Local Committee Profiles

Parent Volunteers

Kelly harding qe lcv nov2025

Kelly Haddrell

Kelly is a parent to two children at Queen Emma's. Professionally she is an experienced chartered HR specialist with over 20 years' experience in education - particularly through supporting and coaching leaders and managers, and has extensive experience of Safeguarding in this regard. Kelly feels she can support Queen Emma's Local Committee using both her personal experience of the school and her professional experience.

Lisa willis qe lcv nov2025

Lisa Willis

Lisa has lived and grown up in Oxfordshire her whole life and she has two children who attend the Queen Emma's Primary School. 

In her current job she works in an early years nursery close by and is currently doing an apprenticeship to gain my level 5 in early years lead practitioner. 

She went to collegae in Witney and during this time had lots of hands on experience in a variety of different settings based in Witney. Since becoming level 3 qualified in childcare and education, Lisa has a wealth of experience, working with children and this has included being a Deputy Manager of a nursery.  

 

 

Academy Appointed Volunteers

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Kate Sutton

Committee Chair

Kate has been a member of the Queen Emma’s Local Committee since 20XX and Chair since 2021. Having been a parent volunteer as her children progressed through the school, she has now changed to an academy appointed volunteer so as to be able to continue supporting Queen Emma’s and the MILL Academy.

Kate's experience is in education and communications with a focus on literacy.

The Local Committee for the Primary Schools is currently combined and Kate is the Chair of this combined committee. She is very proud to support the Local Committee Volunteers and school's staff, as she believes they help every child to achieve their potential.

Jenny prowse

Jenny Prowse

Jenny is a mother of two children with very challenging special needs. 

Prior to giving up her career to become a full-time carer for my children, she worked for a mental health trust in physiotherapy for over 13yrs, specialising in dementia and falls prevention for older adults. 

Jenny has also worked with adults, adolescents and eating disorders.  She now works as a freelance personal trainer, specialising in falls prevention classes and other disciplines.

 

Staff Appointed Volunteers

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Francis Couch

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Leanne Dixon

Headteacher