Meet the Governors
Claire New
Claire New is our Headteacher. She plays the piano in assembly. She is very proud of all the children and staff in our school.
Likes – Jive dancing, rainbows, sunshine and sparkly things (diamonds, wine and glitter…)!
Dislikes – Slugs and other slimy creatures! Any form of mess and people who are unkind or rude!
Philippa Moulson
Miss Moulson is our Deputy Head, DSL and attendance lead.
Likes – Reading, gardening, elephants and spending time travelling with her family
Dislikes – Mushrooms, lateness and rudeness
Jane Jones - Chair of Governors
Jane Jones is Chair of East Preston Infant School Governing body. Jane has worked in many roles but
her main occupation for the last 20+ years has been in education. She has a particular interest in children and young people with a special need.
Likes - walking with her dog and friends, theatre, National Trust properties, reading, cooking and Strictly Come Dancing. She likes to do things 'out of her comfort zone' and has a parachute jump on her bucket list.
Dislikes - unkindness, moths and heights.
Sue Mansfield - Vice-Chair
Sue Mansfield is Vice-Chair of East Preston Infant School Governing Body. She worked as a Children's Centre Manager for a number of years and in a Children's Book Shop in Somerset before moving to East Preston. She has four grandsons and a granddaughter.
Likes - Animals, photography and spending time with family and friends.
Dislikes - Spicy food and people who won't clear up after their dogs!
Stephen Hill
Stephen Hill is the School Business Manager and a co-opted Governor.
Likes - Trees, lego and aeroplanes.
Dislikes - Bad driving, messy offices and bad smells.
Leanne Buckley-Thomson
Leanne Buckley-Thomson is a Parent Governor. She is a lawyer of 15 years' experience which previously included matters relating to children. Leanne also has a masters in Forensic Psychology and Criminology and is a qualified trainer. She has published books for children. Leanne has a particular interest in widening participation, social mobility, well-being and special educational needs.
Likes - cats, food, Suits (TV show)
Dislikes - clowns, walking slowly, rudeness
Stuart Simpson
Stuart Simpson became a Governor in 2020. He has been teaching since 2004 both locally and in national roles and is currently the Headteacher at a local Special Needs school with a focus on social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Likes – Spending time with my family, walking my dog and playing golf.
Dislikes – Piers Morgan, cauliflower and losing golf balls!
Liz Walker
Liz Walker is an Associate Governor.
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Sharon Reynolds
Sharon Reynolds is a co-opted Governor. She is the Chair of the Finance Committee and joined the Governing Body in 2024. She has worked in education for 26 years and now works as a counsellor.
Likes - Playing netball, golf and running. Spending time with her family, eating out and going on holidays!
Dislikes - Rudeness, unkindness, thunder and lightning.
Simon Wright
Simon Wright grew up in East Preston, is a father to three girls and has worked in
finance for over 15 years. He is a parent governor.
Likes - Spending time with family, golf and sunsets
Dislikes - Roller coasters, traffic and liquorice
Amy Kimber-Roberts
Amy Kimber-Roberts is a co-opted Governor with over a decade of experience working in professional
sport. She is passionate about advancing the professionalisation of women’s sport and expanding opportunities for girls to participate, recognising the far-reaching benefits for both individuals and society.
Likes - Sea swimming, having fun with my husband and two young daughters, coffee on the beach.
Dislikes - Misplacing spectacles and cancelled trains.
Janis Baxter
Janis Baxter is a co-opted Governor. She recently retired to East Preston having worked in schools as a DSL, Behaviour and Pastoral Lead.
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Steve Burt
Steve Burt is a co-opted Governor of East Preston Infant School Governing Body. 
Likes - Music, football and kind people.
Dislikes - Selfish and rude people, creepy crawlies.