• Appointed by Parent Ballot September 2023 as Parent Governor.  Term of office ends September 2026.

• Appointed by Trust September 2021 as Trust Governor.  Term of office ends September 2024.

• Appointed by Parent Ballot September 2023 as Parent Governor.  Term of office ends September 2026.

As the Executive Headteacher, I am automatically a member of the Governing Body. Before I became a headteacher I was a staff governor. I was also a parent governor at Suffolk One when my daughter was in the 6th Form.  I value the challenge and support that the Governing Body offers the school. Our governors bring a wide range of experience to the school and can bring a new perspective to our work.

• Business Interests to declare: Employee of Active Learning Trust.

I joined the school in 2001 and before becoming Head of School. I was Deputy Headteacher and class teacher in Years 1, 3 and 5.  I have been an Associate Governor since 2011, helping to shape and facilitate the future direction of the school.  Whilst I am proud of the breadth and quality of learning opportunities that the school offers our pupils, I understand that the work of the Governors to build upon, improve and sustain this, remains a constant challenge. I am pleased to contribute to this process.

• Staff Representative.
• Business Interests to declare:  Employee of Active Learning Trust.

• Apointed by Trust March 2023 as Trust Governor. Term of office ends March 2026.

• Appointed by Parent Ballot April 2022 as Parent Governor.  Term of office ends April 2025.

I have worked at Sidegate for over ten years, starting as a class teacher and progressing to my current role of Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning). I completed a degree in music at Lancaster University followed by a PGCE in General Primary at the University of Cumbria, and have taught from Reception to Year 6. I put my musical background to good use leading the KS1 Choir at Sidegate and I also lead the choir at my church. Beyond music, I spend a large part of my time coaching archery and teaching other people to coach archery. I have two small daughters, a three-legged cat and a dog - Wilbur - who is also our school therapy dog. 

• Staff Representative. 
• Business Interests to declare: Employee of Active Learning Trust.

• Converted by Trust to Trust Governor May 2021.  
• Chair of Governors with effect from September 2023.
• Appointed Chair July 2023.  Term of office ends September 2026.

I have worked in Financial Services for most of my career.  I am a qualified Chartered Accountant and currently work as a Project Manager.  I understand the financial pressures of business and the importance of compromise.  I believe in the commitment and dedication of the leadership team at Sidegate and am very proud to be part of it today.

• Appointed by Parent Ballot December 2020 as Parent Governor.  
• Vice Chair of Governors with effect from September 2023.
• Appointed Vice Chair July 2023.  Term of office ends September 2026.

• Staff Representative.
• Business Interests to declare:  Employee of Active Learning Trust.

• Staff Representative. 
• Business Interests to declare:  Employee of Active Learning Trust.