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.

Tayabba Tahir

I joined the Governing Body at Manor Infant School as a Parent Governor in December 2025. I am a parent at the school and am deeply committed to the 'Manor family' and ensuring our children have the best start to their educational journey. I am passionate about being part of the school community and look forward to working with the other governors to help every child at Manor become 'the best they can be'.  My professional background is in Data Analysis and Civil Engineering, which gives me a strong foundation in problem-solving and strategic planning. I enjoy using these skills to support the school leadership team, particularly in areas like risk assessment and decision-making, to help ensure a safe and happy learning environment for everyone.