Meet our Governors
Meet our Governing Body Members
Kevin Ruff Chair of Governors
Co-Opted Governor – Health and Safety
Term of Office - November 2022 – November 2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
I’ve been a governor since 2008 when my daughter start at Red Hill CofE Primary school. Initially I was a parent governor, I’m now a co-opted governor. Using my skill from being a business consultant and project manager I’m able to support the school in their planning and financial management. I’ve always enjoyed working with the school and seeing where the role of governor benefits the outcomes of all the children.
Mike Bunclark Foundation Governor – RE
Term of Office - October 2021 – October 2025
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
I joined Red Hill as a Foundation Governor in 2013. I support the school through my skills developed as a research chemist, management of Training and Development and International HR Management. As a Diocesan Licenced Reader I regularly lead Collective Worship at Red Hill.
Sally Gill Co-Opted Governor – Early Years
Term of Office – January 2022 – January 2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
An experienced school leader (25 years +), primarily secondary phase education within the academies sector. Significant expertise in budget planning, resource allocation, monitoring, forecasting and implementing robust systems of internal control.
I am currently the chair of the buildings, staffing and finance committee and the link governor for early years.
Having left the education sector in 2021, I worked for a few years as an internal auditor for Worcestershire County Council (whose remit included maintained schools). However, I am now a self-employed educational consultant, specialising in ‘Financial Resources, Budgeting and Compliance.’ I am also a Department for Education ‘accredited School Resource Management Advisor’ (SRMA) and a full member of the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL).
Proficiency with matters regarding school funding and budget forecasting, internal audit, risk and compliance (both from my own experience within the academies sector and working for two separate local authorities and as a DfE accredited SRMA).
I feel honoured to be part of the Red Hill community and be a Governor for the school. My goal is to contribute towards the wider strategic objectives of the school in its delivery of positive outcomes for its students.
Eleanor Majhu Parent Governor – Maths
Term of Office – October 2021 – October 2025
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
My name is Eleanor Majhu and I have been a parent governor at Red Hill Primary School since October 2021. I have two boys and my eldest joined the school in 2020. I have lived in Worcester for 15 years and have a background in education and psychology. I am a primary school teacher and currently teach Year 6 and lead RE at a local independent school. As part of my role as a governor, I am part of the curriculum committee and serve as the lead maths governor for the school.
Val Hall Foundation Governor – Safeguarding
Term of Office – July 2022 – July 2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
I was appointed by the PCC of St. Martin’s Church as a Foundation Governor in July 2022. I have been a member of the Choir there for twenty nine years. I am the Link Governor for Safeguarding and I also sit on the Curriculum Committee. I am a retired Primary School teacher, having taught in Worcester for twenty one years. For fifteen of those years I was SENCO with additional responsibility for Looked After Children and those with EAL. I have lived in the area for forty three years. My daughter attended Redhill Primary School and three of my four grandchildren are pupils here at the moment. I am passionate about providing children with the best possible education that they can have and believe that all children deserve to be able to reach their full potential. I feel fortunate to have been given this opportunity and will strive to support the school in whatever way I can.
Peter Hart Ex Officio Foundation Governor
Term of Office April 2024 - April 2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
I am Rector of St Martin's London Road and Team Rector in the Worcester South East Team, which comprises four parishes: St Martin's, Whittington, St Mark's in the Cherry Orchard and Ronkswood. I have two children and four grandchildren, and can regularly be seen walking our dog in the area. This is our second stay in Worcester, as I was the first parish priest of the Warndon Villages back in 1992. It is a real privilege to share in the life of Red Hill (CE) School as a governor, although I have much to learn.
Christopher J Abrams Co-Opted Governor
Term of office October 2024-October 2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
I have been a Co-opted Governor since October 2024, and have a daughter at Red Hill in Year 2. I currently work at the Ministry of Justice, in the Prisons Infrastructure team. My career has focused primarily on project, digital and information management within the property / construction sector. I look forward to utilising the skills I have acquired to support the great work that continues at Red Hill, contributing positively towards the school’s vision and key beliefs.
Lisa Ingleby Parent Governor
Term of Office December 2023 - December 2027
I have taken a role as a parent governor at Red Hill school due to my eldest child attending here since 2022. I am a Clinical Psychologist working in local mental health services for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and have worked in the NHS for 17 years. I have worked in a range of mental health services over the years with a particular interest in working with children, young people and adults who are neurodivergent. I am aware that schools are increasingly tasked with meeting the emotional, mental health and wellbeing needs of their pupils as access to specialist provision is difficult to access and I have recently taken on a role in supporting the school in meeting their SEND responsibilities.
Shelley Bantock Co-opted Governor
Term of Office February 2025 - February 2029
Pen Portrait to follow.
Current Vacancies - Parent governor x1 Staff Governor x1
Governors no longer in office:
Alan Tidy - Co-Opted Governor – Health and Safety - Term of Office – December 2018 – December 2022
Holly Barnes-Bennetts - Parent Governor – Humanities - Term of Office – October 2021 – December 2022
Dr Julie Prentice - Local Authority Governor – SEND and LAC- Term of Office – September 2021 – September 2025
Dr Susanna Prankel Parent Governor – Science - Term of Office – January 2023 – January 2027 (End 18.01.24)
Lesley Knight Co-Opted Governor - Finance, Humanities, Term of Office July 2023 - July 2027. End 26.02.24
Dr Beverley Hart Ex-Officio Foundation Governor – English Term of Office - October 2021 – October 2025. End 11.04.24
Janet Lippet Local Authority Governor, SEND - Term of office December 2023 - December 2027. End 1.08.24
Belinda Southam Staff Governor - Term of Office – November 2022 – November 2026. End 10.12.24