Governors

Our register of interests, governor attendance (2022-23) 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: AllabushD@everestcommunityacademy.org

Dave Allabush, Chair of Governors

Dave allabush

Dave has lived in Popley since 2001, having moved from Winklebury.  He is married with two children who both attend Everest Community Academy.  Dave is a self-employed engineer designing control and safety systems for industrial process equipment.

“I became a parent governor because I would like to see the school improve and become something that the community can be proud of.  As an Engineer I am keen to progress the STEM subjects within the school and to encourage improvements in literacy amongst the students.  I hope that I can make a positive contribution to the school so that it can become highly successful and go from strength to strength”

Favourite books: The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

 

Lisa Long

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 Mcleary

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.

 

Ashley Kate Hughes

Ashley graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) in 1999 with a BA hons Degree in Music, Performing Arts. Recently she became a Singing Teacher Fellow gaining her FHEA at GSA, University of Surrey. 

Ashley is the resident Vocal and Singing Coach at Queen Mary's College in Hampshire. She teaches singing technique and performance skills to 1-1 students and classes across the department. A key role is preparing her students for Drama and Music Schools, Conservatoires and University auditions. Preparing students  for shows, assessments and practical exams, Ashley also enjoys being part of the  audition panel for new cohorts, providing workshop and interview days with her colleagues. 

Ashley joined the singing department at the Guildford School Of Acting (GSA), University of Surrey, teaching Singing Technique. Working closely with the Musical Theatre Foundation course and the Acting Degree course, she also taught across many of the other degree courses. Ashley covered 1-1’s and classes at the GSA Saturday school and junior conservatoire. 

Ashley runs her own teaching company, AK Vocal Training,  which attracts her professional clients including singers, actors and dancers within the industry. 

Ashley grew up in Ireland with music being an integral part of her life. Classically trained in singing for 7 years, taking part in musicals, choirs, bands and competitions. Recorded albums and performed as a Singer-Songwriter for many years,  Ashley still writes songs today. 

Fun fact: Paul McCartney set up LIPA in his old school and handed Ashley her degree in person with an audience of very excited parent Beatles fans cheering. He still to this day is at every graduation to hand out the certificates. 

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!

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

SEND

Ashley Hughes

Health and Safety

Dave Allabush

 

Minutes

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