Governors

The Governing Body at Calthorpe Park School is made up of volunteers from the local community, bringing together a wide range of professional expertise to support the school’s long-term success. Our board is made up of Parent, Staff, and Co-opted Governors, all of whom share a commitment to the school’s belief in educating the whole child, for the whole of their life through heart, mind, body and spirit.  

By working as a supportive partner, we aim to help Calthorpe Park School equip our students with the wisdom, resilience, and character they need for the whole of their lives.

While the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school, the Governors provide the strategic framework, overseeing the long-term vision and ensuring the school stays true to its core values.  Over the last year we have developed our new school vision and values, and a refreshed Calthorpe Way, which set our culture as a school, and are the common threads which are woven through every aspect of the school’s life.

We see our role as providing both high-level challenge and dedicated support to ensure the school remains a place where every young person is valued equally and unconditionally.

The Governing Body meets throughout the year and receives reports from the Headteacher and other senior staff on the performance of the school, the challenges the school faces, and seek to provide support and constructive challenge.

The FGB is the Full Governing Body which meets together throughout the year, but it provides additional governance and oversight through its four Committees.

The Finance Committee
Ensures rigorous oversight of the budget and resources, ensuring that every penny is used effectively to create a purposeful learning environment and to sustain the long-term health of our school community.

The Curriculum and Outcomes Committee
Monitors the quality of teaching and the breadth of the curriculum. We challenge the school to maintain high academic standards and educate our students to aspire for themselves and inspire others in their achievement, approach and attitude.

The Pastoral Development Committee
Oversees the wellbeing and personal growth of our young people. We ensure the school remains a place where students are cared for unconditionally, helping them develop the resilience, kindness, and confidence they need for life beyond the classroom.

The Leadership, People and Culture Committee 
Rcognises that a flourishing school requires a supported and inspired staff. This committee focuses on the culture of our school community—ensuring that our teachers and support teams have the professional environment they need to model growth mindsets and to inspire students through their own attitude and approach.

All our Governors are passionate about our school and we are involved in many ways beyond the board room table.  Governors regularly visit school and meet with staff and students, to hear directly from them, and see the work of the school first hand.  We also are present at school events, concerts, sports days and other important moments in the school’s life, to celebrate the hard work of our staff, and the achievements of our students.

We are always open to hearing from people who are as passionate about the school as we are, and if you would like more information please contact clerktothegovernors@cps.hants.sch.uk

Jeanine is a newly appointed Parent Governor and has lived in Fleet for 13 years. With over 20 years of Finance experience in major UK companies, she brings strong commercial and organisational skills. As a parent of children with AEN needs, she gained valuable insight into the education system. Jeanine hopes to use both her professional background and lived experience to support CPS and help all students thrive.

Jo has a background in marketing and is a co-founder of the SENlife app, which she developed with her husband to support families with neurodivergent children. The app reflects her commitment to inclusion, communication and practical support for families.

She is a keen supporter of sport in schools and the positive impact it has on children’s physical and emotional wellbeing. In addition, Jo runs the Eco Warriors group at Crondall Primary School and helped the school achieve Eco-Schools status in the last academic year.

Jo currently has two children attending Calthorpe Park School, with a third due to join in the future, and is proud to support the school community as a Parent Governor.

Ian retired in 2022 where he previously held various industry roles such as heading up a global advisory business in setting up and transforming major construction programmes, as well as being on various boards such as Heathrow Airport and Network Rail capital programmes. He hopes he can use his industry experience to help Calthorpe Park School continue to achieve its ongoing success as a great school.

David is a dedicated Houseparent and valued member of the safeguarding team at Lord Wandsworth College. With over 15 years’ experience in education and a strong background in Sports and Exercise Science, he brings energy, empathy, and expertise to his pastoral role. A specialist in safeguarding and student welfare, David is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially, and personally while developing resilience and character.

Anna has lived in Fleet for the past 20 plus years and both her teenage grandchildren have attended Calthorpe Park. She retired as a Headteacher in 2020 and has also spent time as Chair of Governors at a Farnborough secondary school.  She is  particularly interested in Special Educational Needs provision and the development of Sport/PE for all students in the school. Anna believes in promoting local schools for local children and providing the highest levels of education for all children.

Chris has lived in Fleet for 10 years and has a daughter in year 7. He has a long career in IT, holding senior positions in several household brand companies. He hopes his experience and knowledge can contribute to the ongoing success of Calthorpe.

Having retired recently from a long career as a secondary school teacher, Sue wanted to maintain her links with the state education system.  She was therefore delighted when the opportunity arose to become a governor at CPS where her son (now a teacher himself) was a student some years ago.  Sue is enjoying seeing how the school is growing and developing, and is pleased to be able to contribute in some way to this process.

Kevan is now in his fifth year as Headteacher at Calthorpe Park School. With 33 years in education, he has taught in seven schools across a variety of settings. As Headteacher, he brings over 20 years of leadership experience spanning all major areas of school management. Kevan considers it a privilege to lead Calthorpe Park School.  He is committed to inspiring minds, shaping characters, and nurturing futures, ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Jeff is our longest serving governor, now serving his 6th 4-year term at the school.  Prior to moving to Fleet, he spent 5 years as a governor at a primary school in Yorkshire.  Jeff has his own consultancy business providing support to the chemical industry on product health and environmental safety and regulatory toxicology although he is now winding this down towards retirement.

Jeff has previously served as chair and vice chair of the governing body and currently chairs the Finance committee.

Simon is a senior lecturer at the University of Winchester, specialising in Teacher Education and Education Leadership.  Simon is a qualified teacher, having graduated from the University of Surrey in 2004.  He has taught in junior and primary schools in Hampshire

Mark moved to Fleet in 2019 and is Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, one of the UK’s largest children’s charities.  He is deeply committed to helping children thrive, and moved to Fleet from Sheffield, where he was a Governor of a Special Needs School.   Originally from Northern Ireland, Mark’s background is in front line youth work.  He was awarded an OBE for services to charity in 2025. 

With over 10 years of teaching experience at Calthorpe Park School, Bev specialises in Religious Education, Philosophy, and Ethics, and serves as the Careers Leader. Before entering education 20 years ago, she had a successful career in sales at IBM and Yellow Pages. As the staff school governor, she recognises the importance of this role and is committed to improving outcomes for all young people. Bev’s absolute passion is to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Ruth has been a member of the Governing Body at Calthorpe Park School since 2019 and has enjoyed getting involved in many different aspects of the board’s work.  She is currently serving as the Chair of Governors. 

Ruth works as a scientist in a technology company but also has classroom experience having previously been an engineering teacher at a local sixth form college. Her three children have all attended / are attending the school. 

She is dedicated to making sure that Calthorpe Park School is successful and that all students are inspired to be the best that they can be.