Our Governors

Being a Local Governor is a rewarding and effective way of making a voluntary contribution to your community and to the lives of local, young people. Local Governors are appointed by the Trust Board and have a keen interest in the school.

The Headteacher is accountable to the Trust Board, whose role is to set the aims and objectives of the school and monitor progress (together with the Executive Leader), in line with national guidelines. Our trust website is here.

Each governance role is vital in ensuring the strategic direction of the Trust and the success of each school. Local Governors provide valuable support governing at a local level and in assisting the Trust Board in fulfilling their legal duties. The Local Governing Body of Stoneham Park Primary will meet regularly and include parents, staff and community representatives.

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For details of the governance structure of the University of Winchester Academy Trust click here.

Meet our Governors

Lorene Lee - Chair of Governors/ Parent Governor/ Safeguarding Governor

Date of appointment: 13 October 2020. Term of office: 8 years

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"I have over 17 years experience in the Spacecraft industry, where I currently lead an Engineering department at Airbus. I am responsible for looking after my team’s strategy, budget and development. I love to share my passion for Space with the next generation, for example by taking part in presentations for children during World Space Week. On the ground, I have varied experience in supporting parents and students from my volunteer work as a maternity peer supporter and as a 3rd Dan black belt Taekwondo instructor. I am motivated by helping people achieve their personal and professional goals and enjoy supporting community improvement projects. As a governor since the opening of the schools, I continue to be impressed by the research based approach to teaching and the staff’s strong collaborative mindset which provides the best environment for the pupils to learn and thrive. I really enjoy using my skills to help support the schools in delivering their vision of a bright and exciting future for my children and yours."

Laura Whitton - Co-opted Governor

Date of appointment: 1 July 2023. Term of office: 4 years

"I live in North Stoneham Park and have two children at Stoneham Park Primary Academy. I was excited for my daughter to be part of the first intake of children having been impressed by the vision and values for the school. I have a BSc in Management and am a total 'people person' having worked in HR for over 15 years across Retail, Telecoms and Banking. Specialising in Reward, I'm required to interrogate data, have an eye for detail as well as be a strong communicator and collaborator. I am passionate about education and enjoy my role in ensuring the continued success of both Barton Farm and Stoneham Park as they grow year on year."

Jayne Fahey - Headteacher/ Ex-Officio

Date of appointment: 1 September 2024 Term of office: unrecorded