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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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.
Neil Matthews
Category of Governor: Co-opted
Appointed Body: FGB
Term of Office Expires: 9/2/2029
Position/Responsibilities: Governor
Staff Relationships: None
Business Interests: None
