Governors

Key Documents

Terms of Reference

Full Governing Body Minutes

These are available on request from the Clerk. Please email clerk@haslingfield.cambs.sch.uk

Meet our Governors

Donna Peck

Category: Ex Officio
Term of Office: 26th September 2023 - date
Committees and Responsibilites: FGB and all committees
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests : None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

Donna Peck is the Headteacher at Haslingfield Endowed Primary School, and has been at the school since January 2013. Donna started the school as a teacher in Ash class and progressed to Headteacher in September 2024. Donna spent four years studying a BA Honours degree in primary education at the University of Brighton and started her teaching career in her home county, Essex. Donna spent her first 7 years of teaching at a three form entry school and had the opportunity to lead and help develop a new EYFS block within the school. Throughout her career, both in Essex and Cambridge, Donna has led English, Maths, PSHE and PE across all three key stages. At home, Donna is kept very busy with her two children and her very energetic springer spaniels.

Pieter Hall

Category: Co-Opted
Term of Office: 13th February 2024
Committees and Responsibilites: FGB, Resources, Health and Safety
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests : None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

Pieter became Chair of Governors in September 2024. Pieter holds a degree in Civil Engineering and currently works for Anglian Water. His background is in project and commercial management of construction works. Pieter has lived in Haslingfield for over 30 years and has two adult children who were pupils at the school in the 1990s. Education is a passion of Pieter's. Both his parents were teachers; his father becoming an inspector of schools and his mother running her own nursery school for 35 years. Pieter has tutored maths and physics locally for many years. Pieter is committed to working closely with the Headteacher to provide a nurturing, high-quality education for all children.

Natalie Gillies

Category: Parent Governor
Term of Office: 1st December 2023 - 30th November 2025
Committees and Responsibilities: Standards Committee, Literacy, Curriculum, Diversity and Equality
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests: None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

Natalie's background is in SEND Primary Teaching and she currently works for a County Council in their Specialist Advisory Service as an Early Years Inclusion Specialist for Speech, Language, Communication and Autism. As part of this role she offers support, advice and training to nurseries, schools and in the home. She has a keen interest in sensory processing needs and therapeutic behaviour and wellbeing. Natalie has two children who attend the school. Natalie is passionate about the education of all children and is keen to help ensure that the children at Haslingfield School continue to thrive within a happy, secure and supportive environment.

Andrew Lee

Category: Foundation
Term of Office: 1st Otober 2024
Committees and Responsibilities:
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests: None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

Andrew went to the Nobel School in Stevenage and then read History at Gonville and Caius, Cambridge. He has a PGCE from the Cambridge University Department of Education and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Westminster. Working in secondary education in North West London from 1975 to 2012, Andrew has taught History, Government and Politics, was variously a House Master, Senior Master and DSL, having a range of managerial responsibilities. He has been a governor of two independant schools and until recently and inspector reporting on boarding, welfare, compliance and education for the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Andrew is a Churchwarden and Parish Councillor at his home in Norfolk and, together with his wife, is in Haslingfield weekly to help look after their daughter's children who attend the school. Interests include hill walking, long distance walking and driving steam trains.

Hayley Chadwick

Category: Staff
Term of Office: 10 November 2023
Committees and Responsibilities:
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests: None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

Hayley is the Learning Coach for the Reception class, Cherry Tree from Monday to Thursday. On Friday's Hayley teachers Apple Tree Class. Hayley has been with the school since September 2015, initially starting as a Learning Coach for Year 1 and 2 before transitioning to Early Years in 2017. Recently she completed a BA Honours degree in Arts with the Open University, which she pursued alongside her role at the school over the past six years. She hopes the degree will benefit her future career aspirations in the Education sector. Outside of school, Hayley enjoys watching her two children play football, being outdoors and going for walks.

Hugh McCurdy

Category: Co-Opted
Term of Office: 11 July 2024
Committees and Responsibilities:
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests: None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

Hugh trained as a teacher following his degree in Economics and Economic history, however he was, at the time, exploring ordination in the Church of England and so never really taught full time. Hugh has lived in the Cambridge area since 1991, moving to Ely in 2004 and finally, in retirement, to Haslingfield in 2022. Hugh and his wife have three children all of whom went to school in Histon and Impington and 6th form in Cambridge. They have 5 grandchildren, three in the UK and two in San Francisco.

Anne Dickinson

Anne has been a resident in Haslingfield village for 40 years and both her daughters attended the primary school. Anne is a Chartered Librarian and worked at Netherhall School and Sixth Form College for 29 years where she was also the Staff Governor. Anne believes that the primary school is an integral part of the community and looks forward to supporting its staff and families.

Gareth Davies

Category: Local Authority
Term of Office: 01 January 2025
Committees and Responsibilities:
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests: None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

Gareth Davies holds a Master in Chemistry (MChem) and is a Chartered Chemist (CChem) with extensive experience in professional standards and member engagement. A member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI), they have spent twelve years in the professional body sector, supporting career development and high-quality education in scientific fields.

Passionate about STEM education and lifelong learning, they have mentored university students from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds and contributed to educational support for GCSE and A-Level Chemistry students. As a school governor, they are committed to strengthening STEM opportunities, promoting professional standards, and ensuring students receive a strong foundation for future success.

John Lovegrove

Category: Parent Governor
Term of Office: 01 January 2025
Committees and Responsibilities:
Voting Rights: Full
Relevant Business Interests: None
Governorship elsewhere: None
Relationship with School Members: None

John has spent the last 23 years of his life working as a Podiatrist. Prior to that he spent 12 years touring the world as a lighting designer/programmer/operator and tech expert with various artistes including David Bowie, The Who, Stereophonics, Janet Jackson, Black Sabbath, Bon Jovi, Prince, Diana Ross, Cliff Richard, The Spice Girls to name a few. Although he no longer tours, he does continue to perform occasionally with his Pink Floyd tribute band (including his wife) or playing his guitar to the cat!

John has a very strong community spirit and a desire to see the school grow and flourish.

Clerk to the Governors: This role is provided by Cambridgshire LA Cam-Clerks.