Governors

We are very grateful for the support of our Governors. Please read below to find out who they are:

Mandy Grayson - HeadteacherMandy.jpg

I joined the school in January 2015 and as part of my role as Headteacher I became a member of the Governing Body. Previously I have served on three other Governing bodies in my capacity as a senior leader in other schools across the county.

I have been in the teaching profession for over 20 years having completed both my degree and post graduate qualification later in life. My degree is in Creative Studies and English Literature both of which are still passions of mine.



Before teaching I ran my own business offering music and movement sessions to young children and their parents or carers. Setting this up reignited my passion to become a teacher and so I returned to night school to gain my qualifications.



I have two grown up children who have both now flown the nest. My daughter is in education working with vulnerable young children and my son in a performer on the stage in the West End. In addition, I have been a foster carer, caring for several boys in my time.



On deciding to become a Headteacher I looked for a school which had a diverse community working together for the good of the children and their families. I think that I have found this at Padnell. For me education is not only about academic success but also about 'GROWing' individuals and their families, building on an ethos which embraces citizenship, social skills, personal confidence and resilience. I hope that through my leadership and in partnership with the Governors we can achieve the very best of outcomes all round for the community of our school.

    Lindsay Garland.jpg  Lindsay Garland - Chair of Governors

I live in Cowplain with my awesome not so little son who is the third generation of Garland to attend Padnell. 
 
While my son was at Padnell, I was chair of PIPSA which was a hugely rewarding (and sometimes challenging) role . Now he’s moved on to Padnell Junior School, a governor role seemed like the next logical choice to continue supporting Padnell and give the children the very best start to education.  
 
Outside of work and mummy duties there isn’t a huge amount of time for hobbies but I also volunteer with the local Beaver colony and recently got to camp in a tent, in October in the middle of torrential thunderstorms which was as much fun as it sounds.

 

Mel TraceyPic.jpgMelanie Tracey– Vice Chair of Governors                                                                                (Co-Opted Governor)

I moved to Waterlooville in 2011 with my husband and two gorgeous children Abigail and Olivia-Grace. Our family has since grown with the birth of our beautiful son Liam. All of my children have had the pleasure of attending Padnell Infant School, with Liam starting the journey in September 2017. I have loved seeing the School grow and improve and I am keen to support that growth in my role as Governor.

I am a Financial Adviser focusing on Mortgages and Protection in my day to day role. I am self-employed and highly driven which I feel is one of the best attributes to bring to the Board of Governors.

I am looking forward to seeing how I can support the great team Padnell are fortunate to have and also see how we can push forward to even greater heights.                   

Ruth Clifton - Parent Governor  (Safeguarding)                                        

Details to follow

 

Gabi_Collins.jpeg Gabi Collins - Parent Governor

I grew up in Waterlooville, before moving to Portsmouth for a few years. I have since moved back to Waterlooville, where I live with my family which consists of my husband, three children and the family dog Bonnie. There is never a quiet moment in our house whether it’s school clubs, birthday parties, puppies or family days out! I love to keep busy with lots of activities, work and hobbies to spark my interest.



In my professional life, I have worked in Change and Portfolio Management for the past 10 years, am currently working as a PMO Manager for a global utilities company. Prior to this, a variety of operational roles within the energy sector and a short stint with the NHS, all of which has been extremely rewarding.



I have a passion for travel and working with children and their families. I have spent lots of time working with children who are Special Educational Needs or supporting children in the Foster Care system. I love exploring new places and we take as many opportunities as we can to go away in our caravan and on family holidays.



I am really looking forward to being a part of the school community and supporting the governing body to achieve their mission and goals! 

 Pip Inche - Staff GovernorPip.png

My name is Pip Inche  and I am currently the Early Years Lead and Science Lead here at Padnell. I moved to the area 15 years ago with my growing family initially working as a Nurse before re-training as a teacher nearly 8 years ago after I had spent some time working as a one to one  with children with special needs at my children's school. I chose to follow a SCITT programme which meant I was able to 'train on the job' which I loved. I have been fortunate enough to teach here at the school for the past 6 years and now find myself in a position to broaden my knowledge and contribution to the wider school.
 
I am now a mum of four children, with my youngest starting Senior school this year wihch doesn't seem possible. I have always played an active role in their schooling, particularly through their PTAs. This has now translated into the Parent Association of the Band that my daughter has followed her brother into this year. When I'm not involved with band activities, I enjoy yoga and long walks with my family and our two lively dogs.                            

                                          

Mrs Jacqueline Jones - Local Authority Governor

Details to follow

 

Kate.jpgKate Mew – Co Opted Governor

My name is Kate Mew and I am a Co- Opted Governor. I have a long association with Padnell Infants which began when my children attended the school and continued when I became a teacher here for nearly 20 years until my retirement in 2019. I am grateful that as a Governor I am still involved with the school and I hope that I have the skills and experience to support the Headteacher and the school community to ensure the best outcomes for all of our pupils here at Padnell. 



