Governors

Mr R Cross

Vice-Chair of Governors

Responsibility for Finance including funding for Pupil Premium, Health & Safety, physical health including sports funding and Chair of the Pay and Staffing Committee.

I have been a governor at St Martin’s Garden Primary and Fosseway Junior School for over 20 years and have seen many changes in that time. I am also an ex-pupil of the school. I live and work locally and am a Director of the Cross Manufacturing engineering company in Midford Road. The school is a vital part of our community and I remain committed to helping to ensure that all children at the school have to opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Mrs A Horn

Deputy Headteacher/SENCo/Designated Safeguarding Lead

Staff Governor

Mrs R Seale

Parent Governor

My daughter attends St Martin's Garden Primary. I am a qualified primary school teacher and spent 6 years teaching before spending 2 years as a teaching assistant at a local primary school. I have been fortunate enough to be at home with both my children since they were born which means that I am lucky enough to have the time to do voluntary work including running a Brownie Unit in Bath as part of Girlguiding UK, being a committee member of a local preschool as well as being part of the Governing Body at St Martin's Garden Primary School.

As a family who live and work locally we are keen to support St Martin's Garden Primary as we feel it is an important part of the Odd Down community. I very much enjoy working with children, in educational and non-educational settings, and I am looking forward to spending time in school and being able to play a role in supporting the school community to be the best that it can be.

Mr D Tristram

Parent Governor

My children both attend the Resource Base, The Margaret Coates Centre. I take an active interest in the school and I am one of the trustees, and current treasurer, of the Friends of the Margaret Coates (FOMCU). My background is in computing and I currently run my own software development company. I have worked for a number of computer companies based in Bath, large and small. Outside paid work I was an elected public governor for four years, representing the City of Bath, at the Royal United Hospital. I am also interested in politics and have stood in local elections as a councillor for Odd Down twice, and for Parliament as a candidate for the Bath constituency twice.

Mr R Davies

Community Governor Responsibility for SEND

I hope my experience as a Headteacher and educational consultant in the field of Special Educational Needs will add to the already extensive skills set of the team. I have particular interests in all aspects of additional learning needs, behaviour management, and staff and student wellbeing.

I have a long-established link with France and would be keen to explore how this might possibly benefit staff and students at St Martin's Garden Primary School.

Mr A Howe

Community Governor

Responsibility for Curriculum Planning and Delivery.

I have 30+ years of experience in education as a primary teacher, primary teacher trainer, university lecturer and Head of Education Studies at Bath Spa University. I have lived in Oldfield Park, Bath for 25 years and my three children were all schooled in local state schools. Throughout my career in education, I have always worked hard to ensure my pupils and students are enabled to achieve their potential. Above all, I believe primary schooling should be a time when children feel safe, secure and able to express themselves without being judged or labelled. I am proud to be part of the St Martin's Garden Primary School community.

Mrs S Lee

Community Governor

Responsibility for Literacy/Oracy and Safeguarding

I was a Senior Nurse working at the RUH and then serving the Bath Community for over 30 years. I started volunteering as an additional reader with pupils in the Margaret Coates Centre a few years ago.

I am a passionate reader and passionate about helping children to learn and enjoy reading.  Being a Governor has enabled me. despite my disability, to help and support St Martin's Garden Primary School. 

Dr S Divall

Community Governor

I have been fortunate to live in Bath for 35 years. My children grew up here and were educated in local state schools.  I studied Natural Sciences at university and worked in business and in research before becoming a teacher.  I then worked for over 20 years as a science teacher and recently retired as a headteacher. I want all children to be able to develop a deep love of thinking and learning while honing their skills for adult life and am excited to be part of the St Martin’s Garden Primary School community.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, mountain walking, and various outdoor pursuits.