EMILY MAYNE – (Chair)
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: Mr Mario Claydon

Co-opted Governor

A professional engineer who joined the governing body as a parent in 2011. During this this time I have held several different roles, including Chair. 

My experience in leadership and management helps me to support and challenge our team of governors and school management. I am passionate about standards and thrive on driving change and improvement. 

In my spare time I enjoy sport and the outdoors.

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.

AMANDA SALISBURY
Headteacher

I  have had the privilege of being the Head teacher of Lickey Hills Primary and Nursery School since September 2013, this is my second headship and a vocation I enjoy immensely. I believe that all children, without exception, are entitled to the best education a school can provide. I am passionate about nurturing and developing a whole school community of learners. I enjoy a very busy family life with my partner, his three grown up daughters and my own daughter. I love gardening, wildlife and nature and I am an avid reader with an ambition to write at least one book.

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 19 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 Miss Salisbury 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’

 Catrin Williams 

Staff Governor 

I am a new member of the Governing Body and have been teaching at Lickey Hills Primary School for 4 years. I lead Reading and Music and teach Year 6. Out of the classroom, I enjoy walking, travelling and playing the violin.

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.

Natalie May 

Parent Governor 

I had the privilege of being elected as a Parent Governor in June 2019.  I have lived in Rubery for many years and have been connected with the school since my eldest son started here a little over nine years ago.  I have a background in finance and audit, and have worked within Higher Education Professional Services at the University of Birmingham for 21 years.  I am very passionate about education and widening participation, and believe every child has the right to a quality education.  I am a Chartered Certified Accountant and an Internal Auditor, and have spent many years providing challenge and acting as a critical friend to auditee’s across the University.  I hope to bring my knowledge and experience to the Governing body and the School.

 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.