Gareth Hughes: 

Chair of Governors

I’ve been a member of the Swanwick Primary School Governing body for around 10 years now. I started as a Governor as I am passionate about education and in particular, as a former pupil myself, the schools in our village. During my time as a governor I have been Chair of the RMC committee, looking after the financial, staffing and facilities aspects of the school as well as being  Chair of the full governing body. Outside of Governors, I work in IT for a large US firm and I like to bring my experience in this industry into how we work as governors. I also have a big love of music, particularly playing in a number of local bands so really enjoy the opportunity to come in and see the creative things our kids have been up to!

Wayne Allsopp :

Vice Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Health & Safety Lead 

Pupil Premium Lead

 I am an experienced leader and manager that has worked in the public sector for the last 31 years. The last 14 of which have been within education. I am an ambitious individual used to operating at Board level who creates strategic alliances with organisation leaders to create effective partnerships that support the delivery of key initiatives. From working at a strategic level, I have extensive knowledge of the education sector, the key stakeholders, their strategies and their key performance indicators. I have facilitated a number of organisational changes to make national strategy work locally through empowering partners, leaders and people to make a difference. My twin daughters attended Swanwick Primary School and I joined the Governing Body as a Parent Governor initially to support the staff in moving the school towards outstanding. I remain committed to this cause despite my daughters having moved on to Secondary Education. I am also an external Governor at Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College in Leicester. This is a 3000 plus student further education provider in the heart of Leicester. I am very passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives and enabling them to be the best that they can possibly be. This is fuelled by my huge interest in all sport. I am fortunate to have also worked in the sport sector for a large part of my career which I have thoroughly enjoyed.

Joanne Jilavu :

Acting Headteacher

Judith Wing:  

Co-opted Governor

Safeguarding Lead Governor

Rebecca Cressey:  

Co-opted Governor

Mike Cutts: 

Co-opted Governor

I have been a governor for a couple of years now, and am passionate about making a difference to the educational outcomes of children. I have a background in Finance and IT, and try and bring this skillset to my role. I enjoy being part of the governing body as it gives me the ability to influence the future direction of the school. 

Sharon Matan: 

Co-opted Governor

Jenny Wright: 

Teacher Governor

As a current member of Swanwick Primary School Leadership and Teaching Team, I have a keen interest in making the school a continued success. In addition to school roles, I am a Specialist Leader of Education- specialising in The Early Years. Through this role, I continue to support other schools in developing their Early years provision and ensuring all children are able to reach their full potential.

I hope my understanding of the lower KS1 and Early Years will support conversations during our meetings to ensure we nurture the very best environment and curriculum for our children, I have been involved in developing policies, communication and in school transition.

Stuart Morris: 

Co-opted Governor

 I am currently a class teacher for Year 2, Assistant Head Teacher, and Team Leader for Year 2 and Year 3. I oversee the management of Phonics in Reception and Key Stage 1. I am the school’s EVC – Educational Visit Co-ordinator.

Sarah Brankin:

Parent Governor

I am a parent to two boys, the eldest of which already attends Swanwick primary school. Ultimately this drives my personal interest in the school as I hope to support the school in my role by always putting the well-being and progress of the pupil's first. I have worked in education as a secondary teacher for eleven years so it goes without saying that I have an avid interest and passion for the education of young people. My subject area is maths so I hope to be able to utilise some of my expertise in supporting the continued development of the maths curriculum specifically in school. I understand some of the difficulties and constraints that schools can face so I feel I can offer a balanced view from both a parent and teacher perspective when contributing towards the governing body. 

Varinka Strong : 

Clerk to Governors