Beechview Academy
"Nurturing ambitious learners within the Marlow Education Trust"
Meet the Governors
The Governing Body is lucky to have the support of a very experienced group of volunteer governors. Their areas of responsibility and their backgrounds are shown below. If you would like to find out more about the role of the governors, or if you are interested in becoming a governor, please contact them via email shown below.
Chair: Alistair Handford
Headteacher: Laura Parry-Woolner
Governing Body members:
Alistair Handford Health & Safety/Data Protection/ Finance
Adam Coulthard Parent Liaison Governor
Bridget Day Safeguarding/Wellbeing Governor
Gillian Towell Development Governor/ Equalities
Rhian Williams Behaviour/ SEND Governor
Jenny Hopper Curriculum & Academics Governor
Jen Lawson Parent Governor/ Communication
Emma Meeking Parent Governor/ Communication
Catherine Cochran Clerk to Governors
If you wish to contact our Governing Body, please email office@beechview.org.uk and your message will be forwarded as soon as it is read, or alternatively write to the Chair of Governors c/o The School Office, Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 7NT
Governor attendance for the Academic Year 2021-22
Beechview Academy Local Governing Board Attendance for 2020-21
Beechview Academy Curriculum & Standards Committee Meeting Attendance 2020/21
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Full Name |
Alistair Handford |
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Date of Appointment |
October 2018
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Term of Office
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Category of Governor |
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Associate Governor |
No |
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Committee Membership (state if chair of committee)
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I am the Chair of the Marlow Education Trust (MET) Buildings Committee. The MET has two member schools at present – Beechview Academy and Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School in Marlow.
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Role on Governing Body
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Chair of Governors |
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Governor at another School/Academy |
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If Yes Give Details
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Relevant Business Interests and Pecuniary Interests
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N/A |
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Any material interest arising from relationships between governors or between governors and school/academy staff/BCC. (including spouses, partners and close relatives)
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I am also a Director of the Marlow Education Trust, which is the Multi Academy Trust of which Beechview is a member. |
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Experiences/background/why I became a governor – (optional)
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I became a governor of Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School many years ago, having been invited to join the governors as a parent and because of my professional experience as Director of a large infrastructure company. I then became a Director of the MET, as above, before becoming Chair of Governors of Beechview. Beechview is a great school and community and I am pleased to be part of it. I am excited by the increasing standards and opportunities that are being delivered. |
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Contact email
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office@beechview.org.uk |
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Full Name |
Adam Coulthard |
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Date of Appointment |
October 2017
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Term of Office
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Category of Governor |
Trust Appointed |
Associate Governor |
No |
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Committee Membership (state if chair of committee)
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Curriculum Committee (chair) |
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Role on Governing Body
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Vice Chair, Development Governor |
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Governor at another School/Academy |
No |
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Relevant Business Interests and Pecuniary Interests |
None |
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Any material interest arising from relationships between governors or between governors and school/academy staff/BCC. (including spouses, partners and close relatives) |
None |
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Experiences/background/why I became a governor – (optional) |
I became a governor to become more involved in the community |
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Contact email
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office@beechview.org.uk |
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Full Name |
Bridget Day |
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Date of Appointment |
September 2018
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Term of Office
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4 years |
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Category of Governor |
Trust appointed |
Associate Governor |
No |
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Committee Membership (state if chair of committee)
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Role on Governing Body
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Safeguarding Governor |
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Governor at another School/Academy |
No |
If Yes Give Details
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Relevant Business Interests and Pecuniary Interests
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None |
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Any material interest arising from relationships between governors or between governors and school/academy staff/BCC. (including spouses, partners and close relatives)
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No |
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Experiences/background/why I became a governor – (optional)
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Having worked for many years for Children’s Services in Buckinghamshire, I recently retired, and decided to use some of my experience to support the Safeguarding team in Beechview school. |
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Contact email
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office@beechview.org.uk |
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Full Name |
Pete Rowe |
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Date of Appointment |
September 2018
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Term of Office
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Category of Governor |
Community |
Associate Governor |
No |
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Committee Membership (state if chair of committee)
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Curriculum |
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Role on Governing Body
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Pupil Premium |
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Governor at another School/Academy |
As Executive Head |
If Yes Give Details
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Ryvers Academy, Slough |
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Relevant Business Interests and Pecuniary Interests
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None |
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Any material interest arising from relationships between governors or between governors and school/academy staff/BCC. (including spouses, partners and close relatives)
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N/A |
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Experiences/background/why I became a governor – (optional)
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I have spent my whole professional life in education and am presently an Education Consultant and Executive Headteacher. Beechview is a great school that I am proud to support and help with my experience. |
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Contact email
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office@beechview.org.uk |
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Full Name |
Emma Meeking |
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Date of Appointment |
24th September 2019
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Term of Office
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Category of Governor |
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Associate Governor |
Yes/No |
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Committee Membership (state if chair of committee) |
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Role on Governing Body
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Parent Governor |
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Governor at another School/Academy |
No |
If Yes Give Details
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Relevant Business Interests and Pecuniary Interests |
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Any material interest arising from relationships between governors or between governors and school/academy staff/BCC. (including spouses, partners and close relatives) |
No |
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Experiences/background/why I became a governor – (optional)
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I am currently a stay at home mum, PTA member and volunteer at Marsh Infant School, with previous experience in office management and before having children, was a successful TV Studio Manager for Pinewood Television. The day was variable and high pressured with a strong focus on Health and Safety and logistics of the teams and talent within the Studio, and the public who entered site to enjoy the show as an audience member.
We are a committed, loyal family with a Son at Beechview Academy, who is proud and enthusiastic to be a part of your school. I would love to see this school thriving again so we can feel as proud, to say he attends here. |
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Contact email
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office@beechview.org.uk |
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