Our Governing Body

What is a Governing Body?

The members of the governing body are the strategic leaders of the school and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education. The purpose of the governing body is to 'conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement'.

The governing body has a strong focus on three core functions:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction for the school
Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils.
Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

The governing body members have the experience through their professional capacity to support and monitor the above core functions. Governors are selected and appointed on their skills and experience and training is available to gain new skills as well as to enhance existing ones. On a regular basis we conduct a skills audit to identify any gaps which are addressed.

For more information on the role of a governor please click HERE.

Meetings generally take place on a Wednesday at 6.30pm and are agreed at the beginning of an academic year for the whole year.

To read the Annual Governance Statements, please see below:

Annual Governance Statement 24/25

Annual Governance Statement 23/24

Annual Governance Statement 22/23

For more updates and news about our Governing Body please take a look at our regular Fourfields Informer Newsletters. These can be found in our Latest News section on our website.

Members of Fourfields Governing Body

Clerk to Governing Body: Mrs Clare Watchorn.

To find out more about each of our governors, please click on the names below.

Louise Evans

Chair of Governors

Louise Evans

I am a Co-opted Governor and have been part of the Governing Body since September 2010. I don't have children in the school anymore but am still proud and honoured to be part of a school which offers a great education for the children of Yaxley.
I was voted in as the Chair of governors and work closely with the other members supporting Mrs Blyth and her staff in ensuring the criteria of being a governor is adhered to.
I love hearing how inclusive the school is, making sure that all children get an education no matter what their barriers. The learning they enjoy is current, exciting and sometimes the children don't even know they are learning. As governors we carry out 2 governor days a school year and I love walking around watching the school in action, getting a buzz from the atmosphere the school gives off.
As well as this, I have two boys to parent, I work part-time and voluntary run a parent and baby group in Yaxley for parents with bubbas up to a year old.
I look forward to supporting Fourfields with what the next school year brings.
Mark Bowler

Co-opted Governor, Link Governor for PE & Sport Premium

Mark Bowler

I joined the governing body as a co-opted governor in summer 2022 in order to give something back to the school, helping all of our children to ‘shine'. I am the link governor responsible for the Primary PE and Sports Premium. One of my children currently attends Fourfields, with one having recently left for secondary school.

I have a passion for excellence in education, with over 20 years of experience in school and university settings as a teacher, teacher educator and researcher. I am currently a Principal Lecturer, supporting the next generation of teachers through their teacher training. I have led the development of primary and secondary degrees, including overseeing multiple successful Ofsted inspections. I seek out evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning for the benefit of teachers and their children. My subject specialism is in health and physical education, where I strive to help children (and teachers) value and achieve the benefits of a physically active life. I hope to be able to use these experiences to support the strategic vision and development of the school.
Steve McGregor

Co-opted Vice-Chair of Governors

Steve McGregor

I am a co-opted Governor and have been part of the Governing Body since March 2023, becoming Vice-Chair of Governors in October 2025. Fourfields is the primary school my son goes to, so I am grateful to be able to give something back to such a happy, positive place. The culture of the school is one I warm to and is important to me.
I have over 25 years' experience in the Financial Services sector, in Investment Management and Relationship Management roles. I am a Chartered professional and hold an MA from the University of Leeds. I have experience in chairing several Investment Committees and managing people and money – skills I believe I bring to the Governing Body. I am also a Director of a subsidiary of an AIM-listed Plc.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family at National Trust or English Heritage properties. I am also sport mad! I can often be found hacking around a golf course, and as a member of Surrey County Cricket Club and a Manchester United fan, I try to watch them both as often as possible.
I look forward to supporting Mrs Blyth and her staff in helping the school to continue to Shine!"
Nicki Errington

