SHEPHALBURY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL - Key Persons
Amy-Louise Collard Classification: Co-Opted Governor Term of Office: February 2019 - February 2027 Areas of Interest: Standards & Pupil Welfare Committee, Safeguarding, Online Safety I'm delighted to have joined the governing board and have lead responsibility for safeguarding at Shephalbury. My professional and personal experience gives me a strong oversight of governance along with the many issues that can affect young people's safety and wellbeing. I am looking forward to continuing working with all the stakeholders at the school, alongside the governing board, to provide a high level of support in this critical area.
Job Titles:
- Co - Chair of Governing Board
Cameron Smith - Co-Chair of Governing Board Classification: Co-Opted Governor Term of Office: September 2020 - September 2024 Areas of Interest: Standards & Pupils Welfare Committee, HT performance management, whistle-blowing, HSE I have been a primary school Governor for almost 12 years, eight of which I have led as Chair.
Claire Smith Classification: Parent Governor Term of Office: November 2020- October 2024 Areas of Interest: Finance and Resources Committee, complaints I joined the Governing body as a parent governor in 2020, I have a daughter in year two and from September will have another daughter in Nursery.
Heather Heritage Classification: Co-Opted Governor Term of Office: September 2020 - August 2024 Areas of Interest: Finance & Resources Committee, SEND, equality & inclusion I have lived in Stevenage all my life (even when at University I returned home during holidays and weekends!). I have previously worked within financial services, but now I am an HLTA in another local primary school. I find that both my previous experience and my current employment inform and support my role here.
Karen Cohen Classification: Local Authority Governor Term of Office: September 2020- September 2024 Areas of Interest: Chair of Standards & Pupil Welfare Committee, staff discipline I am an experienced leader and educator, having gained over two decades of experience both within the classroom and as a consultant dedicated to enhancing school environments. With a varied background spanning various leadership roles, including Assistant Head, Deputy Head, and Headteacher on two separate occasions over an eight-year span, I have demonstrated impact in driving educational excellence and fostering positive change.
Michelle Janes Classification: Co-opted Governor Term of Office: November 2020 - November 2024 Areas of Interest: Finance & Resources Committee, complaints, pay, I am delighted to be part of the Governing Body to support such a wonderful school community. I am an experienced senior leader in the charity sector and my current role focuses on the successful implementation of merging two charities working in the Learning Disability and Autism sector. I began my career in the field of informal education and subsequently trained as a secondary school ICT teacher. I have a wealth of experience in training leaders and managers as well as supporting strategic organisational development. I look forward to continuing to support the school to achieve its aspirations.
Job Titles:
- Administrator
- Member of the Administration and Premises Staff
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administration and Premises Staff
- Caretaker
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administration and Premises Staff
- Site Assistant
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administration and Premises Staff
- Cleaner
Job Titles:
- Administrator
- Member of the Administration and Premises Staff
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager
- Member of the Administration and Premises Staff
Job Titles:
- Vice Chair of Governing Board
Phillip Prasad- Vice Chair of Governing Board Classification: Parent Governor Term of Office: October 2021- October 2025 Areas of Interest: Co-chair of Finance & Resources Committee I am excited to be joining the governing body of Shephalbury Park as a Parent Governor. I currently have a son in Reception (school year 2021-22) and a daughter who will be joining the school in 2 years time. I feel being a Parent Governor provides me with the ideal opportunity to give something back and support the school in its quest to become an exceptional school.