Our Governors are representatives of the parents, school staff and the local community. They meet every half term as a whole Governing Board.

The Governors are responsible for the overall policies of the school, making key appointments, monitoring the running of the school and having overall control of the budget.

Governors have a duty to regularly review the way in which the school is organised, monitor its achievements and to contribute to the development of the school. Governors work in partnership with the Head Teacher in every aspect of the school’s life.

Please see details of our Members of the Governing Board below:

Steven Marshall - Co-Opted Governor & Chair of Governors
Link Governor for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)
Link Governor for Humanities Faculty Group
Link Governor for Health and Safety

My name is Steven, and I am one of the parent Governors at Wallace Fields Infant School. I'm passionate about my children's education and building an open and fun environment for them to start to learn and explore the world of learning. Knowing how many doors education can open, personally and professionally, I think the early years of formal education are of paramount importance to building engagement and an inquisitive mind.

I am an HR Director and have been lucky enough to try a variety of HR and Change Leadership roles across Financial Services for 15 years. Away from work, I have two children and, since their arrival, my entire outlook on life and work has changed. I am devoted to them. We spend as much time as possible together as a family, but when I do have any spare time I have a passion for gardening. I love cooking and walking / being in nature.

Gemma Casey - Co-Opted Governor
Link Governor for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Link Governor for English as Additional Language (EAL)
Link Governor for Pupil Premium

My name is Gemma, and I am one of the parent governors at Wallace Fields Infant School. My current role is Mixed-Use Estates Director at FTSE100 property company Landsec. I am responsible for the asset management of our mixed-use regeneration schemes which includes maintaining income and valuation of assets, preparing assets for development and creating a platform to manage successful mixed use properties in the future. I am part of the executive committee for Landsec U&I which is responsible for the business planning and execution for the business unit.

I have always had an interest in education and since having our three boys this has increased. I feel privileged to have had such a great opportunity within my career to develop myself and would like to help shape the future for others by using my training and experience to support the Wallace Fields Infant School Governing Board.

Roshan Watkins - Co-Opted Governor
Link Governor for Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC)
Link Governor for Child Protection/Safeguarding
Link Governor for Attendance

My name is Roshie, I am the parent of a son who is 23 (a graduate, entrepreneur, and elite rugby player) and a daughter aged 17 who is currently studying for A-levels in her final year and hopes to study Law at university next September. My son is dyslexic, so I have first-hand knowledge of how important support is to enable those with SEN to flourish.

I work as the Community & Volunteering Manager at Epsom College where I joined in 2013 to set up an outreach programme which has won several awards and involves over 400 pupils, many of whom come to volunteer at WFIS.  The programme was celebrated at the House of Lords for showing how a private school can work in partnership with state schools.  I am also the EDI Community Support Officer, part of Epsom College’s committee to look at issues around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & spearheading & supporting pupil committee members to action any initiatives.

I was part of the PTA throughout both my children’s primary and secondary time at school as well as a parent volunteer at their sports clubs and as a chaperone at my daughter’s dance school during performance time. During Covid, I supported an online free tutor platform supporting state school children to catch up on Maths and English.  I am the DSL for my son’s rugby academy business dealing with all staff, coaches and good practice governance involved around supporting young players from under 6 to under 18s.

I have a genuine interest in good governance and how a school is run and managed, in return I can offer my extensive experience and a commitment to help where I can.  I feel passionately about State Schools providing a positive and genuinely good experience for all children, regardless of background or ability so that everyone can reach their full potential and succeed in life - whatever that means for them.  I have a great deal I can offer and want to continue to make a difference in children’s lives in an educational setting and be active in the school community.

Rebecca Maccabe - Parent Governor
Link Governor for Teaching & Learning

My name is Rebecca, I am an Assistant Professor in Professional Education and Associate Director of Experiential & Careers (Humanities) at Northeastern University London.  I have a PhD in Educational Research, an MA in Educational Innovation, and a PGCE in Business Education.  I am also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.  In my work at Northeastern University London, I am heavily involved in integrating real-world learning into the classroom and giving students complex problems to solve to better prepare them for an increasingly uncertain and dynamic world of work.  I work across all disciplines, offering interdisciplinary electives to undergraduate students looking to gain real-world experience in the classroom.  I regularly liaise with industry professionals to set real-world challenges and offer mentoring opportunities for our students.  I foster student-centred, challenge-based learning in my pedagogical practice and my research interests include graduate employability, widening participation, and peer learning.

Catherine Doyle - Parent Governor
Link Governor for English Faculty
Link Governor for Performing Arts and Creative Arts Faculty Group

My name is Catherine, I'm passionate about education and excited to actively contribute to the school community in the role of parent governor. I'm committed to supporting Wallace Field Infant School's vision and helping maintain its high standards. I have worked for the English Language Learning division of Pearson Education for around 17 years, gaining diverse experience including test development, programme management and efficacy.  In my current role I lead a small team that acts as a centre of expertise in English-as-a-Foreign-Language pedagogy.  We develop educational frameworks and tools, offer subject-matter-expertise, and manage research projects aimed at demonstrating the impact of our EFL products. In my spare time I enjoy reading, travelling, and spending time with my family. 
 

Joe Thompson - Staff Governor

I am really looking forward to taking on my new role as Staff Governor. I am excited to take an active role in the school's development plan, and gain further insight into the wonderful community here at Wallace Fields Infant School & Nursery. I also hope to bring my experience of teaching, learning, and leadership to continue to build upon the fantastic work that is already being done here.

Katie Muir - Headteacher

Rachel Vohra – Clerk to Local Governing Board

With over 25 years of experience in administration, I’ve built a career around organisation, efficiency, and attention to detail. I started as a team secretary and worked my way up to Executive Assistant to the European HR Director of a global advertising agency, supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced environment. Since having my daughter, I’ve taken on roles as an Office Manager and Finance Administrator, broadening my skills in operations and finance. In my current role as an Office Administrator at Wallace Fields Infant School & Nursery, I juggle a wide range of responsibilities, including admissions, attendance, wraparound care, clubs, trips, first aid, medical, DBS checks, and much more. This mix of experience means I’m used to keeping things running smoothly, staying on top of important details, and ensuring everything is well-documented—key skills for a Clerk to the Governing Body. With my background in administration and my ability to manage multiple priorities, I am well-placed to support the governing body in making effective decisions and keeping everything on track.

Dates of WFIS & Nursery Full Governing Board Meetings 2024/2025:

Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 4.00pm (Teaching & Learning)

Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 4.00pm (Full Local Governors)

Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 4.00pm (Teaching & Learning)

Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 4.00pm (Local Governors)

Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 4.00pm (Teaching & Learning)

Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 4.00pm (Full Local Governors)

Correspondence for the Chair of Governors should be addressed to:

Chair of Governors, Wallace Fields Infant School & Nursery, Wallace Fields, Epsom KT17 3AS

Via the Clerk to the Board clerk.wfis@sfet.org.uk