Our Governors

Justine Brooker

Co-Chair & Attendance/Behaviour Lead Governor

I have been a secondary school teacher for the last 11 years, teaching History across all key stages at a highly selective grammar school. This has given me a great insight into the demands of education. I am now a parent to two young boys, one in nursery and the other in reception. I hope this perspective will help me to ensure the school is providing the best environment for our children.

Kate DeBurgh

Safeguarding Lead Governor

I am a consultant clinical scientist and governance lead in the NHS with a focus on radiation safety. I began my career in environmental protection and sustainability in the energy sector in 2021. Our child started at Ladysmith in 2021 and becoming a part of the Ladysmith community has been fantastic. I enjoy assisting at the impressive CPTT and school events and am extremely appreciative of the time given and the care taken by the staff team to educate and engage our children. I hope to contribute to the school with my experience in quality assurance, legislative compliance and sustainable development.

Mr Omar Jamil

Curriculum Lead Governor

I work at a data science consultancy where I lead a team of data scientists and software engineers. I have a science background and have spent many years working in academia, civil service and the private sector. In addition to analytical skills, I would like bring my extensive experience in managing both people and projects to the school governors role

Mr Greg Bagwell

Operations Lead Governor

I have worked as a facilities/maintenance manager for many years in a variety of environments including government contracts. I have built a strong understanding of all aspects of building maintenance including statutory compliance which I intend to bring to my role on the governing board at Ladysmith. I have one son who started in reception this year.

James Lee

Co-Chair & Curriculum Lead Governor

I work as a specialist mental health pharmacist within the NHS where I have been since 2012. I mainly work across the Community Mental Health Teams covering the city of Exeter as well at supporting the Perinatal Mental Health Teams across the whole of Devon. I work alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team of psychiatrists, nurses and other professions to support those of mental health difficulties to use their medication safety and effectively. I have two children at Ladysmith and have lived in the Heavitree area for the last nine years.

Andy Thornhill

Pupil Premium Lead Governor

I am a corporate finance director at Francis Clark in Exeter and focus on utility scale renewable energy advisory, I am a chartered accountant with a background in energy, real estate and audit. I have 2 children at Ladysmith and live in very close proximity to the school and enjoy being part of the close-knit community. We really value the education and care that Ladysmith has been giving and will be giving our children and wanted to contribute to the school. Hopefully, I can use my financial and advisory background to lend some support and ideas to the team.

Adam Brown

Staff Governor

Hannah Snowden

SEND Lead Governor

I have 14 years experience in both secondary and primary, mainstream and specialist education. I am a trained SENCo. I have a passion in developing well-being and promoting good mental health in schools. My son has joined reception and I feel that I can use my experience and knowledge to support the governance of the school and look forward to the opportunity to give back to the school community.