Governors

Mrs Danielle Hayes

Chair of Governors

I am a parent governor at Summerhill Primary with three children attending the school. My eldest son is currently in year 6, my daughter year 3 and my youngest son in year 1. I am passionate about children’s education and wellbeing, so it is both a privilege and a joy to be involved.

I was impressed with Summerhill from my first meeting. Not only the warm welcome from staff, but the calibre of young people I had the pleasure to meet on our initial visit. We got to speak with some of the pupils from the then year 6; confident and extremely polite students who enthused about school life. It struck me an environment where children are happy, nurtured and encouraged to be the best they can be.

I also own and run a logistics company and have done for the past 15 years, exporting containers from the UK to all over the world. Although this does keep me rather busy, it affords me the flexibility to be able to attend school trips and go in and help at times with the younger children build confidence with their reading.

I enjoy cooking and swimming, and when we get the chance, skiing holidays with the family.  

"I am Natalie Murphy, a co-opted Governor for Summerhill Primary School. As an Assistant Headteacher at a local secondary school, part of my role involves overseeing transition from primary school to secondary school, and I have therefore built strong relationships with Summerhill through this process. Trained to teach English across Key Stage 2-Key Stage 5, and former Head of English, I have extensive knowledge of the primary and secondary curriculum. As Assistant Headteacher of a local secondary school with responsibility for teaching and learning, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience of pedagogical approaches to enhance teaching and learning of all students. Living and working within the local community has given me a great understanding of our children and their families and I look forward to working with all stakeholders of Summerhill Primary School." 

I was elected as a parent governor when my children started at the school, and I now have a child in Year 5 and one in Year 2.

I have supported the school through an Ofsted inspection and continue to support with the school expansion project.

When I’m not running about after my boys I am a Chartered Accountant.

I loved the school from the moment I stepped inside for my first visit.... it is a wonderful and caring environment. I am passionate about doing the right thing for the children, families and community. 

I am currently a School Management Consultant and a Health and Safety advisor to schools.

Previously employed by Sefton Council for 15 years as a school organisation manager, previous background in Construction and Architecture.

Degree in Organisation and Management.

Hobbies, campervans and adventures.

I retired 9 years ago and before I finished work as an accountant in the NHS, I became a governor at Summerhill. It's one of the best things that I have ever done, and interacting with the children is an endless joy and privilege. I can often be seen helping out in Forest School where the children get a chance to gain an appreciation of their environment and get very dirty. I can see me being here for many years yet. 

A Google Certified Trainer with many years primary school teaching experience in Maghull and currently working at a school near Lake Windemere. I have a strong and continuing enthusiasm for technology and digital skills to be at the heart of teaching and learning. I have worked creatively and innovatively with educators in the  UK, Europe as well as America and South Africa.

"I'm Boby and I am the Local Authority Governor at Summerhill Primary School.  I am very impressed with the school’s ethos and approach to learning and very excited to be working with the school.  I am keen to ensure the children are able to achieve to the best of their abilities and are happy and confident .  My professional background is in the NHS and Healthcare and my current job involves programme managing key mental health transformation programmes for Greater Manchester.  Although my focus is on adult mental health, I can bring knowledge and resources related to children's mental health.  I also bring a range of other skills such as service improvement, analysis and problem solving and I believe I can bring a fresh perspective to the school.  I also have two young children and in my free time I like to exercise and spend time with my family." 

My name is Dawn Beaumont and I am a Parent Governor at Summerhill Primary School.  I have been a Governor for a number of years and I strive to enrich the school through my experience of working in higher education and within the local community.  Summerhill Primary School has long held a special place in my heart having been a former pupil and with my children now attending the school.  I feel very lucky to be a part of such a great school community and I am delighted to have an opportunity to contribute to this through my role as Governor. 

My name is Cathy Padilla I am Year 6 teacher and also one of the Assistant Headteachers at Summerhill. I started working as a teacher in 2018 which was when I joined Summerhill and have taught in Year 1, Year 3 and this will be my 8th year working in Year 6. Prior to working as a teacher, I worked in a bank – a very different career and certainly nowhere near as fulfilling!

As part of my role I am responsible for overseeing the Curriculum and am also a coordinator for Mathematics, Music, History and Geography.

In my spare time I enjoy walking, travelling and trying to keep fit! As my husband is half Spanish I also enjoy learning languages. 

I began my teaching career in Netherton. I have taught in Bootle and Formby. I was most recently a headteacher in Bootle. I have taught all year groups from Reception to Year 6. I became headteacher of Summerhill on 1st September 2025. I am privileged to lead a team of dedicated, experienced staff.

I have two teenage boys of whom I am extremely proud. When not at school I enjoy walking with my dog Baxter and my husband. I enjoy cooking, jigsaws, reading and puzzles. I am a keen, if rather unpractised, golfer.