Meet the Governance

Claudette Hanson has in excess of 25 years’ experience in primary education.  As a former teacher, she is passionate about learning and has a vested interest in early learning and interventions as well as being part of supporting and enabling children in their learning journey.  She has extensive background experience as a Leading Teacher, FE Tutor and trained assessor. She also has strong advisory links within children centres.  With over twelve years’ experience as a governor, Claudette has a thorough understanding of the work required to monitor progress and performance and appreciates the necessity to stretch and challenge for all to perform effectively. 
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With extensive experience in senior leadership, Marlene Littlefair has the skills, ambition and determination to ensure successful outcomes for learners attending the College. Her philosophy of education is to enable students, providing the correct tools to be successful in life, responding to their needs and abilities, both through the curriculum and pastoral care. A student leaving Hewens College will be ready for life. As former Vice Principal at the Rosedale Campus, Mrs Littlefair has extensive experience of working with key colleagues across the Trust in order to enhance learning opportunities and the wider curriculum offer. 

Sarah Driscoll has vast experience in educational leadership in both the primary and secondary phase, as well as Studio Colleges and UTCs.  Starting her career as an English teacher, Sarah has worked in various leadership positions as Principal, School Adviser and School Inspector. She is passionate about maximising opportunities within the Trust for cross-collaborative working and ensuring all children are supported to reach their potential from the moment they arrive in Nursery through to Post 16.  Indeed, as Chief Officer – Standards, she is committed to ensuring that all stakeholders are well placed to maximise their potential.
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Heidi Faure is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of success. As a former Mathematics Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Management, Heidi moved into the role of Vice Principal, before becoming Principal in January 2013; and Executive Principal in February 2018 with responsibility for the secondary phase.  As Chief Officer – Operations, she continues to be an advocate of clear targets and monitoring of progress.  She continually strives to secure fantastic outcomes for all learners. As a former governor of a local primary school, she has an absolute understanding of the needs of the community and is resolute that all children should fulfil their potential.
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Director of Early Years and Family Services.  With day nursery management experience and as strategic lead at a local primary school where she set up stand-alone, self-financing pre-school provision, Debbie has been active in the local community, championing the cause of families bringing up children in challenging circumstances.  As governor, she continues to be true advocate for high quality Early Years provision.

Little Marvels Nursery Services Limited (Early Years) - Professional interest only, Pecuniary interest declared 15th November 2016. Rowensbrook Training and Development, Professional interest only, first declared March 2017

As a parent of three children educated on the Hewens campus, Zainab Jamil is well placed to give constructive appraisal of the progress Hewens is making and actively participate in shaping the future through her contribution to the Local Advisory Body.   As a former Accounts Manager, she continues to build on her knowledge and skills, keeping up-to-date with information technology.  Having gained a great deal of experience over time through governance of the primary phase, Zen relishes the opportunity to assist the College to ensure that each student has the best education possible.
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