Welcome to our community of dedicated school governors
A team of passionate volunteers who help guide our school’s strategic direction and champion the best outcomes for all our children.
Our governors bring a wide range of experience, skills and perspectives from across our local community. They work collaboratively with school leaders to provide thoughtful support and constructive challenge, ensuring that our strategic priorities, wellbeing, and educational excellence are always at the heart of what we do. Together, they help shape a learning environment where every pupil feels valued and inspired.
Through their commitment and service, our governors help ensure strong governance, meaningful engagement with families and stakeholders, and thoughtful oversight of the school’s vision for growth and improvement. We are grateful for their time, insight and dedication to our community.
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Katie Eyre
- Katie has lived in Sheffield for nearly 20 years and moved to the city to work in the healthcare sector where she provides care to people of all ages and backgrounds. Katie believes that every child should have a positive learning experience along with a happy and well balanced education. Outside of work and volunteering Katie enjoys running, netball and making the most of the surrounding parks and countryside with her family.
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Dr Julia Paton
- Julia grew up in the North West and moved to Sheffield in 2008 after completing a degree in Biomedical Science in Manchester. She spent 10 years at the University of Sheffield as a Research Scientist, completing a doctorate in blood cancer, publishing several papers, and being recognised as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy for her contribution to teaching and development. Driven by her passion for education, Julia now works as a Civil Servant in the Department for Education and is looking forward to working with Wisewood to help ensure the school remains a positive and stimulating environment, both educationally and socially.
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Laura Swindells
- Laura has joined the Local Governing Board to help Wisewood continue to improve. Two of her daughters have already enjoyed their time at Wisewood before moving on to Bradfield Secondary School, and her third daughter is currently in Year 3. Having lived in the Hillsborough/Wisewood area all her life, Laura is passionate about supporting the community. She works as a skincare manager for TempleSpa and enjoys teaching wellness and self-care sessions to people of all ages. Laura also runs a playgroup in Malin Bridge and, when she has spare time, enjoys baking and socialising.
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Lisa Skipworth
- Lisa’s son attends Wisewood, which was their first-choice school after she felt immediately that it offered a nurturing and inclusive environment. Motivated by the support the school has provided to her family, particularly around speech and language needs, Lisa joined the Local Governing Board to give something back and advocate for children with additional needs. She studied Law in Liverpool, completing both honours and master’s degrees, and has extensive professional experience in supported housing and the drug and alcohol treatment sector, where she currently works as a Contract Manager for the charity We Are With You.
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Dr Tom Clare
- Tom currently has four children at Wisewood, with another having recently moved on to secondary school. After returning from overseas in 2023, he found Wisewood to be a welcoming and supportive environment for his family, which motivated him to become a governor when the opportunity arose. Tom holds a degree in Mathematics and completed graduate-entry medicine in 2012, training as a GP before spending three years living and working in Uganda with his family. He now works as a GP at Pitsmoor Surgery in Sheffield and, outside of work, enjoys playing football, board games, and developing a website to help families discover new board games.
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Rhianne Southern
- Rhianne is a class teacher in Year 1 and lead of PSHE and music. She joined the school in 2019 as a Newly Qualified Teacher.