I believe every child deserves the best from their school and are entitled to a safe, engaging environment which fosters a love of learning whilst enabling each child to reach their full potential and grow into happy, confident, caring citizens. 

 

Kate Morgan Photo.jpg -Kate Morgan  Co-Opted Governor

I moved “down South” in 1998 to go to university, and I have lived here ever since. I have since trained as a teacher, got married, and had a daughter who has been through the Padnell Infant ranks! Whilst my daughter was at the Infant school, I found myself as chair of PIPSA, which was an interesting, and at times challenging position, but ultimately very rewarding. I am now honoured to be able to continue supporting the school as a governor. 

In my day to day role, I am a secondary science teacher at a local school, which whilst having its own challenges, is a hugely fulfilling career. Seeing the next generation grow and mature is one of the most wonderful parts of this role, and I feel privileged to hold this position. I hope that this background will help in my role as governor at Padnell Infant School.

 

Roger Osborne.jpgRoger Osborne- Co-Opted Governor

 

My association with Padnell Infant School began in the 1980’s when my two children attended the School and I have maintained that association in a variety of forms for many years. Consequently I was pleased to become a Governor and then Chair of Governors before I stepped down earlier this year.  I am also a Governor of Padnell Junior as we all believe that the two schools working together is beneficial to the children.   

I began teaching, from which I am now retired, in 1970 as a teacher of Physical Education. In January 1975 I became Head of PE at Cowplain Community School where I worked for the next 38 years. Surprised they put up with me for so long! Throughout this time I had connections with the Padnell Schools which has continued since I moved to Oaklands Catholic School three years ago.   I am a sports fanatic with football being my main passion.  Despite my avid interest, I’m now only able to spectate and advise the players what they are doing wrong - they never seem to listen!  Being Portsmouth born and bred I still continue to be a Portsmouth Football Club season ticket holder. I have not yet had any therapy for this ailment so I manage to balance watching Portsmouth play with frequent visits to the Emirates football stadium.  

I should like to thank all pupils, parents and friends for their immeasurable support given to Padnell Infant School as it continues its development. 

 Jenny Tyler - Co-Opted Governor  Jenny Tyler.jpg

I have lived in Waterlooville since 2013 and am lucky enough to be Mummy to two small boys, the eldest of whom is a pupil at Padnell Infants.

I work as a hospital doctor and so have experience of governance throughout my career and am familiar with how it can help to bring about positive change. I enjoy a challenge and the satisfaction of a job well done and am looking forwards to giving my all in my role as a governor.

Outside of work, I am a busy and active person and enjoy spending lots of time with my friends and close-knit extended family.



My hobbies include fitness (I regularly train for and run obstacle courses), reading and sewing.

 Caroline Wyatt.png Caroline Wyatt - Co Opted Governor 

I have lived in the Portsmouth area for over 20 years.  After completing my degree at the University of Portsmouth, I stayed in the area, having met my husband whilst studying. We now have 2 primary school aged children. As a family we love living by the coast and we enjoy living in a place where there is always something to ‘see’ or ‘do’. We enjoy walks, bike rides and generally spending time together outdoors.

In terms of my work experience, while I have not had any direct school experience, I have worked as a civil servant for over 16 years and I personally feel very committed to ‘helping make a change’ in my community. I work in community protection and rehabilitation and have had experience working in a therapeutic community. I feel very committed to helping create 'safer communities' and feel passionate about helping to support ‘positive change’ in my community.

With this being said I am keen to learn more about the education system.  I hope to use my knowledge and experience to provide an outside perspective to help and support Padnell Infant School in their journey, and with their visions and aspirations, as they continue to help every child at Padnell to 'GROW'.  

                     Paula Young – Associate Member (Deputy Headteacher)   Paula Young.jpg

I joined the school in September 2019 after taking on the role of Assistant Head teacher. The GROW ethos and the strong sense of community at Padnell Infant school are two of the many features that attracted me to the school. Since then I have been an associate member of the schools Governing Body.

I have been in the teaching profession for 15 years, during which time I have worked in Infant, Junior and Primary schools in several different local authorities included South London, Portsmouth and Hampshire. I have been a member of two senior leadership teams previous to this post and have lead several different subjects across the curriculum. I strongly believe in the importance of ensuring all children have access to a great education and the right to a childhood.

Before teaching, I was fortunate to take part in charity work abroad and completed several travelling trips. I enjoyed getting off the tourist track as much as possible, experiencing the different cultures and traditions associated with each place I visited.

I now have two young children, who take up most of my spare time when I am not teaching.

Emma Neal.jpgEmma Neal – Clerk

I have been a local authority clerk since 2014 and am currently attached to two schools: a local Federation and Padnell Infant School. My role is to provide administrative support and advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. I have completed the Clerks' Development Programme and gained my Clerks' Accreditation with Merit. I also attend the biannual Clerks' Support Meetings run by Hampshire Governor Services and participate in whole governing body training.

