Governors

Chair of Governors - Mrs. Emily Mayne

Community Governor

A qualified chartered accountant who leads the Governing Body on financial matters and is Chair of Governors for LHPSN. I have volunteered as a Governor since Autumn 2013 and enjoyed being able to play an active role in developing the school and ensuring that we are on our journey towards delivering outstanding education for all pupils. Working for a National Accountancy Firm, I bring extensive public sector experience to the Governing body as well as having a personal interest with both my children having attended the school in the past. Outside of work and school I play in a string quartet and enjoy reading, baking and gardening. Read on to find out about our skilled and talented governing body.

Mrs. Katherine Sinclair (Associate Governor)

I was elected as a parent governor in April 2021. I am currently co-vice chair of the governing board.  I have three children, all of whom have been or are still at the school and I live in Lickey so I have a vested interest in the success of the school. I am passionate about education and particularly about unlocking the keys to learning and creating opportunities for all children.  My professional background is as an employment law solicitor.  Prior to that I worked in sales and marketing. I have previous experience in governance as a trustee of a multi-academy trust in the past. When I am not doing any of the above, I love a bike or run in the Lickey Hills, pilates, music and a good gin and tonic.

HELEN WILLIAMS (Associate Governor)

I am the Deputy Head Teacher here at Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery and a member of the school governing body. I have been teaching at the school for 20 years with experience in all Key Stages.  Within school I am the SENDCo and Language base lead and, among others things, I have responsibility for overseeing behaviour, safeguarding, staff CPD, and I lead the pastoral learning mentor team.  I have two children, one of whom attends Waseley Hills High School and one who is studying medicine at Newcastle University. I work with Mr Dathan to ensure standards of teaching and learning are of the highest possible standard with a continuous drive to move our school forward. We want all of our children to have the best possible education, encouraging them always to ‘Dream, Believe and Achieve’

Rebecca Roberts-Gawen (Co-Opted Governor)

As Director of Education for Malvern College and Malvern College International, I oversee the quality of education across 9 schools within the Malvern College Family of Schools. Of these 9 schools, 7 are international with campuses in China, Japan, Hong Kong and Egypt. My core role is as a school improvement partner, focusing on developing, improving and enhancing school provision at each campus. I look forward to working with LHPSN to help develop the educational provision across a range of areas. I have a daughter who started in Reception in September 2024. She loves school! 

Outside of work and school, our family is sports mad! I am an ex international lacrosse player, my husband is a fell runner competing in races of 50miles + and my daughter loves playing Rugby for Kings Norton Rhinos. 

 Keith Pople - Local Authority Governor 

Recently fully retired from a second career in management consulting, having been an Army Officer for more than 20 years.  Lately I specialised in leadership and organisational development, mainly in health and local government.   I think my career experience gives me useful insight into what really works in organisations that are under pressure to produce excellence while balancing the books.  I have a great interest in the transformative effects of education, from early years to 'life-long': I completed a Masters degree when I was 65.  Once a proud West-country-man, I am now a proud Worcestershire-man, living in Lickey End.  I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.  I enjoy volunteering in my local community.   Having flown in the Army, I still fly a small aeroplane.  I also enjoy walking, cooking, music (I sing in a choir and a shanty group), reading and the performing arts.  I hope that, as a governor, I may contribute to the creative and grounded start that we give our children in happy and fulfilling journeys through life.

Diane Hanke

Co-opted Governor 

I was delighted to be invited to join the governing body in July 2021 having lived in the area

for more than 25 years.

My background is in education with a wealth of experience both as a classroom teacher and

as manager of a specialist service which promotes good practice in schools to meet the

needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities. I feel strongly that all

children have the right to access the very best education and am keen to support the

positive and inclusive ethos at LHPSN.

I enjoy a busy home life with the time now to enjoy the company of family and friends as

well as indulging in a wide range of hobbies and interests.