Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Governors
Holdbrook Primary School & Nursery has a governing body made up of 12 committed and passionate volunteers, that play an important part in making our school the best it can be for its children, parents/carers and our staff.
The role of the Governing body is to provide strategic leadership of the school work in partnership with the Headteacher and have a vital role to play in ensuring every child gets the best possible education.
We do this by focusing on three core strategic functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
The Governors of Holdbrook Primary School & Nursery are:
Caroline Jenkins - Chair of Governors - 19/10/2024 to 18/10/2028 - Co-opted Governor
Resource Committee and Children's Committee
Link Role: Health & Safety
Pecuniary Interests: The individual is employed by a local business that may seek to provide services to the school.
Caroline Jenkins' Bio: Having attended Holdbrook School from Nursery to Year 6, I have a longstanding connection with the school, later returning as a parent and now proudly serving as Chair of Governors.
With over 25 years experience in the hospitality and leisure industry, I bring expertise in customer service, event management, business, and problem-solving. I am passionate about community engagement and building strong links between school and local businesses.
Paula Violet - Vice Chair of Governors - 26/04/2018 to 25/04/2026 - Co-opted Governor
Children's Committee and Pay Committee - Chair
Link Role: Inclusion, SEN and Pupil Premium
Pecuniary Interests: None
Paula Violet's Bio: I have taught in Secondary Education all my working life. Prior to retiring, I was an Assistant Head Teacher in a large secondary school in east London. I supported university students training to be teachers and mentored newly qualified teachers in their induction year. I feel privileged to be a Governor at Holdbrook. It has given me a greater understanding and insight into the education of primary school children and to be involved in the work of staff in shaping young lives.
I value the hard work of all the staff at the school and my aim is to always support them in any way I can, especially in developing the teaching and learning of the amazing children. Holdbrook is a school that has gone from strength to strength, and I am proud to be a part of it.
Michael Mackey - 04/01/2024 - Ex-officio Governor
Resource Committee and Children's Committee
Pecuniary Interests: Headteacher at Holdbrook Primary School
Pete Maiden - 11/11/2023 to 10/11/2027 - Co-opted Governor
Link Role: Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Pecuniary Interests: CEO of CHEXS; who provides a service to the school.
Carol Bowman - 01/11/2023 to 31/10/2027 - LEA Governor
Resources Committee and Pay Committee
Link Role: Attendance & Behaviour
Pecuniary Interests: None
Carol Bowman's Bio: I have lived on Holdbrook for 24 years now and was chair of the Holdbrook Residents Association for 8 years, until I was elected as a Waltham Cross ward councillor in 2014. Living on Holdbrook for so long, I have come to know a lot of the families who live here and, as my role as councillor, have helped them with various problems. I feel I bring a great deal of local knowledge to my role as LA Governor.
Judy Harrison - 06/10/2022 to 05/10/2026 - Co-opted Governor
Resources Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
Jan Downey - 16/01/2019 to 15/01/2027 - Co-opted Governor
Children's Committee
Link Role: Governor Training
Pecuniary Interests: Staff member
Jan Downey's Bio: I have been a primary school teacher for over 30 years, including 18 years at Holdbrook. I am passionate about education and giving every child the best possible start. I particularly value enrichment opportunities outside the classroom, alongside promoting a love of reading. I feel privileged to work in such a special school, with wonderful children who deserve the very best.
Louise Lines - 19/01/2023 to 18/01/2027 - Co-opted Governor
Resources Committee
Link Role: EYFS & KS1
Pecuniary Interests: None
Mark Jacob - 08/02/2024 to 07/02/2028 - Co-opted Governor
Resources Committee and Pay Committee
Link Role: KS2
Pecuniary Interests: None
Mark Jacob's Bio: As a retired solicitor, I bring different skills to the governing body, and I am now proud to be giving back to the Community. I do a lot of voluntary work, not just as a Governor at Holdbrook, but I also volunteer for several charities.
It's great to work with the school and I particularly enjoy the school trips! It's wonderful to see the excitement on the children's faces as they explore new places and show the love they have for learning.
In my spare time I'm learning to play the piano; a keen bridge player and can often be found on the football pitch as a referee at the Tottenham academy.
Pompiliu Toma - 07/02/2025 to 06/02/2029 - Parent Governor
Pecuniary Interests: Parent of child who attends the school.
Tejas Patel - 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030 - Parent Governor
Pecuniary Interests: Parent of child who attends the school.
Natalie Daniel-Tong - Clerk to the Governing Body
If you would like to speak to the governing body please contact our Chair of Governors via email: chairofgovernors@holdbrook.herts.sch.uk