Welcome to our Governors’ section

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor

If you would like further information concerning our Governing body and their activities please contact the school office

The Role of the Governors at Hauxton Primary School

The Governing Board works closely with the Headteacher and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school.  The Governors have a general responsibility for the effective management of the school but do not take decisions about the day to day running of the school; this responsibility lies with the Headteacher.

The Governing Board is here to support the school and is made up of a group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.  Some of the Governors are parents and staff, and some come from the wider community.  This mix provides a wealth of experience and views.

The Full Governing Board meets once every half term.  In addition, the Finance, Buildings and Health and Safety Committee and the School Self Evaluation Committee also meet once every half term to discuss matters in detail and put forward recommendations for approval by the full Governing Board.

Individual Governors have curriculum and other areas of responsibility to oversee, make arranged visits to school on a rota basis and also take part in school events.

Our Governing Board

Simon Burgin -  Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor

I am a full time Police Officer serving with Cambridgeshire Constabulary. My main day to day work is the investigation and reconstruction of Fatal Road Traffic Collisions.

I have been directly involved with Hauxton Primary School for 10 years. Both of my children joined Hauxton in Reception class having been at Hauxton Pre School, and have now made a great transition across to "Big School" at Sawston Village College.

Hauxton Primary School prides itself on positive individual learning experiences for every child, surrounded by a caring and determined staff team led by our Headteacher.

Every child at Hauxton is given their opportunity to shine through a whole range of activities in both formal learning and creative learning and I see first hand the rich environment that is provided, including the use of our fantastic outside space.

As the Chair of the Governing Board along with the other Board members our job is to ensure that educational standards are monitored effectively and to drive performance and hold the senior team to account to raise attainment across the year groups of the whole school, as well as support the school with the challenges of providing excellent learning with the limited resources available.

The partnership between parents/carers and home has never been more important. As a parent myself I would invite you to be as involved as you can to support the community feel of Hauxton and help your child get the very best out of their time at Hauxton.

Working together we can achieve many things and above all give every child the chance to be the best they can be.

Helen Hurworth - Head Teacher

I was appointed as Headteacher of Hauxton Primary School in September 2023.  I am passionate about inclusion and, after qualifying as a primary teacher, I studied for a Masters in Education at the University of Cambridge specialising in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion.  Throughout my career I have taught across the primary phases, including Early Years.

The Governing Body is a key part of a successful school providing strategic direction, challenge and support to the team as they encourage everyone to achieve their potential and to be the best they can be

Dr Helen Bradford - Co-opted Governor & Vice Chair

I am an independent early years consultant. A lifelong early years educator, I have garnered extensive experience through my roles as an early years teacher, early years teacher trainer, as an academic leading and teaching early years and literacy Masters degrees, and now, independent consultant. My specialist area of expertise is children’s language and literacy development from birth. I have researched and written extensively on children’s language, reading, and writing development. I am a specialist in the 0-3 age range, having written on young children’s wellbeing, and appropriate (enabling) environments. One of my most recent publications is a second edition of ‘The Wellbeing of Children under Three’, updated during the pandemic period. I worked at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge between 2003 to 2015, then UCL (University College London) Institute of Education from 2015 to 2019, where I lectured for four years across early childhood Master's courses, working with diverse cohorts of students from across the globe. I am Chief Education Officer for CAMathories, a company based in New Jersey, USA. The company is in the process of developing early years mathematics curricula for children between the ages of 2-5 years old. Mathematical concepts are embedded within story, using folktales from around the world. I advise on age-appropriate literacy and language contexts across the early years learning resources for the company

Marwah Hassan - Parent Governor

As a parent, I have observed and experienced the supportive and welcoming community at Hauxton Primary which I believe plays a key role in giving children the best possible start to their education. This led me to join as Governor in September 2020, where I hope to use my background skills in life sciences and research strategy to support the school in its strategic development.

Bhavna Shah - Parent Governor

As a new parent to the school with a keen interest in education, I joined the school's governing body to help make a positive difference.  I am hoping that my background in both Finance and Education as a Management Accountant, will help assist the school in delivering its long and short term strategy to continue to support children to achieve 'the best they can be' and continue to drive up educational attainment in our community.

Jayne Lay - Staff Governor (Assistant Headteacher)

I have been a teacher since 2012 and the Assistant Headteacher at Hauxton Primary School since 2018. I believe I am fortunate to have a role both in the classroom and as part of the senior leadership team for Hauxton Primary School. As a teacher and senior leader, my aim is to give the children of Hauxton Primary School the best opportunities to develop socially, emotionally and academically and feel that being part of the governing board helps support the success of our school. 

Joshua Matthew - Co-opted Governor

I am a Product Manager at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. I have had a rich blend of experiences starting out as a Physics teacher before moving into the technological landscape of Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and now fully immersed in product management. These experiences have led me to volunteer as a STEM ambassador, to inspire and contribute immensely to the lives and developmental journey of the younger generation.

I also lead a charity (Joshiverse) that is both an advocacy for continuous learning and a community of people who are passionate about learning, growth and leadership. We believe that everyone, irrespective of their socioeconomic status deserves access to opportunities that enable these key areas.

I believe that being a part of the governing board at Hauxton Primary School is an opportunity for me to contribute my quota, gleaning from my diverse experiences where possible to drive positive change.

Georgie Statham - Co-opted Governor

 Hauxton Primary School Governor Information

Committees

FPHS: Finance, Premises and Health and Safety                   SEC: Self-Evaluation

Composition of Governing Board

2/2 Parent Governors

1/1 Headteacher

1/1 Staff Governor

0/1 Local Authority Governors

4/4 Co-opted Governors

Historic Governors (left within last 12 months)