A warm welcome to College Town Primary School from the Governing Body.

The purpose of the Governing Body is to maintain and improve the quality of education and standards of achievement in the school. The governors are a diverse group of people, all volunteers, with a common interest in the school, its staff, the children and the community. Each governor brings different strengths and skills to the Governing Body, but all have a commitment to helping College Town.

The full Governing Body meets twice a term and the Headteacher provides all the necessary information, so that it can do its job effectively. The governors job is to focus on three core functions:

1 Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.
2 Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its children, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff.
3 Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

Please see below for full details of our governors, their roles within committees and biographies.

Name: Jennie Hulse

Category of Governor : Chair of Governors and Parent Governor

Term of Office: 20/09/21 to 19/09/25

Responsibilities: EYFS Governor, Curriculum Committee Chair

Jennie Hulse is the Chair of Governors at College Town and before that held the position of Vice Chair. She has been part of the Governing Body since 2021 and has worked alongside many governors and staff to support the aims of the school.

She has twins who previously attended College Town and was also a former pupil of the school herself. She has spent several years being part of the PTA and still tries to be involved with helping to fund raise for the school. Before having children she was a Project Accountant for a defence company.

Jennie Hulse can be contacted on: governors@collegetownprimary.com

Name: Trudi Sammons MA
Category of Governor: Headteacher
Term of office: Governor since September 2008

Trudi Sammons was appointed as Headteacher of College Town Infant and Nursery School in 2009 she then later fulfilled the same role in the amalgamated College Town Primary School. She attends all of the committee meetings, has full voting rights and is an experienced Headteacher.

Name: Cheryl Bentley

Category of Governor: LA Governor

Term of Office: 15/05/23 - 14/05/27

Responsibilities: Child Protection, Safeguarding

My husband Karl and I moved to Crowthorne in 2004 and bought our first home in Sandhurst in 2005. We have spent the past 13 years living happily here and raising our family. We love the local area.

I am a mother of three children, one of which attends College Town Primary School. Having previously worked as a Teaching Assistant and in day nurseries, I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I work with lots of families within the local community. 

Name: Fiona Mitchell
Category of Governor : Staff Governor

Term of Office :16/06/2023 to 15/06/27

I was very happy to take on the role of Staff Governor when an opportunity arose. As an existing member of staff I have a unique insight into the activities and running of the school. I aim to represent the views of teaching staff and pupils at College Town and share these openly and honestly with the Governing Body. As a Staff Governor I can work in partnership with other governors to support the strategic development of the school. 

Name: Suparna Abrol

Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor

Term of Office: 04/07/22 to 03/07/26

Responsibilities: Chair of Finance Committee

We moved to Sandhurst in 2014, both my children attend College Town and to extend my support to the school, I volunteered to be the Secretary of the PTA for a number of years. I wanted the school to benefit from my skills and international experience and hence, I applied to be a Governor at the school.  Professionally, I have experience in financial and business management and I head the planning function for the IT department in one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies.

Name: Rohan Mohanty

Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor

Term of Office: 04/07/22 to 03/07/26

Responsibilities: SEND, Pupil Premium Governor

I am a full time Youth Worker for a local church, a father of two children and a former College Town pupil.  My previous career was in economics so I bring experience in understanding and using data to make informed decisions.  My vision is to ensure that the next generation are equipped to navigate life and live it to the fullest.

Name: Sam Young

Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities: Development Governor 

Term of Office: 05/02/24 to 04/02/28

This is my first role as a school governor. I have taken on the responsibility in order to gain a better understanding of the education system and to offer my expertise in HR and recruitment. Outside of this role I am a father of two boys, 3 and 1 years old. Professionally I am a Director at a publicly listed Executive Search company working with clients within the retail and FMCG  sector(consumer goods).

Name: David Spence

Category of Governor: Vice Chair and Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities: Pay Committee

Term of Office: 30/09/24 to 29/09/28

I have been a CTPS Governor since 2012, having had only a short break whilst I was overseas from 2019 - 2023. I am a Royal Military Academy Sandhurst graduate and had a long career serving in the military in a variety of operational roles. In later years I was able to develop a career in HR and am currently Chief Growth Officer in a large Staffing and Workforce Management Company. I am father to three boys, two of whom have already graduated College Town. I am happy to offer my services to support the school.

Name: Rita Carvosso

Category of Governor: Associate Member

Responsibilities: Member of Curriculum Committee - strategic direction

Term of Office: 30/09/24 to 29/09/25

My career in education spans forty years, including being a headteacher in schools in France and Germany, a period of time as Assistant Director of Service Education and previously as Chair of Governors at CTPS. Now my husband and I are retired we spend time with our grandchildren and enjoy the opportunity to travel. In this school year, I re-joined the governors as an Associate Member and advise on curriculum matters and strategic direction. I consider supporting the school a real privilege.

Name: Natalie Warner

Category of Governor: Parent Governor

Responsibilities: Staff Well-Being

Term of Office: 28/11/24 to 27/11/28

I decided to become a Parent Governor as I have two children that attend College Town. I have always strived to support the school as much as I can by  volunteering to hear children read, attending school visits and by being a

part of the PTA, in order to raise funds that support our children. As a Mental Health First Aid instructor I am passionate about ensuring that the well-being of staff and children is a priority and as a result our little people thrive and grow the confidence to become the best they can be! It is a privilege to be working alongside the school as a governor.

Name: Sarah Hale

Category of Governor: Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities:

Term of Office: 12/05/25 to 11/05/

I have worked in adult education and learning for over ten years. I am currently employed in an academic post at a university offering courses for adult learners. From my experience of working in education and from my own life experiences, I know how important a quality start in education is for children. I am excited to support College Town as a governor.  

For your information: 

Staff Governors and Parent Governors are elected by a ballot of the communities they represent and LA (Local Authority) and Co-opted Governors are appointed by the Governing Body.