Orchard Park Community Primary School

Janice Fuller - Governor - Chair of Full Governing Body

​I have been a Community (or co-opted) Governor since June 2015. I am looking forward to playing a part in the further evolution of the school after the excellent start it has made within the local community. I have been very impressed by the friendly and colourful atmosphere of the school which provides a positive environment for learning, where our enthusiastic staff can guide pupils to fulfil their potential.

Revd Chris Lowe - Co-opted Governor

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I have been a Governor for the past 7 years.  I'm the vicar of St John's Church which meets here at the school on Sundays.  I live in Orchard Park (50 metres from the school gate!), love this community and want to see it flourish.  I am on the School Effectiveness Committee and amongst the governors I take the lead on achievement and progress data.  It's a privilege to be involved in such a vibrant school, so clearly committed to seeing children and young people thrive.  

Lewis Meek - Parent Governor

I work in the Human Resources department at the University of Cambridge and I have a degree in HR, which ought to be helpful as a parent governor. I'm already on the board of a small charity as the treasurer therefore I am familiar with the kind of duties involved in being a school governor. Our family has really enjoyed becoming part of the school community over the last couple of years, and we value how diverse and welcoming it is.

Scott Parsley - Parent Governor

I believe in encouraging children to choose and pursue their own goals.  I am a Software Manager for Siemens, giving me an insight into the skills and knowledge needed in the software industry. Technology has become an integral part of our lives and the workplace and I would like to help promote this in our school curriculum.  I will bring to the governor role the knowledge I have gained in project management, reporting, team leadership and recruitment.

Andrew Chan - Co-opted Governor

 Details to follow shortly.

Elaine O'Brien - Co-opted Governor

I’ve lived in Cambridge over 20 years and work in the Life Sciences sector.  I've held various senior leadership roles globally and have post-graduate qualifications in business administration and entrepreneurship. 
I volunteered to be a School Governor to support the work of brilliant teaching staff who make such an impact to young people’s lives every day.  I'm delighted to work with Orchard Park and share the passion to create an environment where children have the best opportunities to thrive. 
I am the link governor for Finance and take particular interest in the mental health and wellbeing of staff and pupils.  

Sinead Corcoran - Co-opted Governor

I was delighted to be co-opted to the Board of Governors in November 2021. I am a qualified Solicitor living in Cambridge with 5+ years' experience advising charities, education institutions and other not for profits on a range of legal matters, including contractual and commercial arrangements, collaborations, governance, regulatory requirements, land arrangements, structuring, and general charity law. I also have previous experience working with children through school mentoring programmes.

I am the Link Governor for Safeguarding and enjoy working with the dedicated school team and board to support a safe and positive environment for children to develop and flourish.

Jennifer Hefti - Clerk to Governors

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I have held the role as Clerk to Governors with Orchard Park since September 2013. I currently work for three other local primary schools and one early years setting. The Clerk is the constitutional conscience of the Governing Body. I have a keen interest in primary and early years education and so enjoy supporting the Governors in their work to drive school improvement and uphold the ethos of the school.