Governors
A Governing Body is designed to reflect the community in which the school is situated. Our governors come from different backgrounds, many living near Bushy Leaze and share a desire to shape the future of the Centre. They encourage new ideas, support staff training and act as critical friends.
We have a flat governing body model in which all governors share equal responsibility for leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the centre.
Governors are elected to serve for 4 years and meet to discuss issues relevant to the management of the Nursery. To find out more click on this link.
Our Governing Body
Clerk to the Governors services provided by Governors Virtual Office (GVO)
Previous Governors
Gill Pendlebury - co-opted governor, 27/09/22 to 26/09/26
Laura Harman-Box - parent governor, 27/09/22 to 26/09/26
Zara Fraz - parent governor, 13/11/23 to 21/05/26
If you feel like an exciting challenge, and want to help shape the future of Bushy Leaze, why not become a governor? Please contact the Centre for more information.
Our Chair of Governors, Anne Davies, can be contacted via email - chairofgovernors@bushyleaze.hants.sch.uk
SEND Governor 4 years to 28/09/30 I have worked in the SEN sector for over 20 years and am passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to access education. Having lived in Alton all my life, I feel privileged to support this wonderful organisation and family centre. I currently teach at Alton Sixth Form College and enjoy seeing former Bushy Leaze pupils flourish as young adults. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, painting and upcycling furniture.
Training and Development 4 years to 23/10/2029 I'm a primary school teacher, languages graduate and mum of two. My younger son has complex medical needs and my family has found a supportive haven in Bushy Leaze since his diagnosis. I feel very lucky to have such a fantastic centre in Alton and am keen to support its further development in any way I can. When not looking after my boys, I can be found reading, drinking too much coffee and running 5ks very slowly.
Vice Chair, Health and Safety 4 years to 13/05/2028 I have lived in Alton for 40 years, and am married with three children, and two grandchildren. I served as a Governor at another Primary School in Alton for 15 years, the last 5 as Chair. I retired from full-time work as an Accountant in 2021 after 47 years at the same firm, the last 12 years as Partner/Director. I am currently the School Crossing Patrol at Andrews Endowed School. I am a Trustee of several local charities and organisations.
SEND Governor 4 years to 28/09/30 I have worked in the SEN sector for over 20 years and am passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to access education. Having lived in Alton all my life, I feel privileged to support this wonderful organisation and family centre. I currently teach at Alton Sixth Form College and enjoy seeing former Bushy Leaze pupils flourish as young adults. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, painting and upcycling furniture.
