Who's who
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Nicola Ashley Category of Governor: Co-opted Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: 12/11/2025 Position/Responsibilities: Vice-Chair of Governors Staff Relationships: None Business Interests: I am now a freelance Marketing professional having gained over 20 years experience with major brands in product marketing and communication roles. About me: I have three children, 2 of whom are at Minety Primary School. I have served on the PTA and actively participate in a number of fund raising projects for school including securing a National Lottery grant. In my spare time I like swimming and walking and have recently begun working as a befriending volunteer for Age UK. |
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Johnathon Howard Category of Governor: Staff Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: N/A Committee: Curriculum, Pay & Personnel and Finance & Premises Position/Responsibilities: On all committees Staff Relationships: Headteacher Business Interests: None About me: |
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Georgina Pilley Category of Governor: Clerk Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: N/A Committee: None Position/Responsibilities: Clerk to the Governing Body Staff Relationships: School Administrator Business Interests: Part time administrator and Clerk to the Governors at Minety School. About me: I live in Minety with my husband and 2 children who attend the school. I re-located back to Wiltshire in 2017 and enjoy being part of the village community. Out of work I really enjoy fitness and play netball and swim. I also love dance and take part in ballet inspired and modern style dance classes. I enjoy walks in the countryside with my family and catching up with friends. |
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Rachel Swatton Category of Governor: Foundation Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: 05/10/2026 Committee: Curriculum Position/Responsibilities: Committee member Staff Relationships: None Business Interests: None About me: I'm married and have two children in Minety School. I'm part of the local village church here in Minety, and am a licensed lay minister - which means I can officially lead worship and give talks in the church. |
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Maria Madeley Category of Governor: Staff Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: 21/3/27 Staff Relationships: EYFS class teacher Business Interests: None About me: I am the EYFS teacher at Minety School and am lucky to be involved in other areas in the school, including science club and a book group which is linked to the Cheltenham Literacy Festival. I have lived in Wiltshire / Gloucestershire for over 20 years. I have three grown up daughters – who are now all taller than me. I love reading, the theatre and am a keen open water swimmer, when I am not on my bicycle or walking up hills. |
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Jacqui Pugh Category of Governor: Parent Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: 28/11/2025 Committee: Curriculum Position/Responsibilities: Governor Staff Relationships: None Business interests: None. About me: I have two children, one at Minety Primary School and one at Preschool. I have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and have worked in Clinical Trials since completing my doctorate. Currently I coordinate a team to deliver clinical trials globally. In my free time I enjoy being outside with my family, we’re usually found cycling, climbing or walking with our dog. |
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Amanda Shears Category of Governor: Parent Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: 28/11/2025 Committee: Pay & Personnel Position/Responsibilities: Governor Staff Relationships: None Business interests: None. About me: My partner and I relocated to Wiltshire from Devon in 1999. In 2010 we moved to Braydon and in 2014 we had our one child who now attends Minety Primary School. In addition to our child, I’m also kept very busy with our many ‘furry’ children, including ponies, chickens and cats, whom really are part of our extended family! Professionally, I have a Masters in Human Resource Management, am a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development, and have over 20 years’ experience, with a number of years being in the Education Directorate of Swindon Borough Council. More recently I took a side-step in my career and am now a Business Change Manager specialising in risk management, audit and assurance.. |
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Jennifer Pinkney Category of Governor: LA Governor Appointed Body: FGB Term of Office Expires: 23/03/2026 Committee: Curriculum Committee Position/Responsibilities: Governor Staff Relationships: None Business interests: None. About me: I have been teaching since 2008 and have worked at Haydon Wick Primary School in Swindon since then, working in different year groups mainly within KS2 but I have also done some supply with the younger children which I really enjoyed as it helped me get to know children across the whole school. It has been a privilege to watch and be part of this school growing and improving over the last 14 years. Aside from my job, I am on Minety Parish Council and I’ve been on the Minety Rubgy Football Association committee as their Safeguarding Officer. I have two of my own children who attend Minety School. In my spare time, I love reading, baking and Pilates as well as regular caravan holidays with my family. I really enjoy walking and have competed two 26 mile Macmillan Mighty Hikes in the last few years. |
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Samantha Cahill Category of Governor: Co-Opted Appointed by: FGB Term of Office Expires: 15/09/2028 Committee: Finance and Personnel Position/Responsibilities: Governor Staff relationships: None Business interests: None |
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Helen Wales Category of Governor: Co-opted Appointment by: FGB Term of Office Expires: 23/11/2027 Committee: Finance and Personnel Position/Responsibilities: Governor Staff relationships: None Business interests: None
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Samantha Gavan Category of Governor: Co-opted Appointment by: FGB Term of Office Expires: 22/11/2027 Committee: Curriculum Position/Responsibilities: Governor Staff relationships: None Business interests: None
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Peter Wyman
Category of Governor: Foundation
Appointed Body: FGB
Term of Office Expires: 24/04/2028
Committee: Christian Ethos
Position/Responsibilities: Governor
Staff Relationships: None
Business Interests: None
About me: I have lived locally for over 30 years, having moved here from the Bristol area following privatisation of the electricity industry. I am a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET) and retired from a career as a Control and Protection Systems Engineer in the electricity generation industry a few years ago – hence I have a particular interest in science and maths education. Since retirement I have taken on a number of roles including being President of the local Rotary Club and as Minute Secretary of Minety Church’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) – it is through the latter that I have become a Foundation Governor. Alongside my Church-related activities I am also a volunteer on the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway where I am a signalman.
