The Board of Governors

The board of governors exists to:

• Put in place the long term vision and strategic direction of the school
• Monitor the educational performance of the school and its pupils
• Oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure that money is well spent

Our role is to ensure that the Round House constantly and consistently delivers on its visions and values:  essentially, to ensure that every child achieves the highest possible standards through our relentless focus on high quality teaching and learning.  Further information about the school’s visions and values can be found on the  website.

The board of governors also oversees admission, staff employment and buildings management.

The current board of governors comprises:

Governor Attendance

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Governor Profiles

Holly Bates

I have been teaching for over 20 years and joined The Round House when it became an Academy in 2014. I took over the role of Headteacher in September 2024.   I have previously been a member of the governing body since September 2018 when I became Deputy Head Teacher. 

It is my aim to work with the governing board to ensure that children at The Round House Primary Academy leave our school as successful and passionate life-long learners.

Along with the guidance and support of the school governors, the staff at The Round House work extremely hard to create a safe and inspiring environment.

I am immensely proud of The Round House, its pupils and teachers, and of the way in which the school has grown to become an inspiration to other schools in the Trust and beyond.

Charlotte Ashley-Roberts

I am extremely keen to give something back to the school and its staff who have given so much to my two children (years 2 & 5 with my youngest starting next year). Like many of you, both my children had their routines severely disrupted throughout the pandemic. I have been impressed with both the care they have received and the progress they have been able to make throughout their time there. For me, this is a great opportunity to be able to repay that kindness.  

I have a background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) before retraining as a careers adviser in 2009. Since Emily was born I have been self-employed as a professional and certified career coach. As a coach, it is my job to support my clients and help them reach their potential, by holding them accountable for their actions. This involves challenging in a constructive and empathetic manner; I am not afraid to ask difficult questions if necessary on behalf of all the children this school serves. I am also keen to support the school and all of its dedicated staff who work so hard to keep the school running smoothly. These are skills I would bring to the parent governor role.  

In addition, I am a qualified mental health first aider and am passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people at all stages of their life, especially our children. 

I am well connected within the community, volunteering as a run coach for Love's Farm Runners and I am the bar supervisor at Love's Farm House bar. My main priority is making sure our children have a safe and secure environment in which to learn and thrive so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of their background, special educational needs, or disabilities. 

I am committed to undertaking training to acquire and develop the skills in order to make an effective contribution to governance. I believe I can help steer the school in its strategic direction and retain its excellent reputation for both academic success and happy, friendly children. 

Rebecca Edwards

I have been part of The Round House parent community for a number of years. My daughter and son previously attended the school.

I applied for the role of  governor because I care deeply that all children receive the best education. I believe that every child should have equal opportunities to learn in a safe, happy and purposeful learning environment - one that is inclusive, develops resilience, promotes positive outcomes and a lifelong love of learning. As a parent, I understand how unique every child's learning journey is and recognise how vitally important our parental voice is when advocating for our children. 

With 15 years' experience in education and over 10 years as a qualified primary school teacher, I feel I have both the personal and professional experience to bring a strong parent voice to the governing body. As a governor, I will endeavour to ensure the best interests of our children are always kept at the heart of the school's vision and its continued success within our community.

Phillip Gwilt

Profile awaited

Alex Clipsham

Profile awaited

Katie Rush

Profile awaited