Chair (Co-opted)
I have been a Governor since 2015 and I am the Vice-Chair and the Governor responsible for Safeguarding.
The welfare and safety of all stakeholders at Wivelsfield School is incredibly important and I am proud to be part of the school’s collective effort. Keeping everyone safe and well provides the foundation to enable the pupils to achieve their very best.
Away from the school, I am a criminal barrister working from 23, Essex Street in London. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my young family and coaching youth rugby at Haywards Heath Rugby Club
Vice-Chair (Co-opted)
I have been fortunate to live in the village for over 25 years. My son, James, went to Wivelsfield Primary when the school was located in Church Lane, and he had to walk to the Church Hall for lunch! He was fortunate to have spent his last two years at our current site and enjoyed representing his school in football and swimming.
I have been involved with the school firstly as a ‘parent helper’ member of the PTA and then as a Governor from 2008. I have enjoyed being part of the Governing Body - working with the teachers and watching the school grow in size and strength.
My background is in IT working at Heathrow, Gatwick and Scottish airports until last July. I am part of the School’s Finance and Premises committee, as well as overlooking eSafety and GDPR. You may have seen me sitting with my computer beside the sports field collecting the house points for our Sports Day!
(Co-opted)
rmilton@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.ukI was delighted to join the Governing Body over four years ago, working alongside a team who are dedicated to the success of the school to provide the best education for children now and in the future.
The value of education has been drummed into me throughout my life as both my parents were teachers and, as such, it is very natural for me to use my skills and experience to repay the community through this role.
Governor (Co-opted)
I’m the owner of a local business and have picked up a good range of skills and experience over the past decade. I come from a family of teachers, so I was so happy to get the opportunity to use this experience in my role as a Co-opted Governor. I’ve lived in the village for seven years, and expect to become a Parent Governor in a few years time as our first child was born in April 2020.
Governor (Co-opted)
It has been a privilege for me to be a member of the Governing Body for many years. I joined the board on my retirement from teaching, and I trust my experience and interest in education is of some value as we move forward.
Governor (Parent)
My children attend Wivelsfield Primary and, to me, it was really important that I supported this wonderful school. I became a Governor last year, just before the pandemic, so it’s still relatively new, but exciting.
I have a background in Education and have been a teacher for 16 years, specialising in Early Years education. My current role is to support RSHE and Growth Mindset. I am very passionate about finding resources and tools to support children’s mental well-being. I am looking forward to developing my role alongside a fantastic team.
Governor (Parent)
It was as I was herding three of my children out of the school gates that the Headteacher, Helen Smith, asked whether I had considered becoming a Parent Governor. It has been an incredible experience not least because I joined the Governing Body just before the Coronavirus pandemic started.
It is heartening to be part of a team that works so hard to support the school; but also has given me an insight into the complexities that our SLT face every day.
My fourth baby will join the school in September, just months after my eldest moves on. My relationship with the school will therefore span many more years, and I hope, through this role that I can give just a little bit back to the teachers who are helping shape my childrens’ futures.
Governor (Parent)
oliverw@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.ukThe experience of having both my children at Wivelsfield Primary has been exceptional, and so when the opportunity came to give something back as a governor, I absolutely wanted to support the school. Equally, some of my family are current or retired teachers, so I have an appreciation of the challenges and joys of education!
It is my first governor role but one I am looking forward to, especially as the children have been so impacted since 2020. I work in the Financial Services Industry and in my spare time I enjoy playing a variety of sports and coach U6’s and U7’s football at Plumpton Athletic Football Club.
Governor (Co-opted)
Giles is delighted to bring his experience and enthusiasm to help benefit everyone involved with Wivelsfield School and support it to thrive. He has lived in Wivelsfield Green for 14 years. He finished his career in policing in 2020, having worked in Kent, South Wales and Sussex. He is a champion for promoting diversity and inclusion with a track record for supporting under-represented groups. He is now on the Board of our local NHS Community Trust and County President for St John Ambulance. He is married to Sally with 3 grown up children and 2 spaniels.
Clerk of Governors
clerk@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.ukTo contact any of the Governors, please email the clerk@ email address above.
Wivelsfield Primary School Governing Body
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Name of governor |
Committee Membership |
Term of Office |
Declaration of Interest |
Date of Entry |
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Tom Edwards Co-opted Governor |
Finance & Staffing |
23/01/23 –22/01/27 |
Business Owner: Electrical Security, CCTV, Fire Alarms, Access Control, Time-lapse Photography |
12/10/22
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Susan Halliwell LA Governor appointed by the Local Authority |
Finance & Staffing Performance Management |
27/09/21 – 26/09/25 |
IT Contractor Atkins Heathrow Airport. IT Administrator for Archer Specialist Ltd. |
19/10/22
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Karen Hornby Parent Governor appointed by the parents of the pupils |
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14/02/20 –13/02/24
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Employed as a Teacher by Sussex Learning Trust Parent of children at the school
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12/10/22
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Rhodri Jame Vice Chair Co-opted Governor Safeguarding Governor |
Finance & Staffing Performance Management
|
04/03/20 –03/03/24 |
Self Employed Barrister Parent of children at the school Wife works at the school |
07/12/22
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Robert Milton Chair Co-opted Governor |
Finance & Staffing Performance Management |
28/09/20 –27/09/24 |
Director Finance & Shared Service Transformation Tata Consultancy Services |
12/10/22
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Craig Pickup Staff Governor Appointed by the staff |
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03/09/20 – 02/09/24 |
Class Teacher |
05/09/22
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Helen Smith Staff Governor as Head Teacher |
Finance, Staffing and Premises
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01/09/2015 - Present |
Husband owns an agricultural contracting business Head Teacher |
05/09/22
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Marion Whear Co-opted Governor
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Performance Management |
21/01/23 – 20/01/27 |
None |
07/09/22
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Oliver Wilson
Parent Governor appointed by the parents of the pupils
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04/01/22 -
03/01/26
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Parent of children at school
Works in Financial Services
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12/10/22 | |
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Katie Wollaston Parent Governor appointed by the parents of the pupils |
Performance Management |
14/02/20 – 13/02/24 |
Parent of children at school Freelance Journalist |
12/10/22
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| Name of Governor | Board Meetings Attended |
| Helen Smith | 4 of 5 |
| Rob Milton | 5 of 5 |
| Rhodri James | 4 of 5 |
| Lesley Corbett | 4 of 5 |
| Tom Edwards | 5 of 5 |
| Susan Halliwell | 3 of 5 |
| Karen Hornby | 4 of 5 |
| Marion Whear | 3 of 5 |
| Katie Wollaston | 5 of 5 |
| Oliver Wilson | 4 of 5 |