I joined the Governing Body initially as a parent governor and have had had 3 children go through the school and on to further and higher education. Having a career which involves working with schools and governing bodies, becoming a governor at the school seemed an obvious way in which I could contribute. I am also a governor at a Hampshire secondary academy school, out of the area.
I am the Schools HR Business Partner for Hampshire, the strategic lead for supporting senior managers in the Children’s Services, Headteachers and Governors across Hampshire on a range of HR issues. I have a key role in dealing with changes arising from employment and education legislation and the consequential changes in policies, procedure and practices. My role includes engagement with the Department for Education, Children’s Services in HCC, Headteacher representatives and the recognised trade unions on behalf of Hampshire schools.
I currently also chair the Pay Committee.