Governors
Louise Davey -Chair
As a former student at Worthing High School, I am passionate about ensuring that the experience students have here is positive and fulfilling and that they are given every opportunity to be the best version of themselves. I believe that confidence and self-esteem are just as important as qualifications.
I am a public servant, developing policy in relation to financial services regulation, and have been doing so since 2007. I became a governor at Worthing High School in 2021.
Dr Neil Ambrose - Vice Chair
After completing a first degree in Medical Biochemistry and a PhD in Biomedical Science and Ethics at the University of Birmingham, I moved into web development and have run my own technology and events company for the past 18 years.
Before joining the Governors at WHS I held voluntary roles with the Dental Complaints Service and the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Lewes. I also still help run an annual outdoor adventure camp for disadvantaged children in Snowdonia.
I passionately believe that providing children with high-quality education is one of the best ways to improve their life opportunities and ensure success in adulthood.
Dr John Bull - Governor
I read Law at Cambridge and went on to study Medicine in London after Science A Levels. I worked as a secondary teacher in Sierra Leone and as a trainee doctor in London, Salisbury and Birmingham and as a Consultant Physician in Worthing. I have been a governor of Worthing High School since it opened in the early 1980s.
Adrian Cook - Headteacher - Worthing High School
From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a teacher, and it was not long before I knew I wanted to be a History teacher, due to some inspirational teachers in secondary school. Mr Gardner, Mr Robinson and Mr Smith all had very different styles, but all inspired me and instilled a love for history.
Since qualifying as a teacher, I took my first post at Ifield Community College in Crawley, where I worked for seven years, progressing to Head of Year and the Humanities Faculty Lead. After seven years, I felt ready for senior leadership and took my first post as Assistant Headteacher at Seaford Head School. I am very proud of my time at Seaford, helping the school achieve its first-ever “outstanding” grading from OFSTED. This gave me the confidence to take the next step into Deputy Headship at Worthing High School, where I am now very proud to be Headteacher.
I believe all children deserve the very best educational experience, inside and outside of the classroom. I want to ensure we recognise the progress of all students, regardless of start and end points.
Amanda Allibone - Support Staff Governor
My name is Amanda Allibone and I have been working at Worthing High School for the last year. Currently, I am working as an Acting Senior Cover Supervisor.
I am the mother of 3 children, the youngest of whom studied at Worthing High School. I appreciate and understand the work of the school to ensure that each student achieves to the best of their ability from both a parental and staff perspective.
Before working at Worthing High School, I worked at The Weald School, Billingshurst for 15 years, starting as a Learning Support Assistant for 10 years and then as a Cover Supervisor for 5 years. I have also worked as a Customer Service Manager at Lloyds Bank TSB for 22 years. I intend to make a positive contribution as the Support Staff Governor.
Emma Taylor - Parent Governor
I have always had a passion for making sure the next generation has the best start. Being able to give a student, regardless of their background, everything they need to be the best. Being a governor, I feel I can work towards this aspiration, making sure the students leave the school the best version of themselves. I have been a Civil Servant for over 20 years, working within the HR profession.
Caroline Carroll - Co-opted Governor
I have been working in education in West Sussex since 2011 when I joined Millais School to work on the newly awarded Teaching School project.
Under that umbrella, I ran many CPD and School to school support projects across West Sussex, establishing links and contacts with hundreds of schools as a result.
I have also been involved with the School Direct route into Teacher Training since its inception in 2012 and have worked closely with a partnership of schools across West Sussex, guiding many applicants into teacher training over this period. I am still involved with ITT as the part-time co-ordinator of the new Tanbridge Teacher training hub, part of the Inspiring Future Teachers SCITT. My other role is on secondment to the GLF Teaching School Hub, where I have been the NPQ Lead for the past three years.
I have been both a Primary and Secondary Governor previously where I was a member of the Finance, H & S and HTPM committees.
I am not a trained teacher but am very aware of the pressures they face daily and am full of admiration for their unceasing professionalism with parents and students; their desire for the best outcomes for their students is at the forefront of all they do.
Outside work, I am a novice sailor, play squash badly, garden passionately, walk dogs and read.
Lorna Sinsbury - Teaching Staff Governor
I have been working at Worthing High School since 2006 Teaching and Leading in the geography and design department. Prior to joining the school, I trained and worked as a primary school teacher with specialties in phonics and the basics of reading and writing, creating a solid foundation for learning.
Outside of work, I am a mother to three children spanning primary through to college age.
I am passionate about enabling students to be their best both academically and as responsible global citizens. Our school knows and understands student's needs incredibly well and I look forward to using this position to make a positive contribution to the school.
Ian Fielding - Parent Governor
I have worked in the Higher Education sector for over 20 years, and through this have experienced the transformational benefits of education. In particular, the impact of intercultural and globalised learning and the positive role it plays in the development of today's students as future global citizens!
We are a family of two dads and for this reason I have always been keen to ensure the perspective of equality and diversity is heard, to represent voices from all sections of the community.
I look forward to using my experience and parental perspective as a committed Parent Governor.