Governor Recruitment

We have vacancies for one Parent Governor.  If you are interested in these positions, please contact our Governor's Clerk via the school office.

Current Governors

     Gina Smith - Chair of Governors / Foundation Governor

I joined the Governing Body in December 2019 and am excited to be part of such an inclusive and dynamic school.  I was a teacher for 11 years and now run a business supporting communication for individuals with autism or learning difficulties.  I have two daughters, aged 9 and 7, that both attend BPSP.  I hope to bring my experience of teaching, and in particular of working with SEND pupils to this role, and look forward to working with everyone at the school.

     Sam Bury - Co Vice Chair / Co-opted Governor

I am delighted to be joining the governing body of such a vibrant and inclusive school.  I am a very proud father of a daughter in year 3 who loves the school. I am hoping to bring my previous experience of being a governor in a large secondary school and my knowledge and skills acquired from teaching in a number of schools over the last 20 years to the role.  I feel very privileged to be serving the school community in this way and look forward to working with the governors, staff students and parents of BPSP.

     Camille Ventham - Co Vice Chair / Parent Governor

I have been a BPSP parent since my elder son joined the school in September 2019. I am a chartered chemical engineer and work in the energy sector, leading projects focusing on emission reduction and carbon capture. As an engineer, I am thorough, detailed orientated, and analytical. I would hope to draw on my experience, different perspectives, and specific skills to play an active part and bring further success to the BPSP governing body.

     Kia Babb - Co-opted Governor

I became a co-opted governor for BPSP in 2021 and am thrilled to be part of the governing body of this vibrant and welcoming school. It’s a privilege to give back to such a supportive community. As a Senior Director in Financial Services specialising in Technology, Data, and Finance, I aim to leverage my 20 years of experience to support and contribute meaningfully to the school’s ongoing success.

Dr Sukanya Ayatakshi-Endow SFHEA FCMI - Parent Governor

Educator | Academic | Champion of Inclusive Learning

"Dr Sukanya Ayatakshi-Endow is an experienced educator and academic with a deep commitment to purposeful, inclusive education. Currently a Principal Academic at Bournemouth University, she leads teaching and research focused on social impact, innovation, and empowering underrepresented groups through learning.

With over 12 years as an academic, Sukanya is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a mentor to students from diverse backgrounds. She is particularly passionate about creating learning environments that build confidence, curiosity, and resilience from an early age.

Outside the university, Sukanya is actively involved in community-focused initiatives and peer-led learning forums. As a parent and advocate for holistic development, she values education that nurtures both academic growth and emotional wellbeing.

She brings a broad, interdisciplinary background in science, communication, and economics, along with a strong belief in connecting classroom learning to real-world challenges in a way that is meaningful to young minds"

Steve Lay - Staff Governor