Harnham Infant School Governing Body
The governors play a central role in the management of the school and have a close working relationship with the Headteacher in the running of the school. Although each governor has their own role to play, we all work as a team and have a collective responsibility for the decisions that are made about the school.
We are organised into different committees but are all accountable for school development and improvement. As well as the Full Governing Body, we have a Curriculum Committee, Health and Safety Committee, Staffing Committee and Finance Committee.
At Harnham Infant School the governors are always available to listen to you - the parents and your child. You can find out more about us below.
If you would like to contact the school governors, you can email chair@harnham-inf.wilts.sch.uk
Governor Information
Meet the team
Beth Evans
Chair of Governors
Beth has been a governor for over 4 years and appointed by the Local Authority. She is also of the chair of the Curriculum Committee and link governor for EYFS, RE and More Able children.
Helen Bowyer
Clerk to the Governors
Helen is also the Harnham Infant School admin officer. She is very passionate about infant education and helps to keep the team organised, efficient and effective.
Natasha Dorrington
Headteacher
Natasha joined Harnham Infant School in 2010 and became Headteacher in 2017. She sits on every committee and ensures the governors are central to any decision making about how to improve our school and provide children the best possible education.
Laura Pike
Co-opted Governor
As you know, Laura is our Deputy Head and has been a co-opted governor since starting at Harnham Infants in 2017. Laura is on the Curriculum, Finance and Welfare Committees.
Fawn Sowerby
Staff Governor - currently on Maternity Leave
Fawn is our Staff Governor and joined the team in November 2020. Fawn is on the Curriculum and Health and Safety Committees, since these are two of her main responsibilities within the Senior Leadership Team too.
Hazel Heagren
Co-opted Governor
Hazel is a Co-opted governor and has been part of the team since 2025. She brings a wealth of expertise having previously worked as a teacher for many years. Hazel sits on the Health and Safety Committee and is link governor for attendance.
James Hudson
Parent Governor
James is a Parent Governor and joined the governing body in 2025. He is link governor for Inclusion; including SEND, Pupil Premium, Military, EAL, Children Looked After and Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Elizabeth Jennings
Co-opted Governor
Elizabeth joined the governing body in March 2023. As a retired teacher, we are excited for the expertise and experience she brings to the role.
Elizabeth is on the Curriculum Committee and is link governor for Safeguarding and English.
Caroline Shenston
Parent Governor
Caroline joined the governing body as a parent governer early in 2026. She has a little girl currently in EYFS in our school. Caroline is the link governor for Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL).
Matthew Gaunt
Parent Governor
In 2026, Matthew joined the governing body as a parent governor. He has a little boy currently in EYFS. Matthew is on the Curriculum Committee.
Ed Rendell
Parent Governor
Ed joined the governing body in May 2026 in the role of parent governor. Ed has a child in year 1 in our school.
Beverley Morris
Staff Governor
Beverley joined the governing body in September 2025 in Mrs Sowerby's absence as Staff Governor. Beverley teaches the Badger Class in year 2 and has experience and expertise across a wide field of roles in a primary school.