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Meet our Governors

Clare Few - Co-Chair of Governors
 
As a local resident and former parent of three children who attended JYS in the past, I have had an interest in the school for many years.  I have a financial and management background and experience of working in WSCC schools in the role of bursar.  I also have previous experience of serving on the board of Governors at  Chichester High School for Girls. I am very much enjoying the challenges and rewards that the role of Governor at JYS brings.
 
 
Ian Lomax - Co-Chair of Governors
 

I am a lawyer with many years of experience in crime, youth, family and mental health work. I have previously been both a parent and a co-opted governor at schools attended by my own three children. I now live in Chichester with my wife and my daughter - who is a Teaching Assistant at Jessie Younghusband School. I believe the most important thing we can do as a society is to give our children the best educational start possible; as well as provide a safe, happy and inspirational  environment for them to learn in. I want to play my part in supporting Jessie Younghusband with the outstanding work they do.

 
Vera Abraham - Co-opted Governor
 
I have been connected with JYS for 25 years. Originally as a parent, then as a member of staff for 15 years. I've now retired but I'm pleased to still be involved with the school in my role as a Governor. I enjoy visiting the school and participating in the many varied activities that are part of school life at JYS.
 
 
Donald Vass - Teacher Governor
 

I’ve been at JYS since 2015, when I moved from my previous school in Worthing to become the Year 6 class teacher here. I am a Staff Governor, acting as a link between different groups of people. I help provide the governing body with an insight into the day-to-day running of the school and also relay any relevant information from governor’s meetings back to the staff.

 

 

Sam Kennedy - Governor
 

My professional background is in Education.  I have experience across the primary years as a teacher and 12 years of leadership experience as a Deputy Headteacher.  I have always been very passionate about my involvement in children’s education and found it incredibly rewarding. I have been involved with Governing Bodies for most of my teaching career.

I look forward to bringing my professional experience to the role of Governor at JYS and actively supporting the school to ensure the best opportunities for the children and school community.

 
 
 
David Turner - Governor
 

As a parent of a daughter in Year 3 and one in Year 6, I am very pleased to be a Parent Governor, actively working with the other Governors to ensure that our children enjoy every possible opportunity to succeed in a safe, inspirational and supportive environment.

 

A former officer in the Royal Navy, I have considerable experience in managing, leading and participating in teams, working on numerous projects ranging from setting strategic direction to managing day-to-day activities. I also have an understanding of some of the issues faced by our Service families and have an interest in seeing that their particular needs are represented.

 

Mrs Chloe Fihl-Pearson - Governor

 

Having recently moved to Chichester, I am excited to join the governing body of JYS. I have been a teacher, Assistant Head and SENCO for many years in London and am looking forward to bringing my professional experience to the role. I believe that all children deserve exciting learning experiences which help them develop as individuals and I look forward to working with the school community to achieve the best for all pupils.

 

Stuart Quinton - Parent Governor
 
As a parent of two children at the school, I am delighted to have become a Parent Governor at Jessie Younghusband School. JYS provides a wonderful environment for the start of our children’s education and I am very pleased to have the opportunity to bring my experiences to the Board of Governors.

My professional background is in financial services, developing systems to ensure compliance of investment institutions. I believe there are many aspects of my job that will aid me in this new role: teamwork, information security and the desire for continual improvement.

I look forward to working with the other Governors and school to help provide our children with the education they deserve.

 

Paul Neaves - Governor
 
I joined the school in September 2002, and worked in each of the Key Stage 2 classrooms before becoming Deputy Headteacher in September 2018. In this time, I served for years as the Staff Governor. 
I have a thorough understanding of the day-to-day running of the school, and it is a pleasure to serve as a Governor at Jessie.
The Governors noted below, have declared the following business (pecuniary) interests:
 

DAVID TURNER - his wife is a teaching assistant and a Mid-Day Meals Supervisor at JYS 

 

 

Governor Committee Groups
 
Name of committee Chair of committee
PLT (Pupils, Learning and Teaching) Mr Ian Lomax
Resources Mr David Turner
Staffing and Pay
Mr Ian Lomax
Mrs Clare Few