Meet our Governors

A little bit about our Governors:

     Karen Jackson

 

 Joanna Wilson

I have been teaching in primary schools for over 14 years and have enjoyed a variety of roles including being on the Senior Leadership Team. I have taught from EYFS up to Year 6 and so have a good understanding of how children learn across the whole primary phase. I joined Borough Green Primary School as a teacher in 2022 and see how hard all of the staff work and how wonderful the children we teach are. The whole team are passionate about the vital role they play in ensuring every child thrives both personally and academically. I am proud to be part of such a hardworking, enthusiastic team. I have two young children who I enjoy spending time with. As a family, we spend lots of time outdoors, travelling and baking together. The children keep us very busy! It is a privilege to be a part of the Governing Body at Borough Green and I look forward to seeing what we can all achieve next.

Charles Copping 

Charles grew up in Suffolk and initially moved to Kent to attend university, but ended up settling here in Borough Green where he has lived for the last 18 years.  Charles’ interest in becoming a Governor came as a result of his own children starting at Borough Green Primary School and, having enjoyed his own education, wanted to re-engage in the education environment.  Charles joined the Governing Body in December 2022 as a Co-Opted Governor and became Co-Chair in                                                            September 2023.  Charles works as a Quantity Surveyor and has recently set up his own business.                                                       Charles enjoys spending time with his children, undertaking DIY tasks, watching Rugby, Football                                                           (Ipswich Town) and Cricket.

Claire Nash

Claire’s desire to become a governor at Borough Green Primary School stems from a keen interest in understanding and supporting children's learning experiences through a fun and varied curriculum. The interactive and ‘themed’ classes she had at school have certainly stuck with her! Over the past 13 years, Claire has held successful marketing roles within large FMCG brands and start-ups, contributing towards exponential growth including the growth of a business to a $12 million valuation in 18 months. More recently, she has run a marketing consultancy and currently holds a senior marketing position at a children’s hospice. Whilst she hasn’t previously worked in a school, her experience gives her the ability to provide alternative perspectives on the strategic direction of the school and how it can                                                        achieve its School Improvement Plan. She also appreciates that no two children are the same and one                                                of the roles as governor is to support, whilst also constructively challenging, the school to develop                                                     teaching that benefits all Borough Green pupils. Outside of work and her governor role, Claire enjoys                                                   spending time with her children, reading, swimming, seeing friends and being in nature.

Ben Taylor

Ben wanted to become a governor at Borough Green to give something back to the school that he attended himself as a child. It was at Borough Green, through the inspiration of his teachers, that Ben discovered his talent for numbers and problem-solving. That led him to study maths at university and then to pursue a career in finance. His life changed when he met his wife, and they decided to start a language translation company together. Ben was Managing Director for many years before selling their translation business to a large technology company. Since then, Ben has worked as a mentor and adviser to many young entrepreneurs starting their own businesses. In his spare time, he is a competitive tennis player and loves travelling with his family to new places and doing fun activities                                                     like skiing and watersports together.  

 Faye Wood

I have lived in Borough Green since 2006 and have four children, all whom have attended or still attend Borough Green Primary School. I have always wanted to work with children, so after studying child development and health and social care, I went to university and qualified as a paediatric nurse. I then worked at Steps to School day nursery for 6 years. After my 2nd son was born, I became an OFSTED registered childminder, which I love, as it has enabled me to care for my own growing children, as well as nurture and educate many other children that have attended my setting.                 Over the years, I have also carried out various SEN, Makaton, communication, safeguarding and early  years curriculum training.  When my eldest son joined the primary school in 2015, I joined the PTA                                                        and became co-chair in 2021.  For the last few years, I have been very involved with the school,                                                              including organising events, improving the school grounds and classrooms, and purchasing new                                                          resources and books. I still remain on the PTA now but have stepped down from co-chair to take on                                                   my new role as parent governor. I joined the governing body in September 2023 and although I still                                                     have a lot to learn, I hope my experience will be a great benefit to the school.

Jayne Ingman

Having worked in marketing, I first engaged with education again when my children started school. I became a parent Governor and class volunteer, which led me to retrain as a primary school teacher. With a passion for teaching English, I became a Specialist Leader in Education supporting colleagues in other schools with improving the quality of teaching literacy. Latterly I worked as a headteacher in Sevenoaks. I have been a School Governor in Kent for over 20 years in both primary and secondary schools. I believe my extensive experience in education from both the teaching and governance sides has equipped me well to support Borough Green Primary School on its journey. It is a privilege to work with the other members of the Governing Body and all the staff to drive improvements in                                                      the education Borough Green Primary offers and our children deserve.   

 Beth James 

Hello, my name is Beth James, and I am delighted to introduce myself as a newly co-opted Governor for Borough Green Primary School. As a local resident with children in both the school and nursery setting, I have a strong connection to the community and a deep commitment to supporting the education and well-being of our children.  I am passionate about contributing to the school's continued success and working alongside the Governing Body, staff, and parents to ensure it remains a nurturing and inspiring environment for all pupils. I look forward to playing an active role in helping Borough Green Primary School thrive and be a wonderful place for our children to                                                         learn and grow.

 

  Emma Davies

I am Emma Davies and I would like to introduce myself as the new co-opted governor at Borough Green Primary School. I decided to apply for the role after my daughter completed her time as the third generation attending the school and I was no longer able to assist the PTA. I wanted to find a way to give back to and support a school that has played such a significant role in my family. Following study of Biology and Education at university and spending more than 20 years in the classroom I also felt that the role would give me the opportunity to use the skills I have accrued in ,the UK and New Zealand, as a Subject Lead, Pastoral lead, International dean and, currently, Assistant Head, looking at QTLA and Staff development in a different setting. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new and interesting places, being a dance and rugby and trying to collect and read all of Agatha                                                         Christie’s crime novels.

James Frampton

James lives locally with his wife, two young children and their dog. James’ interest in becoming a governor was inspired by years of conversations with his wife, mother and mother-in-law – all of whom are or were primary school teachers – and, more recently from watching his own children begin their journey in pre-school. He joined the Governing Body as a Partnership Governor in March 2025. James hopes he can use his skills and experience, including his professional background as a barrister, to support Borough Green Primary School continue to develop and succeed.

 

Rob Tyler

My name is Rob Tyler, and I am delighted to be a part of the Governing body of Borough Green Primary School. I am a Chartered Building Surveyor, and National Education Sector Lead for a national construction consultancy. I have worked in the education sector for over 10 years, specialising in supporting schools in managing their estates effectively. I look forward to working with the rest of the governing body to help make a difference to our fantastic school.