As a Governing Body, we provide strategic leadership in the school and hold the school’s senior leadership to account.

The full Governing Body meets at least six times a year, once each short term.  Our governors are a mix of parents, members of the local community, members of staff and representatives of the Rochester Diocese.  Our governors are as below:

Mrs Daphne Rowlands

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Foundation Governor (Re-appointed 06/02/22 for 4 years)

Attended 6 of 6 meetings last academic year, 2023-24

‘I have spent most of my working life working in Further and Higher education. I was Assistant Principal at a large FE/HE college.  For the past nine years I have also been involved in reviewing institutions across the country that offer higher education programs. 

I enjoy walking, reading and playing bridge and the ukulele and being with my grandchildren when the opportunity arises.

I retain an interest in all education from pre-school to post compulsory. It is after all our children's future.’

Current Responsibilities: Quality of Education, Finance and Attendance

Business Interests: none

Ms Jo Francisco

Parent Governor (Appointed 01/11/21 for 4 years)

Attended 5 of 6 meetings last academic year, 2023-24.

'My son  joined Trottiscliffe School in Reception in the summer and I was very impressed by how well he settled and embraced learning and socialising.  Our children's happiness and success are what we live for and such is why I nominated myself as Parent Governor, hoping I could 'give back' and contribute to the school's ongoing success.  I'm widely travelled and have experience in many work sectors, combined with a passion for balance of life skills, academics and creativity for children, and equal opportunities for all.   I hope to represent parent views alongside teachers' and school's demands and provide a fair perspective to compliment all, in the children's best interest always. I hope to contribute with new creative/innovative ideas allowing Trottiscliffe to continue to stand out from the 'norm' and provide our children the best and perhaps even tailored opportunities to learn, grow, feel safe and well in these grounding primary years.'

Current Responsibilities: EYFS and SEND

Business Interests: none

Mrs Annette Hinton

Foundation Governor (Appointed 21/05/21 for 4 years)

Attended 5 of 6 meetings last academic year, 2023-24

'I am a committed Christian and have been an authorised Lay Minister for 36 years. (Pastoral assistant since 1984 and Lay Reader since 1990) During this time, I have experienced two interregnums and was asked to step up and fill some of the gaps left by the previous incumbent. e.g. Working with the school and leading the service for Education Sunday.

I was a Foundation Governor at another Church of England school for years, during which time I was responsible for staff appointments , eventually becoming Responsible Officer when the school became Grant Maintained.

In my working life I was the Manager of a charity which offered mediation, restorative justice and training in a variety of situations. I have personally mediated dozens of conflicts in schools.

I served for many years on the Children’s Trust and was Chair of the emotional wellbeing group. In this role I undertook research which resulted in the “ top ten tips for parents” – An easy to understand parenting guide.

Two of my daughters are Assistant Heads in Primary schools and I have six grandchildren'

Current Responsibilities: Christian Distinctiveness & SIAMS and Safeguarding

Business Interests: none

Mr Alan Palmer

Co-opted Governor (Appointed 10/07/23 for 4 years)

Attended 6 of 6 meetings last academic year, 2023-24.

Born in Manchester. Attended teacher training college in Streatham, studying English and Drama for Primary and Middle school. Most of my career was spent in the civil service, in what has become the DWP. My work always centred on supporting clients into work, in local offices, as a staff trainer and then as a Partnership Manager working with employers to consider or recruit claimants from all the disadvantaged groups. Moved to the village 4 years ago. I am still a non-executive director of a recruitment and training company. 

Current Responsibilities: Health & Safety

Business Interests: Member of Parish Council and the Parochial Church Committee

Mr Iain Turner

Parent Governor (Appointed 30/01/24 for 4 years)

Attended 2 of 3 meetings last academic year, 2023-24.

Current Responsibilities: Finance

Business Interests: none

Rev'd Helen Burn

Ex-Officio Appointed 12/07/23

Attended 6 of 6 meetings last academic year, 2023-24.

Current Responsibilities: Christian Distinctiveness & SIAMS 

Business Interests: none

Miss Lucy Henderson

Head Teacher

Appointed 01/09/2016

Attended 5 of 6 meetings during previous academic year, 2023-24.

Mrs Victoria Frame

Staff Governor

Appointed 08/07/2022

Attended 6 of 6 meetings during previous academic year, 2023-24.

Current Responsibilities: Website Compliance and Pupil Premium

Previous governors who have served in past 12 months

This information is updated each seasonal term. 

This page was last updated on the 20th May 2025.