The Board of Governors
The Board of Governors, in collaboration with the School’s Leadership Team, oversees the well-being of the School. They make or approve strategic and financial decisions, plan for the School’s development, and monitor its finances. Governors act as both directors and trustees of Luckley House School Ltd and are legally responsible for ensuring the School meets its charitable objectives, serves the public benefit, and operates within the framework of a limited company.
Governors of Luckley House School are committed and practising Christians seeking to act in accordance with biblical principles. The Governors bring a wide range of skills and professional experience including Education, Finance, Law, Buildings and Estate, Chaplaincy, Health, Risk and Strategic Planning. They often visit the School to engage with the staff and students. This helps them gain a deeper understanding of the School’s operations, its curriculum, and how the staff support the welfare and needs of the pupils.
The Board of Governors is always eager to hear from individuals who may be interested in joining the Board. For more information, please contact the Secretary to the Governors Rebecca.grant@luckleyhouseschool.org
MRS CLAIRE TAO
BSC, MSC, GRAD.IPD, PGCE
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Governor since 2013
Claire was Executive Head at Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School, Liverpool and was previously a Deputy Head at the City of London School for Girls. Claire started her career in investment banking including as an Assistant Director of HR. She retrained as a biology teacher and has held a range of positions within independent schools.
MRS SALOME LASCHINGER
DIP (HONS)
VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Governor since 2020
Salome is a practising counsellor and accredited Life Coach, Wellbeing and Resilience Coach. She works in 3 schools, as well as in private practice with adults and children. Before training to be a counsellor, Salome spent 18 years in the IT Industry, managing sales and marketing teams across Northern Europe. Salome is married with two daughters. Salome worships at St Marys Church, Wargrave, and enjoys singing and cycling.
MR FERGUS LLEWELLYN
BA (HONS)
CHAIR OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Governor since 2022
Fergus is currently Head of Cumnor House Sussex, having formerly been Head of St Andrew’s Prep School Turi, and Housemaster at Cheltenham College, and prior to that Head of English and Drama. He and his family attend All Saints Church, Danehill. He is also passionate about books, rugby and food.
Fergus is married to Tamsyn, and they have three young children.
MR NEIL FENTON
BA ACA
CHAIR OF BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Governor since 2022
An experienced finance professional, Neil has a long track record of successful strategic planning, expansion and development in both the commercial, social enterprise and charity sectors, in both the UK and overseas. He has played a key role in raising funds to enable organisations to grow in both the music business and in early years’ education.
In addition he has been and is a trustee for several youth focused charities.
Neil is married to Jaqueline, they are members of St Saviours Guildford and he has two daughters and two grandchildren to keep him busy!
MR ‘JIDE AKINGBADE
BSC, FCCA, CGMA
BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Governor since 2023
Jide is currently the Deputy Regional Chief Risk Officer, for Chubb Europe, Middle East & Africa where he sits on various committees and Boards. He is a Chartered and Certified Accountant with a wide ranging background in finance, risk management, assurance, and advisory related activities. ‘Jide is married with two children. He is involved in youth work at church and enjoys travelling, photography and music.
REVD GEORGE CURRY
BA, DIPTH, MA
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Governor since 2003
George has been involved in the provision of both primary and secondary education for more than 30 years. He is Vicar of Elswick, a member of the Diocesan Board of Education and a governor of St Paul’s Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne. George is also a trustee of Centre West, the Christian Institute, and Newcastle City Mission. George is married to Kathryn, and they have four daughters and sixteen grandchildren.
George serves as the Board’s lead governor for safeguarding.
THE LADY FARMER
MEMBER OF LUCKLEY HOUSE TRUST
Governor since 1998
Jenny initially worked in marketing and PR. After studying interior design and decoration she has taken an active interest in the visual arts. She is involved in several Christian charities, and has been active in Christian educational fields for over two decades. Jenny is married with three adult children.
DR LISA HORROCKS
BA, PHD
BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Governor since 2017
Lisa is a climate resilience consultant at design and engineering firm Arup. She has skills in management, team leadership, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. A former hockey player, Lisa now enjoys playing and coaching cricket. She is a member of St James’ Church Barkham, where her husband David is Associate Minister. They have one daughter, who attends Luckley House School.
MR ANDREW PERRY
BSC (HONS) MB, BS, FRCS (TR & ORTH)
BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Governor since 2022
Andrew is a Doctor and consultant orthopaedic surgeon working in the NHS at Frimley Health Foundation Trust and in private practice specialising in hip and knee surgery. He is married to Rosie (a teacher) with two grown-up children. His daughter Poppy was Head Student at Luckley in 2021 and is now training to be a teacher. Ollie, his son is a medical student. Andrew has been involved in youth work at church and summer camps for many years and previously served as a governor at Elstree School.
REVD ANDREW SAVAGE
BSC (HONS), MSC, BTH
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Governor since 2021
Andrew has been a school Chaplain since 2005 and prior to that he was a Vicar in Hull for seven years. He has been Chaplain at Lambrook School since September 2021’ Andrew is married to Lucy, and they share a love of the outdoors, agriculture, their dogs and their three adult children! Andrew’s support for Leeds United keeps him humble.
Andrew serves as the Board’s designated Staff Liaison Governor and Chaplaincy Governor.