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Cliffdale Primary School

Values

Meet Our Governors

The membership of the governing body of Cliffdale Primary Academy is determined by the Terms of Reference.

There are three types of governors:

  • Co-opted Governors
  • Parent Governors
  • Staff Governors

Co-opted and Parent Governors are all volunteers who are not paid.  The staff governors are all paid members of staff but do not receive any additional payments in connection with being a governor. 

There is also a Governance Professional who arranges and attends meetings supporting legal and constitutional matters, but cannot vote at any meeting. This is a paid post.

Statutory information about the current governors and resignations can be found in the Governance Documents section below.

Committee Link roles are allocated in areas such as Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Quality of Education, Wellbeing to name a few, for more information about these roles please contact  sat.governance@solentacademiestrust.info

Minutes from meetings of the Academy Committee are available on request.

To contact our Chair of Governors please email:

alex.wooster@solentacademiestrust.info

Cliffdale Primary Academy Academy is part of Solent Academies Trust.  To view our Governance/Financial and Gender Pay Reports please click this button 

 Statutory Information 

Academy Committee

  • Nicola Payne
    Executive Principal

    Nicola Payne

  • Alexandra Wooster
    Chair of Academy Committee

    Alexandra Wooster

    "I currently work as a Head of Operations for a cluster of departments at Kings College London and I live locally to the school. In my current role I work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Teams to ensure that the academic endeavour is strengthened and supported by an excellent professional services provision.

    I am very committed to building a world that is centered around the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. I chose to become the Chair of Governors for Cliffdale Primary Academy not only because of its vision for inclusive education, but because the values really speak to me and I wanted to be a part of shaping its future.

    I have three small children who keep me very busy, but if I do happen to have spare time, I love to lose myself in a good book."

  • Adelle Spindlove
    Parent Governor

    Adelle Spindlove

    I have a background teaching English through drama and currently work for a language school in Southampton, designing drama projects within the marketing department.

    I enjoy reading, sea swimming and live with my partner and two sons. I recently wrote a children's picture book about my sons helping to teach typically developing children about disability and inclusion.

    I look forward to becoming more involved with the Cliffdale family, using my skills can support the school

  • Linda Turner
    Co-opted Governor

    Linda Turner

    I originally qualified as a nursery nurse and worked in residential and day nursery settings.

    When I returned to work after having my children I worked at East Shore School as a TA and developed an interest in communication. I proceeded to gain a MAKATON regional tutors qualification which enabled me to deliver training to staff and parents as well as outside groups including mainstream college and day services staff.

    I studied with Plymouth University to gain a Foundation degree and when Mary Rose School opened, I was appointed Head of 6th form a role which I continued in until I retired in 2015. In this position I was committed to develop life skills, offer work experience and enterprise activities alongside “Student Voice”

    I enjoyed leading the senior students participation in Rock Challenge which was an important event each year for students to develop their confidence alongside mainstream schools.

    After retirement I enjoyed supporting pupils at Cliffdale in Junior Rock Challenge and Arts Week.

  • Charlotte Hall
    Staff Governor

    Charlotte Hall

    I have worked at Cliffdale Primary Academy for almost ten years, originally as a teaching assistant and now as a teacher and phase leader. I love working at Cliffdale as no two days are the same. My favourite part of my job is seeing the progress made by our incredible children and having the autonomy to teach a curriculum which is meaningful to them.

    As a governor, my aim is to share my experience of working at Cliffdale and contribute to facilitation of the high standard of education and care that they strive to provide to our children.

    I am a Mum of two children, a twelve-year-old boy and a six year old girl, when I do get any spare time I enjoy reading and gardening.

  • Beth Arnold
    Head of School

    Beth Arnold

    I have worked at Cliffdale for 14 years, starting as a class teacher and progressing to my current role as Head of School. I have always taught in special schools, previously working with secondary aged children, where my strength was supporting those with autism.

    Hobbies and interests – Outside of school, I enjoy walking our 2 dogs and spending time with my family. Having done an art degree, I still have an interest in this area, particularly crafts.

    It is a privilege to work at Cliffdale, alongside such amazing staff who

    all want the best for our children.

  • Kirsty Joughlin
    Staff Member

    Kirsty Joughlin

    When I left school at 16 I started a career in childcare, I worked in local nurseries in a variety of rules including room leader and after school club leader. As my own children grew older I realised that I wanted to help make more of a difference to children with SEN after supporting a few children within the nurseries where I worked. Since working at Cliffdale I have not looked back. It is the most rewarding job and I truly do enjoy going to work every day, supporting children and families. For me I enjoy and thrive on the children becoming more independent and enjoy supporting them with life skills.

    I aim to make lessons and activities a fun and hands on learning experiences for the children, whilst trying to think out of the box for personalised experienced tailored to suit the needs and abilities of the children.

  • Diane Harrold
    Co-Opted Governor

    Diane Harrold

    I have been a special needs teacher since 1990, so I have lots of experience but am still learning all the time. I have recently retired and am looking forward to spending time pursuing my hobbies, running in the Downs and getting out on the water. I hope that becoming a Governor I will be able to share some of my experience and continue to learn.

  • Claire Audsley
    Co-Opted Governor

    Claire Audsley

    Bringing over a decade of experience with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police, where I served as a Police Constable specialising in Safeguarding, community engagement. and multi-agency working.

    Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership. empathy, and integrity, earning recognition for bravery and commitment to public safety. My background also includes project management, problem solving, and the mentoring of new recruits. My career as a Police officer was unfortunately cut short when my daughter was born with an extremely rare brain malformation, I feel that my experience as a parent with a child with disabilities will also be a benefit to my role.

    I live in Fareham and I am passionate about supporting local initiatives that strengthen communities and promote wellbeing.

    I am proud to bring safeguarding expertise and strategic mindset to Solent Academies Trust. aiming to help ensure that every child thrives in a nurturing, inclusive environment. I value being part of a team that promotes continuous improvement and aspires to make a lasting difference in pupils' lives through collaboration, compassion, and high standards of care.

Governance Documents