Meet The Governors
The Governing Body’s responsibilities fall into three areas:
- The Governing body provides a strategic view for the school to move forward and plan its future. It ensures the school provides the best possible learning environment and outcomes for students.
- The Governing Body acts as a “critical friend”. It gives support, advice and practical help to the staff as well as asking challenging questions. It presses for improvement and promotes the interests of students.
- The Governing Body ensures accountability through monitoring the school’s development. It discusses questions and refines proposals whilst always respecting the professional expertise of the Headteacher and staff.
To contact Jackie Tanner, Chair of Governors, email mrs.tanner@limpsfield-grange.surrey.sch.uk
Click here to see Register of Interests. Click here to view Governor meeting attendance and committee membership.
‘The governing body is a highly skilled team with a relentless focus on raising standards to ensure outstanding outcomes for all pupils.’
Jackie Tanner – Chair of Governors (Co-Opted Governor)
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.
Jayne Adams – Vice Chair (Co-opted Governor)
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.
Maria Coyle – Chair of Personnel (Co-opted Governor)
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.
Kathryn Clements – Chair of Resources (Co-opted Governor)
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.
Tim Bunn – Staff Governor
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.
