Our Governing Body
Name |
Role |
Background |
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Theresa Smyth |
Headteacher |
Prior to this headship, I worked in 4 schools in London and West Sussex. I am married, have 4 children and live in Chichester - but was born in the seaside capital of the north - Blackpool! I love to spend time walking at the beach, collecting sea glass for art projects and occasionally, when perfect weather prevails - have been known to swim! |
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Janet Holt |
Foundation Governor and Acting Chair |
I am the grandmother of 4 grandchildren currently at Singleton school. I went to Singleton as did most of my children, and love the family feel of our small but beautifully formed school. We have a great governing team, and together we pool our skills and resources to ensure the children and staff have the support to be the very best they can be. |
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Mrs Emi Greene |
Staff Governor |
I have taught in West Sussex since 2013 and have worked in primary education across all key stages before moving to Singleton CofE where I embarked upon my journey and passion as a SENCo. I am married, have a family of two young children, two pet rabbits, a dog and love living in the beautiful West Sussex countryside |
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Jack Lerwill | Parent Governor |
I have spent a number of years working in the sport and leisure industry and have recently moved to a new role within the charity sector. I am married, have 2 sons, 1 dog and have lived in Singleton since 2018. I have 1 son at Singleton CofE school and 1 at Singleton Playschool. I thoroughly enjoy being active, predominately through playing hockey, but have even cycled to Barcelona! |
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Kathy Manouch | Foundation Governor |
I was born in Chichester and moved to Singleton in 2020 with my sister. I spent 18 years working as a Practice Manager for a local optician before leaving to take on the role of Manager for the Age UK Charity shop in Chichester. I am now also a trainer for new Age UK managers in this area. I have served on PCCs for many years and have been a church warden. I am interested in local and family history, love gardening, enjoy the theatre and live music. |
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Helen Morris |
Foundation Governor |
I grew up in Singleton, taught Spanish and Drama in U.K, English in Zimbabwe and was a City Councillor in New Zealand before spending the final 15 years of my working life as a psychiatric nurse. Raising a large family of home grown, adopted and foster children gave me a huge appreciation of how Primary education attempted to meet the needs of each of my children. |
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LA Governor |
Vacant position |
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Laura Pearson | Co-opted Governor |
I have grown up in various parts of the country from Norfolk to Cornwall, finally settling down in West Sussex.I have enjoyed different careers from professional horse riding to working within Charity fundraising which including skydiving to raise money for vital research! I also worked as a business manager within the Early sector for 7 years. I now work alongside my husband helping him run his own company, we have two boys, one who is at Singleton. We are a very active family and enjoy a variety of different sports from sailing and mountain biking (the muddier, the better!) I also enjoy baking and have been told that I can bake a mean Victoria Sponge cake! |
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Avril Sargent |
Co-opted Governor |
I moved from the Lake District, when I was 5 years old and now live in Chichester with John, my partner of over 40 years. We have 2 daughters, and 3 grandchildren, who are a joyful part of our lives. I have worked in Youth Services, Outdoor Pursuits, and The Princes Trust, before turning to accounting. My love of mountains has taken me to the Base of Everest, The Alps and of course back to The Lake District. |
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Robert Syred | Co-opted Governor | I grew up in Storrington, and upon leaving college spent a year in Australia. I attended university and obtained an Honours degree in Building Surveying. I live in Tangmere with my wife Samantha and three of my five children, two of which are here at Singleton C of E Primary School. I have worked as a Surveyor and Project Manager in the brewing industry and following a life changing accident whilst abroad, I now run my own business. I have a love of listed buildings and enjoy many outdoor activities and spending time with my family | |
Nat Wheeler | Parent Governor | I grew up in the relatively local village of Portchester in Fareham and followed a traditional route through education, studying Product Design and Innovation at university. I currently live in Chichester with my wife and two young daughters (one of whom started at Singleton in 2023) and work for an engineering company developing bespoke low energy cooling solutions for data centre customers. In my (limited) spare time I enjoy working on DIY projects around our home and garden and spending time with family and friends. |