Our Governors

Please click here to read information on the structure of our Governing Body.

Here is a register of our Governors’ Business Interests.

Our Governors can be contacted at clerk@wsapc.co.uk

Bob Smytherman

Chair of Governors

I am a West Sussex County Councillor representing the Tarring Division in Worthing and have been a County Councillor since 2009. In my spare time I am Worthing’s official Town Crier!

Doug Thomas

Executive Headteacher

Doug has had extensive experience in the world of alternative provision and special needs both as a teacher in mainstream secondary settings and also as a leader in alternative provision settings. He firmly believes that the school’s main focus is about opening doors to educational experiences and life experiences so that pupils can enjoy learning and make a habit of learning that will last a lifetime.

Gina Webb

Local Authority Governor

Gina was appointed as a Governor at WSAPC in October 2020 and has the role of lead governor for Safeguarding, SEND and disadvantaged pupils. Gina currently works in social housing, but has previously worked in the education department of a large local authority and has a degree in Education. She is passionate about inclusion and committed to improving educational outcomes for all young people.

Katherine Lock

Staff Governor

Sue McMeeking

Staff Governor

I have worked in education most of my adult life, as an educational policy researcher, as a TEFL teacher in FE and as a Science teacher in mainstream schools. I have been at WSAPC since 2013 where I am currently subject lead for Science. I am passionate about the value of education in opening doors of opportunity throughout life and in increasing choice for our young people.