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 a daughter in Key Stage 2. 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…….

Vice Chair of Governors: Mrs. Katherine Sinclair 

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
Co-opted 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’

Barbara Eastgate

Co-opted Governor

Originally from Halifax, I have lived in the Lickey/Barnt Green area for over 30 years. 

My background is in law and I worked for several years as a solicitor before taking a break to raise  our three children, all of whom attended Lickey School in the 1990’s. I then changed direction, gaining a BA in humanities and also a qualification in teaching English language to adults. I currently teach academic English as part of a project with the NHS to retrain healthcare professionals from oversees (mainly asylum seekers and refugees).

I have previously served as a school governor at a secondary school and gained insight into and experience of the issues involved in school management and in being a ‘critical friend’ to the school. I am able to put my skills and experience to good use at Lickey.

My hobbies include reading, theatre and gallery visits, gardening, photography, walking and travel.

Rev’d Louise Beasley 

Local Authority Governor 

I was elected as a Local Authority governor in October 2023.  I have been Curate of Holy Trinity Church Lickey and St Catherine Blackwell since June 2023.  Before my ordained role within the Church of England, I was a primary school teacher for nearly 20 years, where I held various leadership positions.  I am passionate about ensuring that pupils are inspired in their learning and achieve their best through receiving high-quality teaching.  My main hobbies are running marathons and participating in Ironman distance triathlons, in which I have competed in many events and races across Europe.  I also enjoy holidays abroad and geocaching with my family.

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.