| Name |
Category/Body/Appointed By |
Committees |
Term of Office |
| Mr Alan Ashworth |
LA (Herts) |
Finance, Premises, Personnel |
Appointed 16/10/14,22/04/16, 21/04/20 |
| Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None |
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I have served terms as both Parent and LA governor. I currently sit on the Finance and Premises committee and am responsible for monitoring the School's provision and implementation of Special Educational Needs (SEND) throughout the school. I spent 23 years in the legal profession before retiring on health grounds, and for the past few or so years my wife and I have been fostering full time for HCC. I am not related to any current school staff or pupils but my wife worked at the school for many years as a TA. Our two boys attended High Wych school but are now both in full time employment.
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Mrs Fiona Collins
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Staff Governor
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Premises
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Appointed 04/25
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Relevant business and pecuniary interests - TBA
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My journey in education began at High Wych sixteen years ago, and it feels very special to be returning as Deputy Head from April 2025. The school has always held an important place in my heart, not only because it’s where my career started, but also because all three of my children are former pupils. Before moving into education, I worked in banking in a variety of roles. I’m delighted to be back and look forward to working with the wonderful children, parents, staff, and governors who make this such a fantastic community.
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Mrs Emma Cracknell
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Parent Governor
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Curriculum/Well Being
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Appointed
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Relevant business and pecuniary interests - TBA
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I am a Parent Governor, having once been a pupil here myself and now having two children currently attending in Year 3 and Year 6. My professional background is in safeguarding, and I have spent my career working in schools, supporting the wellbeing and safety of children. Both as a parent and through my work, I understand how important it is for children to feel happy, safe and supported in order to thrive. I am passionate about the welfare of all pupils and care deeply about the positive environment the school provides. I am really pleased to be part of the governing body and look forward to contributing my experience while supporting the school and its continued success.
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| Reverend Alison Jackson |
Foundation - Ex Officio Vicar |
SIAMS (clerk) |
Appointed 09/23 |
| Arriving in Sept 2022 I have been welcomed by the whole school and take collective worship every Tuesday. I also am invited at times into the school classrooms to help with the RE curriculum. Before arriving in High Wych I worked for many years (30+) with children and young people of all ages. I ran toddlers (6 sessions a week for 16+ years), youth clubs (10+ years). I am a mother of 4 boys "now men“ all having gone on to ‘Uni and beyond’. I have been Ordained in the Church of England as a Minister for 9 years. |
| Mr Matthew Littlewood(Chair) |
Parent Governor |
Finance (Chair), Personnel (clerk) |
Appointed 06/17 Reappointed 22/06/21, 21/6/25 |
| Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None |
| I am a Parent governor and have three children, two currently at the school in different year groups. My background is in finance and consulting; I have 20 years experience of advising investors and companies as an investment banker; also as a business mentor for the government backed Start-Up Direct programme, and have served as both an executive and non-executive director of various companies in the consumer and services sectors. I grew up in a family of teachers in a rural community, and believe strongly in supporting the school in achieving the very best for all of our children, and in the right way. |
| Mrs Catherine McHugh |
Parent Governor |
Premises (Chair), Curriculum (clerk) |
Appointed 22/06/21 |
| Relevant business and pecuniary interests |
| I am a Parent Governor with two children currently at the school. Prior to having children I worked as a secondary school teacher both in England and abroad, teaching children from aged 3-18, giving me a broad understanding of the education system, policies and several styles of teaching and learning. I am extremely passionate about the welfare and education of all children and prior to having my second child I had only ever worked with children in a variety of educational settings. I am looking forward to being able to use my qualifications and experience to help support the school as part of the governing body. |
| Mrs Michelle Moulsher |
Staff Governor |
Curriculum, Finance, Personnel, Premises, SIAMS |
Appointed 04/18 |
| Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None |
| I joined High Wych in 2018 as Deputy Head and was proud to become Headteacher in October 2024. My career has always been dedicated to working with children, and before coming to High Wych I gained valuable experience in several schools across Essex. It is a privilege to work in this friendly village school, with the children, parents, staff and governors and lead this school ensuring we secure the best possible outcomes for each of our pupils ensuring that our school remains a place where all can flourish. |
| Mrs Cathryn Sharples |
Foundation (Diocese) Safeguarding, Deputy DPO |
Curriculum, Finance (Clerk), Personnel, Premises (Clerk) |
Appointed 27/09/17 Reappointed 27/09/21*Returns 09.2024 |
| Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None |
| I am currently the Chair of Governors and sit on the Finance, Personnel, Curriculum and Premises committees. I am a 'Foundation Governor' due to my association with St James Church. I work for Hertfordshire County Council and manage a supported housing and short breaks scheme which provides accommodation for adults with learning disabilities. My daughter is a former pupil of the school from Nursery age and because of this I became involved as a school governor. |
| Mr Neil Smith (Vice Chair) |
Foundation (PCC) |
Curriculum (Chair), Personnel (Chair), SIAMS (chair) |
Appointed 28/09/14, 27/09/18, 16/10/18 Reappointed 27/09/21, 27/09/25
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| Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None |
| I am a Foundation Governor, although I was previously a parent governor while my children attended High Wych School. My professional background is in the pharmaceutical industry; however I now work in the charitable sector. I sit on both Curriculum and Personnel committees and am currently the Vice Chair of the Governing Body. I am not related to any member of staff at High Wych School. |
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