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  • Governors

    The Governors can be contacted directly at govs@standrews-inf.co.uk and the Chair of Governors can be contacted at:  msimmons@standrews-inf.co.uk.

    Mark Simmons - Chair of Governors & Community Governors (Lead of Attendance & Behaviour)

      I am a committed Christian and regular church goer. I am married and have 2 children who attend the St Andrew's and who both really enjoy every aspect of their school life. I enjoy all sports, especially watching and playing football. I am employed by Eastbourne Blind Society as a Resource Officer. My role is to provide support, information and equipment to people with a visual impairment in the Eastbourne area. I volunteered to be a governor hoping that I would be able to contribute in some way to the running of a really good school and that my experience and skills would be a positive benefit to the school. I also hope to give something back to the school that has looked after and taught my children so well.

    Phil Crossinggum - Community Governor

      I have taught at St. Andrews for many years and I am currently the Deputy Head Teacher, teaching in Year 1, I have been the Deputy for 6 years. One of my main areas of responsibility is Assessment Data and I regularly feed back to the Teaching and Learning Committee on the termly progress of the school. I am passionate about teaching infants and feel privileged to have a chance to further support the strategic development of the school as a governor.

    Katrina Weston - Staff Governor

      I have been teaching as a class teacher at St Andrews since sept 1997. I am currently teaching year 2 although I have taught in all 3 year groups. I am pshe and behaviour lead and DSL.

    I am married with 2 children, Holly is 16 and studying at Bexhill College doing a BTEC extended diploma in Health and Social Care and Lucy who is 11 has just started St Catherine’s college. I also have a dog called Marley and 2 cats Pickles and Lola. Both my children are avid dancers so a lot of my “spare time” is being mum’s taxi and also walking the dog with friends and family.

    I hope to be an approachable, motivated and dedicated governor using the skills I have developed over the years and who the staff can rely on and come to me for help and support.

    Alison Lawrence - Community Governor (Lead of Safeguarding & SEND

      I have been married for 29 years and have two grown up daughters. I have a passion for supporting young people especially those with special educational needs and disabilities. I have worked in this field for a number of years. In my spare time I enjoy crafting of all kinds, cooking and walking my crazy labradoodle Murphy.

    Susan Mattocks - Foundation Governor

      I'm a retired secondary school teacher of R.S. and philosophy and spent most of my career in Kent. In the early 1980s I volunteered with VSO and taught English at Trongsa Junior High School in central Bhutan.

    Until the pandemic clipped all our wings, one of my passions was travel especially in S.E. Asia. I'm very involved in the life of Eastbourne parish church as a church warden and love joining the choir when the opportunity arises. 

    Joanne Beagley - Parent Governor

     I am delighted to serve as a school governor.  I am married with 3 children, 2 at St. Andrew's and 1 at Tollgate.

    I work as a secondary school science teacher, and also teach PSHE and RE.  Much of my work focuses on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and other vulnerable learners working towards their GCSE's.  I am passionate about inclusive education and helping every student achieve their potential, and I hope to use my experience to support the school's ongoing development and success.  I also regularly attend St. Andrew's Church, which plays an important role in my community life.  I am also a member of the PTFA committee and local scout leader.

    I believe education should inspire curiosity, confidence, and resilience, and I am committed to helping the school provide a nurturing and ambitious environment for all pupils. 

    Gary Walke

     

    Father Josh Delia - Foundation Governor

      I have been the Priest in Charge of St. Andrew's Church since September 2023, having trained at St. Stephen's House Oxford and then served my curacy in Worthing.

    I am married with 3 children and in my spare time I enjoy Philosophy, Theology, Politics, Sci-Fi, as well as listening to and attempting to play music.

    It's a joy and a privilege to be able to serve this wonderful school community however best I can! 

    Governors & Details of Appointment September 2026/27

    Name & Type of Governor
    Terms of Office 
     
    Appointed By
    Roles & Responsibilities
    Declaration of Business & Pecuniary Interests
    Attendance (previous academic year)

    Mark Simmons

    Chair of Governors

    01/09/2021 - 31/08/2029   LGB

    Chair of LGB

    Attendance and Behaviour 

    None  8/8
    Alison Lawrence 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2029   LGB

    Community Governor

    Safeguarding Lead Governor

    SEND Lead Governor

    INCAP ESCC 8/8
    Katrina Weston 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2026   Staff Staff Governor Staff member at St Andrew's CE School 7/8
    Phillip Crossinggum 20/08/2023 - 19/08/2027   LGB Community Governor Staff member at St. Andrew's C.E. School 7/8
    Sue Mattocks 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2029   LGB Foundation Governor None 6/8
    Carol Meakins 01/01/2008 -   Ex-Officio Headteacher Headteacher of School 8/8
    Father Joshua Delia 02/11/2023 - 01/11/2027   LGB Church Governor None 6/8
    Gary Walke 12/06/2025 - 11/06/2029   LGB Foundation Governor

    Parent of children at school

     

    8/8
    Joanne Beagley 05/04/2025 - 05/04/2029   Parents Parent Governor Parent of children at school 8/8

    Governors WHO HAVE LEFT IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

    Name
    Terms End Date 
    Roles & Responsibilities
    Declaration of Business & Pecuniary Interests
    Pauline Taylor  18/06/2026 Parent Governor Parent of children at school

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