The Governing Body
The Governing Body of The Children’s Hospital School is representative of a wide range of very committed personnel, who give freely of their time and expertise.
“The Governing Body at the school is experienced and highly skilled, providing robust support and challenge to leaders.”
(Challenge Partners QA Review – Nov 2025)
| Governor | Type of Appointment | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Period of office expiring | Sub-Committee Membership |
| Stephen Deadman | Executive Headteacher | 01/01/2015 | N/A | N/A | Both |
| Lynne Folwell (Chair) | Co-opted | 18/09/2023 | 4 years | 17/09/2027 | Both |
| Nikki Igoe-Wykes | Staff | 02/09/2025 | 4 years | 01/09/2029 | Curriculum & Standards |
| Christina Sullivan | Foundation | 28/11/2022 | 4 years | 27/11/2026 | Curriculum & Standards |
| Jill Townsend | Parent | 08/11/2022 | 4 years | 08/11/2026 | Curriculum & Standards (Chair) |
| Tracey Lawrence | LA | 23/06/2025 | 4 years | 22/06/2029 | Finance, Personnel & Premises |
| Jo Parfitt | Co-opted | 23/11/2022 | 4 years | 22/11/2026 | Curriculum & Standards |
| Bryan Freeman | Co-opted | 21/06/2023 | 4 years | 20/06/2027 | Finance, Personnel & Premises (Chair) |
| Raj Gill-Harrison | Parent | 21/06/2023 | 4 years | 20/06/2027 | Curriculum & Standards |
| Karen El-Shirbini | Co-opted | 05/03/2025 | 4 years | 04/03/2029 | Finance, Personnel & Premises |
| Jennifer Giles | Foundation | 05/03/2025 | 4 years | 04/03/2029 | Finance, Personnel & Premises |
| Clerk to the Governors | Kathryn Smith |
| Safeguarding Governor | Lynne Folwell |
| Health and Safety Governor | Lynne Folwell |
| Child Looked After Governor | Jill Townsend |
| Anti-bullying Governor | Lynne Folwell |
| Willow Bank Link Governor | Chris Sullivan |
| Leicester Royal Infirmary Link Governor | Tracey Lawrence |
| The Beacon Link Governor | Vacancy |
| Finance Link Governor | Bryan Freeman |
| Pupil Premium Governor | Jill Townsend |
| SEND Governor | Nikki Igoe |
| Magpie Learning Centre Link Governor | Karen El-Shirbini |
| Creativity Governor | Nikki Igoe |
| STEM Governor | Jo Parfitt |
| Phoenix Learning Centre Governor | Jennifer Giles |
| Wellbeing Governor | Raj Gill-Harrison |
