First elected as a governor in September 2011, re-appointed co-opted governor in April 2015 for a term of 4 years, resigned as co-opted governor and reinstated as the Head Teacher governor on 1st September 2017.

Governor with joint responsibility for the following areas of the School Development Plan:

• Embed a value based system through and alongside the holistic development of our school community
• Focus on health and well-being of our school community to enable them to become responsible, respectful and active citizens

Member of Finance & Children and Learning Committees.

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Tara started teaching at Stepgates Community School during the academic year 2005/2006, having previously taught in various maintained schools across the primary age range, in September 2010 she became the Deputy Head Teacher and in September 2017 she took up the post of Head Teacher. Tara was born at St Peter’s Hospital and has lived locally all her life. She graduated from Kingston University with a degree in Education, completed a Mathematics Specialist Course at Brighton University and her NPQH through the National College of Teaching and Leadership.

In her spare time she enjoys camping with her family and friends, going to the theatre and attending England Rugby games – when she can get tickets!

Appointed Co-opted Governor in November 2023 for a term of 4 years, appointed by the Full Governing Body. Elected Chair of Governors by the board on 22nd October 2024 previously Vice Chair of Governors in 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023.

Governor with joint responsibility for the following areas of the School Development Plan:

• Focus on the health and well-being of our school community to enable them to become responsible, respectful and active citizens 
• Raise the profile of Mathematics, developing pupils understanding in fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem solving across the curriculum.

Member of the Pay Committee and the Finance Committee, Class Governor for Butterflies. 

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I was born and raised in North Yorkshire, attended university in Sheffield and then moved to the South East to take up a position in the NHS. I met my husband in Chertsey, married and settled down here and now my two children attend Stepgates School.

I have worked in Health and Social care for over 20 years holding leadership positions  with both commissioning and provider organisations including experience in good governance, strong leadership, operational delivery, Human Resources and strategic planning.  My current role focuses on providing improvement support to spread and deliver good practice across NHS services in South East Coast.

I am delighted to be appointed in the role of school governor and hope to support the school and its staff to continue to improve the education and experience of the students attending Stepgates Community School. 

Co-opted governor, first appointed by the Full Governing Body in January 2015, re-appointed for a further term of 4 years in March 2023.

Member of the Pay Committee and Finance Committee, governor with joint responsibility for the following area of the School Development Plan:

• Embed a value based system through and alongside the holistic development of our school community.

Class Governor for Kites Class.

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Mark Nuti first became a governor in January 2015. Mark is your local Councillor for the Chertsey Meads Ward. He has lived in Chertsey for over 20 years and likes to get involved in the local community including being Secretary of Chertsey Cricket Club , Chairman of Chertsey Junior Football Club and holds positions on many other committees and trusts. Mark has worked in many different fields from Finance to Directing and performing in many West End Theatres, he now works for himself as a domestic engineer. 

Appointed Co-opted governor 25th April 2023 for a term of 4 years.

Governor with responsibility for Health & Safety and member of the Finance Committee.

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Hi my name is Phill and I am thrilled to have been elected for a term as a co-opted Governor for the school! 

Originally from Newcastle, I now live in Chertsey with my wife and daughter and thoroughly enjoy the community feel the town has. 

An electrician by trade, I now work as Construction Leader for a large construction company covering the UK, and I am really looking forward to using my experience in finance to support the school moving forward. 

I am also very keen to build relationships with both the staff and pupils of the school, working together to continue the incredible reputation the community has within Chertsey and expand our horizons further, and I am looking forward to continuing the wonderful ‘learning and growing together’ that already happens through this dynamic school. 

Co-opted governor, first appointed by the Full Governing Body in 2017,  re-appointed on 14th September 2021 for a further term of 4 years.

Governor with joint responsibility for the following areas of the School Development Plan:

• Provision of a broad, sequential, aspirational and balanced curriculum 
• To raise the profile of mathematics, developing pupils understanding in fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving across the curriculum.

Member of the Children & Learning Committee.

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I was born and raised in Ealing, West London and moved to the local area in 2012.  I have been teaching since across the primary phases since 2005 and have been Deputy Headteacher at Stepgates Community School since September 2017. 

As a teacher, I have a particular passion for Mathematics and oversee the provision of this subject throughout the school. 

In my spare time, I love spending time with my daughter, husband and extended family, making memories.

As a governor and member of the teaching staff at Stepgates, I am committed to helping all of our pupils to succeed in all areas and pride myself on encouraging children to recognise their self-worth and full potential.   

Elected as Parent Governor on 28th March 2023 for a period of 4 years.

Owls Class Governor and member of the Children & Learning Committee.

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I grew up in a small costal town in West Wales. I moved to Surrey following completion of my professional studies and in 2014 we made Chertsey our home just in time to start our family and our child has been in attendance at Stepgates since her reception year in 2019.

I am also lucky enough to work as a Family Solicitor for a small firm in Chertsey, specialising in legal aid work, supporting children and vulnerable adults within our community. I have also spent many years volunteering for various outreach organisations to further support families in times of crisis. I am particularly passionate about issues of the welfare of children and have long advocated for vital early intervention services to help children achieve their best outcomes.

I am also very passionate about environmental issues and spend a lot of time researching and implementing eco-conscious choices, taking the view that consistent small changes can lead to big improvements to the local community and to wider society. In my leisure time, I enjoy baking, sewing, playing netball and spending time outdoors with my family.

