Meet the Governors
Nikki Jordan, Chair of Governors
Link Governor for:
- Early Years & Phonics
- Governor Development
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
Membership: Local Authority (LA) Governor, nominated by the LA, appointed by the Governing Body
Term of Office: 08.12.2021 - 07.12.2025 First appointed 15.11.13
Committees: Member of TLC (Teaching Learning & Care) Committee and Finance & Resources Committee.
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2025).
"I have been a governor at the school since 2013 and have been Chair of the Teaching, Learning and Care Committee (affectionately shortened to TLC!) for most of that time. I am now enjoying the challenge of being Chair of the Governing Body at Woolhampton CE Primary School.
My role as Chair involves leading the Governing Body in strategic discussions and decisions regarding school policies, aspects of safeguarding and curriculum subjects, as well as ensuring we have updates on the progress of year group cohorts in terms of their achievement and attainment. I hold a strong belief that there should be challenge at every level for every child.
I am responsible for Early Years as a link Governor. This is an ever-changing aspect of the Primary Curriculum and there always seems to be something new or different to report on. I am also keen to develop the Governor roles and responsibilities using their skill set to benefit the school and staff.
I believe my skills and experience in being a Primary Teacher and an Early Years Consultant for the Local Authority enables me to be an effective member and Chair of the Governing Body and I am very much looking forward to being part of the school's future".
Kim Wyrley-Birch, Vice Chair of Governors
Link Governor for SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) and Inclusion
Membership: Foundation Governor appointed by Diocese
Term of Office: 19.06.2022 - 18.06.2026 First appointed 19.06.18
Committees: Member of TLC Committee.
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests:
"I have lived in Upper Woolhampton for 14 years, with my husband and three children and am honoured to be part of the Governing Body.
I am a qualified Specialist Teacher and Assessor and have taught children with specific learning difficulties for the past seven years.
I passionately believe that the appropriate intervention and support can have a life changing impact on all learners, but particularly those with a specific learning difficulty. I hope to bring my knowledge and experience of SEN to the Governing Body. As Lead Governor for SEND I will be sitting on the Teaching and Learning Committee."
Reverend Jane Manley
Link Governor for
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Christian Distinctiveness & RE (Religious Education)
Membership: Ex-Officio Foundation Governor (Priest)
Committees: Member of TLC Committee
Relevant and Pecuniary Interests: Ex-Officio Foundation Governor for Brimpton C of E Primary School and Aldermaston C of E Primary School; Rector for Aldermaston & Woolhampton Benefice (Sept 2025).
"I am the Rector of the Benefice of Aldermaston and Woolhampton serving the local communities in six villages. A foundation governor in a Church School has the additional task of ensuring that the whole curriculum and all that we do as a school, adds a Christian value and ethos. I see my role as supporting the school to value and encourage all our children and staff, including those of other faiths and no faith, to become the people God created them to be – ‘education is about fullness of life’ to quote Archbishop William Temple. I lead Collective Worship on a weekly basis."
Rebecca Tabor
Link Governor English and the wider curriculum.
Membership: Foundation Governor appointed by PCC.
Term of Office: 28.07.2025 - 27.07.2029. First appointed 28.07.2025.
Committees: Member of TLC Committee
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept).
Terry Webster
Membership: Foundation Governor appointed by the Diocese
Term of Office: 19.03.2023 - 18.03.2027 First appointed 19.03.2019
Committees: Member of Finance & Resources Committee
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: Member of Woolhampton Parish Council (Sept 2024).
"In my life I have been a Stockbroker, a Farmer, a Residential Property Developer and over the last 20 years a Commercial Property Consultant. I was married but sadly my wife died in November 2017. We missed our 50th Wedding Anniversary by 4 months. My two grandsons were attending Elstree School and my son suggested that I move from my home in Northiam, East Sussex to West Berkshire. He thought that Douai would suit me and I love it here and soon got into the swing of things socially. I joined the congregation at St Peters Church and have really enjoyed the people and the worship which the church provides. I was invited to join the PCC and various other bodies attached to work in the Benefice. It was also suggested that I should apply to become a Governor at Woolhampton school when a vacancy arose, I was accepted and have so enjoyed my duties so far namely sitting on the Finance and Resources Committee and being link governor for Mathematics.
This school, its staff and its children are truly inspirational. I hope that I am able to serve in whatever capacity the Governing Body sees fit for years to come".
Carly Madders
Link Governor for:
- Equality & Diversity
- Parent Voice (FoWS - Friends of Woolhampton School)
- Website Monitoring.
Membership: Foundation Governor appointed by the Diocese
Term of Office: 18.01.2022 - 17.01.2026 First appointed 24.04.2019
Committees: Member of Finance & Resources Committee
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2025)
"I have been a part of Woolhampton C of E Primary School for just over 3 years and most recently have enjoyed supporting the school by taking on the role of Governor. Our school demonstrates on a daily basis the values in which we believe and to be able to be part of this is very rewarding.
I have seven years experience in banking and am now in the IT industry as a Project Manager. My main aim as a Governor is to see how we can look further afield to gain help from the community and afar in a financial and non-financial aspect. If you are reading this and think that you may be able to support us in some way then please do get in touch."
