DOBCROFT INFANT SCHOOL

Governor Profiles

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Alice MacGowan - Chair Governors

Co-opted Governor (May 2020 - May 2024)

I am the parent of a former DIS pupil (my daughter now attends Dobcroft Junior School). I was delighted with her experiences of the first 3 years of school life, and I hope that I can contribute something back to the school through my role as a Governor. In my professional life, I work with the University of Nottingham, supporting its spin-out companies in the healthcare sector. Much of the focus is on securing investment for early-stage companies and working with management teams at Board level to help shape business plans and financial forecasts.

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Cathy Rowland - Headteacher

Headteacher

I have been the Head at Dobcroft Infant School since September 2004 having previously been the Head at Broomhill for 4 years. I have been a Governor since 1993 first as a teacher representative and then in a Headteacher role in particular looking at the value of Early Years.

As a Governor, I want to drive through strategies for school's priorities including our new role as a Teaching School supporting other schools.

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Zoe Singh - Deputy Headteacher

 

Associate - Deputy Headteacher

I have been Deputy Head at Dobcroft Infant School since Jan 2023 with previous experience as a Deputy Head at Lydgate Infant School. Prior to this I worked at DIS for seven years culminating in a role as Foundation Stage Lead. I have been an Associate Governor since Jan 2023.

 

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Sarah Hinchliffe

 

Parent Governor - SEND and Pupil/Sports Premium (July 2022 - Aug 2026)

I understand the SEND system both as a Governor and a proud parent of a neurodiverse child, who attended Dobcroft Infants. As a SEND Governor I will ensure that the school makes necessary SEND provision for pupils and complies with our legal duties. I am also the Governor responsible for Pupil Premium and Sports Premium.

My youngest child is in Foundation Stage at the school.

My professional background is in Marketing and Internal Communications and I was a Senior Manager in the financial and regeneration sectors.

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Amie Clifford

 

Parent Governor (Sept 2022-Aug 2026)

I became a parent governor in 2022, and have two children who currently attend Dobcroft Junior School. My roles on the board are primarily vice-chair and safeguarding lead. I also sit on the Head Teacher Performance Management panel.

My professional background is in medicine, having previously qualified as a GP. The knowledge and skills I developed in the course of that training are of particular relevance in my role as safeguarding governor.

My children both thrived at Dobcroft Infant School, and I am excited to be part of the board continuing to improve this already excellent school.

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Claire Hughes - Teaching Staff

Co-opted Governor (Sept 2021 - Aug 2025)

I am a class teacher at Dobcroft Infant School and currently teach in Year 2 in Eagles class. I have been a teacher at Dobcroft Infant School for 10 years. I am currently the English coordinator and co-chair of the Rights Respecting council. I am also a SCITT mentor, helping mentor and support training teachers.

Laura Alger

Co-opted Governor (October 23 - Oct 2027)

I am a parent of a current Dobcroft Infant School pupil. I'm keen to contribute to the school and be more involved in the local community.

In my professional life, I'm an in-house solicitor at British Business Bank. The bank is government owned and dedicated to making financial markets work better for smaller businesses. I work in the Commercial Operations team, reviewing contracts for services the bank wishes to procure.

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Susanna Bradbury

Clerk to the IEB

 

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Angela Hill (Beal)

Co-opted Governor (Nov 2021 - Oct 2025)

I am a link governor for well-being and training, and am pleased to be able to use my experience in Human Resources and Leadership to contribute to the governing body and support the school and students.

I have two girls, one at Dobcroft Infant School and one at Dobcroft Junior School.

Sean Milner

Co-opted Governor (May 2023 - May 2027)

Raheel Hussain

Co-opted Governor (Jun 2022 - Jun 2026)

I have a child in year 2 and an older child in Dobcroft Junior School. I’m the link governor for finance and help the SLT on school budget matters. To date, I’ve enjoyed supporting the school and the education of all our children.
 
I have a background in finance and provide advice, create solutions and bring progress on matters in the organisation I work for.

 

Patrick Luker

Co-opted Governor (Jan 2024 - Jan 2028)

William Hentley

Parent Governor (Sep 2022 - Sep 2026)