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Meet our Governors

Miss Fiona Hickie

Headteacher

I joined the governing body in September 2023 when I became the full time Headteacher.
I have lived in Horsham for the last 20 years and enjoy being part of the local community. I have two children, both my sons are now at local secondary school. I have worked at Trafalgar since January 2022 and feel proud that our community school is welcoming and inclusive.

Mrs Sarah Brockhurst

Co-Opted Governor. Linked to Training. Curriculum link to RSE & PSHCE and ICT/Computing.

I joined the governing body as a parent governor in March 2018, when my son was in Reception. I have two children, now at secondary school and junior school, both of whom had a very enjoyable 3 years at Trafalgar. Having lived in Horsham and the surrounding area for the majority of my life, we moved into the local neighbourhood 11 years ago with the intention of raising our family here. We were attracted by the warm community spirit and I am keen to be an active member within it and be able to give something positive back. I believe these initial years of education are vitally important in providing our children with a good foundation for their future lives. I am keen to help support the school with the pressures and challenges it faces to ensure our children get the best start they can. As an employment solicitor and having worked in the local business community for over a decade, I believe I have the skills needed to help guide the school in the ‘voyage of discovery’.

Ms Holly Prescott

Co-opted Governor, Vice-Chair of Governors and Co-Chair of Pupil Progress and Curriculum Committee. Link Governor for SEND and Curriculum. Curriculum link to PE and EYFS

I live in the local area with my husband James and our two children Harry and Poppy, of whom Harry attends Trafalgar.
I joined the governing body in July 2020. I work in education as a Strategic Manager of a School Sport Partnership, where we support schools with PE and Sport. Although the schools I work in are not in the Horsham area, I wanted to use my knowledge and experience to support a school in my community and make a difference to local children. I love living in Horsham and feel lucky to live in a supportive and vibrant local community.

Mrs Sam Picknell

Co-Opted Governor. Chair of Assets and Resources Committee. Link Governor for Finance. Curriculum link to Science and Design Technology.

I was delighted to join Trafalgar Infant as a co-opted Governor in September 2022. I have two grown up sons whose school time in their primary school years was fundamental to them becoming well rounded young adults. I recognise the huge role a well run infant school plays in the development and learning of our children that lasts well beyond the time they leave.

I work in a large accounting business as a Commercial Operations Director and I’m looking forward to putting some of my experiences to good use in the local community. I'm passionate about positive education experiences for our children (and staff!) and I have already found the Trafalgar team welcoming and open to continued ideas and discussions on how we achieve the best outcomes for all.

Miss Leigh Waring

Co-Opted Governor. Co-Chair of Pupil Progress and Curriculum Committee. Link Governor for Website and Data. Curriculum Link to English and Music..

Having had the pleasure of being appointed as a Governor in May 2023 I am excited to join such a vibrant and diverse community. My son is currently a pre-schooler and we live within a 5-minute walk of Trafalgar so it is the school he will likely transition to following his time at nursery.

I work outside of the education industry, with my career largely centred around banking – most recently supporting digital access to banking. I am hopeful that through my corporate experience, I bring new and complementary skills and knowledge to Trafalgar and that I am fortunate enough to have a positive impact for the benefit of the children, their families, teachers and staff.

Mr Richard King

Parent Governor. Link Governor to Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Learning Outside the Classroom. Curriculum Link Governor to Art, Geography and RSE/PSHE.

I joined the governing body in November 2023 - shortly after my son, who is my oldest child, had started in Reception at Trafalgar. I also have a pre-school-aged daughter whom I hope will join the school when she's old enough. My wife and I have lived locally to the school since 2017, and I'm really keen to help Trafalgar continue to thrive as both a place of learning and as a hub for the local community.

I work in public affairs in the energy sector, and hope to bring transferrable skills and ideas from my corporate role into my role as a Parent Governor. I feel very privileged to have been given the opportunity to join the governing body, and want to support the staff, parents and children in feeling valued, happy and fulfilled during their time at the school.

Mrs Tracy Swaffer

Local Authority Governor
Sub Committee: Assets and Resources
Curriculum Link: Literacy

I have worked with young children and families for over 30 years, many of them as a Reception and Key Stage 1 teacher in local schools. My most recent teaching role was the Deputy Headteacher and SENCO at Horsham Nursery School. I currently work as an Advisory Teacher for West Sussex County Council and support schools to facilitate successful transitions for children with additional needs moving into their first year at school.

Being part of a school community is something I have always enjoyed, so am delighted to be joining the governing body as a Local Authority Governor at Trafalgar Infant school, where I hope to help the school achieve its priorities.

I live with my husband and dog in Lindfield. Both my daughters have flown the nest and live and work in London.

Mrs Sue Ware

Co-opted Governor

I have taught in a number of primary schools in the Horsham area, as a class teacher and Early Years and KS1 Phase Leader. I was also Inclusion Manager (and SENCO).

After my retirement, I trained and worked part-time as a support mentor for people with mental health challenges.

I have been at Trafalgar, both as a teacher and a volunteer since 2017!

I am looking forward to being part of the Governing Body which supports the wonderful work of the staff, who provide such a rich and stimulating learning environment for the children and who care so much for them and their families.