Ms Limbird

Chair Of Governors and Co-opted Governor

I really enjoy my role of Chair of Governors at Medstead Church of England Primary school. It is a privilege to be part of such a warm, stimulating and engaging community of staff, governors, parents and of course children! My own children thrived at Medstead and as a governor I love seeing how the team at Medstead strive to ensure that every child reaches their potential and are ready for their next steps in life.

I have 15 years experience in various senior leadership roles in the NHS. The challenge of responding to changing policy agendas; driving continuous service improvements; (with limited resources and at pace!); creating a vision, building supportive coalitions, developing effective leaders, holding each other to account are all familiar themes. They are just as applicable to our village school as they are to any hospital or complex organisation.

My favourite responsibility, however, is acting as the Link Governor for Reading and Writing. Supporting teachers to provide children with a lifelong love of books, reading, literature and writing is both inspiring and heart-warming.

Trevor Darch

Co-opted Governor 

Having lived in Medstead for over 40 years computing back and forth to London I now find that having retired I have time and energy to support the local community. A qualified chartered accountant, and executive director I worked in the Financial Sector on business transformations and large scale IT change programmes.

Whilst having a limited insight into the practices of the educational sector I can add a wealth of experience to the governing body in areas such as financial governance, banking and payroll, desktop computing, commercial procurement, health & safety and data protection.

Working with other governors, I have a keen interest in ensuring the school supports all of its children in reaching their full potential and prepares them well for their move onto senior school.

 

Mrs Henderson

Staff Governor

Mrs George-Jones

Foundation Governor

I am a relative newcomer to Medstead having moved here with my husband in 2020. Despite arriving in the early days of the pandemic we couldn’t have wished to join a more welcoming and supportive community. Keen to make a contribution to the life of the village I was delighted to be offered the chance to become a Foundation Governor, having had a very positive previous experience of governorship at Old Basing Junior School.

Now retired from a career in IT sales and recruitment I have the time to indulge my passion for gardening. I can generally be found working on transforming the wilderness we inherited into a beautiful space, which we hope the local wildlife will want to enjoy with us! I am keen on all things outdoor and passionate about the environment and how we can leave it in a better state for our children.

I believe that every child deserves a school experience which gives them the confidence and curiosity to reach their potential, and which teaches them the importance of caring for others and the world we all share. I hope to utilise my skills and experience, coupled with energy and enthusiasm, to support the school in achieving excellence for all children and in living its Christian values.

Mr Carpenter

Parent Governor

Over the past 8 years, I bring a strong foundation in education and public service to my role as a Parent Governor. A qualified secondary school PE teacher, I began my teaching career in a local secondary school before expanding my experience into the primary sector. Over six years, I taught across both settings and continue to contribute to education as a supply teacher throughout the county. Currently serving as a firefighter with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, I combine my professional commitments with a deep passion for supporting young people. I lead the Fire Cadets programme and am actively involved in community coaching, including cricket and football. I lead with enthusiasm and a commitment to high personal and professional standards. My career in teaching, continued service as a firefighter, and dedication to youth development reflect a consistent drive to help others and make a positive impact. In my spare time, I enjoy playing cricket, golf, and football—interests that further strengthen my connection with the local community and schools.