Our Governors

The Governing Board provides the strategic leadership of Madginford Primary School.
Working in partnership with the Headteacher, governors set the school's long-term vision, values and strategic priorities, ensuring that every decision is made in the best interests of our pupils.
Governors are responsible for holding school leaders to account for the quality of education, pupils' achievement and wellbeing, safeguarding, financial management and the delivery of the school's strategic objectives. They monitor the impact of the School Improvement Plan, oversee the effective use of resources and ensure that the school fulfils its statutory responsibilities.
While governors do not manage the day-to-day running of the school, they provide both support and constructive challenge to school leaders. Through regular meetings, school visits and engagement with pupils, staff and parents, they evaluate the school's performance and help shape its future direction.
Our Governing Board is made up of dedicated volunteers from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Their collective skills, experience and commitment help ensure that
Madginford Primary School continues to provide a first-class education where every child is encouraged to flourish.
The Governing Board is fully committed to our vision of 'Where Magical Experiences Create
Endless Opportunities' and works closely with school leaders to ensure that our values-led curriculum, high aspirations and inclusive ethos remain at the heart of everything we do.
We are always interested in hearing from people who would like to contribute to the life of our school by becoming a governor. It is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills and experience to help shape the future of education for our children and community.
If you have a question for the Governing Board or would like to find out more about becoming a governor at Madginford Primary School, please contact our Chair of Governors:
Toby Butler
Email: tobybutler@mps.kent.sch.uk

 

Current Governors (11 of 12 in post)

One Parent Governor vacancy to be advertised

Yvette Best - Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Board
Term of Office: 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2030
Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: Reading; Pupil Premium
 
Toby Butler - Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Board
Term of Office: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
Business Interests: Traffic Operations & Technology Manager at Kent County Council
Highways & Transportation; Mrs Butler is the Finance & Personnel Officer at Madginford
Primary School and a Downswood Parish Councillor
Designated Roles: Chair of Governors; Attendance; Health & Safety; HT Performance Panel
 
Hannah Campbell - Parent Governor elected by parent community
Term of Office: 22 April 2025 to 21 April 2029

Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: Cyber Security; SEN Governor; Sports Premium
 
Tracie Carlsund - Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Board
Term of Office: 30 September 2024 to 29 September 2028
Business Interests: Director of Global Events Staffing; Suttons Scout Group Trustee; Valley
Park School Governor
Designated Roles: Vice Chair of Governors; Cyber Security; Finance Panel; Online Safety;
Pay Panel; Governor Training & Development
 
Sibaele Dunn - Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Board
Term of Office: 12 September 2026 to 11 September 2030
Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: Finance Panel; Pay Panel; Safeguarding; Sports Premium 
 
Shirley Lall - Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Board
Term of Office: 25 March 2023 to 24 March 2027
Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: EYFS; HT Performance Panel; Phonics; Reading
 
Pamela Rana - Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Board
Term of Office: 12 September 2026 to 11 September 2030
Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: Wellbeing
 
Lisa Stamp - Staff Governor elected by school staff
Term of Office: 26 September 2026 to 25 September 2030
Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: Assistant Head (KS2)
 
Sean Turner - Parent Governor elected by parent community
Term of Office: 22 April 2025 to 21 April 2029
Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: Community; Wellbeing
 
Natalie Wensley - Local Authority Governor appointed by K.C.C
Term of Office: 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2030
Business Interests: None declared
Designated Roles: Finance Panel; HT Performance Panel; Pay Panel
 
Amanda Woolcombe - Staff Governor (Ex Officio member)
Term of Office: 1 September 2014 ...
Business Interests: KG Technical : A close relative has an ownership / financial interest in
KG Technical 
Designated Roles: Headteacher
 
Sarah Rome, Clerk to the Governing Body - The Education People, KCC Clerking Service
 

Historic Governors (left within last 12 months)
Bobby Mann - Parent Governor elected by parent community
Term of Office: 22 April 2025 to 11 May 2026
Business Interests: None declared
 
Shelley Shrimpton - Co-opted Governor appointed by Governing Board
Term of Office: 20 March 2023 to 11 May 2026

Business interests: None declared