Governor Profiles

Sarah Gledhill

As the newly appointed Chair of Governors at Dean Field for the 2025-26 academic year, I bring my experience from my time as a Governor here since 2023. In this role, I chair our regular meetings and lead the Board in ensuring it fulfils its function. A key part of my role is to build a strong relationship with the headteacher, providing support while maintaining a focus on continued improvement at the school.

I have two older children who previously attended Dean Field and a younger child currently in Year 3. Although my background is not in education, the transferrable skills from my professional career and other volunteering roles are invaluable in my role as Governor.

I believe it is vital for everyone – children and staff – to feel safe, healthy, and happy to enable them to perform their best in school. As the Health and Safety lead on the Board of Governors, I am committed to ensuring a secure and supportive environment. I truly enjoy the opportunity to make a positive impact on our school community.

Laura Brambani

Hello, my name is Laura Brambani, and I am proud to be a Staff Governor at Dean Field Community Primary School.

I am the Deputy Headteacher, EYFS Lead, Phonics Lead and Curriculum Lead. I am passionate about ensuring that every child receives the very best education and has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Through my role as Staff Governor, alongside my wider leadership responsibilities, I am committed to supporting the continued development of our school and ensuring that all our children are given the opportunities, experiences and support they need to truly ‘Learn Without Limits’.

Lewis Hoyle

Hello, my name is Lewis Hoyle and I have worked in the trust for over 10 years. My teaching background has been based in years 1, 2 and 3 and I have a wealth of experience supporting a range of learners, including children who are refugees and new to English.

I am the Assistant Head Teacher at Beech Hill School and I have been on the Governing Panel for three years acting as the finance and pupil premium governor.

I completed one of my teacher training placements at Dean Field and I have worked closely with the school in recent years in supporting teaching and learning, helping to organise sports days and supporting other cross-curricular events. Furthermore, I lead on the school council at Beech Hill and I enjoy working alongside the other schools in the trust to provide children with many exciting opportunities.

Outside of school, I love being a dad and enjoy spending time with my two daughters, my wife and dog Bruce. In my free time, I enjoy going for walks, playing golf and padel and going on days out with my family. I am a keen Leeds United fan and enjoy going to Elland Road on a weekend.

Katie Fudge

Katie has been in Senior Leadership within Primary Schools for the past 6 years with her last post being an Assistant Headteacher at a Primary Academy within the Infinity Academies Trust, with responsibilities for EYFS & Key Stage 1 as well as being a DDSL.

She was previously Deputy Headteacher of Dean Field Community Primary School for 4 years and remains as a Governor at this school as well as a Trustee for our Trust -The Family of Learning Trust. Unfortunately, due to house relocation, she had to leave in 2023, but she was thrilled to still be able to be a part of the team.

During her role at Dean Field she was curriculum lead, phonics lead and EYFS lead as well as the Reception class teacher and one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

She graduated from York St John University with QTS in 2012 and then went on to complete her Masters Degree in Childhood Studies and Early Years whilst teaching in Leicestershire. Katie has gained her NPQSL as well as being recognised by Inspiring Teachers for contributing to charity work in Uganda. Katie is currently working towards achieving her NPQH with Ambition as well as embarking on a second Masters Degree, this time in Psychology, with future plans to explore the route of gaining a career and a PhD in Educational Psychology.