Trotts Hill Primary School and Nursery
Simon has been a Governor at Trotts Hill since 2021 and was appointed Chair of Governors in January 2026. He has two children at the school. In his role as Chair, Simon also chairs both the Resources Committee and the Teaching and Learning Committee. Prior to this, he served as the Health and Safety Governor.
Simon has been a senior manager at the University of Cambridge Sports Service for 18 years, initially as Head of Operations and now as Safety and Compliance Manager. Simon seeks to utilise the knowledge and experience gained through his career and other voluntary roles to support effective governance and a safe, happy learning environment at Trotts Hill.
Vice Chair and Parent Governor : Emma Lawrence
Emma has been a parent of the school since 2021 and became a Governor in 2023. She has one child at the school. She currently its on the Resources Committee and is the Health and Safety Governor.
Professionally Emma is an Operations Director for a Construction Company with a specialism in Health and Safety, her job gives her lots of relevant skills including project management, performance management, planning, financial scrutiny, budget management and HR which she brings with her as a Governor.
She became a school Governor to support Trotts Hill in providing excellent, enriching education for all children enabling their development into confident young people, with a passion for learning who are prepared for their futures.
Janice joined the Governing board in September 2025 and sits on the Resources Committee.
Janice has worked in four Hertfordshire Primary schools as an Office/Business Manager since 2002 and took early retirement in August 2025. Janice was Office Manager at Trotts Hill for five years. She has experienced six Ofsted visits during her time in education, and has extensive knowledge of School Finance.
She looks forward to using her experience in supporting Trotts Hill and the Governing Body in being a Critical Friend.
Parent Governor: Jamilah Musah
Jamilah was appointed as a Parent Governor in April 2025 and has been a proud member of the Trotts Hill community since 2018, with one child currently attending the school.
Jamilah is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health, bringing a strong understanding of children’s developmental, emotional and psychological needs. Her practice is rooted in trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming and anti-oppressive principles, guided by a commitment to social justice and inclusion. With experience in multi-agency collaboration, policy-development, teaching and research, she brings a reflective and evidence-based lens to governance.
She is dedicated to promoting wellbeing and supporting the school in continuing to nurture every child’s ability to learn, grow and thrive whilst at Trotts Hill and beyond.
Jamilah sits on the Teaching and Learning Committee and is the link governor for English, History, Geography and RE.
Stephanie was appointed as a Parent Governor in July 2019 and moved to be a co-opted Governor in 2023 when her youngest child moved on to secondary school. She has been a dedicated parent at Trotts Hill for many years, with her eldest child having attended the school from Reception until moving on to Secondary School and her younger child, four years on, attending from nursery. She was actively involved in fund raising and supporting school trips whilst her children attended the school.
Stephanie works as a child protection solicitor for a London Local Authority. Her career has provided her with extensive experience in safeguarding and child protection, making her a valuable asset to the school's governance.
Stephanie is our safeguarding governor and works closely with Mrs Evans and the DSP Safeguarding Team. She is committed to ensuring the school remains a safe, happy and nurturing environment for all pupils.
Ross was elected as Parent governor in August 2019. Originally from a policing background, he served as an Officer for nearly fourteen years, with most of his career dedicated to Local Community Policing. Ross has two children who attend Trotts Hill and has seen first-hand what a progressive, inclusive and well run school it is.
Ross enjoys working with a committed, dedicated and driven Governing Board that has a strong relationship with the school and its Leadership Team. His background in policing has equipped him with excellent problem solving skills and a deep understanding of community needs, which he brings to his role as a Governor. Ross is passionate about contributing to the continuous improvement of Trotts Hill, ensuring that it remains a safe and nurturing environment for all its pupils.
He is also a member of the Teaching and Learning Committee and the designated link governor for Pupil Premium and SEND.
Parent Governor : Hayley Wilkinson
Hayley has been a parent of the school since 2021 and became a Governor in 2025, she has one child at School.
Hayley has been a teacher for 16 years and in the education sector for 18 years, specialising in Art and DT at a local Stevenage secondary school. She is passionate about nurturing hidden talents and brings her experience in wider education systems to the role. She is a Link Governor for the Arts, combining her professional experience and passion for the Arts with her determination to support every child in nurturing their interests and opportunities.
Ruth joined the Governing Board at Trotts Hill in Autumn 2018 when she was the Assistant Headteacher at another local primary school. Ruth has taught and been in leadership in primary schools for twenty years and has worked in both Stevenage and Luton. Ruth is really proud to be an Associate Governor and Deputy Headteacher at Trotts Hill, working with the school community and the Governing Board to ensure excellence for every child.
Staff Governor: Hannah Ward
Hannah joined the governing body of Trotts Hill in March 2022 as the staff governor. She is the inclusion manager and ensures that all pupils learning and additional needs are met. She is very passionate about children's wellbeing and supports all staff to enable their pupils to have the best provision. In her role as governor, Hannah looks forward to working alongside skilled members of the community and supporting the whole school community as a critical friend.