Parent Governor, Link Governor for SEND

Nicki Errington

Being elected as a Parent Governor at my adopted son’s primary school in June 2023 is both a privilege and a responsibility that I take very seriously. As a parent, I bring a lived understanding of how school decisions directly affect children and families, particularly those with additional needs or who face disadvantage. Professionally, I also contribute over 30 years of experience within the NHS, where I currently work as a Senior Specialist Nurse. This background gives me strong skills in safeguarding, advocacy, multi-agency working and evidence-based decision-making.
As the Link Governor for SEND and Pupil Premium, I am committed to ensuring that vulnerable pupils are not only supported but enabled to thrive. I work closely with school leaders to monitor provision, challenge inequality and make sure resources are used effectively. My aim is to help create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child, regardless of their background or needs, has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Harriet Bennis

Local Authority Governor, Safeguarding

Harriet Bennis

I joined the governing body as a Local Authority Governor in January 2024 and am the Link Governor for safeguarding.
I work as a Partnerships Manager for an education charity that aims to build exceptional school boards by finding committed volunteers to fill governor vacancies. Therefore, I thought that I should probably become a governor myself and where better than my local school!
As a governor at Fourfields, I am committed to listening to the children and ensuring that their voice is heard alongside plans for school improvements and initiatives. During my visits, I dedicate time to asking the children for their ideas and opinions on the school and ensure that they feel happy/ safe at Fourfields to help govern the effectiveness of safeguarding and inclusion at the school.
It is my pleasure to be a governor at the school and to support the children and staff to Shine!
Sky Rudd

Parent Governor, Pupil Assessment

Sky Rudd
Ian Bowskill

Co-opted Governor, Health & Safety & SEND

Ian Bowskill

I have been a co-opted Governor of Fourfields since September 2024. I became a Governor as my son had previously attended Fourfields (now at secondary school) and because my son loved being at Fourfields and the school was so good for him I wanted to give back and help in any small way. I am Joint Link Governor for SEND and PP as well as being the Link Governor for Health & Safety and as I live locally I try and get into Fourfields when I can.
I am now fortunate enough to have taken early retirement but I spent my last 25 years working in IT and as a Project Manager. Because of this I have a good technical knowledge as well as good organisational and communicational skills.
I fill my days now volunteering in a number of roles. As well as being a Governor at Fourfields I am also a Parent Governor at my son's secondary school, I also help out at two local Foodbanks as well as helping to run the Hampton United grassroots football club where many of the local children play their football at weekends.
Vaneza Abrantes

Co-opted, Pupil Assessment

Vaneza Abrantes

Vaneza Abrantes is a trained journalist who was born and educated in the Philippines before building her career in the UK. She works within the Commercial/Account Management department in the education services industry, supporting schools and trusts across the country, specialising in key areas including HR and payroll services, trust growth, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and governance.
Vaneza brings to the Governing Board a commitment to clear communication, careful scrutiny, and values-driven decision-making, underpinned by her journalistic training and her work alongside a wide range of schools and multi-academy trusts. Outside of work, she loves travelling and exploring different cultures through food. An enthusiastic home cook, she especially enjoys preparing Asian and Southeast Asian dishes and is always keen to try new and exotic flavours.
Sue Blyth - Headteacher

Ex-officio Governor

Sue Blyth - Headteacher
Clare Watchorn

Clerk to Governors

Clare Watchorn
Mandy Jacklin

Staff Governor

Mandy Jacklin

Governing Body Information 2024-25:

Governing Body Attendance Register 2024-25:

Governing Body Attendance Register 2023-24:

Thinking about becoming a Governor?

Any parent or carer of a child on roll at Fourfields can serve as a governor, and there are no particular qualifications required for the role however, to promote greater diversity and equality on the governing body we welcome nominations from all minority groups to help our governing body to better reflect the needs of our wonderfully diverse school community.

If you would be interested in joining the governing body or wish to contact the governing body for any other matter, please contact the clerk Mrs Clare Watchorn at clerk@fourfields.cambs.sch.uk

Governor Leaflet

Governor Election Guidance

Declaration of Eligibility