Sarah Phillips, Headteacher 

I have been the Headteacher of Loddon Primary School since 2012. Previously I was Headteacher of a Junior School. After training in the North East of England I have successful leadership, governance and teaching experience, spanning over 25 years, in a number of local authorities within the South of England. I am also an advisor for values based education and have mentored/coached a number of other Headteachers and school leaders.

Hannah Milway, Chair of Governors

I have worked in marketing and communications at the University of Reading for over 15 years, where I manage a team of 14 that is responsible for the operational delivery of the University's design and print. As a professional designer, I have a passion for effective design communication and I also enjoy working with people to develop their skills and supporting them to achieve their potential.

Outside my professional role I have worked with children in a voluntary capacity for many years, including having run an annual week-long residential activity holiday for 9-12 year olds.

As a family, we have been at Loddon since 2015, and two of my three children have now moved on to secondary. I joined the Governing Body in 2018 and sit on all committees.

Saaima Ashraf, Vice Chair of Governors

I am a chartered accountant with over 19 years experience working in businesses of all sizes. I enjoy working collaboratively and bringing financial expertise to non-financial people and business functions.

I joined the Governing Body in 2019 and I am a current member of the Finance and Personnel committees. I was also a previous Chair of the Loddon Primary PTA.

Both my daughters currently attend Loddon Primary. I am excited to have an opportunity to contribute to the School and its community.

Donald MacDonald

I have been a governor at Loddon Primary since 1992 and am Chair of Finance & Personnel.

Chris Poston

I am an IT Infrastructure Manager for a large hospitality company based in Reading and have been in the IT industry for nearing 20 years. I became involved in the school PTA in 2018 and have assisted in many events or projects alongside others and have recently become a governor in 2021. I enjoy serving the community and have also been involved in many projects with Church, Readifood, charities and leadership in a summer fun day for a local area. Both my daughters are currently attending Loddon. I am excited to have an opportunity to contribute to the School and its Community.

Katie Richardson

I have a science background majoring in chemistry and for the last 18 years have worked for an organisation within in the chemical industry.  I currently work in management and oversee a team of customer facing technical experts.  I hope to be able to bring the skills I have developed within my professional life to my role of parent governor. 

My children currently attend Loddon Primary School.  Prior to becoming a governor, I have been actively involved in the PTA for the last 5 years initially as a ‘happy helper’ and for the last 2 years as part of the PTA Committee.  I have found it rewarding giving back and supporting activities which benefit the school & its pupils and look forward to continuing this as a governor.

Lewis London, Staff Governor

Mr London is a Year 5 teacher and our computing subject leader.

Rebecca Chard 

I have been a Governor since February 2018. Prior to this I was chairperson of the PTA and so I am pleased to have been able to serve the school community for a number of years now. I have a particular interest in PSHE and pastoral care.

Heather Gilbertson

I have been involved been involved in education for all my working life. I taught classes of children across the primary age range before becoming the headteacher of a Bedfordshire Lower School. Later I moved to work for the Science Learning Centre as a professional development leader providing in-service training for teachers. After a break to spend time with my young family I have recently returned to education as a tutor providing alternative education for learners who are out of school.

Michele Sylvester

I have many years of successful experience working in Primary schools in Reading and Wokingham, in a variety of roles, several of which have included leadership positions. I hope to be able to use the knowledge and skills I have gained in order to support the work of the Governing Body. I am currently enjoying my role as class teacher at Loddon. I am interested in most things school-related, but particularly the curriculum, including guiding children to be better citizens through our Values-based Education.

Sharon Hau

Gareth Sellwood