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 - Head of School - 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 Head of School.
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.