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. 

Mark Beetlestone
Co Opted Governor

My name is Pip Inche  and I am currently the Year 1 Lead and RE Lead here at Padnell. I moved to the area 18 years ago with my growing family initially working as a Nurse before re-training as a teacher over 10 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 8 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.                     

I am really pleased to be a governor at Padnell Infant School.  I have a long association with the Padnell community, first as a parent, my three children all went to the Padnell schools, and then as a member of the teaching staff. I left to become a headteacher of another infant school in 2007. I have since retired but I am delighted to renew my association with Padnell and it feels great to be back. I am looking forward to using my long educational experience to further support the school in any way that I can.

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.

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. 

I retired in 2019 following a career in finance and we now live in Waterlooville, having moved from Portsmouth in 2022 to be nearer family.

I’m a keen golfer and I enjoy watching cricket, walking and making things in wood.

We have two grandsons one at Padnell Infants and the other now moved on to Padnell Junior school, so we’ve seen how good the school has been for them and how much they have enjoyed it. The all embracing GROW ethos teaches a wonderful set of life skills far beyond just academic achievements.

I look forward to doing my best to help further the schools aims.

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.

Born and bred with Portsdown Hill as my playground. I spent my life as a Royal Navy Clearance Diver, where I’ve resiliently spent my life working in physically challenging environments round the world, instructing and mentoring underwater in the dark surrounded by dangers.

I grew up as a water baby, living on Hayling beach. I’ve fought with sharks, explored underwater wrecks, a big fan of classic cars and racing, a Blue Peter badge owner, and proud father of four overachievers, my youngest daughter I proudly hand delivered on my living room sofa myself.

Being a happily dyslexic thinker allows me to pass my love of doing things differently and seeing things from a more positive point of view to everybody that I meet.

A missed 2^nd career as a motivational speaker, my current journey is in product management, economics, and too much worldwide governance, bending exotic metals with my mind for a better future.

I’ll use my diverse knowledge to ensure that we have the governance structures, funding, and resources to support every child’s holistic growth and happiness to ensure they have every opportunity to confidently enjoy thriving and GROWing.

I intend to help ensure every child has a secure foundation where they can safely, freely, and enthusiastically engage in learning, and enjoy their daily lived experiences.

It sounds grand what I’m here for, but I suspect I’ll mostly be writing the risk assessment for the new shade of blue paint needed for the store cupboard.

I’m proud to serve as a parent Governor at Padnell Infant School and I look forward to a big change from fast boats, helicopters, deep diving and living on exotic beaches and to learning what the children can teach me.

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.

Chair
Curriculum Development & Training
Maths

Early Years
Inclusion
Pupil Progress

Financial Procedures
Forum Rep
Safer Recruitment
English

4 Male
8 Female 
1 Female associate member 

100% White British

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FGB
25/09/23

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13/11/23

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4/12/23

FGB
15/1/24

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26/2/24

FGB
25/3/24

FGB
13/5/24

FGB
3/6/24

FGB
8/7/24

Co-opted 
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