I moved to Brockham in late 2020 and my son has been happily attending North Downs since. Myself and my wife have been really impressed not only by his development, but crucially his enjoyment at the school.

I work as an HR Director with a varied background across a number of industries and I am really looking forward to using this experience in any way I can to support the school and the Board of Governors, which I am delighted to be joining.

Ultimately I hope all the children get to have an inspiring, creative, nourishing, rewarding and happy time.

Mr Ed Airey

Parent Governor

Term of office: 

01/04/25 - 31/03/29

Register of interests:

TBC

I have worked within the NHS  for 28 years, where I currently work for the Chairman, CEO and Medical Directors. 

I have joined the Governing Board at North Downs with for 23 years experience as a school governor at both primary and secondary schools.  I am also an Advanced Skills Governor and am excited to have this opportunity to join the North Downs team. I will do all I can to provide support to the school and use my skills to ensure children get the best possible education and start in life.

Mrs Debra Beer       

Co-opted Governor

Appointed by: The Governing Board

Term of office:

01/04/25 - 31/03/29

Register of interests:

None

Attendance at meetings:

2020/21 - 1/1

2021/22 - 6/6

2022/23 - 5/6

2023/24 - 0/2

I have been a Headteacher in Surrey since September 1999, and am delighted to say that I am currently the Headteacher at North Downs. This is my third substantive Headship and I am thrilled that my school home is now North Downs. It's a special and unique school; we are spread over three sites in three different villages. However, the whole school community could not be stronger, with pupils, parents, staff and governors striving to "Be the best you can be, every day". 

Mrs Jane Douglass

Headteacher Governor

Term of office:

N/A

Register of interests:

Trustee of the Bantum Trust

Attendance at meetings:

2023/24 - 6/6

Mr Gareth Edwards

Parent Governor

Term of office:

01/04/25 - 31/03/29

Register of interests:

None

Attendance at meetings:

2022/23 - 2/2

2023/24 - 1/2

I have two children, one of whom currently attends North Downs. Both children started in Betchworth before moving to Leigh and now Brockham and have loved their time at NDPS. I have been volunteering with FONDS since 2019, acting as the Treasurer and have been involved in fundraising for new equipment and resources across the three school sites.  

I work as a consultant in local government - predominantly in Adult Social Care & Health - working with local councils supporting them to understand their expenditure & deliver their saving plans, understand their demand and their data and ultimately deliver a balanced budget. Hopefully I can use my experience to support the school and the Board of Governors over the next four years. 

Mr Dan Fisher

Parent Governor

Appointed by: The Parents of NDPS

Term of office: 

01/04/25 - 31/03/29

Register of interests:

TBC

I have been an aviation professional at British Airways for almost 20 years, working in a variety of Flight Operations Training or Technical management roles for the last 10 years; as well as being a current Boeing 787 Captain. I have responsibility for aviation safety policy, safety investigation and operating procedures and have also worked extensively with the UK aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority. This regulatory and aviation safety oversight experience gives me a broad range of skills in training, safety and risk management.

I have lived in Brockham with my family since January 2015 and both of my children attended North Downs Primary School. I am really pleased to have been asked to join the Governors Board in a co-opted role, and I hope my position allows me to help the school deliver the highest standards of education and child welfare.

Mr Jonny Lutton

Co-opted Governor

Term of office:

01/04/25 - 31/03/29

Register of interests:

None

 Attendance at meetings:

2021/22 - 4/4

2022/23 - 4/6

2023/24 - 1/2

I am delighted to be part of the Governing Body at North Downs and feel I have much to offer having been in education for the past 20 years as a class teacher, SENCo, head of specialist provision and, most recently, as a Specialist Teacher for the local authority.

I am passionate that all children deserve the best education and in equal opportunities for every child.

Mrs Wendy Mumford

Co-opted Governor

Term of office:

01/04/25 - 31/03/29

Register of interests:

None

Attendance at meetings:

2018/19 - 4/6

2019/20 - 7/8

2020/21 - 7/7

2021/22 - 6/6

2022/23 - 6/6

2023/24 - 2/2