schools (my daughter is still at the Junior school).  I was always keen to find out more about their school day and was happy to help out when needed. When the opportunity arose to apply to be a governor at the Junior school, I applied straight away.  I hope that I bring experience as a parent and volunteer at both schools to my governor role.   I am passionate about all elements of governance, from safeguarding to mental health and wellbeing as well as the ‘day to day’ subjects like Maths and Reading.