"We are fortunate to have a committed Governing Body with a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. The Governors believe in rolling their sleeves up to work with staff, parents and children to ensure continued academic and personal growth for all in the school. Ideas and initiatives from everybody involved in the school community are always warmly welcomed."

Mr Michael Gibb (Vice Chair)

Attendance record   2015-16

Family member employed by school

4 years

Chalke Valley Playschool committee member

Amanda Brockway (Staff Governor)

Committee membership: All committees

I have been the Headteacher at Broad Chalke Primary School since January 2013. I have been teaching since September 1987 and have taught across the whole Primary phase from Reception to Year 6. I became a Headteacher in 2004 and my first Headship was at Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Primary School. I have also acted as a Headteacher Advisor working for the Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education. I am passionate about Primary School education and maintaining a balance between high standards and fun! I sit on all the committees of the governing body. Outside of school I enjoy family life and living in this beautiful part of the world! I am the mother of two grown up daughters, both of whom benefited tremendously from attending school at Broad Chalke and I also have two young grandsons.

Rev. Catherine Blundell (Foundation Governor)

Committee membership: Curriculum & Personnel

Named Governor for: Safeguarding & Child Protection

I have been the Team Rector of the Chalke Valley Churches since 2015.  I have been ordained 17 years and have served in churches in Maidenhead, Bracknell and Winkfield and Cranbourne in East Berkshire.
I am married to David and have two children; Jess who is married to Ed and lives in London, and John who still lives at home.
Some of my richest and most exciting ministry has happened when engaging with school children.  I enjoy leading Collective Worship and delight when the children ask about matters of faith.  My desire is that every child is given the opportunity, through teaching and reflection, to make up their own decision about what it is to be Christian.
My downtime is spent walking and enjoying the south coast.  I love wildlife, especially the garden birds, and the beautiful countryside.
If you ever see me cycling I am probably not enjoying myself as I am convinced I was made for the sofa and not the gym!

My governor subject link is RE, Online Safety and Collective Worship

Annie Cadge (Staff Governor)

Committee membership: Curriculum & Personnel

I am a staff Governor and have been teaching at Broad Chalke School since 2000.  My three sons were fortunate enough to go through the school and have happy memories of their time here.  I am very involved in the sporting activities and sit on the staffing and curriculum committee.

George Cordle (Foundation Governor)

Committee membership: Finance & Premises (Chair)

I am married to Elizabeth and we have three children all of whom are at school in Broad Chalke.  I am a Parish Councillor in Teffont and attend church regularly.  I enjoy playing an active part in the local parish and church communities.  In my spare time I coach a North Dorset RFC youth team.

The diversity of my 8 years’ experience in the Army and the 14 years since then in the commercial sector, provide me with a strong skill set which I enjoy using to help maintain the excellence of this outstanding school.

I chair the Finance and Premises Committee and I am the subject link governor for literacy and PE.

Michael Gibb (Foundation Governor and Vice Chair of Governors)

Committee membership: Finance & Premises, Curriculum & Personnel, E-Safety, Admissions

Named Governor for: Whistleblowing.

I live in Bowerchalke and run my own business as a developer/builder of family homes in the Salisbury area. I have two daughters, both of which started in Reception Class and went all the way through the school; the youngest finishing Year 6 in 2014. I enjoy being in school on a regular basis to catch up with Mrs Brockway, as well as attending finance and curriculum meetings and  full governing body meetings.   To get away from it all (!) I spend as much time as I can running and cycling around the Chalke Valley.

Louise Hall (Foundation Governor and Chair of Governors)

Committee membership: Finance & Premises, Curriculum & Personnel, Ethos, Pay Panel

I live in Berwick St John, with my partner Richard, and my two girls Charlotte and Jemima, both of whom attended and thrived at Broad Chalke School.

I was secretary of FOBS for five years, and Chair of the Fundraising Committee for the new build project. I continue to be passionate about the school, and the role it plays in the local community. To have been Chair of FOBS again more recently, was challenging and rewarding. I feel privileged to remain as a Governor, at this very special school, and be part of such a dedicated and committed team.

My governor subject link is art and I have a class link with class 2. 

Keith Hitchings (Foundation Governor)

Committee membership: Finance & Premises

I joined the Governing Body 18 years ago when my eldest of three children started at Broad Chalke.  I am a foundation and PHSE Governor, I sit on the Finance and Premises Committee helping with building maintenance issues.  In the past I was involved with the New Build Project and FOBS.

My governor subject link is PHSE and I have a class link with class 1.

Peter Hornsby (Foundation Governor)

Committee membership: Finance & Premises, Pay Panel

I am married to Bridget and have 4 children who have all attended Broad Chalke School in the past, some in the old building and one of them in the new building. I was heavily involved in the new build project from its conception to realisation. I am on the electoral roll of Bowerchalke Church but attend a number of the churches in the benefice and has been a governor of the school for over 15 years.

My governor subject link is assessment.

Michaela Johns (Foundation Governor)

 Committee membership: Curriculum & Personnel

I live in Broad Chalke, with my husband and daughter who attends Broad Chalke School. She already has some great memories and friends of her time at the School.

I was Vice Chair for FOBS and involved on the Chalke Valley Challenge sub-committee. I have always been keen to put something back into my local community and the school clearly plays a huge role in that. I am privileged to have been asked to be a Foundation Governor and to join the team of already very committed Governors who have, the children, the staff and the School at the heart of everything they do.

My governor subject link is Computing and I am the governor link with class 3.

Dr Tim King (Foundation Governor)

Committee membership: Finance & Premises

Named Governor for: Health & Safety

I was honoured to be invited to join the Governing Body as a Foundation Governor in February 2016.  My eldest son started Reception in September and hopefully his brother will join him at the school in a couple of years.  Along with my wife, we all live in Bishopstone and have been in the Chalke Valley for a total of 8 years.  I work as a GP in Mere and continue some surgical work in Salisbury.  I enjoy most sports although participation levels are difficult to maintain!  

My governor subject link is numeracy and Health & Safety. I have a class link with class 5.

Luci Phillips (LA Governor)

Committee membership: Curriculum & Personnel, PR & Marketing (Chair)

Named Governor for: SEND

I have been the Local Authority governor at Broad Chalke School since 2012. I sit on the curriculum and staffing committee and act as the governor to overview medical conditions. I have two children in years 5 and R in the school and enjoy cycling and cookery.

My governor subject link is French, SEN and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). I have a class link with class Reception.

Leanne Willshire (Parent Governor)

I am a new parent to Broad Chalke School with our daughter starting Reception in Sept 2018. Hopefully her younger sister will join in 2020.

My husband and I live in Coombe Bissett with our two daughters. 

James is a Farm Vet working in Salisbury and I work part-time as a Veterinary Nurse, also in Salisbury. In my free time, you’ll find me at a local CrossFit Gym!

I was elected Parent Governor in Jan 2019, my class link is Year 6 and I sit on the Curriculum and `Personnel Committee.

Andi Chalk (Co-Opted Governor)

Committee membership: Finance & Premises, PR & Marketing, Admissions

I am the School Business Manager and have worked at Broad Chalke School since 2003 and been a Governor since 2009.  I live in Broad Chalke and both my children were fortunate enough to attend Broad Chalke School.  I sit on the Finance and Premises, PR & Marketing and Admissions committee.

Fiona Marshall (Clerk to Governors)

I have been Clerk to the Governors at Broad Chalke School since 2011. I work with the chair, headteacher and other governors to prepare agendas for full governing body meetings, after which I write the formal minutes. I also keep track of governor elections and appointments, organise training, update governors with current information and perform various other tasks to support the governing body.