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Chair of Governor’s Profile – Mr Derek King 

I have had the honour of being a governor at Springwood Primary School for almost 10 years and I am privileged to have been appointed as Chair of Governors for the past 4 years. I am also Chair of the Finance, Premises & Resources Committee, and lead on Pupil Engagement, E Safety and Health & safety. I attend all Committee meetings as I feel as Chair of Governors this helps provide me with an overview of everything that is going on in our school.  I also have a particular interest the cross curriculum subject, literacy, numeracy and DCF, as part of the Strategic Improvement Plan. I am also a member of Friends of Springwood. My background is in Senior management, governance, finance and risk management. 

 

I love being part of the team at Springwood and having the opportunity to help provide the best possible learning experience for our children. I am very keen on the well-being of staff and pupils and I want every child to have the best chance to develop their skills and talents, in readiness for High school and beyond. 

 

Emma Turner – Headteacher  
I'm Emma Turner. I've been Headteacher at Springwood for the last 5 years and I absolutely love the school, the families and the children. I'm also an associate for the National Academy of Educational Leadership and play an active role in the Cardiff advocacy network which is a community of local schools who actively teach an anti-racist curriculum to help Welsh government achieve their vision of an anti-racist Wales.  In school I run the Glee Club alongside Mrs Watson, Miss Moore and Miss Lloyd and I love to watch the children grow in confidence through music, drama and performance. I've been a teacher for 23 years and I don't think I will ever get bored.  Springwood have a great governing body and I feel very fortunate to be working with such wonderful members of our community to help all our pupils to Achieve, Succeed and most importantly Be Happy.   
 
 
Jess Gow
I have been a governor at Springwood Primary since 2017. Firstly as a Parent Governor whilst my three children attended Springwood and since 2021 as a Local Authority Governor.  It is a privilege to be able to do this role as I believe every child should have access to the best education, and education is the key to accessing opportunities.  
Graduating with a BSc in Applied Psychology & Computing, I started my career in IT, changing directions to Audience Research and later Broadcast Strategy & Planning.  After a break to raise a family, and a series of part time roles I retrained and currently work in the creative sector as a freelance TV Production Coordinator. 
 

Becky Pitt - Local Authority Governor

I've been a Local Authority Governor at Springwood for the past 8 years and have worked in the community that Springwood serves for the past 18 years as a teacher at St Teilo's Church in Wales High School. 

I am passionate about pupil wellbeing and supporting the school's vision to create a warm, happy and inclusive learning environment, where every child thrives and every family is part of the school community.  I chair the Wellbeing and Inclusion Committee and I am the Lead Governor for Safeguarding. I believe in working collaboratively with staff, parents and the wider school community to ensure a safe, inclusive and happy learning environment for all pupils to help every child reach their full potential. 

 
 
 
Dean Morgan – Parent Governor 

I have been lucky and proud to serve as a parent governor for 4 years, I serve on a few committees one been inclusion and Finance and Health and Safety where I am also the vice chair. 

As a SEN parent I am interested around ALN and how this impacts the school in helping pupils needing extra help. I have experience in hospitality and finance as I have worked at Celtic Manor for over 21 years and as I am an avid rugby fan been a volunteer at my hometown rugby club for 42 years and currently part of match day management. 

My aim in this position within school is help the school carry forward the means and tools to provide children of Springwood with the best start to their education and life. 

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Sian Lumby - Teaching Governor

I'm Sian Lumby. I have been a Class Teacher at Springwood for the last 7 years and I absolutely love the school, the families, and the children. I run a variety of sporting extra-curricular activities after-school, and I thrive of how they grow in confidence and how they develop their ability to work in a team with their peers. Due to my previous background, it has always been my aim to encourage and impact positively on the amount of physical activity children take part in. Also, it has also been important for me to demonstrate as a good role model that both girls and boys can take part in all individual and team sports. I am part of a fantastic governing body, and I feel very lucky to be working with such skilful and talented members of the community. 

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Governing Body LA Governor – Cllr Jess Moultrie
Hi! I am Jess Moultrie, and I am the Local Authority governor for Springwood Primary School. It is an honour to be on Springwood’s governing body and I hope to do the role justice for the children and parents of Springwood. I have lived in Pentwyn since I was a small child and I wanted to be able to make a positive difference in my area especially for future generations. I was elected as local councillor for Llanedeyrn and Pentwyn in 2022, which had seen me as the youngest elected at the time, and I took a keen interest in policy affecting children and young people. I felt that my skills as a Councillor could be helpful on Springwood’s governing body as I am on the ‘Children and Young Person’s Committee’ and the ‘Governance and Audit Committee,’ which has seen me be an effective critical friend when making decisions. I understand the importance of including everyone in my considerations when making decisions, so that inclusivity is reflected in the decisions made, so that education can be fair and accessible to everyone at Springwood Primary School​

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Alison Nunnick 
Hello, I have been a Governor at Springwood since 2021 and really enjoy the vibrancy and welcoming atmosphere at the school. I became a Governor to be more involved in the community, and to support the school reach its aims and ambitions for all the children and staff. I have worked in Health and Social care services for over 20 years and am passionate about inclusion and equality, well-being and environmental issues. I am the lead Governor for staff and pupil well - being and I am a member of the Health and Well-Being, Curriculum and Standards, and Governor Development Committees. 

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Vanessa Bussutil - Non Teaching Governor 

Hello, my name is Vanessa Busuttil and I was elected as the non-teaching staff governor in November 2024. I've worked in Springwood as a teaching assistant for three years. I’m originally from Chicago where I ran a kindergarten enrichment program. I absolutely adore my Springwood community and love being part of such a diverse, inclusive and supportive school. Springwood has become like a surrogate family to me and holds a very special place in my heart. I enjoy being on the PTA and helping with after school clubs. I believe all children should have access to a good education, meaningful experiences and exciting opportunities in a safe, nurturing environment. I’m confident my experience, enthusiasm and commitment to Springwood will help me to be an effective governor. 

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Josh Vincent - Parent Governor

Hello, my name is Josh Vincent. My son Theo joined nursery at Springwood in September 2024, and I have been delighted to see him thrive in such a nurturing environment. 

I work for the Welsh Government where I've had a number of different roles. Notably, I spent three years working in the Additional Learning Needs Branch, engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across Wales to assist in the implementation of ALN policies. 

I believe that sports and physical activity play a crucial role in the development of young people, helping them build confidence, teamwork skills, as well as enhancing their physical and mental well-being. As a Parent Governor, I am committed to fostering an environment where all pupils have access to high-quality education and the opportunity to participate in various activities to help develop their talents.

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Suzanne Gannon-Lewis - Parent Governor

Hi, my name is Suzanne and I am a parent governor. I have two children in the school, who have both greatly benefited from the warmth and support from the staff and community at Springwood Primary. My background has been in the health and social care sector, and for the last 10 years I have been a lecturer at a local University. I am passionate about wellbeing and inclusion, so it is a privilege to be a parent governor and to be involved with such a supportive governing body. I am currently Chair of the Curriculum committee and member of the Inclusion committee. 

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