 I very much look forward to supporting and advocating for children and families within the Stepgates Community.’

Appointed Co-opted governor on 22nd October 2024 for a 4 year term of office, previously a Parent governor, elected by parents on 24th November 2020 for a 4-year term of office.

Governor with joint responsibility for the following area of the School Development Plan:

• To provide a broad, sequential, aspirational and balanced curriculum.

Class Governor for Grasshoppers and member of the Children & Learning Committee.

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I was born and raised in Adelaide, Australia. I jet setted off on my travels to Europe when I was 21. After exploring many European cities I came to the UK to visit family and work temporarily.

I met my husband to be and 22 years later I am still here!

We were lucky to have a 3-year stint in Australia together running our own restaurant which was an incredible experience.

I am now happily settled in Chertsey with my husband and daughter who is a pupil at Stepgates.

I work for a tour operator who has a sailing centre in the Balearic Islands. I promote and sell their holidays and as a family have been lucky enough to enjoy one or two as well.

People know me for my patience, gentle nature and attention for detail. My family think I can be stubborn, but I prefer tenacious.

I look forward to contributing to governance and school life at Stepgates.

Elected as a parent governor on 25th October 2024 for a term of 4 years, previously appointed as a Co-opted governor by the Full Governing Body on 30th March 2021 for a term of 4 years.

Governor with joint responsibility for the following area of the School Development Plan:

• To embed a value based system through and alongside the holistic development of our school community.

Member of the Finance Committee.

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I was born and raised in Staffordshire and following university moved to London. I met my wife whilst working in London, and we moved to Chertsey 5 years ago. We have one child who attends Stepgates.

I work in marketing and have had an interesting career to date starting off working in PR for Madame Tussauds for a number of years. I love sport, golf especially, and have been fortunate to work within the golf industry for over 10 years now, currently working within a marketing role for one of the biggest golf manufacturers in the world.

As a father who believes passionately in sport, I am keen to pass on some of that energy and the qualities that sport can give you not just by competing, but the wider benefits, both physical and mental, that sport can provide us. I am also very keen to support the development of Stepgates school for the benefit not just of this current crop of children, but also for future generations.  

Elected staff governor 15th May 2023 for a term of 2 years.

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I was born and raised in Chertsey, lived in the town for 35 years and, as a child, went to Stepgates school myself! I love the school as it holds fond memories for me, and it is a grand premises to work in.

I have been teaching for over 15 years after training at Kingston University. I have always worked with children and love my job. I have taught at Stepgates for 6 years and am totally dedicated to my job. I have been the head of Early Years for 4 years, and am also the Arts Lead. As staff governor, I am committed to help drive the curriculum forward and gain support for projects that will benefit all pupils.

In my spare time, I am a football mum and enjoy watching my boys play. I like to read, spend time with my family and friends, and relax, when I get the time!

Appointed Co-opted Governor by the Board on October 22nd 2024 for a term of 4 years.

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Appointed Co-opted Governor by the Board on October 22nd 2024 for a term of 4 years.

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Resigned as a governor July 2024.

Appointed Parent Governor by the governing body of Stepgates Community School on 26th June 2018 for a term of 4 years, elected Parent Governor on July 12th 2022 for a further term of 4 years.

Governor with responsibility for SEND, Child Protection, Safeguarding and the Single Central Record.

Governor with joint responsibility for the following area of the School Development Plan:

• School's Value System and the holistic development of our school community.

Class governor for Falcons and member of the Children & Learning Committee.

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I was born and raised in Israel, after finishing my national service as a First Lieutenant in the Military Police, I temporarily relocated to England for two years for my work as a Security Profiler for El Al, the Israeli Airline. That was 17 years ago.

I now live in West Byfleet with my husband, Cliff, and our three children. All are pupils at Stepgates.

My experience as a parent here at Stepgates has been so overwhelmingly good that I decided I would like to be a part of this wonderful family.

After regularly volunteering at Stepgates since Feb 2018, I took the opportunity to make a larger contribution by joining the Governing Body in June 2018.

I hope that being a volunteer, a governor and a parent at the school, will provide me with a balanced insight that will be of benefit to our children and our school. 

Chair of Governors, appointed Local Authority Governor 5th October 2020 for a 4 year term of office, previously elected Parent Governor on 29th March 2017 for a 4 year term.

Governor with joint responsibility for the following areas of the School Development Plan :

• Provision of a broad, sequential, aspirational and balanced curriculum
• Focus on the health and well-being of our school community to enable them to become responsible, respectful and active citizens.

Responsibility for 'Children who are Looked After' and Class Governor for Owls Class. A member of the Head Teacher Performance Review Panel, the Finance Committee and the Children & Learning Committee.

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I was born and raised in Woking and moved to Chertsey 4 years ago with my wife and 2 children. My eldest child currently attends Stepgates and also went to Sunbeams Nursery and my wife has worked at Stepgates for 9 years in total.

In my career I have worked in a number varying roles mainly in the IT industry, from Business Analyst to my current role of Product and Business Manager however, I started my work life as a pub landlord. With technology and computing becoming a more vital part of education I want to be able to help the school with my experience of new technologies and support the school as much as I can. I firmly believe in the ethos of the school; it was one of the main reasons I wanted to join the Governing Body.

I am a keen football supporter and love spending time with my family and friends at the weekend.