Governors

Our register of interests, governor attendance and the Bourne Education Trust articles of association and scheme of delegation can be found below (as part of the Bourne Education Trust collated documents).

Key Information - Bourne Education Trust

Correspondence

Correspondence to the Governing Body should be addressed either directly to the Chair of Governors, or c/o the Governance Professional to:-
Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hants RG24 9UP

Governance Professional: SmithN@everestcommunityacademy.org

Chair of Governors: BrazierJ@everestcommunityacademy.org

John Brazier - Chair of Governors

John has lived in Basingstoke since 2009 and has two children that attend Everest.  He is currently an Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Reading and Pharmacy Director of Teaching and Learning.  His day-to-day job involves teaching chemistry to pharmacy students and pursuing research into DNA structure and function. 

He became a governor in 2014 because he was interested in supporting schools to provide quality education to all pupils, giving them the best start in life.  This interest continues and inspired him to join the governing committee as a parent governor. 

“Each pupil learns in their own way and has their own hopes and dreams.  Our role is to give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence, to make these hopes and dreams the best they can be, and makes sure the pupils can achieve them.  I hope that being on the governing body, I can help the school to provide the best opportunities to the pupils in our community and give them the best start in life.” 

Favourite book: The BFG by Roald Dahl.  It reminds me of my childhood and the importance of dreams. 

 

Lisa Long

Lisa was brought up in South London and gained a 1st class honours degree in Hotel & Catering Management at Oxford Brookes University. She trained as a Chartered Accountant and spent 7 years with Touche Ross (now Deloitte), spending time in Audit, Hotel Consultancy and Corporate Finance. She then moved to Reed Elsevier, a major publisher and corporate exhibition organizer, starting in Internal Audit and ending as Finance Director of one of their divisions.

After a short career break and moving from South London to Hampshire, Lisa spent a number of years with BMW Financial Services, setting up the Internal Audit Department and then managing the Project Management Office. She is now self-employed providing Financial Accounting services.

Lisa is married with two grown-up boys. She is committed to ensuring that an inspiring, well rounded education is accessible to all. She spends a lot of her spare time on a bike, walking the dogs and sailing.

Favourite book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

 

Boyd McCleary CMG CVO

Boyd McCleary studied German at Queen’s University Belfast.  After a short period in the Ireland Civil Service, he spent 40 years in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, at home and abroad. He served in Germany, Korea, Turkey, Canada and the British Virgin Islands.

Since retiring Boyd has worked as a consultant on international business and a part-time judge. He is also a trustee of three conservation charities and a volunteer leader for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.

Boyd lives in Bentworth, Hampshire. His hobbies are tennis, reading and walking.

Favourite book: His favourite book is Guns, Germs and Steel : A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years by Jared Diamond. Boyd is currently reading Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest by Wade Davis. This is a fascinating and inspiring account of the first attempt to climb Mount Everest, which ultimately failed and cost the life of the lead climber, George Mallory and a number of his colleagues.

 

Lauren Herring

Lauren is the Deputy Headteacher at Marnel Junior School a local feeder junior school to Everest Community Academy. Lauren has worked at Marnel Juniors for 8 years and has been the deputy for 4 years. 

Having trained at Roehampton University Lauren began her teaching career in Basingstoke at another local primary. Lauren has then quickly progressed into a leadership position and enjoys the challenges and opportunities this brings. Lauren is passionate about providing an inclusive education for children and ensuring that the curriculum experienced is engaging and relevant for children as they move through their education. 

As well as working at Marnel, Lauren is a busy mum of two girls who both attend primary school, where she lives in Farnham. She enjoys being active through running and attending 'Bootcamp' outdoor fitness sessions as well as going to the theatre and eating out!

Susan Giles-Cox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan is the head teacher at Marnel Infant School in Popley and has been in post since 2013.

Having completed her Masters in Education at Cambridge Susan completed her teaching qualification and then returned to Basingstoke and Deane to commence her teaching career. Susan has taught in the area for 24 years including being Deputy headteacher at Oakridge for 10 years.

She is passionate about education and dedicated to the local Community ensuring that every child has the best opportunities possible. As part of Susan’s role she also works as a consultant supporting schools in the London Boroughs to bring about change in key areas alongside the existing leadership teams.

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and taking long walks with her chocolate labrador! Susan’s favourite place to visit is Cornwall.

Peter Mitchener

During my working career, I was for many years involved at senior management and director level in the catering and hospitality industry.

Since retiring apart from school governance, my interests include being a guide at The National Trust, genealogy and researching and writing the biography of a historical hero/rogue who was featured in a Disney animated feature film.

My family arrived in Basingstoke in the early sixteen hundreds and I have known the academy since it was built. I am married with two daughter and 3 grandchildren

I have been a governor of both academies and maintained schools for over 15 years and am able to bring to Everest Community Academy, not only my knowledge and governance skills but also a strong desire to ensure that every student has the support and opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive and caring environment.

 

Governor responsibilities 2023-24

Area of Responsibility	Named Governor
Quality of Education	Boyd McCleary Susan Giles-Cox
Behaviour	Lauren Herring
Attendance	John Brazier
Safeguarding	Susan Giles-Cox
Pupil Premium/DAP/LAC	Lisa Long
Health and Safety

 

Minutes

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