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. 

Shelley Bantock Co-Opted Governor

Term of Office February 2025-February 2029

I have two granddaughters currently at Red Hill and it was both of my own children’s primary school. My background is in teaching having trained in primary education, worked as SENCO at a local high school and then in Further Education teaching Psychology until my retirement. It is my sincere hope that I can use my experience to support the head and the teachers to the best of my ability. I feel privileged to be able to serve the school as a governor. I will do all I can to help the children of Red Hill be amazing.

 

Sarah Price Staff Governor

Term of Office March 2025 - March 2029

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

I am the Deputy Head at Red Hill and am responsible for curriculum development and Teaching and Learning across the school. I have been teaching and leading in schools for 18 years and have a wealth of experience from working in small church schools to larger, city schools. I am passionate about providing our school with a rich curriculum with a variety of enrichment opportunities to ensure that all children thrive and achieve their best potential. I feel fortunate to have been given this opportunity and will strive to enhance our school through my role as both Deputy and Staff Governor.

Current Vacancies - Parent 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

Lisa Ingleby Parent Governor - Term of Office December 2023 - December 2027. End 15.5.25