The Board of Governors
The board of governors exists to:
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:
Charlotte Ashley-Roberts | Chair | 12/02/2025 | 12/02/2029 |
Holly Bates | Head | 01/09/2018 | N/A |
Rebecca Edwards | Community Member | 14/12/2022 | 13/12/2026 |
Phillip Gwilt | Community Member | 23/10/2024 | 22/10/2028 |
Charlotte Ashley-Roberts (SG) | Parent Member | 14/12/2022 | 13/12/2026 |
VACANCY | Parent Member |
Alex Clipsham | Staff Member | 18/12/2024 | 17/12/2028 |
Katie Rush | Staff Member | 18/12/2024 | 17/12/2028 |
Governor Attendance
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| 16/10/23 | 12/02/24 | 20/05/24 | No. of meetings attended | Total No. meetings held | % of Attendance |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Annabel Van Nieuwkerk | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Tracy Bryden | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Cassie Booker | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | Appointed May 2024 |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Helene Tame | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Charlotte Ashley-Roberts | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Rebecca Edwards | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Hugues Kamba-Mpiana | N | N | Y | 1 | 3 | 33% |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Lara Davenport-Ray | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% |
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Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Holly Bates | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% |
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18/10/22 | 07/02/23 | 07/03/23 | 24/05/2023 | No. of meetings attended | Total No. meetings held | % of Attendance | ||||
Round House & Wintringham | Chair | Annabel Van Nieuwkerk | Y | Y | Y | Y | 4 | 4 | 100% | |
Round House & Wintringham | Chair | Dave Adams | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | 1 | 100% | Resigned October 2022 |
Round House & Wintringham | Head | Tracy Bryden | Y | Y | Y | Y | 4 | 4 | 100% | |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Charlotte Ashley-Roberts | N/A | Y | N | Y | 2 | 3 | 67% | Joined December 2022 |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Helene Tame | Y | Y | Y | Y | 4 | 4 | 100% | |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Holly Bates | Y | Y | Y | Y | 4 | 4 | 100% | |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Hugues Kamba-Mpiana | N/A | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% | Joined December 2022 |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Jenny Lincoln | N | Y | N | N/A | 1 | 3 | 33% | Resigned March 2023 |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Lara Davenport-Ray | Y | Y | N | Y | 3 | 4 | 75% | |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Rebecca Edwards | N/A | Y | Y | Y | 3 | 3 | 100% | Joined December 2022 |
Round House & Wintringham | LGB | Stacey Roberts | Y | Y | Y | Y | 4 | 4 | 100% |
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.
Annabel van Nieuwkerk
I joined the governing body in 2021 as a parent governor and was delighted to take up the role of Chair in 2022. As an extension of my role, I act as the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) governor, due to my experience and special interest in this area.
I am a proud mum to three little boys; two are currently at The Round House, and the third is due to join them in September 2023. I have spent over 10 years working in the field of corporate reporting, mostly as an Account Director, moving more recently to a training and development position within the same industry to allow me to spend more time with my sons.
I also come to this role with personal and first-hand experience in supporting children with SEND; I fully comprehend how complex, challenging and yet rewarding it can be for parents and carers who find themselves in this position. With growing knowledge and understanding in this area, I feel passionate about promoting the benefits of diversity and equality amongst all children and I am committed to celebrating the unique achievements of every single child, regardless of the path that brought them to our school.
We have been so fortunate with the high levels of teaching and care that our sons receive at The Round House, and I welcome the opportunity to give something back, by lending my personal and professional experiences to the Board and by working with its members as they uphold the school’s values and its dedication towards helping each child reach their full potential.
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. I currently have a daughter and a son who attend the school. I also have a younger daughter who will be following in their footsteps in the years to come. As a family, we are happy to have called Love's Farm our home for 10 years and counting.
I applied for the role of parent governor because, just like every other parent and carer at The Round House, 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 parent 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