Meet the Governors (ID 1077)

• Louise Corfe
  Co-Chair of Governors / Royal Free Foundation Governor
  Louise Corfe

  Link Areas:

  • Attendance
  • Pupil Premium
  • SEND and Equalities

  Committees:

  Standards & Performance Committee

  Background:

  I am a specialist teacher and work for the Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service, supporting the needs of children with sensory impairments across all the key stages, in both mainstream and special schools. I work closely with families and health & social care professionals to ensure children's individual needs are met. Former roles within education have provided me with much experience of school leadership and management and I hold the NPQH. Both my children attended StERF.

  Start of Governance:

  1 May 2015

  Term Ends:

  22 May 2026

• Kate Long
  Co-Chair of Governors / Portsmouth Diocese Foundation Governor
  Kate Long

  Link Areas:

  • Admissions
  • Health and Safety
  • Budget Management
  • Safeguarding
  • Religious Education

  Committees:

  • Admissions Committee (Chair)
  • Finance and Resources Committee

  Background:

  I am a past pupil of the school and am currently the Association Manager of a registered charity supporting voluntary and community groups. At present we are working in partnership with local organisations to support Ukrainian families to find accommodation, access schools and seek employment to help them rebuild their life in the UK.

  Start of Governance:

  15 January 2021

  Term Ends:

  14 January 2029

• Nina Adamson
  Headteacher
  Nina Adamson

  Committees:

  • Standards & Performance Committee
  • Finance and Resources Committee

  Background:

  Previously Head of School in a Church of England Secondary School. I have lived in Berkshire for most my life and have taught and held Leadership positions in several schools in Berkshire and London. I'm also an avid keeper of hens and a regular attender of St Mary's Church White Waltham. I started at St. Edward's Royal Free Middle School as Head Teacher in September 2020.

  Start of Governance:

  1 September 2020

  Term Ends:

  N/A

• Caroline Colbert
  Parent Governor
  Caroline Colbert

  Link Areas:

  • Personal development (including promoting fundamental British Values)
  • Staff Wellbeing
  • Admissions

  Committees:

  • Admissions Committee
  • Finance and Resources Committee

  Background:

  My twin daughters have recently joined the school (Sep 2022) and I am very keen to get involved as a Governor. At my daughters' First School, I was Co-Chair of the PTA for 3 years, which gave me a good experience in fundraising and where the money was needed. I have lived in Windsor for 12 years and in Paris for 4 years. Before children, I worked in London as a market intelligence analyst and project manager in the technology sector. I enjoy playing tennis, running and going to gigs and concerts.

  Start of Governance:

  11 November 2022

  Term Ends:

  10 November 2026

• Jade Dockerill
  Co-opted Governor
  Jade Dockerill

  Link Areas:

  • Curriculum core (English)
  • Behaviour and Pastoral

  Start of Governance:

  19 January 2026

  Term Ends:

  18 January 2030

• Mark Evans
  Parent Governor
  Mark Evans

  Link Areas:

  • Careers

  Committees:

  • Finance and Resources Committee

  Background:

  I am a marketing, communications and technology specialist with over 20 years of experience working in the private sector with major organisations including Disney, McLaren F1 and AstraZeneca. I have founded and led my own business and bring board-level experience across commercial strategy, corporate finance, P&L management and legal oversight - skills directly relevant to the responsibilities of a school governor.

  My daughter joined St Edward's this year. I also serve on the RBWM School Admissions Appeals Panel, volunteer as an enterprise mentor with The King's Trust, and currently serve as Health & Safety governor at Ditton Park Academy.

  Outside of work, I am passionate about the responsible use of technology in education, children's wellbeing and the impact of AI on young people's lives.

  Start of Governance:

  16 January 2026

  Term Ends:

  15 January 2030

• Canon David Hopgood
  Associate to the Governing Body
  Canon David Hopgood

  Link Areas:

  • Spiritual development

  Start of Governance:

  19 January 2026

  Term Ends:

  18 January 2030

• Reverend Sally Lodge
  Associate to the Governing Body
  Reverend Sally Lodge

  Link Areas:

  • Spirituality

  Start of Governance:

  21 November 2022

  Term Ends:

  20 November 2026

• Louise Lovegrove
  Oxford Diocese Foundation Governor
  Louise Lovegrove

  Link Areas:

  • Pupil Premium
  • Behaviour and Pastoral

  Committees:

  • Standards and Performance Committee

  Background:

  I have many years of experience in primary education. Over the last twelve years I have been the headteacher at a local Church of England first school. As such, I am pleased to be continuing my involvement with the Windsor school community. I hope that I will be able to bring my knowledge and experience to be a part of supporting the ongoing education of the young people at St Edwards Royal Free Middle School.

