--- title: "Governing Body" url: "https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/governors" school: "Sacred Heart School" --- [![Sacred Heart School](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/logo/SHS_logo_rang_copy(2).png)![](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/logo/SHS_logo_rang_copy(2).png)](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/) - [Term Dates](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/termdates) - [Admissions](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/admissions) - [Vacancies ](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/job-vacancies) - [ Tel:01892 783414](Tel:01892%20783414) - [About Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us) - [About Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/abou) - [Mission statement](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/mission-statement) - [Parish](http://sacredheartchurchwadhurst.org.uk/) - [Pupils' Achievements and Destinations](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/pupils-achievements) - [Inspection Reports](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports) - [RE Inspection Reports](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports/re-inspection-reports) - [ISI Inspection Reports](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports) - [Our Staff](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/staff) - [Governors](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/governors) - [Catholic Life](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life) - [Catholic Life and Mission](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life) - [Catholic Social Teaching](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/catholic-social-teaching) - [Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/sacred-heart-of-jesus) - [Community and Participation](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/community-and-participation) - [Religious Education](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/religious-education) - [Prayer and Liturgy](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/prayer-and-liturgy) - [Celebration of the Word](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/prayer-and-liturgy/celebration-of-the-word) - [Prayer Bear](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/prayer-and-liturgy/prayer-bear) - [Prayer Tables](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/prayer-tables) - [Curriculum](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children) - [Foundation Stage](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/foundation-stage) - [Little Hearts Nursery](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/little-hearts-nursery) - [About Foundation Stage](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/foundation-stage) - [Key Stage 1](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/key-stage-1) - [Key Stage 2](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/key-stage-2) - [Parents](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents) - [Safeguarding](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/safeguarding) - [Admissions](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/admissions) - [School Fees](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/fees) - [Policies](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/policies) - [Calendar](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/calendar) - [Uniform](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/uniform) - [Parent & Toddler Mornings](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/parent-and-toddler-mornings) - [Newsletters](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/newsletters) - [PTA](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/pta) - [School Meals](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/school-meals) - [School Life](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life) - [Clubs and activities](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/clubs-and-activities) - [Music](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/music) - [Sport](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/sport) - [Term Dates](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/termdates) - [Open Days](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/open-days) - [News](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/news) - [Events](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/events) - [Photo Galleries](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/photo-galleries) - [After School Care](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/after-school-care) - [News](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/news) - [Contact Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/contact) # Governing Body > Governors and leaders “place pupils’ wellbeing at the heart of their practice and decision making. Leaders develop nurturing relationships with pupils so that pupils feel valued and connect to the school. They recognise each pupil as an individual which positively impacts pupils’ self-worth, confidence and readiness to learn.” > > *ISI Inspection Report 2025* Sacred Heart School are blessed with a committed team of Governors, many of whom have been previous parents themselves and therefore have a deep connection to the school. If you are interested in joining our Governing Body, or if you wish to contact our Chair of Governors, Mr Amos Brattle, for any other reason, you can email him on: | **Name** | **Governor Type** | **Responsibility** | **Subcommittees** | **Term of Office** | **Voting Rights** | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Amos Brattle | Foundation Governor | Chair Finance Buildings, H&S | Finance + Staff Health & Safety + Buildings | 11/2023 to 11/2027 | Yes | | Julie Gabriel | Foundation Governor | RE and RSE | Curriculum, Catholic Life and Ethos | 11/2022 to 11/2026 | Yes | | John Doy | Foundation Governor | Safeguarding and Online Safety | Curriculum, Catholic Life and Ethos | 09/2024 to 09/2028 | Yes | | Ronan Lavery | Foundation Governor | Catholic Life | Curriculum, Catholic Life and Ethos | 09/2024 to 09/2028 | Yes | | Vacancy | Foundation Governor | | | | Yes | | Vacancy | Foundation Governor | | | | Yes | | Vacancy | Foundation Governor | | | | Yes | | Mark Sweeting | Parent Governor | Finance Buildings, H&S | Finance + Staff Health & Safety + Buildings | 03/2024 to 03/2026 | Yes | | Marc Cox | Parent Governor | | | 04/2025 to 08/2026 | Yes | | Johanna Collyer | Ex- officio | Headteacher | Curriculum, Catholic life and Ethos | 09/2021- current | Yes | | Antonia Gabriel | Staff Governor | Deputy Headteacher | Curriculum, Catholic life and Ethos | 09/2024 to 09/2028 | Yes | | Denise Amber | Associate Governor | HR Finance | Finance + Staff Health & Safety + Buildings | 11/2018 to current | No | | Anne Horsfall Turner | Associate Governor | EYFS | Curriculum, Catholic life and Ethos Health + Safety + Buildings | 04/2025 to 04/2028 | No | | Karen Whiley | Associate Governor | Bursar | Finance + Staff Health & Safety + Buildings | 09/2020 to current | No | - [ About Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/abou) - [ Mission statement](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/mission-statement) - [ Parish](http://sacredheartchurchwadhurst.org.uk/) - [ Pupils' Achievements and Destinations](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/pupils-achievements) - [ Inspection Reports](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports) - [ Our Staff](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/staff) - [ Governors](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/governors) [![Independent Schools Association](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/partners/ISA-Logo.High-Res.Vertical.jpg)](https://www.isaschools.org.uk/)[![Catholic Independent Schools' Conference](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/partners/CISC_Logo_Colour.png)](https://www.catholicindependentschools.com/) ### Contact Us **Sacred Heart School** Mayfield Lane Durgates Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6DQ Tel: +44 (0) 1892 783414 Registered Charity Number: 252878 ### Social Media [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartwadhurst) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@SacredHeartSchoolWadhurst) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sacredheartwadhurst/) © Copyright 2016–2026 Sacred Heart School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)