Parish Church Council Foundation Governor - Term of Office 05.02.18 - 04.02.22

Areas of responsibility include the Effectiveness of Leadership and Management; Outcomes for Pupils and the Head Teacher Performance Management.

Whilst I am no longer a parent of children at the school all my three girls attended this school. I am keen to ensure all pupils get the start in education they deserve and my children have had.  I have lived in the village since moving here in 2001 and am an active member of our church family being particularly interested in the church supporting the school and 'values' that it holds and promotes within everyday school life.  I am a partner in a small joinery company and enjoy the challenge of triathlon in my leisure time. I am very pleased to serve and be an active part of our school and wider community.

Archdeacon’s Nominee Foundation Governor - Term of Office: Ongoing.

Areas of responsibility include Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes and SIAMs.

I am a physicist who has worked in the Health Service in Nottingham, as a reader in Physics at the University of Exeter and latterly leading a team in Pfizer; currently I am retired, but still sit on various scientific committees and advisory boards. Through my various responsibilities at St Nicholas’ Church I have close contact with people in Ash, and am keen to serve the local community. Throughout my career I have maintained a close interest in education at schools and universities and seek to continue this as a Governor. My wife, Margaret, and I have 4 children and 12 grandchildren – 9 attend primary schools.

Headteacher – Term of Office: Ongoing.

I am proud to be the Headteacher of Ash Cartwright and Kelsey. Leadership is my passion, I have worked in education for many years; spending 7 years teaching in Early Years as a Leading Early Years teacher before moving to teaching across key stages 1 and 2. I also worked with KCC as a key stage moderator. I am very proud of our recent Ofsted and SIAMS reports and I feel blessed to have such a dedicated and creative teaching team.  I get immense joy from working with children and I am a very hands on Headteacher – working closely with staff and governors to ensure the best teaching and learning takes place. We feel that children deserve the very best education and should all have the opportunity to flourish. 

I am married with two children and live near Dover with my family and pets. In my spare time I enjoy travelling (Italy is a favourite!), reading and I am a keen history buff. 

Local authority governor - Term of Office 14.01.2021 - 13.01.2025

I have lived in the the village of Ash since 2003. My husband works for a local company and we have two daughters. The oldest works for the NHS and our youngest is a Year 11 pupil at a local Secondary School.

I also now work for the NHS, supporting the School Health team in delivering the screening and vaccination programme for Primary aged children. Prior to this role I spent 10 years working as a childminder, providing care for many local children some of whom moved on to continue their education and development at Cartwright and Kelsey.

I am keen to continue to support children within the community helping them to achieve their very best outcomes.

Parent Governor - Term of Office 16.07.2020 - 15.07.2024

Areas of responsibility include Behaviour and Attitudes and Health and Safety and Attendance

I have lived in Ash since I was born. My family and I run a local farming business just on the outskirts of Ash and we are very much a part of the local community. I have 3 children, one has flown the nest & is at Brighton University and my two youngest both attend the school, my son is in Hawks & my daughter is in Robins.

Diocesan Board of Education Foundation Governor – Term of Office 01.09.18 to 31.08.22.

Areas of Responsibility include the Effectiveness of Leadership & Management, Head Teacher Performance Management, SEN and Safeguarding.

I have worked in education for more than 20 years and have had experience of teaching and leading in a variety of different schools and settings, including primary, secondary, mainstream and special education. I originally trained as a Primary School teacher and my previous roles have included; Deputy Headteacher, SENCo, Curriculum Leader, and Specialist Lead Teacher.

I am currently Headteacher at a Special School for pupils with Autism and Complex Learning Difficulties. I consider myself to be fortunate to do the job I do. I believe that all children have unique potential waiting to be unlocked and it is a privilege and a joy, as a teacher and a leader to be able to inspire, motivate and nurture the young people I work with to do this. 

I am delighted to be able to offer my experience, expertise and enthusiasm to support the school to enable every child at Ash Cartwright and Kelsey to achieve their unique potential.

Parent Governor - Term of Office 18.10.19 – 17.10.23

Areas of responsibility include the Early Years Provision, Training and Development and Website Compliance.

I was brought up in Kent and returned to the county in 2005. I enjoy raising my family in the lovely village of Ash and I have children at the school in nursery and year 4.

I have worked in marketing and communications throughout my career. These skills enable me to help raise the profile of the school and promote its values and achievements.

I am currently on the PTFA Committee which I enjoy and it is a great opportunity to raise funds to further enhance the school experience. I have also previously volunteered at the local children's centre.

Staff Governor - Term of Office 14.01.2021 - 13.01.2025

Areas of responsibilities include personal development and attendance

I have worked at the school as year 4 teacher and English leader since September 2019 and feel very honoured to be representing the staff on the governing body. 

I hope all my experiences and commitment contribute to ensuring the school becomes the very best it can.

Parish Church Council Foundation Governor – Term of Office 01.09.18 to 31.08.22.

Area of responsibility includes Finance, Head Teacher Performance Management and GDPR.

Having been brought up in East Kent, I moved to Ash in 2009 and now live in Staple.  I am a partner at a firm of accountants in Canterbury, enjoy playing hockey and am the treasurer of 2 local charities.  My daughters both attend the school where they are in Owls and Eagles.

I believe that a good education is a fundamental right for all children and that this is of particular importance in their early years.  I hope to be able to transfer some of my financial and other skills to help with the governance of the school and to continue the development and improvement of the school, its education and children.

ELLIE SILVERWOOD

Parent Governor - Term of Office 18.10.19 – 17.10.23

Areas of Responsibilities include the Quality of Teaching and Health & Safety.

I have worked in education for 20 years in both UK state and International schools in a variety of roles including Assistant Principal, Head of Faculty and Director of Sport.

Having relocated to the area last summer with my husband and two children, they now attend the school in reception and Year 4. I have enjoyed getting to know people and becoming part of the school community through the PTFA.

I am passionate about education and look forward to taking an active role in helping to continue the excellent progress that Fiona and the Staff have made.

Diocesan Board of Education Foundation Governor - Term of Office 24.11.18 - 23.11.22

Areas of responsibility include progress and achievement; Finance; Pupil Premium and Data Specialist.

I am a 41 years old father of two children, one attended the school and is now at secondary and the other is in Eagles class.  For the past six years I have run a small business in Sandwich where I have responsibility for managing the finances as well as working in a highly analytical role subject to high levels of regulation and oversight from government agencies worldwide. My experience of analysing large amounts of experimental data and access to analytical tool mean that I’m able to provide insights in to the performance of the school that help drive improvements in the outcomes for all pupils in the school.

I have been lucky enough to be able to apply my work skills for the benefit of the school by being Treasurer of the PTFA for the past three years.  I have greatly enjoyed this role and the chance to support the school by raising funds to enrich the education of the children in the school.