Governing Board

Jan is now retired and enjoying the extra time for her hobbies, including gardening and travel.  During her working life, Jan worked in a variety of educational management and consultancy roles, plus 17 years as a secondary school teacher. She is a Community Governor appointed by the Academy Trust members, and her term of office is from 22.3.2022 - 22.3.2026.

Louise has worked as a charity sector professional for more than 20 years, in both the UK and Northern California where she lived for almost a decade. She is a former chair of an education Board in the san Francisco Bay Area, was a Founding chair of the Institute of Directors Young Directors Forum and a former Board Member of the Institute of Directors in Berkshire. She is a Community Governor appointed by the Academy Trust members, and her term of office is from 26.01.2023 - 25.01.2027.

John is a Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Pharmaceutical Physician working for private and public in the life sciences sector. He works as a Consultant Physician in the NHS and Senior Lecturer at King's College. He is a medical academic educator and was part of the Healthcare Science Panel involved in setting up the new T-Level qualifications with the Department of Education.  His term of office is 21.04.2021 – 30.04.2025.

Paul is the Staff Governor. His term of office is 24/09/24 to 23/09/28. 

Sarah is  currently employed as an IT Project Manager, working in Telecommunications for over 20 years. She has lived in Maidenhead for over 30 years and  enjoys cooking, travelling, sports and photography.

She looks forward to being a governor as she has many years of work experience working in the private sector as well as lots of enthusiasm and skills to make a difference to the strategic direction the school will take for the benefit of its students and staff.  Sarah's term of office is 24/09/24 - 23/09/28

Joined Altwood as Headteacher in September 2024. The Headteacher sits on the Governing Board in an Ex-Officio position

David is a retired consultant for a civil and structural engineering company and former local councillor in Maidenhead. He is a Foundation Governor appointed by the Diocese.  His term of office is from 23.09.2020-23.09.2024.

Heather is a Parent Governor elected by the Parent body. Her terms of office are 01.11.2021-01.11.2025. Heather is the Lead Governor for Safeguarding and Joint Lead Governor for CEAIG.

Candice is a Parent Governor elected by the Parent body. Her term of office is 01.11.2021- 01.11.2025.

Joe is a Partner at a global accountancy practice, specialising in financial services for 14 years. He has lived in Berkshire for 10 years and spends his time learning to cook meals from all over the world and practicing photography.

He has always wanted to contribute to the community through involvement in education since graduating from the University of York, and is enthusiastic about bringing his skills to support the school in achieving excellence for its students and staff alike. His term of office is from 4/10/24 to 3/10/28.

Helen Wyatt is a Community Governor appointed by the Academy Trust Members and her terms of office are 5.10.23 – 5.10.24.  Helen is the Joint Lead Governor for CEAIG.