Meet Our Governors
- Mr Paul Boswell
Mr Paul Boswell
Office: Co-opted
Appointed By: Federated Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 21/02/2018
End of Office: 20/02/2022Committees:
Appeals Committee
Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee
Hearings Committee
Pupil Discipline CommitteeRegister of Interests:
Director at Patrick Allen & Associates (Architectural Practice)Other information
:I recently moved from Ipswich to Otley with my family & our daughter has now started at the school here. I decided to become a governor in order to offer my support to the teaching and leadership staff in providing a safe, challenging and positive learning environment for the local children in our village where the school plays such a vital role in our community.
I hope to use some of my skills as an Architect, and former property management company director for the benefit of the school. - Mr Harry Engels
Mr Harry Engels
Office: Co-opted
Appointed By: Federated Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 25/09/2021
End of Office: 25/09/2025Committees:
Appeals Committee
Quality of Education
Hearings Committee
Pupil Discipline CommitteeRegister of Interests:
Wife employed across the federationOther information
- Mrs Helen Chambers
Mrs Helen Chambers
Office: Co-opted
Appointed By: Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 18/09/2019
End of Office:Committees:
Appeals Committee
Hearings Committee
Pupil Discipline Committee
*Quality of EducationRoles:
PE Governor (Witnesham)Register of Interests:
My two children attend Witnesham Primary school, having moved from Ipswich school. I have a girl in year 1 and a boy in year 3.Other information:
Before having children, my teaching career allowed me to hone my interest in English and this is the part of the curriculum I am passionate about.
I am a true believer in helping all children access the curriculum, regardless of their circumstances. I also believe whole heartedly in this school and its teachers. I wanted to become a governor to help the school succeed and be the best it can be for its pupils. - Mrs Hannah Rigby
Mrs Hannah Rigby
Office: Staff Governor
Appointed By:
Term:
Date Appointed: 14/07/2020
End of Office:Committees:
Quality of Education
Finance, Premises and Personnel - Mr Andrew Leather
Mr Andrew Leather
Office: Parent Governor
Appointed By: Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 05/11/2021
End of Office: 05/11/2025Committees:
Appeals Committee
Hearings Committee
Pupil Discipline Committee
Finance, Premises and PersonnelRegister of Interests:
My child attends Witnesham Primary school.Other information:
- Mrs Victoria Gregg
Mrs Victoria Gregg
Office: Parent Governor
Appointed By: Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 19/11/2021
End of Office: 19/11/2025Committees:
Appeals Committee
Hearings Committee
Pupil Discipline Committee
Quality of EducationRegister of Interests:
My two children attend Witnesham Primary school.Other information:
I am now a stay-at-home mum with my husband working long hours. After University I enjoyed my teaching Career and then my equine insurance career in London. I have volunteered to help the children read at Witnesham since my eldest son started in reception and thoroughly enjoyed the role as Chair of the WSA. I am a strong believer in the value and importance of a well-balanced education. Our school has an excellent curriculum, fantastic morals, and values in place thus I am excited to help the school as a governor making a positive difference by helping make decisions about the school’s long-term goals and therefore education of our local children. - Mrs Michaela Harris
Mrs Michaela Harris
Office: Headteacher
Appointed By:
Term: N/A
Date Appointed: 01/12/2020
End of Office:Committees:
Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee
Quality of Education - Mrs Sue Leggett
Mrs Sue Leggett
Office: Co-opted
Appointed By: Federated Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 01/04/2014
End of Office: 01/04/2022Committees:
Appeals Committee
Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee
Head Teacher's Performance Review Group
Hearings Committee
Pupil Discipline CommitteeRoles:
Link Governor
Pupil Premium
SafeguardingRegister of Interests:
Director of Econobuild Ltd.
Partner in Damerons Farm Cottages.Other information:
You could say I have Witnesham blood running through my veins having been born in Westerfield and moving just half a mile away to a neighbouring farm in Witnesham when I was four years old! You would be amused to see the photograph of me dressed as a chicken in the school play when I was about six years old! I was lucky enough to have the whole of Witnesham marshes as my playground (I've probably got one or two scars to prove it!). I have been married to Wayne for nearly 40 years and we have three grown up children, two of whom have 'flown the nest' and we live on a small farm in Henley, where we run our self-catering holiday cottages, a small building business and a flock of Jacob sheep.
I've worked in various admin roles since leaving Claydon School and became interested in education when my children attended Henley Primary, seeming always to be involved in one type of 'voluntary' activity or another! My first 'proper' school job was at Thomas Wolsey Special School where I'd been for 9 years before 'coming home' to man the office at Witnesham until my retirement in May 2018.
I felt very honoured when I was invited to join the Governing Body as a Community Governor almost 8 years ago. I very much hope to continue to build on and strengthen my links with the local community and in so doing enhance support for both of our schools and encourage the social and community ethos, which contributes to our success - Mr Ian Liddell
Mr Ian Liddell
Office: Local Authority
Appointed By: Federated Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 01/04/2014
End of Office: 01/04/2022Committees:
*Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee
* Head Teacher's Performance Review Group
Quality of EducationRoles:
Chairman
Freedom of Information
PE Governor (Otley)Register of Interests:
Accountant for the Suffolk Agricultural Association and Trinity Park Events Ltd.
Wife employed at Otley Primary School.Other information:
I became a governor at Otley Primary School in February 2005, became Chair of Governors in July 2008 and Chair of the then newly formed Federation with Witnesham Primary School on 1 April 2014.
I became a governor when my son, James, first started at Otley. After A levels at Farlingaye High School he is currently in the first year of a Masters Degree at Warwick University studying, Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE). I also have a daughter, Amy, who also enjoyed her time at Otley and s currently in her GCSE Year at Farlingaye
The reason I became a Governor was to put something back into the community where we all live as well. Being Chair of Governors is a very time consuming but also highly rewarding role which gets you involved in all aspects of the schools.
I work as the accountant for Trinity Park (Suffolk Showground) which is best known for staging the Suffolk Show but it is much more than a two day a year job!
I have lived in Otley since 1998 having moved here when I got married to Jodie who works at Otley as a Teaching Assistant.
I am a keen member of Aldeburgh Yacht Club.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the schools please do not hesitate to contact me via the school offices. - Mrs Louise Nevill
Mrs Louise Nevill
Office: Co-opted
Appointed By: Federated Governing Body
Term: 4 years
Date Appointed: 23/11/2018
End of Office: 22/11/2022Committees:
Appeals Committee
Head Teacher's Performance Review Group
Hearings Committee
Pupil Discipline Committee
Quality of EducationRoles:
Register of Interests:
NoneOther information:
I have been a teacher for 34 years and have recently retired and moved from London to Suffolk. I am passionate about the benefits of Early Years education, in particular communication and language. I have had a lot of experience working with children who have English as an Additional Language and also Special Needs. I love the use of creativity to really inspire children with their learning.
Resigned Governors
The following governors have resigned in the past year.







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