Meet our Governors
All Local Governors are appointed or elected for a 4-year term.
Cams Hill School Local Governors:
VITTORIO BOCCOLINI
Appointed in November 2022 by the Parents
Vittorio joined the Governing Board in November 2022. He is a Parent Governor with his daughter attending Year 10. Vittorio has been working in education for many years and now he is a Senior Lecturer at Solent University.
Vittorio has a genuine passion for students’ education and achievement and wants to support the school in keeping the standards high, improving and developing them, to provide an even better student experience.
Dan Booth
Elected in May 2025 by School Staff
JOANNA BOWLES
Appointed as a Local Governor in September 2024 by The Gateway Trust Trustees.
JoAnna has been part of the Cams Hill governing body since December 2015 and is a former pupil. She is committed to giving back to the school she once attended. JoAnna is the Bridging the Disadvantaged Gap/Pupil Premium Link Governor.
SARA BROOKER
First elected by School Staff in October 2015, re-elected by School Staff in September 2019
Sara is a Staff Governor. She works closely with both the Senior Leadership Team and Safeguarding Link Governor in her role as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, to ensure children are safe within Cams Hill School.
NICHOLA BRYCE
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024
Nichola has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since November 2020. She is an experienced Governor having spent 8 years on Redlands Primary School’s Governing board and has over 20 years’ experience in accounting and is a Chartered Accountant. Nichola is passionate about education and understands the importance of great teachers providing caring and thriving environments for young people. Nichola loves Maths and Science and successfully tutors pupils studying GCSE Maths. Nichola is Vice Chair of the Local Governing Body, and Parent Communications Link Governor.
IAIN HARE
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024
Iain has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since September 2022. Iain is a retired History teacher and educational professional. His broad experience in the education sector includes working as; an advisor for statutory assessment in West Sussex, an advisory teacher in Northamptonshire responsible for developing Records of Achievement in secondary schools; and as a Lead Ofsted Inspector. He also worked within the National College for School Leadership, training on and creating programmes for school leaders. In terms of prior Governor experience, he volunteered for two years as Governor at a secondary school in Surrey. Iain is Chair of the Local Governing Body. He is also the Curriculum and Assessment Link Governor.
TIM HEARN
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024.
Tim has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since October 2022. Tim brings many years of senior management experience from the technology sector having worked at some of the largest global tech firms and is a local resident of the school. Tim is passionate about helping young people prepare for and flourish in the world of modern business and is a coach/mentor in his spare time. Tim is the IT and Cybersecurity Link Governor.
IAN HUDSON
Ex Officio Governor as Headteacher of Cams Hill School
Ian became Headteacher of Cams Hill School in September 2024, having also filled the role on an interim basis since September 2023, and is a Governor by right of his job role. He is committed to working collaboratively with the Local Governing Body at Cams Hill School and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all pupils have an excellent and holistic education. He has worked at the school on the Senior Leadership Team since September 2016 and is committed to the continued improvement of provision for young people.
BOBBY MEHTA
Appointed as a Local Governor by the Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024. Bobby has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since November 2021. He is an experienced Governor at two previous primary schools and works in the education sector at the University of Portsmouth. Bobby is passionate about the success of Cam Hill School and enthusiastic about supporting the school in getting the best education for the pupils at Cams Hill School. Bobby is the Safeguarding Link Governor.
LYNDA SMURTHWAITE
Appointed as a Local Governor by Gateway Trust Trustees in September 2024.
Lynda has been part of the Cams Hill Governing Body since March 2021. Lynda is a HR Manager at IBM and has over 20 years’ experience in this field. Lynda is also skilled in project management and is an English Literature graduate. Lynda is passionate about supporting good mental health and is a trained mental health mentor and coach in her workplace. Lynda is the SEND Link Governor.
Governors who stepped down from Cams Hill School Local Governing Body during the last 12 months:
Steve Higgins
First Appointed in June 2023 by Members, resigned and stepped down from the Local Governing Body in May 2025
Dan Reeves
First Appointed in September 2024 by Members, resigned and stepped down from the Local Governing Body in April 2025
Chris Reilly
First Appointed in July 2024 by Members, resigned and stepped down from the Local Governing Body in July 2025
Members that stepped down from the Cams Hill Academy Trust during the last 12 months:
SIMON BARRABLE
Appointed in March 2022 by Cams Hill Academy Trust Members, resigned and stepped down from the Members in August 2024.
SIMON FREEMAN
Appointed in July 2022 by Cams Hill Academy Trust Members, resigned and stepped down from the Members in August 2024.
CHRIS KEEP
Appointed in October 2023 by Cams Hill Academy Trust Members, resigned and stepped down from the Members in August 2024.