Wheatfields Primary School

Governor Profiles

 Sarah Hellary

Sarah Hellary

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS, LOCAL AUTHORITY GOVERNOR (Link - Website Compliance, Leadership & Management - Governors, Curriculum and Teaching / Achievement)

I joined the Governing Body in November 2025 and was appointed Chair in December 2025. Having previously served as a governor, I have first-hand experience of the significant contribution that effective governance makes to schools and the positive impact it has on children, staff, and the wider community.
As a former primary school teacher and early years leader, I am deeply committed to education and to ensuring that children receive the highest quality school experience from the very beginning of their learning journey.
I currently work for Cambridgeshire County Council as an Early Years Improvement Adviser, a role in which I support early years settings to raise standards, strengthen leadership, and improve outcomes for young children.
 Jacquie Woodcock

Jacquie Woodcock

VICE-CHAIR, CO-OPTED GOVERNOR (Link - SEND and Inclusion)

I joined Wheatfields as a governor in November 2024, bringing with me a background in education with a particular focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and behaviour. I have experience as a primary school teacher and have also worked within the Local Authority’s SEND and School Improvement Teams.
My motivation for becoming a governor is rooted in a strong commitment to supporting all pupils, especially those with additional learning needs, to feel fully included in the school community and to gain skills that will support them throughout their lives.
 Elle Higgins

Elle Higgins

CO-OPTED GOVERNOR (Link - Safeguarding, Attendance / Behaviour / Communications

I am a co-opted governor at Wheatfields, bringing a strong background in both education and data analysis. As a maths teacher, I have a broad range of experience across primary and secondary education, including both mainstream and SEND settings. Before entering the teaching profession, I worked as a statistician and I continue to apply those analytical skills to support strategic decision-making. I am passionate about contributing to the school community to help ensure that every child receives the best possible education.
 Sian Hawkes

Sian Hawkes

CO-OPTED GOVERNOR (Link - Early Years Provision, Curriculum and Teaching / Achievement)

I am married with 4 children; 2 girls and 2 boys, all of whom attended Wheatfields School, along with 4 of my grandchildren.
I have recently retired as a registered childminder after 35 years of working with children, ages ranging from 7 weeks to 12 years.
In all my years of working with children I have developed a strong connection to Wheatfields. This also led to my volunteering in EYFS for the last 2 years.
Having worked with children for so many years I feel that I have amassed a range of knowledge and skills to support my role as a govenor.
I am passionate about ensuring that every child receives the best possible start to their education.

Amy Stott

PARTNERSHIP GOVERNOR

(Information coming soon...)
 Derrick Pope

Derrick Pope

PARENT GOVERNOR (Link - Premises, Health & Safety)

I started as a Parent Governor at Wheatfields Primary School in April 2024. My daughter is in Key Stage 2 and I am passionate about making a positive impact on her education, knowing the importance of establishing firm foundations for all our children's future. I am looking forward to supporting the school: children, teachers and senior leaders, to create an environment where children thrive and develop a love of learning. Memories for our primary school days last a lifetime. Aside to this, in my career outside of school I work as a Senior Manager in the Automotive Industry, which has given me great experience in leadership, communication and relationship building amongst other things. Skills that I hope will help benefit the staff and children moving forward.
 Emma Verney- Davies

Emma Verney- Davies

HEADTEACHER

My name is Emma Verney-Davies and I am Headteacher of Wheatfields Primary School. As Headteacher, I sit on every committee. I am responsible for the operational, day to day running of the school and the Governing Body support me in the strategic development of the school.
 Gemma Edwards

Gemma Edwards

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (ADVISOR)

Mrs Clare Moffat

Mrs Clare Moffat

BUSINESS MANAGER (ADVISOR)

VACANCY - Partnership Governor (1)

VACANCY - Co-opted Governor (1)

VACANCY - Staff Governore (1)



Clerk to the Governors:

Jane Learner (Link - Governor Induction and Training)

Email: Jane.Learner@cambridgeshire.gov.uk