Governors

I have been the Chair of Governors at Limpsfield Grange for nine years and a member of the governing body for twelve years. I have four children and my daughter is an ex student of the school, so my connection goes back a long way. I sit on all the committees and find governing very rewarding. I like to be a hands on Governor and have found the development of the school to best meet the individual needs of our students particularly worthwhile.

Together with my husband, I work in property renovation and rental and find the skills needed for that transfer well into governing a school. In my spare time I volunteer with the RSPCA, overseeing the fostering and adoption of animals.

I was appointed Governor in January 2022. I am recently retired having spent 36 years in the Legal Industry. Initially working as a Solicitor in both London and New York, I then repositioned my career into Legal Technology focussing on the implementation of Global IT projects.

I have lived in the Oxted area for 27 years and have been involved in a number of local community activities. I have 11 years experience as a Governor at another local school, during which time I undertook several different roles.

In my spare time I enjoy LEGO©, literature and creative writing. I have two daughters both of whom are now grown up and flown the nest. I feel very passionate about the education of girls and the development of life skills enabling them to feel assured and empowered to determine their own future.

I was appointed as a Governor in May 2018. I am delighted to be able to contribute my skills and any support to Limpsfield Grange, the girls and the staff. I work in the Communications Team at the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury, The Children’s Trust. As Information Manager I create books and other resources to support children and their families following a brain injury and focusing on topics such as rehabilitation and SEN.

I live in the Oxted area and I am a member and past president of Caterham, Oxted and Godstone Lions. I am passionate about local community causes and I’m a bit of a runner in my spare time.

I was appointed as Governor at Limpsfield Grange in December 2021, and was pleased to be able to bring my experience in strategy, finance and leadership from 30 years in Financial Services Industry to benefit and support the school, and its leadership team in providing the best outcomes for the pupils.

I’m a passionate advocate for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the workplace, as a mentor and accredited coach supporting the development of others. I live in the local area, and in my spare time love walking and am a keen Yoga and Meditation practitioner.

I was appointed Governor in October 2025.  I am a Partner in the Criminal Defence team and the Head of the Youth Team at Hodge Jones and Allen Solicitors. I have extensive experience representing children from initial police station interviews through to Youth and Crown Courts, and even the Court of Appeal. I have a particular interest in ensuring that young clients with neurodiversity are empowered to effectively participate in their defence and navigate the Criminal Justice System as smoothly as possible.

Recognised as a leader in my field, I am often invited to speak to the House of Commons in particular as part of the Justice Select Committee.  I frequently speak at conferences on various aspects of Youth Justice. I provided the impetus for the formation of the Youth Practitioner’s Association (YPA), which aims to promote and ensure proper representation for children and young people within the Criminal Justice System.  As Chair of The Westway, a valuable local charity, one of my initiatives is to establish a Specialist Prevention Programme for children. 

I have been Premises Manager at Limpsfield Grange for twenty-one years and love my job and the school. My daughter went to the school and in her final year I applied for the post of Premises Manager and was lucky enough to be given the position. My role includes ensuring that Limpsfield Grange complies with all the relevant Health, Safety and Fire regulations and keeping the school and the grounds well maintained. I am also responsible for all the school animals, ensuring they are fed and watered and are kept in good health. I have two dogs Maisie and Amber who come to work with me each day and are loved by the students and staff.

I was appointed as a Governor in October 2025. I am very grateful for my daughter being educated at Limpsfield Grange. I am passionate about the positive impact the school has.  I have a Psychology degree and have been an Assistant SENCo in a secondary school. I now work in the SEND team for a council. I advocate for young people and their families everyday.

Having a professional and personal interest in the presentation of Autism in girls, a highlight of my training was meeting Professor Tony Attwood, notable for his work on Autism and who speaks so highly of the school.   I live in Limpsfield and I love walking my sausage dog.

I was appointed as a Parent Governor in October 2025. I have two children, both in secondary education.  My daughter attends Limpsfield Grange and boards part time.  I bring parental experience as a parent of a daughter who previously attended mainstream provision, and has now experienced both the junior and senior ends of the school.  I also bring relevant professional experience to the role. I am a social researcher and bring expertise gained from education social policy work, including projects about SEND. I have pursued opportunities to advocate and support neuro-inclusive workplaces and have established a neurodiversity support group in my own workplace.  I have held voluntary advisory roles in several neurodiversity research projects. 

I am passionate about the positive difference that the right education can make to young people’s lives and look forward to contributing to the governing board at Limpsfield Grange.