My name is Vicki Laing and I am the Local Authority governor.

My daughter and son have both attended St Philip Howard School and both currently attend Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. 

During my time as a parent with children in the school I had been heavily involved in the Friends of St Philip Howard, having been Chair of the committee for over 10 years.  During that time the Friends raised around £100,000 for the school through events and fundraising initiatives.  In July 2021, when my daughter left Year 6, I stepped down from that position.  I have worked closely with staff at the school and I can honestly say I would not have wanted my children to go anywhere else.   The support and care has been outstanding and prepared them for life beyond primary school.   It truly is a great school.   

In September 2021 I became a governor and hope that with the existing board of governors we can work with the staff to make St Philip Howard the best it can be.    In my work life I am a Deputy Director of External Relations for the Royal Veterinary College working on alumni relations, events and community relations.    I have a BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies and HR and am a member of the Institute of Fundraising (MFInst).  As well as being on the governing board my additional duties are being a member of the Personnel Committee and am a link governor for KS1. 

I look forward to meeting the current pupils, parents and the SPH community when the opportunity arises.