Heddington Church Of England VA Primary School

Governors

The Governors work to support the Headteacher in the running of the school and making sure that the school fulfils its Statutory obligations. Governors are elected to the Governing Body. Being a Governor involves attendance at meetings throughout the school year: there are 3 Full Governing Body meetings each year and each Governor is a part of a committee, these meet 6 times a year. It is a voluntary role but is extremely rewarding knowing that you are helping to provide a better place. Everyone has something to give no matter what you do.

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For information about meeting attendance and term of office, please click here.

Mark Lockwood - Chair of Governors - LA Governor

I joined the governing body in 2018 after moving to Heddington in early 2017 and took on the role of Chair in September 2019. My background includes business and corporate accounting with many years spent in London. My wife and I are now retired living closer to our extended family in Chippenham. Having grown up in the North American countryside, I feel very settled in this beautiful part of Wiltshire with a keen interest in helping our primary school to thrive. In my spare time I like to keep fit, garden, enjoy the arts and travel.

Mark Cawley - Vice Chair of Governors - Foundation Governor

I’m semi retired working part time for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust as an Education and Wellbeing Officer following running a successful childcare business for 17 years and a previous career of over 20 years as an engineering officer in the Royal Air Force. I have lived with my wife in Heddington for 17 years and both my children have been fortunate to benefit from the education they received at Heddington Primary School. I am active in all aspects of village life. My hobbies include the dogs, triathlon and cars.

Matthew Earwicker - ex oficio Governor

As the Rector of the Oldbury Benefice, which includes Heddington, I am the ex officio governor. I have been here since June 2018.  Prior to moving here I lived with my family in Salisbury, where for 4 years I was a governor and trustee for a number of secondary schools in Salisbury and I am currently also a governor at Cherhill Primary School. I have five children, two of whom were at Heddington.

Chris Minors - Foundation Governor

 I am a Foundation Governor at Heddington Primary School. I have been a Governor since 2019 and currently sit on Finance, Premises, Health & Safety committee. I live locally in Heddington with my wife and two children. My son currently attends Heddington Primary School. I therefore have a vested interest in helping to ensure our school continues to deliver great standards in a high quality learning environment. I work as a town planner for a house builder in Wiltshire. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family including travelling.

George Tedbury - Foundation Governor

I am a recently appointed Foundation Governor of Heddington Primary School. I live in Calne but I attend St Andrews church in Heddington and am on the PCC. My introduction to the school was when my wife helped with reading in the KS1 classes. I am a retired civil engineer with a particular interest in transport, and for several years I was a mentor and examiner for the Institution of Civil Engineers and Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Prior to that when living in London I was involved in youth club work in Islington. My main hobbies are singing, birdwatching and gardening.

Emma Wilkin - Foundation Governor

My child attends the school and having seen how the school assists the children and families so fully I was keen to support the school in a more in-depth manner. I became a Foundation Governor at Heddington in July 2019 and am currently sitting on the Finance, Premises and Personnel committee with particular responsibility for Health and Safety. I have a background in retail, customer service and Care work, but have always volunteered in areas involving children and community.
In addition to my work and volunteering, I have a strong interest in gardening, having an allotment in the town, and also in horses. I also have 3 dogs and we enjoy birdwatching and walking.

Graham Force-Jones - Foundation Governor

I have in the past been, in various roles, a Governor of quite a number of schools, including one secondary in Calne, and a good number of village primary schools, all in the North Wilts area - including Heddington in the early 1970’s! 

 Having had 15 years of peaceful retirement, 11 of them in France, I feel ready for a new challenge. Hopefully I can adapt to the many advances that have clearly occurred in the education system since my retirement so that I can bring some of my experience to further the success of the school.

Annette Foster - Foundation Governor

I retired from the legal profession in September 2020. I was previously a Governor at Heddington and then became a Governor and subsequently Chair of Governor at Rowdeford School.  I live at the Common in Heddington but first came to the village on holiday in 1971. I am a member of the Methodist Church where I am also a lay preacher. I have a particular interest in SEND and Modern Languages. In my spare time I walk the dog and enjoy travelling.

Nigel Andrews - Staff Governor

I joined the Heddington family as a class teacher in September 2022. I have over 20 years' experience working as a teacher and school leader. I have joined the governing body as a staff governor so that I may offer my experience in support of the ongoing school development journey.

Ross Henning - Associate Governor

I have been a parent governor at the school since 2014, however, now my son has left Heddington, I have agreed to stay on as an Associate Governor for another year. I have sat on the finance committee but I’m currently on the curriculum committee and have special responsibility for science. Born and raised in Chippenham, I have been living in Calne for over 10 years . I took a degree in Geography and Geology and have been a builder for the last 35 years as well as being a local councillor at Wiltshire, North Wilts and Town Council levels . I have recently been re-elected to Wiltshire Council and like to get involved in community initiatives. I have travelled extensively all over the world and have lived in Asia, Australasia and South America, giving me, I like to think, a unique outlook on life and a depth of experience to the role of governor.

Ashley Martin - Headteacher

I have the pleasure and privilege of being the Headteacher at Heddington Primary School. I joined Heddington in 2013 and during that time, there have been many positive changes at the school. I sit on all of the committees as Headteacher and attend all of the full meetings. 

This year's meetings are;

 Full Governing Body - All meetings at 7pm

For more information about these meetings and the Governor's remit, please click here.

Tuesday 10^th September 2024

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Wednesday 5^th March 2025

Wednesday 18^th June (to include the AGM) 2025

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Finance, Premises, Health & Safety - All meetings at 6.30 - 8pm

Members

Ashley Martin (Headteacher)

Mark Cawley (chair)

Mark Lockwood (vice chair)

Emma Wilkin

George Tedbury

Ross Henning

Chris Minors

For more information about this committee, please click here.

Meeting Dates 2024 - 2025

13th November 2024

29th January 2025

7th May 2025

 Staffing, Standards & Curriculum - All meetings at 6.30 - 8.30pm

 Members

Ashley Martin (Headteacher)

Annette Foster (chair)

Mark Lockwood

Matthew Earwicker 

Graham Force-Jones

Nigel Andrews (staff member)

 For more information about this committee, please click here.

Meeting Dates

4th December 2024

5th February 2025

21st May 2025

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Governor Days

Monday 23rd September 2024

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Thursday 13th March 2025

Friday 16th May 2025

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In addition, there is a Governor and Staff Meeting on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 3.30pm

Please pass apologies to Chair of Governors or Clerk prior to the meeting if you are unable to attend. Thank you.