Our governing body consists of governors and associate members. The governors come from a range of backgrounds, bringing diverse skills and experience to the governing body. Our associate members enrich this with their own specific expertise, which is so valuable to the schools. You can contact the Federation Governors using the following email address: governors@carlisleandhamptonhillfed.richmond.sch.uk

Governors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deb Long: Chair of Governors and local authority nominated governor

I joined the governing board of the Carlisle and Hampton Hill Federation in September 2022. I was previously a governor, chair of governors and co-chair of governors at St Edmund's in Whitton for 12 years until this Summer, and am a governor at St Bernadette's school in Hillingdon.

I work for the Diocese of Westminster supporting governors and schools with admissions, governance, policy and complaints, and am a trainer and consultant in school governance for Achieving for Children, the Diocese of Westminster, London Borough of Hounslow and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. I am absolutely passionate about school governance and working with schools to help them be the very best that they can be.

In my spare time I run a television graphics company with my husband. We have four children and my youngest is just off to university. I live in Whitton but love escaping to Cornwall whenever I can! You can contact me at: d.long@carlisleandhamptonhillfed.richmond.sch.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoe Brittain: Federation Headteacher, Carlisle Infant School and Hampton Hill Junior School

I have over 20 years teaching experience and have had the opportunity to teach every year group from nursery to year six. I am passionate about ensuring all our children achieve their potential and go on to make a difference in the world, by the people they become. As headteacher of Carlisle, I work closely with the governing body who have a huge wealth of experience and add support and challenge to our school priorities.

 

 

 

David Wells: Head of School, Carlisle Infant School

I am the Head of School at Carlisle Infant School. I am on the Achievement & Families Committee. I've been teaching for over 15 years, working in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

I love many aspects of teaching and leading in schools, but undoubtedly the greatest pleasure is that every day is different - you are never bored when getting to work alongside young, inquisitive children who love to share their ideas and stories with you.

 

 

 

 

Marc Lowery: Head of School, Hampton Hill Junior School

We have a very vibrant Carlisle & Hampton Hill Federation Governing Body and it is a privilege to be a part of it.

As Head of School at HHJS, I get to see the successes of this group first hand - how they challenge and support the staff team and how they work to ensure the best possible outcomes for the pupils and families of the HHJS community.

I have been involved in the governing body since my appointment as a staff member and have always been amazed by the expertise, enthusiasm and commitment shown by my fellow governors - it really is quite something - the school is very lucky to have them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Clifford: Co-opted community governor

I joined the Governing Body in October 2018 (on a co-opted basis) and am on the Achievement & Families Committee.

I have a geology background and after completing my PhD, I managed various research projects on Ice Age environments before spending several years with Natural England as their Ice Age geologist. After my daughter was born, I went freelance and now work on diverse projects that include geo-publications, outreach, research projects and web design.

I have a daughter at HHJS and my son will (hopefully!) start at Carlisle next year so I have a huge interest in both schools continuing to thrive and improve and value the opportunity to support and work with the Federation. I am the safeguarding governor and you can contact me at: b.clifford@hamptonhill.richmond.sch.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helen Cunningham: Parent governor

I am a Chartered Management Accountant with many years experience in various areas of the public sector.

Having grown up and gone to school in the area, I am so pleased to be able to contribute to the further development of this superb school. I strongly believe in the importance of a quality education system, and for our children to have a wide range of experiences to ensure they develop into strong confident adults. My son is currently in year 6.

 

 

 

Lisa Day:  Co-opted governor

I’m passionate about education and the role this can play in shaping positive futures for our children. The ethos of ‘love learning, love life’ and the idea of early education sparking lifelong curiosity is something I really believe in.

I live locally and have a daughter at Carlisle Infant School.

It's brilliant to be able to support the Carlisle and Hampton Hill Federation in this way and I hope my experience in marketing and communications within the charity and wider education sectors will help me play a positive role in our wonderful school community.

 

 

 

 

Guy Elliott: Co-opted community governor

I am a Customer Support Centre Manager within the printing industry, with over 27 years experience (in the same company) of finance and customer care. My strengths include, attention to detail, the ability to question and a strong finance and resources background.

I was a governor for 4 years at another primary school in Richmond Borough, where I chaired the Finances & Resources committee and also sat on 2 other committees (Admissions & Curriculum/Achievement). I am currently Chair of the Finance & Premises Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

Casey Mouton: Co-opted community governor

I joined the Governing Body in January 2022 and am now a co-opted governor on the Finance & Premise committee.

I am a certified Chartered Accountant, having qualified in South Africa. I have over 10 years of experience (where I work currently) for a large Property Developer in Victoria. Before this I worked in the Financial Services Sector at Deloitte in Amsterdam and Barclays Bank in the UK.

My strengths include a strong finance background, being very strategic, analytical and flexible, with a strong attention to detail.

I have two daughters at local schools in Twickenham and have huge interest in our community and its wellbeing, especially that of children. I’m here to ensure that the Federation is held accountable and to add value through my expertise.

 

 

Sarah Parker: Associate governor

I joined the Achievement and Families committee in Autumn 2021 and together with leading our Specialist Resource Provision at Hampton Hill Junior School I feel privileged to be part of our school community. I am extremely passionate about inclusion and special educational needs and thrive on supporting our children to be the best they can be.

