Governors

The Resources committee deals with all HR, finance and Buildings & Grounds matters. It is a sub-committee of the Governing Body. Matters of Standards & Curriculum are discussed within the Full Governing Body meetings. 

There is also an additional committee which reviews the Headteacher’s performance. 

Working groups or additional committees are set up occasionally to review specific areas, as and when required. 

Meet our Governors

The Governing Body is committed to making a positive contribution to the school and the education of our children. Our primary role is to support, challenge and monitor by working in partnership with Mrs Beckett and the leadership team to promote continuous improvement in the school’s performance and its future development. The Governing Body had a strategic role in shaping the future as well as wide ranging statutory responsibilities.

We are all volunteers and have a wide range of significant experience and skills – we have representation from staff, parents, the local authority and the community. We meet once every half term as well as make planned visits into school so that we are fully informed about all aspects.

We are determined to do the best for the school, we welcome all views and can be contacted through the school office.

Bob West – Chair of Governors

I have been a governor for many years at various schools in the Eastleigh area as I believe governance has an important role to play in enabling the pupils in our local community have the best possible education they can get. For me this is not only includes helping them achieve excellent results but it is also about  providing them with those wow moments in their time at school, that will give them a love of learning and an enquiring mind. If we can do this we will set them up for the next stage in their education and prepare them to be a success in later life.

I hope the experience I have gained over the years as a governor will enable me to play my part in helping the school to fulfil its vision in producing pupils who will make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and achieve their personal goals.

Hannah Beckett

Headteacher and Governor by ex-officio. I have always worked in primary education and loved every minute of it. I became a Governor at two of my previous schools and soon after, got a feel for strategic leadership and the financial oversight of a school. Now in my second headship, I am excited to take on the adventure of Nightingale’s Headteacher.  I pride myself in demonstrating optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards children and staff, and towards parents, governors and members of the local community. I look forward to working with you all.

Alex Bourne

I have previously served as a parent governor, now I am the Local Authority Governor. I am a Local Eastleigh Borough Councillor for Eastleigh South – the constituency in which Nightingale Primary School resides.  I have 2 boys – one now at Barton Pevril who attended Nightingale when we moved to Eastleigh and my youngest is in year 3.  My boys and I love watching Saints and Eastleigh Football teams, and Hampshire cricket.

I first became a Governor when a plea to parents was issued. I couldn’t just sit back and not rise to the call to action.

I serve on the Finance committee and have recently taken on the task of being the Safeguarding Governor.

I am very proud to be a Governor of such a great school.

Christin Mason

I am delighted to join Nightingale Primary School as a parent governor and I am aiming to develop a positive relationship with the leadership team as well as the pupils by being an engaged and active governor. We moved to Eastleigh in 2019 and live next door to the school. Our youngest daughter joined Year R in September the same year.

David Tully

I am a co-opted governor, with my main link to the local community being that I have worked at Crestwood Community School as a French and Spanish teacher for just over 6 years. Nightingale is one of Crestwood’s major feeder schools and over the years I have taught many children who have been lucky enough to have passed through Nightingale and benefited from the care of its dedicated staff. I am also a Year Leader and have experience with transition, safeguarding, attendance and pastoral care in an educational context. In previous roles prior to becoming a teacher, I was involved in recruitment, performance management and other HR matters.
This is my first appointment as a school governor, but I am looking forward to learning more about the strategic leadership of the school and supporting its ongoing success.

Hayley Sharp

I am privileged to have been a member of Nightingale’s school community since my youngest daughter, now 26, started at the school in September 2001.  During that time, I have served as a parent governor for approximately 2 years and volunteered in school on a regular basis, listening to children read and delivering some interventions.  In January 2008, I was lucky to be able to join the staffing team and have worked here ever since. I am looking forward to this new experience of working with the governing body as a staff governor.

A background in education is not necessary but good people skills, a willingness to learn, attend meetings and training, are essential to the role.  

It would be an advantage if you had some skills in leadership, management, finance, strategic planning, and human resources to improve the educational opportunities for our children.  

Being a governor is an extremely important and rewarding voluntary role, providing an opportunity for you to give something back to your local community. The time commitment is about 6 hours per month to attend full governing body and committee meetings plus time to undertake planned visits to see the school at work.  

Full training and support is available to support the role.  

Contact our Chair of Governors if you would like to know more.