Churchfields’ Governing Body

Ed Latimer-Sayer

Chair of the Governing Body

In my role as Chair of Governors I aim to support and encourage the senior leadership team to continue to raise standards whilst maintaining the supportive and friendly atmosphere that permeates throughout the school. I’m very lucky to have an experienced and motivated team of governors to support and guide me in that task.

As a Co-Founder and Director of a small technology company since 2003, I have spent many years working within the IT industry. This includes developing and delivering large scale web projects as well as experience in QA and risk management for an ISO accredited company.

Roy Knaggs

Co-Vice Chair of the Governing Body

Denise Moorhouse

Co-Vice Chair of the Governing Body

My name is Denise and I became a Governor in the summer of 2024. I am married to Brendon and we have two grown up daughters. I lived in Farleigh Wick for the last eight years, renovating a house as well as getting to know the local area has to offer.

I am looking forward to learning about what is important to staff, parents and the children and what we can do to create an even better, thriving school. I plan to focus on what I can do to build on the great work that has been done and is being done to do and bin support the development of the school.

I truly believe the early years of a child’s life are so important to build a solid foundation for their future lives. School is such an important part of their young lives and, so far, it is great to witness the dedication of the staff and governors in a shared ambition to create the right environment for our younger generation to thrive.

I have enjoyed a long career as a nurse for over 40 years which I still love. I have a particular interest in Safeguarding and so will be the safeguarding governor.

David Pritchard

Management Committee Chair

I am a parent governor and joined the Governing Board in 2020. Both of my children attend the school.

I am a qualified accountant and have been involved in advising on financial matters, forecasting and record keeping throughout my career.

I am enthusiastic about the role and hope, from observing how the school currently runs, that I can provide insights and support.

Rachel Exley

Foundation Governor

Becky Lowe

Community Governor

Catherine Wilson

Co-opted Governor

Lily-May Dunster

Parent Governor

Sarah Williams-Martin

Parent Governor

Maria Genner

Staff Governor

Georgie Croker

Co-opted Governor

Heather Saunders

Head of School

Simon Futcher

Executive Headteacher

I have had the enormous privilege of being the headteacher at Churchfields since 2014. I have worked in a number of schools and taught every primary age group from nursery to year six, and my previous roles have included leading a number of curriculum areas, Key Stages as well as deputy headship.

I have also served as a governor in three schools for a total period of eighteen years so am fully aware that the relationship between the governing body and headteacher is pivotal for ensuring the ongoing success of any school. This takes the form of the governing body being a ‘critical friend’ to support yet challenge me and other senior staff, and ensure Churchfields provides the best possible education for our pupils.

Binky Clark

Clerk to the Governing Body