Governors (ID 1068)

• Mrs Judith Dovey
  Chair of Governors
  Mrs Judith Dovey

  I recently retired from a neighbouring school as deputy head and have worked in the local area for over 30 years.

  I am delighted to be the current Chair of Governors at Warren Farm. Ibelieve this isan opportunity togive something back to thecommunity and particularly to support the vital process of primaryeducation for young people.

  Myinterests include lots of walking, reading, andsinging as well astravelling and exploring new places now I have more free time.

• Jenny Gouldingay
  Parent
  Jenny Gouldingay

  I'm Jenny Gouldingay and I'm a Parent Governor here at Warren Farm, a position I have held since December 2022.I currently hold a Finance Manager role within the NHS and I'm a qualified accountant, bringing that financial experience to the Governor role. I have one son currently attending the school in Year 5 and a daughter that left Year 6 in July 2024.I also attended the school myself as a child and still live in the local area. I became interested in the role after attending parent workshops which highlighted a fall in academic outcomes over a number of years. I'm therefore committed to supporting the school leadership team to ensure all of the children here at Warren Farm have the opportunity to thrive both socially and academically. In my spare time, as well as spending time with family and friends, I enjoy playing netball in a local fun league.

• Amanda Lees
  Community
  Amanda Lees

  My name is Amanda Lees. I am currently the Headteacher of TheShrubbery School in Sutton Coldfield. I havetwenty five years experience of teaching in the state education systemand began my journey in the Independent sector in January 2019. I have worked across the age ranges from Nursery to Year 7. I feel extremely privileged to be a Governor at Warren Farm as I have known Mr Taylor from many years ago when he joined the school that I was working at as a newly qualified teacher. My main aim as Governor is to support the school, children, parents and staff to the best of my ability. I am proud to be part of your school.

• Amerdeesh Landa
  Parent
  Amerdeesh Landa

  My name is Amerdeesh Landa, I am a dedicated mother of two beautiful children who inspire me each and every day. I have an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounts, and experience working in retail, I bring a strong background in both education and the community. I have been an active member of our community for the past 6 years, “Volunteering at my local Sikh temple, supporting charitable events.” I believe in fostering a positive environment where every child can thrive and succeed. My goal as a parent governor is to ensure that our school continues to provide excellent education, support, and resources for all. I am committed to enhancing our children's educational experience and ensuring that every child has the support they need to thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as a parent governor and contribute to our school's success.

• Aaron Forde
  Community
  Aaron Forde

  Born and raised in Erdington, I've always had a deep passion for working with young people. My journey into the education sector began at 19, when I started an apprenticeship after transitioning out of professional football. I firmly believe that young people are the heart of every community, and investing in their growth is essential to creating a better world. By offering them opportunities to explore different perspectives and dream beyond their circumstances, we can help shape a brighter future for all.

  Over the past decade, I've gained experience in various roles within education, from sports coaching and mentoring in primary schools to designing and delivering a mentoring program for secondary school students. This program has positively impacted over 3,000 young people across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

  Today, I am the Managing Director of Foundations4TheFuture, a Mentoring Support and Well-Being organisation. What started with just my business partner and me has now grown to a team of 17 dedicated staff members. In addition to my professional work, I also play part-time football for Rushall Olympic, a local village club competing in the National League North, step 6 of the English Football League Pyramid.

• Sarah Hulme
  Community
  Sarah Hulme

  I currently work as the Battle Back Centre Manager for the Royal British Legion. I manage the delivery of recovery courses for wounded, injured or sick armed forces personnel and veterans. Having previously worked in the education system, I have a passion for Character Education. I helped write, and delivered, the first ever Young Leaders Programme in the UK and my favourite thing in the world is seeing young people finally achieve their potential and self-belief.In my spare time I like to keep active, I enjoy watching my teenage boys play football and walking my two pugs.

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• Ian-Michael Wills
  Community / Vice Chair of Governors
  Ian-Michael Wills