Meet our Governors
Cams Hill School Local GOVERNING BODY
The Local Governing Body have established three primary committees to exercise powers and functions on behalf of the Governors and their constitution;
These Committees are;
- Resources, Audit and Risk
- Pastoral
- Teaching Learning and Assessment
Additionally, committees to discuss pupil discipline, staff appeals, pay review, pay appeals, complaints or as required by circumstances will be formed from a pool of governors agreed by the Local Governing Body, based on their availability.
All Local Governors are appointed for a 4-year term.
Cams Hill School Local Governors:
VITTORIO BOCCOLINI
Appointed in November 2022 by the Parents
Vittorio joined the Governing Board in November 2022. He is a Parent Member with his daughter attending Year 9. Vittorio has been working in education for many years and now he is a Senior Lecturer at Solent University.
Vittorio has a genuine passion for students’ education and achievement and wants to support the school in keeping the standards high, improving and developing them, to provide an even better student experience. He is a member of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee.
JOANNA BOWLES
Appointed as a Local Governor in September 2024 by The Gateway Trust Trustees.
JoAnna has been part of the Cams Hill governing body since December 2015 and is a former pupil. She is committed to giving back to the school she once attended. JoAnna Chairs the Pastoral Committee and is the Bridging the Disadvantaged Gap/Pupil Premium Link Governor. JoAnna is also a member of the Pay Committee and the Headteacher Performance Review Committee.
SARA BROOKER
First elected by School Staff in October 2015, re-elected by School Staff in September 2019
Sara is a Staff Governor and sits on the Pastoral Committee. She works closely with both the Senior Leadership Team and Safeguarding Link Governor in her role as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, to ensure children are safe within Cams Hill School.
NICHOLA BRYCE
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024
Nichola has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since November 2020. She is an experienced Governor having spent 8 years on Redlands Primary School’s Governing board and has over 20 years’ experience in accounting and is a Chartered Accountant. Nichola is passionate about education and understands the importance of great teachers providing caring and thriving environments for young people. Nichola loves Maths and Science and successfully tutors pupils studying GCSE Maths. Nichola is Vice Chair of the Local Governing Body, Chair of the Resources Committee, Co-Chair of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee and Parent Communications Link Governor.
IAIN HARE
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024
Iain has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since September 2022. Iain is a retired History teacher and educational professional. His broad experience in the education sector includes working as; an advisor for statutory assessment in West Sussex, an advisory teacher in Northamptonshire responsible for developing Records of Achievement in secondary schools; and as a Lead Ofsted Inspector. He also worked within the National College for School Leadership, training on and creating programmes for school leaders. In terms of prior Governor experience, he volunteered for two years as Governor at a secondary school in Surrey. Iain is Chair of the Local Governing Body and a member of all three Committees. He is also the Curriculum and Assessment Link Governor.
TIM HEARN
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024.
Tim has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since October 2022. Tim brings many years of senior management experience from the technology sector having worked at some of the largest global tech firms and is a local resident of the school. Tim is passionate about helping young people prepare for and flourish in the world of modern business and is a coach/mentor in his spare time. Tim is a Vice Chair of the Resources, Audit and Risk Committee and is also the IT and Cybersecurity Link Governor.
STEVE HIGGINS
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024.
Steve has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since June 2023. He presently works full-time in the field of Critical Systems Safety but has been involved in the Education sector for many years, teaching Engineering and life skills and undertaking an Enterprise Partnership Group. Of particular value to Cams Hill School, Steve has prior experience as a Governor at Redlands Primary School where he assumed the role of Vice Chair. He looks forward to supporting the school, it’s staff and pupils. He is a member of the Resources, Audit and Risk Committee and is also the Health & Safety and Risk Register Link Governor.
IAN HUDSON
Ex Officio Governor as Headteacher of Cams Hill School
Ian became Headteacher of Cams Hill School in September 2024, having also filled the role on an interim basis since September 2023, and is a Governor by right of his job role. He is committed to working collaboratively with the Local Governing Body at Cams Hill School and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all pupils have an excellent and holistic education. He has worked at the school on the Senior Leadership Team since September 2016 and is committed to the continued improvement of provision for young people.
BOBBY MEHTA
Appointed as a Local Governor by the Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024. Bobby has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since November 2021. He is an experienced Governor at two previous primary schools and works in the education sector at the University of Portsmouth. Bobby is passionate about the success of Cam Hill School and enthusiastic about supporting the school in getting the best education for the pupils at Cams Hill School. Bobby is a member of Pastoral Committee and is also the Safeguarding Link Governor.
DAN REEVES
Appointed as a Local Governor by the Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024.
Dan has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since November 2023. He has over a decade of experience in the world of recruitment, talent acquisition and executive search in the sports and venue sectors, having started his career in research and business development. He now runs his own recruitment company and is a Dad to two young children who both go to school in the local area. He has always had an interest in the education sector and has a particular passion for ensuring that children are as prepared as they can be for life outside of school and academia. Dan is a member of the Pastoral Committee and is the Careers Link Governor.
CHRIS REILLY
Appointed as a Local Governor by the Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024. Chris has been a part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since July 2018. He is a Head of Year and science teacher at a local secondary school and he brings his knowledge and experience to the Governing Body. Chris sits on the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee, Pay Committee and Headteacher Review Committee.
LYNDA SMURTHWAITE
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024.
Lynda has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since March 2021. Lynda is a HR Manager at IBM and has over 20 years’ experience in this field. Lynda is also skilled in project management and is an English Literature graduate. Lynda is passionate about supporting good mental health and is a trained mental health mentor and coach in her workplace. Lynda is a member of the Pastoral Committee and the Pay Committee, and is also the SEND Link Governor.
Governance Professional:
HELEN HILL
Helen is the Cams Hill Governance Professional and is responsible for ensuring all members have the information they need to make informed strategic decisions about the school moving forward. Helen also ensures the smooth running of both Committee and Local Governing Body meetings by working with the Chair to manage agendas, policies, documents and minutes.
Governors that stepped down from the Cams Hill Academy Trust during the last 12 months:
CRAIG BOYCE
First appointed in May 2021 by Members, resigned and stepped down from the Board of Governors in July 2024.
MATTHEW FARMER
Elected by the Parents in November 2022, resigned and stepped down from the Board of Governors in July 2024.
CHRIS KEEP
First appointed in February 2019 by Members, resigned and stepped down from the Board of Governors in October 2023.
LAUREN ROBINSON
First elected by School Staff in May 2021, resigned and stepped down from the Board of Governors in July 2024.
RACHAEL RUSSELL
First appointed in November 2022 by Members, resigned and stepped down from the Board of Governors in October 2023.
Members that stepped down from the Cams Hill Academy Trust during the last 12 months:
SIMON BARRABLE
Appointed in March 2022 by Cams Hill Academy Trust Members, resigned and stepped down from the Members in August 2024.
SIMON FREEMAN
Appointed in July 2022 by Cams Hill Academy Trust Members, resigned and stepped down from the Members in August 2024.
CHRIS KEEP
Appointed in October 2023 by Cams Hill Academy Trust Members, resigned and stepped down from the Members in August 2024.