The governing board are responsible for the strategic direction of our school. They have to make sure that all statutory obligations for pupils and staff are met.

At our school we have five types of governor:

FOUNDATION GOVERNORS who are elected by the Parish Church Council.

PARENT GOVERNORS who are elected by parents and carers of pupils at our school.

STAFF GOVERNOR who is elected by staff at our school.

LOCAL AUTHORITY GOVERNOR who is nominated by the Local Authority of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

CO-OPTED GOVERNOR who is appointed by the Governing Board.

Now retired after working in a range of industries from airlines to healthcare, I was appointed as a governor in December 2015. Education is the key to success in life and it is crucial that children get off to a good start in their educational 'careers'. I believe that if you enjoy learning, you never stop learning. Boyne Hill has a superb reputation for doing its best and I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to maintaining and developing that success.

Anne Sweeney (Foundation) - Chair of Teaching & Learning and Vice Chair of Full Governing Board

I started teaching in 1975 and retired a few years ago from the post of Head at Coworth Flexlands school in Surrey. I have been a member of All Saints Church for around 20 years and this link led me to becoming a Foundation Governor at Boyne Hill in 2013 when the role was advertised in the Church. I believe that an excellent school like Boyne Hill gives children the very best start in life.

Father Jeremy Harris (Foundation)

I have been involved with Boyne Hill School since 2005 when I was licenced as the vicar at All Saints Church, Boyn Hill. When the church was built in 1857, it had surrounding buildings, including a school for the education of the young, curates' houses for pastoral care and Alms houses to support those in need. We, as a church community, have continued to support the three church schools of Boyne Hill Infant & Nursery, All Saints Junior and Altwood by offering assemblies, occasional classes, providing governors and sharing services in the church. Education for young people and the teachers and support staff that provide it is, in my opinion, one of the most important vocations in life. Boyne Hill School has always had the core values of thankfulness, endurance, friendship, reverence, justice and compassion at the heart of its community and it is a delight for me to play my part as a governor at this school.

Nick Keir (Co-opted)

My middle daughter had a truly great experience at Boyne Hill and my youngest began her time here in 2021 so for me, becoming a governor is a way to help ensure that her year group and those which follow get the same excellent start in their education. My two older children are both now making their own way in life after school so I also have the benefit of their experiences to bring to the role. I wholeheartedly believe that every child should be able to enjoy their education and have the freedom to develop their own unique set of abilities, building friendships and supporting their peers along the way. I am continuing a long career in IT and telecommunications, currently as a strategic buyer, and also work as a volunteer presenter and producer in community radio.

Becki Collins (Parent)

My son attended the Nursery at Boyne Hill from September 2022 and I have been exceptionally impressed with how well he settled and progressed. In September 2023, he joined one of the Reception classes. As a teacher myself, I would like to offer my broad knowledge and understanding in a different capacity to the school. Before having my children, I was an Assistant Head Teacher with a passion for the early years, phonics and analysing data across the school where I worked. I would therefore like to use these skills to help Boyne Hill continue to thrive and always be the best it can be.

Geeta Chandolia (Parent)

I have worked in international education and EdTech for over 15 years, specialising in partnership development, marketing and digital learning. I am passionate about the intersection of teaching, learning and technology and I am fortunate to come from a family of educators and to know many others in the field. I take a keen interest in the creative disciplines and thoroughly enjoy reading with my children as well as writing myself.

Boyne Hill School has a special place in our family as my husband attended as a child and our eldest son joined in September 2025. I have been impressed by the school’s warm, nurturing and inclusive environment and I am delighted to be able to support the school as a Parent Governor, helping to ensure every child has the best possible start

Emma Franks (Staff) - Vice Chair of Teaching & Learning

I have been a Key Stage teacher at Boyne Hill since 2013 but have had connections with the school for over 20 years. My three children all came to the school, I was a Parent Governor from 2002-2009, I have worked as a lunchtime care assistant, one to one Learning Support Assistant and Teaching Assistant. I completed my teacher training at Boyne Hill under the expert mentorship of Jane Davies and jumped at the chance to work here as a teacher. Boyne Hill feels like family to me and being a governor enables me to help and support the school to continue being the amazing place for children to grow and learn. I am subject leader for Physical Education and Music and am passionate about both. In my spare time I enjoy running, power walking and going to music concerts.

Jane Davies (Head Teacher)

My involvement with Boyne Hill began in 2001 when my daughter joined the Nursery. I was a regular voluntary helper in the Nursery and then joined the Key Stage One staff team as a one-to-one Learning Support Assistant. My passion for teaching and the amazing support of the then Head Teacher enabled me to follow the Graduate Teacher Programme in 2002 and I was then employed as a Year 1 teacher in 2003. I joined the Governing Board in 2009 when I became Deputy Head and now as Head Teacher from 2013. I feel very honoured and very proud to be part of such an amazing school with such supportive staff and governors.

Outside of school, my interests include walking, gardening, furniture restoration and reading and of course spending as much time as possible with my family.

Marianna Vousden (Clerk)

I have been involved with Boyne Hill since my son joined the Nursery more than 30 years ago. I then became a Parent Governor and have been employed here since 1998. I initially worked as a 1:1 Support Assistant then moved to the school office in 2000 and took on the role of Clerk to the Governing Body at the same time. The school has been a huge part of my life and whilst I am now officially retired, I am remaining in the role of Clerk until a replacement can be found.

None of our Governors have governance roles in other educational institutions.

Details of our Governing Board

Name	Responsibility	Term Start	Term End
Mr Paul Baxter	Safeguarding/Attendance/Curriculum areas	23.01.24	22.01.28
Mrs Anne Sweeney	Foundation Links (Church)/Site/Health & Safety/Curriculum areas	13.03.14	12.03.26
Fr Jeremy Harris	SIAMS/Curriculum areas	09.03.22	08.03.26
Mrs Becki Collins	SEND/Curriculum areas	10.07.23	09.07.27
Mr Nick Keir	Site/Pupil Premium/Website monitoring/Curriculum areas	01.09.25	31.08.29
Mrs Geeta Chandolia		10.11.25	09.11.29
Mrs Jane Davies	Whole school	01.09.13	_
Mrs Emma Franks	Sustainability/Extra Curricular Activities	01.09.23	31.08.27
Term Ended
Mrs Jay Wilkinson	Foundation/Co-opted	01.07.16	21.07.25

Governor Attendance

Governor	FGB meetings attended in the last academic year (2024/25)
Mr Paul Baxter	6/7
Mrs Anne Sweeney	6/7
Fr Jeremy Harris	7/7
Mrs Becki Collins	6/7
Mr Nick Keir	5/7
Mrs Geeta Chandolia	N/A
Mrs Jane Davies	7/7
Mrs Emma Franks	7/7

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