Governance

Professor Sarah ParsonsChair of Governing Board
Sarah Parsons is Professor of Autism and Inclusion within Southampton Education School at the University of Southampton, and formerly the Deputy Head of School for Research.
Alex GooderhamGovernor
Alex Gooderham is a Responsible Individual at New Forest Care where he oversees a number of Residential Care Homes as well as leading Safeguarding Procedures for New Forest Care.
Jane ClaydenGovernor
Jane Clayden is a CIPD qualified generalist HR administrator for a national company, with experience spanning, tactical and operational HR activities.
Lisa Mason-HewittAssociate Governor
Lisa Mason-Hewitt is a Headteacher from a local Junior School. Her focus is supporting the school with Teaching & Learning and Curriculum Development.
Tracey O'ConnorClerk To Governors
Tracey O’Connor is an experienced Clerk to Governors who currently works with a number of local schools in the Waterside area.
Mark FryDirector of Education
Our former Headteacher who founded New Forest School and has a 25+ year career working in Education and Residential Child Care.
Duncan SmithExecutive Headteacher
Duncan Smith is the Executive Headteacher of New Forest School. He has worked in a range of mainstream and SEN schools during his 30 year teaching career, working at New Forest School since 2014.

Chair Of Governors Correspondence Details

The chair of the governing body can be contacted via the published email address or in writing to:

Chair of Governing Body
New Forest School
Fawley Road
Fawley
Hampshire
SO451FJ

Meeting Attendance 2020/2021

Governor 14/09/2020 09/02/2021 28/04/2021 07/06/2021 15/07/2021
Sarah Parsons (Chair) Y Y Y Y Y
Jane Clayden Y Y Y Y Y
Alan Powell Y Y Y
Alex Gooderham Y
Tracy O’connor (Clerk) Y Y Y Y
Mark Fry Y Y Y Y Y
Duncan Smith (Headteacher) Y Y Y Y Y

Notes:
Tracy O’connor (Clerk) appointed 12/01/2021.
Alex Gooderham appointed 15/07/2021