Stacey Parsons - Chair of Governors

I joined the Governing Body at Manor Infant School when my son started in year R in September 2015.  I've lived locally for over 30 years & chose to have my son start is education journey within the Manor family.  Five of my family work or have worked in schools, including a now retired Head Teacher. I am a qualified Project Manager working for a global electronics company, if I'm not working at home I split my time between London & Basingstoke. 

Megan Beardsmore-Rust - Vice Chair/Safeguarding Governor

I am pleased to have my first role within a governing body as part of the Manor family. I have thought about being a governor for a while, but the perfect opportunity arose when my son started at Manor. Both my parents were primary school teachers, with my mum ending her career as the head teacher at a primary school in Sussex. I am a senior manager at a hospital trust in Surrey, managing the division of medicine, giving me a good understanding of working in a public sector organisation and the challenges that comes with that.

Becky Craggs

After being interested in school governance for a while, I was very pleased to join the governing body of Manor Infant School in September 2020. I come from an education background, having taught in a primary school in Slough for five years and now I've completed my PhD in education. During my teacher training, I specialised in art and Philosophy for Children, and my main interests lie in ensuring a safe, happy learning environment to promote the wellbeing of all children. I have a personal connection to Manor Infant School, as I was a pupil here in the early 1990s when my grandmother was headteacher. 

Nicky Reed

Some of you may know me as ‘Mrs Reed’, as I taught and worked at Manor Infant School for almost 15 years. Manor has been a huge part of my professional life, and it is a school that I value deeply. I now work as an Early Years advisory teacher for a local authority, supporting schools and early years settings to improve outcomes for children. I am passionate about working with children and ensuring all pupils feel supported, included, and able to achieve their very best. As a governor, I am proud to continue supporting Manor Infant School, its staff, the local community and - most importantly - the wonderful children who attend.

Beth Goodway

Karla Scott

Caroline La Garde

I have just been appointed as a Local Authority Governor at the school but many of you with older children will recognise me from the office at Manor Junior School where I am the School Business Manager. I have been working there for over 25 years and I am passionate about the Manor Schools community. I was a pupil at both schools myself and my daughters attended the schools too..... oh and my mum was a cleaner and dinner lady at the Junior School many, many years ago! I am passionate about the learning outcomes and the school experience for pupils and that they have a good start in their educational journey and I believe that this happens with everyone worki​​​​​​​ng together - staff, pupils, parents and governors.

Luke Paton

I have been a Parent Governor at Manor Infant School since December 2025 and currently have a child attending the school. I have an interest in governance, decision-making and effective processes, and I work professionally in governance in the public sector (health sector). My interest in education governance is also personal — my mother was a teacher and governor at a school in Hertfordshire, where I grew up. As a governor, I’m keen to support the school in providing the best possible environment for pupils, staff and families.

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