Governors

Hampton High is part of the Bourne Education Trust and has a Local Governing Committee (LGC) with delegated powers.

The role of the LGC is to set the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school as well as to challenge the educational and financial plans of the school.

All governors are volunteers from the local community and have specific areas of responsibility they oversee. The current Chair of Governors is Julie Park. A full list of governors is given below:

Julie Park: Chair of Governors

Responsibilities: Careers

Julie became a governor in September 2023 and has 2 children, both educated at Hampton High.  She chose the school for her children because of the diversity of backgrounds of the pupils, holding a strong belief that children are most likely to become well rounded adults when educated in such an environment.  Being a governor gives the opportunity to continue supporting the school on its journey.  She runs her own tax consultancy business with a team of staff.

Sandra Stanley - Vice Chair

Responsibilities: Data; Digital Strategy

Sandra has lived in Hampton for the last 11 years and has 2 children attending local schools. She is a global technology leader and joins Hampton High as a dedicated parent governor.  With a two-decade career in AI, she's passionate about using data and technology to enhance learning and provide opportunities for all students. 

David Pease-Watkin

Responsibilities: Safeguarding; Behaviour

David worked in the City for over 30 years and has lived locally since 1988. As his father was the headteacher of a primary school, he has always had a strong interest in the crucial area of education and he firmly believes in opportunities for all. He is delighted and honoured to support Hampton High at such an exciting time in its ongoing development.

Daisy Mason

Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Personal development; Reading

Daisy has two children, at local schools, and joined the governing body in 2024.  She is a lifelong local resident and has seen the school develop and grow over the years.  With a well-established career in Human Resources, covering different sectors, she is excited by the opportunity to contribute and help shape the school’s vision and goals for the future.

Sheldon Shillingford

Responsibilities: Health & Safety

Sheldon’s professional background is in surveying with qualifications in Building Surveying, Construction Technology, and Business.

Sheldon is dedicated and passionate about helping shape a society where the most basic human rights and security are afforded to all, particularly marginalised groups. He is also a Trustee on Commonweal Housing Board.

Rebecca Brown

Responsibilities: Quality of Education

Becky is currently an academic deputy head and has worked on senior leadership teams in independent schools since 2020, and in education more widely for nearly 20 years. Driven by a desire to see pupils excited by their learning and empowered to be leaders and decision-makers in whichever areas they go on into, she believes there is lots to be gained by collaboration between different schools of all types.

Heather Richardson

Responsibilities: 

Heather has 25 years' experience of working in professional services, specialising in people, workforce and operations.    She has lived in Hampton for 14 years and has two children one of whom currently attends Hampton High.   

Through her role as Governor, Heather is keen to use her experience to support the school community as it continues to grow and evolve.

Headteacher: Claire Regis

Alison Watts: Clerk to Governors

Should you need to contact the governors, please email the clerk at: clerk@hamptonhigh.org.uk

Address: Hampton High, Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 3HB


Committee Meetings

The LGC meets once every half term and, when necessary, calls meetings of sub committees to focus on specific aspects of its work.

The meeting dates for 2026-2027 are as follows: 6 October, 7 December, 8 February, 22 March, 17 May, 5 July

The Hampton High governor register of interests and attendance records can be viewed on the Bourne Education Trust's website using the following link.
Governance and Scheme of Delegation

Financial Statements 

The Role of a School Governor 

Downloads

Page Downloads Date  
Governors Code of Conduct 11th Feb 2026 Download