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Sophie joined Ravensthorpe as a committee member in November 2022.

As a parent of two small boys, which occupies most of her time, she is a designer by trade and will take any opportunity to be creative, especially if it's something crafty. But more often than not can be found curled up on the sofa with some combination of the tv, a cat and a Kindle.

Sophie is a lifelong Peterborough resident, now living in Longthorpe. My child is a pupil at Longthorpe Primary Academy (another KEYS school).

Sophie has worked with schools for 11 years, and has always lived in Peterborough and am now a parent with a child in reception. This combination led her to look for an opportunity to volunteer with and support a local school - being aware on both a personal and professional level of the scope and depth of influence a child's primary school and primary education can have.

Name: 

• Jennifer Williams

Category of Governor:

• KEYS appointed
• Term of Office Appointed: 

Specific role/s on the academy Committee:

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Why did you become a governor:

Name: 

• Christine Cunningham

Category of Governor:

• KEYS appointed
• Term of Office Appointed: 13th October 2023

Specific role/s on the academy Committee:

• SEN Governor / Phonics 

WORK:

• Work CIC operates two Community facilities in Peterborough

Governance Experience:

• Fulbridge Junior School
• Ravensthorpe Primary School pre MAT
• Currently Ravensthorpe Primary Academy part of KEYS
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Hobbies and Interests:

• Grandchildren
• Caravan
• Old Time/Classical Sequence Dancing
• Involvement with DEBRA charity
• Housing

Links to the school area:

• Previous Community Governor. Had a grandson through the school from reception, now left and moved to secondary. Currently have a granddaughter in year 3. My daughter and family live near the school.

Why did you become a governor:

• I know the school and when I left previously it was due to too many other commitments. I had a little more time and was asked to return.

Name: 

• Mark Downing

Category of Governor:

• KEYS appointed
• Term of Office Appointed: 13th February 2026

Specific role/s on the academy Committee:

• TBC

WORK:

• CEO of three organisations working within the educational sector
• Work across 32 local schools
• Manage a large team of staff to deliver effective support for children on a daily basis

Governance Experience:

• Worked in education for over 20 years

Hobbies and Interests:

• Music/comedy
• Theatre/Movies
• Socialising
• Sport

Links to the school area:

• Worked closely with Ravensthorpe Primary Academy for over 12 years across all three of my organisations.

Why did you become a governor:

• I became a school governor to support Ravensthorpe Primary Academy community and to help ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Having worked in education for over 20 years, I wanted to contribute my skills and experience to support the school and help improve outcomes for all pupils. I am passionate about supporting education and playing a role in helping the school continue to develop and improve.