 

 

 

 

 

Padnell Infant School

Membership 2023/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Governor Type

Term From

Term To

Appointed By

Roles

Register of Interests

Mr Matthew Barnes

Parent governor

18 Oct 2019

11 Jul 2023

(resigned)

 

Parents

 

Lily Rose Creations – wife’s business

Ms Ruth Clifton

Parent governor

25 Apr 2023

24 Apr 2027

Parents

PE Premium

Safeguarding

None declared

Ms Gabi Collins

Parent governor

4 Oct 2023

3 Oct 2027

Parents

 

None declared

Mrs Lindsay Hall

Parent governor

22 Oct 2020

24 Apr 2023

(resigned)

Parents

 

Employed at the school

Mrs Mandy Grayson

Headteacher

 

 

18 May 2015

 

Virtue of Office

DSL

Safer Recruitment

Employed at the school

Husband employed at the school

Mrs Phillipa Inche

Staff governor

01 Sep 2022

31 Aug 2026

 

 

Employed at the school

Mrs Jacqueline Jones

Local Authority Governor

26 Feb 2024

25 Feb 2028

Hampshire County Council

 

None declared

Mr Stephen Jones

Local authority governor

18 May 2019

17 May 2023

(end)

Hampshire County Council

 

None declared

Mr Christopher Longden-Thurgood

Local authority governor

18 May 2023

4 Dec 2023

(resigned)

Hampshire County Council

 

None declared

Ms Lindsay Garland

Co-opted governor

14 Nov 2022

13 Nov 2026

GB

Chair

Curriculum Development

Financial Procedures

None declared

Mrs Helen Martin

Co-opted governor

18 May 2019

10 July 2023

(resigned)

GB

 

None declared

Mrs Katharine Mew

Co-opted governor

 

 

27 Sep 2021

26 Sep 2025

GB

Early Years

Inclusion

Pupil Progress

Husband previously employed at the school

Ms Kate Morgan

Co-opted governor

11 Jul 2023

10 Jul 2027

GB

Pupil progress

Employed at Horndean Technology College

Mr Roger Osborne

Co-opted governor

 

 

18 May 2019

17 May 2023

GB

Financial Procedures

Forum Rep

Safer Recruitment

English

Governor at Padnell Junior School

Mrs Melanie Tracey

Co-opted governor

 

 

21 Sep 2020

20 Sep 2024

GB

Vice Chair

Pupil Premium

Wellbeing

School Website & Parent View

Mortgage Oasis Limited (formally known as Melanie Tracey Financial Services)

Mrs Jennifer Tyler

Co-opted governor

7 Mar 2022

6 Mar 2026

GB

Curriculum Development

None declared

Ms Caroline Wyatt

Co-opted governor

27 Sep 2021

26 Sep 2025

GB

Development & Training

Health & safety

Safer Recruitment

Association with teacher at the school

Mrs Paula Young

Associate member

 

 

21 Sep 2020

20 Sep 2024

GB

Assistant Headteacher

Deputy DSL

Safer Recruitment

Employed at the school

 

Mrs Emma Keegan

Clerk

 

 

 

 

GB

Clerk

Employed by Hampshire County Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equalities Information

Evidence and commentary

Current governor representation

(updated 26/02/24)

1 Male 8%

11 Female 92%

1 Female associate member 100%

100% White British

 

 

 

Attendance 2022/23

 

 

Y = Attended, N = Apologies Accepted, NA = Apologies not Accepted, NS = No Apologies sent, ? = Attendance Not Marked, Blank = Not Required,

CA = Consent for absence, - = Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Full Governing Body Meeting

Full Governing Body Meeting

Full Governing body Meeting

Full Governing Body Meeting

Full Governing Body Meeting

Full Governing Body Meeting

Full Governing Body Meeting

Full Governing Body Meeting

Full Governing Body Meeting

Governor

Governor Type

26 Sep 2022

14 Nov 2022

12 Dec 2022

23 Jan 2023

20 Mar 2023

24 Apr 2023

15 May 2023

12 Jun 2023

10 Jul 2023

Mr Matthew Barnes (left 11 July 2023)

Parent governor

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

NA

Ruth Clifton

Parent governor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

Y

Y

Lindsay Garland (left 24 Apr 2023)

Co-opted governor

 

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Mrs Mandy Grayson

Headteacher

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Mrs Lindsay Hall

Parent governor

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

 

 

 

Philippa Inche

Staff governor

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Mr Stephen Jones (end 17 May 2023)

Local Authority Governor

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

Mrs Emma Keegan

Clerk

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Mr Chris Longden-Thurgood (left 4/12/23)

Local Authority Governor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

N

Mrs Helen Martin (left 10 Jul 2023)

Co-opted governor

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Mrs Katharine Mew

Co-opted governor

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Mr Roger Osborne

Co-opted governor

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Mrs Melanie Tracey

Co-opted governor

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Jennifer Tyler

Co-opted governor

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Caroline Wyatt

Co-opted governor

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Mrs Paula Young

Associate Member

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact the School Office for Minutes of Governor meeting.