Cynthia James
Link Governor for Maths
Membership: Foundation Governor appointed by the PCC
Term of Office: 16.03.2024 - 15.03.2028 First appointed 16.03.2024
Committees: Member of Finance & Resources Committee
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2025).
"I am a Maths teacher at Elstree School, I also teach sport, and jointly run the eco committee. I am passionate about all sport and a great supporter of community in whatever form. I have just moved back into the area after 10 years on the road following my husband who is in the army. I started at Elstree in September 2023, before that I had 3 years at the Mary Hare School for the Deaf near Newbury. I have 3 children all of University age."
Adrian Dean
Link Governor for Finance & Premiums
Membership: Foundation Governor appointed by the PCC
Term of Office: 30.08.2024 - 29.08.2028 First appointed 30.08.2024
Committees: Member of Finance & Resources Committee.
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: Wife is Chair of FoWS (Friends of Woolhampton School) (Sept 2025).
"I am delighted to be newly appointed as a PCC governor to the school. I live in Aldermaston and along with my wife Laura, consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to school our two little boys at this wonderful school. I really value this opportunity to give something back to my boys, their fellow pupils, the school and wider community. I hope to be able to use my corporate, business and leadership experience to help the team of governors to continue to develop and maintain a thriving, happy and positive schooling environment for all the children, teachers and staff. I work as a Director of Programmes for Global, the Media Group."
Kelly Mitchell
Link Governor for:
- Safeguarding
- Health & Safety
Membership: Parent Governor elected by parents
Term of Office: 16.03.2022 - 15.03.2026 First appointed 16.03.2022
Committees: Member of TLC Committee
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: Governor of Goring C of E Primary School (Sept 2025).
"I have worked in education for more than 12 years. I am an experienced teacher, qualified SENCO and member of the Senior Leadership Team at a village primary school in Oxfordshire. I am also trained Designated Safeguarding Lead within my setting and I am particularly passionate about the pastoral side of school life.
Over the years, I have been involved in making crucial strategic changes at a whole school level and I hope to bring this knowledge and experience to Woolhampton CE Primary School. I feel very privileged to have been elected a governor by the parent body.
I live in Woolhampton with my husband and daughter, Emilia, who joined the school in September 2020."
Martin Harding
Membership: Parent Governor elected by parents
Term of Office: 03.10.2022 - 02.10.2026 First appointed 03.10.2018
Committees: Chair of Finance & Resources Committee
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2023).
‘I am thrilled to be newly appointed as a governor to the school. I live in Thatcham, am married and have four children (two of which are at Woolhampton School). They love the school and I have been very impressed with it too. Maintaining and developing the excellent environment of the school is something that I hope to be able to assist with. I work as an Independent Financial Adviser, specialising in pension and investment planning.’
Rebecca Cox, Headteacher
Membership: Headteacher Ex-Officio
Committees: Member of TLC Committee and Finance & Resources Committee.
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests:
"I have been teaching at Woolhampton since 2016 and have taught across a range of year groups. As well as being Year 6 Class Teacher, I am also Senior Lead and SENCo. I am passionate about our wonderful school and I feel privileged to be a staff governor. Woolhampton CE Primary is a very special place and I am delighted to be involved as a Governor in helping to shape it’s future direction for our children, their families and the wider community."
Rachael House Gemmell
Governance Professional/Clerk to Governors
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2025). It is noted Rachael is also the Governance Professional/Clerk for Bucklebury C of E Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Yattendon C of E Primary School.
"I have been a Clerk since 2013 and and currently Clerk for four West Berkshire primary schools in total. I began as Clerk for Woolhampton in March 2017 and attend all Full Governing Body and committee meetings. Along with minute taking my role is to advise the Governing Body on their on statutory and legal duties and support all governors to deliver effective governance within the Governing Body as a whole.
In 2018 I completed "The Professional Clerk" programme with West Berkshire Council Governor Services (in association with Hampshire County Council). I have two daughters at secondary school."
Governors Meeting Attendance Record 2024 - 25
* It should be noted the governors accepted long term apologies from Mr Webster due to ongoing illness.
Previous Governors & Associate Members who have served during the last 12 months
Kate Moir (Foundation Governor, appointed by PCC)
Term: 09.03.2022 - 08.03.2026 (First appointed 08.01.2014). Resigned 28.07.2025.
Relevant & Pecuniary Interests: None (Sept 2024).
Mrs Moir was a school governor for over 10 years and the Governing Body would like to very much thank her for all her work as a governor and overall support of the school. Mrs Moir was the chair of the TLC (Teaching Learning & Care) Committee for several years as well as Link Governor for the wider curriculum and Forest School. Mrs Moir's thorough approach, committment to upholding the school's Christian values and links with the community were of great benefit to the board and will be missed.
Jackie Livermore (Interim Headteacher, Ex-officio) during the Autumn Term 2024.
Relevant & Pecuinary Interests: Headteacher of Curridge Primary School.
The governors were very grateful to Mrs Livermore for her time as interim head of the school and her support to Mrs Cox and the other staff.