Muscliff Primary School
Meet the Governors
Members, Trustees and local/parent governors give their time voluntarily. They offer their considerable skills and expertise from a varied and wide background to support our school and leadership team to do the very best for our children.
Each Trustee assist with looking after a certain area in school such as attendance, SEN, Safeguarding etc, alongside the Senior Leadership Team.
If you are interested in joining Muscliff Governing Board, please contact our Governance Professional, Charlotte Blanch on charlotte.blanch@muscliffprimary.co.uk
Governor Statement
Governing bodies ‘are the strategic leaders of our schools and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education’. (The 2015 Governors’ Handbook, published by the Department for Education).
Declaration of Interests
Our School Governors are obliged to divulge any pecuniary interests they may have in connection with the school. They are asked this as part of a standing item on every full Governors board meeting. To date, David Banks & Tracey Farwell pecuniary interests have been declared. Please find the register of interests attached, further information is held in the school office.
Meeting dates 2025-2026
Full Governing Board
8th October 2025
19th November 2025
11th February 2026
18th March 2026
13th May 2026
15th July 2026
Resource Management Committee
24th September 2025
3rd December 2025
28th January 2026
4th March 2026
29th April 2026
24th June 2026
Members and Trustees
Members
Demi Constant (Appointed June 2021)
David Banks (Appointed January 2017)
Vicky Ladbrooke (Appointed September 2021)
Tracey Farwell (Appointed September 2024)
Trustees
Sarah Fenby (Head Teacher)
David Banks (Appointed January 2017)
Jo Cartwright (Appointed July 2018)
Jessica Hanafin (Appointed January 2022)
Jigna Harsh Udeshi (Appointed July 2024)
Lucy Ford (Appointed July 2025)
Maria Tarrant (Appointed July 2025)
Meet the Governors
Mrs Sarah Fenby
Head Teacher
It is my privilege to be the Head teacher of Muscliff Primary School. I work closely with the Governing Board to ensure they fully understand the strengths and challenges of the school community. Together we evaluate, monitor, and review all aspects of school improvement and make plans to ensure the school can be the best it can be! I am proud to work with such a committed, caring group of governors.
Mr David Banks
Co-Chair Full Governing Board
My twins joined Reception at Muscliff school in September 2010. In their time at Muscliff I became involved with the MPA, working my way to the position of Chair, something I am justly proud of. Many of you will recognise me as the “man on the microphone” at School events.
At my last event at the school I was honoured to be asked if I would like a position of school Governor. I will fully support and challenge the schools staff to continue their great work of making our school the best it can be, a school we can all be proud of and most importantly help to ensure Muscliff School, teach and inspire all of our children to the best of their ability.
Mrs Joanna Cartwright
Co-Chair Full Governing Board and Chair of the Resource Management Committee
My relationship with Muscliff started in Sept 2010 when my daughter started in reception, my son followed in 2013. My husband had been on the MPA, and I supported and helped where I could.
I believe that academic success should run alongside the development of the child as a whole, be that through developing lifelong friendships, to partaking in activities they may not get a chance to at home, learning to work together and respecting other people’s needs and opinions.
I thoroughly enjoy representing us parents, to ensure our children get the best possible start on their education journey.
Mrs Jess Hanafin
Parent Governor
I’m a parent governor and am proud to have two daughters at the school. With a background in HR in housing and the NHS, I am currently a workforce lead working in the local NHS delivering vaccinations across Dorset. I’ve always been impressed by the values at Muscliff and how these are embedded into everyday school life and learning. Its great to be part of such a passionate team that lives and supports these.
Mrs Jigna Harsh Udeshi
Parent Governor
I am a wife and mother to a lovely daughter attending Muscliff Primary School. Additionally, I proudly serve as a Parent Governor, drawing from my teaching background across diverse age groups in India.
Relocating to the UK in 2022 brought significant changes, both personally and professionally. I find fulfillment in conducting weekend classes for young learners, instilling cultural values to children in Bournemouth for over a year now.
My role as a School Governor at Muscliff Primary School fills me with immense pride. I strongly believe in the importance of laying a solid foundation for children, echoing the values upheld by Muscliff Primary School. It's an honor to be part of such an exceptional team, and I am committed to contributing my best to the school's success.
Miss Maria Tarrant
Parent Governor
I have recently been appointed a parent governor, as my son completes his first year at Muscliff Primary school. Muscliff was an easy choice to make for my son’s education. And joining the team felt like giving something back towards my son’s education, for the children that came before him and the children that come after him.
My background is product management, I lead teams with strategic guidance on customer experience and developing product tools and services that customer love to buy and work for our business. I hope that I can utilise this strategic thinking to support and help during my time in this position.
Mrs Lucy Ford
Parent Governor
I have two children at Muscliff school who love being part of the ‘Muscliff family’ and I am proud to be able to contribute to the school’s success as a parent governor. I previously worked as Deputy HR Director in the education sector for a local multi-academy Trust for 9 years and therefore have a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing schools. More recently I have moved into financial services as a People Delivery & Advisory Consultant, bringing a more commercial perspective. I am passionate about creating the best possible environment for children to learn, grow and thrive and am pleased to support the very dedicated Muscliff team.