Welcome to Milton Hall Governors. We work very closely with our Head, Deputy Head & teaching & non teaching staff to ensure the safety, happiness & best all-round education for all our pupils.

Our Governing Board is made up from parents, staff & local community members & our role is strategic planning & monitoring, working closely with our Head who, along with the leadership team, is responsible for the day to day running of the school.

Each Governor brings different skills, knowledge & experience to our Governing Board & each of us has our own area of responsibility and interest within the school.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to serve with us as school governors to foster an inclusive environment. As Governors we embrace diversity, champion equality, and contribute to shaping a school community that values and respects the unique perspectives of all its members.

All of us are completely committed to ensuring our school offers the very best possible outcome for every child, giving them all a firm foundation on which to build once they reach Secondary School and in later life.

We currently meet all together three times a term and also attend a variety of training and briefings throughout the school year.

If you would like to know more, or to make contact with any of our governors, please ask at the school office and this can be arranged.

Our current Governors are:

Dave Taylor - Partnership Governor, Chair of Governors

Margaret Borton - LA Governor

Fr Neil Dalley - Co Opted Governor, Vice Chair of Governors, Safeguarding Governor

Miranda Reid - Co Opted Governor

Aysha Moore - Co Opted Governor

David Rodrigues - Parent Governor

William Birch - Parent Governor

Jane Goddard - Co Opted Governor

Carl Jensen - Staff Governor

Andy Douglas - Head Teacher

Karen Willis - Clerk to Governors

The chair of Governors can be contacted at chair@miltonhall.southend.sch.uk

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I am Andy Douglas, I have been the Headteacher at Milton Hall since April 2019. I started teaching in the twentieth century! and have worked in Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Thurrock, Essex and now Southend-on-Sea. It has been a privilege to work with so many fantastic children over the years and fully subscribed to the view that, ‘the more you teach, the more you learn.’ Away from school I enjoy watching most sports. I am a Leyton Orient fan so have learnt to enjoy successes when they come and not to get too despondent when we lose. I enjoy all DIY projects and have learnt that although it’s helpful to have the right tool at the right time, using the tools you have can get the job done, even though it might take a little longer!

Carl Jensen

After working at Milton Hall Primary School for 8 years I am excited to be given the opportunity to join the Milton Hall Governing Board as a Staff Governor.  I am very passionate about the importance of the Early Years/KS1 and the learning that happens during these first years at school.  I have really enjoyed my time spent teaching these key developmental years at Milton Hall.  I hope my time spent in these areas will mean I can bring experience and insight to the Governing body and support them in the decisions they make.

Working together we will aim to ensure the safety, happiness and best all-round education for all our Milton Hall pupils.  My hope is that we guarantee our school offers the very best possible outcome for each and every child, giving them all a firm foundation on which to build once they leave primary school and continue onto further education.

Jane Goddard

I was co-opted as a governor for Milton Hall in September 2020 and have been a learning support assistant since November 2007. I have worked in many areas of the school over the years, including Years 6,5,4,3, reception and occasionally have helped out in nursery when needed.

I facilitate two extra-curricular Art Clubs for key stage one and two after school, and work in Twilight Club on the other days of the week. I enjoy getting to know the children from all the year groups in these clubs and joining in with fun and games.

In my spare time I dabble in art and crafts, going for lovely long walks in nature, reading, spending time with my family, and have recently completed a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing.

David Rodrigues – Parent Governor

I have recently been appointed as a parent governor and am very excited about contributing towards the amazing work being done by all the staff at Milton Hall. I have two sons who attend the school (one in year 4 and one in nursery), who both love being pupils here. I see first-hand how important the school is to the local community, especially during lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. I felt compelled to get involved and support the school in any way I can, in facing the challenges ahead. Professionally, my background is within the Media sector, having worked for two of the biggest entertainment companies in the world over a 14-year period (and counting), which is experience I hope I can draw from to help bring a different perspective to the Board. 

When we’re not off on a family adventure somewhere and the boys grant their old man some spare time, I enjoy long walks down by the sea, reading, supporting by far the greatest team the world has ever seen (Arsenal FC, in case you weren’t aware…) and hosting a book club. 

William (Will) Birch – Parent Governor

 With my son starting his journey at Milton Hall in Reception, I wanted to take a more active role in his education and contribute to the school community. As a Company Director specialising in consultancy and training within the transport sector, my work focuses on auditing, ensuring compliance, and fostering positive mindsets within organisations.

 I aim to bring these skills and experiences to my role as a Parent Governor, supporting the school in creating the best possible environment for both pupils and staff.

Aysha Moore - Parent Governor

I am a Co-opted Governor for Milton Hall and my education and professional experience is in law , having worked as a criminal solicitor for over 15 years. Therefore I have the knowledge of how law interplays with policies, procedures, data protection and, most importantly, the safeguarding of children and accountability. I am also a mother to two young children so I can approach my role of Governor with both “hats” on, seeing and considering matters from different perspectives.