Governor Profiles
Governor Profiles (ID 1249)
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Neil EleyChair of Governors
Neil Eley
I was a Deputy Headteacher in a Bristol Secondary school for 15 years before retiring. I have been a Governor in Gloucestershire Schools for 8 years. I am also an additional Governor at Coney Hill and Finlay Federation. For the last 18 months I have been training Governors for the LA.
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Sarah BroadbentExecutive Headteacher
Sarah Broadbent
I was appointed as Executive Headteacher in September 2023 and am an Ex-Officio Governor by virtue of office. I am a truly passionate practitioner who has a vested interest in providing the very best possible education for as many pupils as possible within the local authority, given my three children are educated within Gloucestershire. My career, all within the education sector, has given me vast experience of teaching across a range of settings from the Early Years (EYFS) to Year 7. I have a broad range of leadership experience, from subject co-ordination early on in my career, before multiple years of Senior Leadership, strategically leading SEND, Inclusion, and Safeguarding across a Federation of schools. In more recent years, I have experience of Deputy Headship before becoming Headteacher in a large, two-form, Church of England Primary School in Gloucester. Most recently, I have achieved my National Qualification of Executive Leadership (NPQEL) and am therefore thrilled that I can utilise the k
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Peter StrachanFoundation Governor
Peter Strachan
I am a Foundation Governor and I sit on the Nailsworth School Committee. I joined the school just after Mr Southcott was appointed and have enjoyed watching the school going from strength to strength in that time. I was a photographer in London before we moved down to Nailsworth and worked in advertising and publishing but don’t overly miss it! I have a wife, Juliet and two grown children, James and Megan. James is in his final PhD year and Megan is trying to establish herself in the performing arts world. Both are very much at the other end of the educational spectrum, but I have seen how important a good Primary school start is.
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Caroline BlandEx-Officio
Caroline Bland
I am Ex-officio Governor and sit on the Nailsworth School Committee. I have been Vicar of the Nailsworth Benefice since the end of January 2019. Prior to being a priest, with a passion for good education for every child, I worked in education, initially supporting children with special educational needs and then as a primary school teacher. As vicar, it is a privilege to have an active role in supporting the Christian ethos of the school and developing school and church links.
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Dane VinceAssociate Governor
Dane Vince
I have lived in Stroud and the Nailsworth area on and off, for almost 20 years, working in a variety of roles and industries, and sit on the Resources Committee. I currently work at Forest Green Rovers FC and over the years I have enjoyed working closely with Nailsworth Primary School to the benefit of the school and the community as a whole. I thought the opportunity to join the governing body was a fab chance to use my wide range of experience, to help Nailsworth Primary School to continue to be one of the best (if not the best! ?) schools in the region.
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Adam KirtonCo-Opted Governor
Adam Kirton
We moved to Nailsworth from Cheltenham in 2020, and since then we’ve been working to refurbish our family home and also set up my partner’s dog grooming business. For the past ten years I have worked in a range of senior human resources roles in the public sector, and currently work for Oxford University Hospitals as the Assistant Director of Workforce. I hope to bring my experience of staffing, development, and governance to the school. I was appointed as a co-opted governor in April 2022, and I sit on the Nailsworth School Committee.
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Emily WalshParent Governor
Emily Walsh
I've worked in education and more recently social care all my life. I live locally and with 2 children at Nailsworth Primary I am passionate about the school and the community. My particular areas of interest are around inclusion, SEND and ensuring that those most vulnerable have the same opportunities to thrive in their education and wider life experiences.
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Ria PatelCo-Opted Governor
Ria Patel
As a parent of a child who has recently joined Nailsworth Primary School, I have been struck by its warm and supportive community. Seeing my daughter settle has deepened my appreciation for the school's focus on community spirit, and I am pleased to be able to contribute further as a parent Governor. I bring over 20 years of experience teaching English and working as a Senior Leader in Gloucestershire, with responsibilities for Teaching and Learning, Self Evaluation, Staff Development, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Sixth Form. These roles have equipped me to help schools navigate challenges and achieve excellence. I believe education should inspire creativity, a love of learning and ambition, laying the foundation for future success and that each pupil should reach their full potential. It is a privilege to support Nailsworth Primary School's strategic direction and give back to its wonderful community.
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