  Out of school I enjoy reading, cycling and walking.

  Start of Governance:

  27 January 2026

  Term Ends:

   26 January 2030

• Andy McKell
  Portsmouth Diocese Foundation Governor
  Andy McKell

  Link Areas:

  • Safeguarding
  • SATs Monitoring
  • Attendance
  • Curriculum core and non-core

  Committees:

  • Finance and Resources Committee

  Background:

  I am a Primary Teacher having worked within RBWM for over 10 years and been Deputy Head at St Edward's Catholic First School since 2018. In this capacity I have taught in most of the Primary year groups and also overseen School Progress Data, Pupil Premium Progress, been an Associate Governor as well undertaking the role of School SENDCo. Other qualifications include MaST (Maths as a Specialist Teacher), and I am a qualified coach in a number of sports which I put to use at the weekends. I am currently studying for the NPQH qualification and am a member of the St Edward's parish where I regularly read and lead Children's Liturgy.

  Start of Governance:

  22 July 2024

  Term Ends:

  21 July 2028

• Deacon Stephen Patterson
  Portsmouth Diocese Foundation Governor
  Deacon Stephen Patterson

  Link Areas:

  • Religious Education
  • Spiritual development

  Committees:

  • Finance and Resources Committee
  • Standards & Performance Committee

  Background:

  Stephen is a historian, born and brought up in Newcastle, now retired, who worked for over 35 years in the Royal Household; initially in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. He was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Portsmouth in July 2024 and has past educational experience as governor and Chair of Governors at a local Prep School. He was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the New Year's Honours List 2021.

  Start of Governance:

  19 September 2025

  Term Ends:

  18 September 2029

• Gabi Perkins
  Staff Governor
  Gabi Perkins

  Link Areas:

  • Staff wellbeing

• Dr Andrew Saunders
  Vice-Chair of Governors / Royal Free Foundation Governor
  Dr Andrew Saunders

  Link Areas:

  • Curriculum core (Maths and Science)

  Committees:

  • Standards & Performance Committee (Chair)

  Background:

  Local senior school Chemistry teacher for the past 15 years, including 10 years as Head of Department. Currently involved in running a local partnership and outreach for the senior school.

  Start of Governance:

  1 September 2020

  Term Ends:

  23 May 2028

• Wendy Sleight
  Local Authority Governor
  Wendy Sleight

  Link Areas:

  • SEND and Equalities

  Background:

  I have worked in Communications for over 20 years, specialising in risk management, media relations and community engagement. I am currently the Director of Communications for Eton College. My family have just moved into the area, my son is in Yr. 1 and my daughter is currently in Pre School ready for the Primary adventure next year. I am passionate about learning and really looking forward to supporting the STERF community . Outside work, I can be found talking Minecraft (please save me), walking my two crazy dogs or curling up with a great book. My reading challenges get larger every year.

  Start of Governance:

  13 March 2025

  Term Ends:

  12 March 2029

• Julian Tisi
  Portsmouth Diocese Foundation Governor
  Julian Tisi

  Link Areas:

  • Budget Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Careers

  Committees:

  • Finance & Resources Committee (Chair)

  Background:

  I am a Chartered Accountant (FCA) with experience in risk management, finance partnering, process improvement, control and assurance across a variety of industry sectors. I am married with 3 young children, including 2 daughters at St Edward's First School. I am an active member of my local parish (St Edwards and St Mark's RC, Windsor). Outside of work, I enjoy singing and politics.

  Start of Governance:

  29 July 2020

  Term Ends:

  30 July 2028

• Juliette Toft
  Oxford Diocese Foundation Governor
  Juliette Toft

  Link Areas:

  • Behaviour and Pastoral
  • Anti-Bullying
  • Personal Development (including promoting fundamental British Values)

  Committees:

  • Standards & Performance Committee

  Background:

  Mother to Max (16) and Daisy (14). I've been part of the St. Edward's community for the past 8 years. My career experience lies in retail, having worked for the John Lewis Partnership, across both divisions for 20 years leading Buying & Product Development teams until February 2021. My career is now dedicated to setting up a new business venture whilst my downtime sees me out on my road bike, playing tennis, walking our family dog and supporting our teenagers.

  Start of Governance:

  15 August 2018

  Term Ends:

  14 August 2026