I am a Mum of two boys, who both attended Carlisle and Hampton Hill Junior School.​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Olsen: Co-opted community governor

I joined the Governing Body in January 2021 and sit on the Pay and Personnel Committee. I have extensive business experience in the healthcare sector and have worked both in the UK and overseas (mainly in Africa). My roles have included sales, business development and change management. I've tried to keep learning both professionally and personally since I left university and now hope to use my experiences to help make a positive difference to the Federation.

I live locally and, when I'm not working or trying to look after my two children, I'm the Youth Chair at Teddington RFC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosalind Morgan: Co-opted community governor

I am currently a deputy head in an inner-city primary school which is part of a wider federation of four schools; I bring 19 years experience in education to the Governing Body. I am from the local area and am passionate about state education.

I have been involved in most areas of school life and currently have responsibilities for Safeguarding, Pastoral needs and Inclusion. Curriculum wise, I currently lead on Handwriting, MFL, Computing and PSHE. I have previously been a staff governor for approximately 8 years.

It is my hope that my child will attend both schools in the federation.

In my role as Governor I hope to be able to contribute to the School and help it to continue providing the best possible education for each child, looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Priya Sriskantharajah: Assocaite governor

I am a Banker who has worked in the Finance Industry for 15 years.

I have a degree in Management and System from Bayes Business School and a Masters in Banking from London School of Economics.

 

 

Ali Hodder: Williams Co opted governor

Profile: I am a newly appointment Governor. 
I have 15 years of experience in secondary education, I have  an interest in tracking data and ensuring pupils get the most out of primary education. My current role is Conference and Set up Manager for Allianz Stadium which will support my role as governor as organisation is key.

My interests are anything to do with the outdoor world. 

 

Margaret Hall: Co opted governor

Pen portrait With a robust foundation in the commercial sector—particularly within FMCG and advertising—where I held key financial roles, I made a purposeful transition into the education sector following the birth of my daughter.

Over the past decade, I have held a range of senior finance and operational roles across both primary and secondary educational settings, including within Single and Multi-Academy Trusts (SATs and MATs). My experience spans from Business Manager to CFO/Finance Director, and includes consultancy work for an independent school. In each of these roles, I have overseen all operational and administrative functions, served on Senior Leadership Teams (SLTs), and contributed to strategic decision-making through active participation on various committees.

Currently, I serve as a Finance Professional within a Foundation that allocates funding to a MAT in Newcastle, supports university scholars, and champions women in business.

My daughter, now in Year 5, has been part of the Federation since her first day of school. With a deep-rooted connection to the community and a long-standing aspiration to contribute more directly, I am now well-positioned to do so. My strengths lie in finance and education finance, but I also bring a comprehensive understanding of school life and the challenges faced by pupils, staff, and leadership alike.

 

Emma Waight: Parent Governor

Pen Portrait:  I am a serving police officer. I have been an active member of the CSA for four years and was most recently the secretary. I readily commit time to school activities and meetings and am confident that I will make positive contributions as a parent governor.

I am personally and professionally invested in working towards creating positive environments that allow children to thrive. I am confident and considerate and embrace opportunities to collaborate with fellow governors to make decisions in the best interest of the school. I will dedicate the necessary time to make meaningful contributions to the board.

 

Lorna Yates: Co opted governor

Pen Portrait: I am a senior civil servant. My current role is as Secretary to the Thirlwall Inquiry. I am responsible for the administration and good governance of the Inquiry.  Prior to this role, I worked across a number of other public Inquiries (the Covid-19 Inquiry, the Jermaine Baker Inquiry and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). I joined the civil service in 2016, before which I was a family law solicitor. I regularly attended multi-agency child protection conferences. I have a good awareness of safeguarding from a child protection perspective, but also in the context of being the designated safeguarding officer for my current Inquiry.

I live locally and believe my background and experience will enable me to add value to Federation governing body.

 

Roisin Sullivan: Staff governor

I have worked at Carlisle Infant School for 8 years and a really passionate about contributing to the direction of our schools and ensuring that staff voices are heard. I have built meaningful relationships that I feel allow me to advocate for all members of our team.

I have first-hand experience of the challenges our school faces but also of the amazing work and opportunities we provide for our children, this insight will be helpful in shaping policies and enhancing the learning environment for all.

My ability to listen actively and consider multiple perspectives allows me to engage in meaningful discussion and contribute to decision making in a balanced and considered way. I pride myself on my ability to see the bigger picture and work closely with teachers, support staff and members of the wider Carlisle community closely to collaboratively achieve shared goals. Through my role I have developed skills of patience, resilience and problem-solving that are valuable in governance.

Associate members

Danielle Fawcett: Associate member

I joined the Governing Body in 2018 as an associate member following my appointment to the role of Federation School Business Manager.

Before I joined the Federation, I had a career in Hospitality Management. I have worked in hotels, events management and more recently worked in Contract Catering for the banking sector. During this time I gained expertise in financial planning, HR and Health & Safety.

I have transferred my skills and experience into my role as Business Manager. Most of my Governing Body contribution is for the Finance & Premises Committee, where I present financial information on a half termly basis.