STOWER PROVOST COMMUNITY SCHOOL - Key Persons


Catherine Dunkley-Jones

Job Titles:
  • Clerk
I am an experienced Clerk to the Governors who has worked in education for many years. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the beautiful countryside of North Dorset, reading, singing, and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends who are now scattered all over the country.

Claire Eastham

Job Titles:
  • Parent Governor
My two sons attend Stower Provost Primary school and I am looking forward to helping on the board of governors. I run a dairy farm with my husband as well as provide assistance to other local rural businesses with accounts and grant applications. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors - ideally at the beach or cooking and baking.

Matthew Hoskins

Job Titles:
  • Parent Governor

Mrs Ailsa Boardman-Hirst

Job Titles:
  • Head Teacher

Mrs Fuller

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant

Mrs Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant / Breakfast Club / MDSA

Mrs Smeeton

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant / MDSA

Mrs Stockley

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant / After School Club / MDSA

Mrs. Sandy Pike

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Officer
  • School Admin Officer

Ms Stone

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant / ELSA / MDSA

Nigel Lithgow

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Resources Committee
  • Chairman of Committee
  • Finance / Premises

Richard Hillam

Job Titles:
  • Parent Governor

Sam Wattridge

Job Titles:
  • Parent Governor

Samantha Wattridge

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Committee

Vanessa Lucas

Job Titles:
  • Chairman / Curriculum
I am married with two grown up daughters and moved to Dorset in 2000. I have over forty years' experience in education having taught in primary, middle and secondary schools, lectured in primary education and mathematics and worked as a Primary Adviser for mathematics. I retired as a head teacher in 2016 and now wish to give back to the community as I have a passion for ensuring children have the best possible education. I have a clear understanding of the cycle of school improvement, linking data capture and analysis to development planning and staff development, training and performance management. I have helped develop and have promoted the UNICEF Rights Respecting School at my school, which involved us in supporting other schools in their journey. We were a Global Hub school with strong international links. I hope that I will be able to share my experiences to further improve global learning and British values at Stower Provost. I was delighted to be invited to join the governors who are clearly focused on improving learning and giving every child the best opportunity for success possible.