Abi Tiffin

Chair

Community Governor

I became a Community Governor of Llangan Primary School in November, 2021, even before my family and I moved to the area!  I became Chair of Governors in March, 2023.  I am passionate about education for all, having been a university lecturer; a primary teacher and headteacher; and now I teach adults English and maths!  I aim to use my education experience and skills to assist the Governing Body in making sound, positive decisions for the current and future children of Llangan Primary School.  I am very approachable and would be happy to discuss any queries you may have.

Peter Jenkins

Vice Chair

Minor Authority Governor

Victoria Parry

Local Authority Governor

I have recently joined the Governing Body of Llangan Primary School as a Local Authority Governor (Summer 2026). As both a parent of two young boys and an education professional, I am passionate about ensuring that all children receive a high-quality, engaging education and are supported to reach their full potential. My career has included roles as a teacher, researcher and lecturer. Most recently, as a Lecturer in Inclusive Education, I led modules on Additional Learning Needs (ALN), behaviour management and outdoor learning. I have also worked in school improvement at Central South Consortium, supporting schools across the region to use research and evidence to improve outcomes for learners. I hold a PGCE, a Masters in Educational Practice and a Masters in Psychology, and I am currently studying for an MBA. As a governor, I hope to use my experience to support the school, its staff and pupils, and help ensure that every child is supported to discover, challenge and succeed.

Lydia Dando

Parent Governor

 Finance and Operations 

Wellness link

Hello, I am Lydia Dando, and I have two children. I became a Parent Governor in October 2023.  I hold the school in very high regard and feel very fortunate that my children have been able to spend their primary school years in such a small, welcoming and dedicated school. As I no longer work away, I was very keen to take a more active role in supporting the school and the teaching body. I hope to bring my 20+ years of experience in the business sector to use in working with the Headmaster, teachers and other Governors to ensure that Llangan Primary school continues to go from strength to strength.

Louise Reed

I joined the Governing board in September 2023, but have been actively involved with the school since my eldest child started in 2017, as a past member of the parent forum and PTA. My professional background in marketing means I have a keen interest in communication and am always happy to promote and help with school events. On a personal level, I have an interest in STEM and creative subjects and am an advocate for inclusion, holistic wellbeing and pupil support. I am proud to have my children at Llangan School and look forward to supporting it as a Governor going forward.

Tim Allen

Community Governor

Standards Committee

Additional learning needs link

I am a Community Governor and joined the team in March 2023. My children were all educated at a local primary school and then Cowbridge Comprehensive, so becoming a Governor was a good opportunity to put something back into local education.

Whilst I don’t have a background in education, I have a lot of experience of working through management boards and committees. I am particularly interested in leadership and teacher development and support.

Richard Godwin

Non-Teaching Staff Governor

I have recently retired as a Welsh speaking Primary School teacher, covering three and a half decades! I still wanted to stay in a primary setting using my skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, I was  thrilled when appointed as site manager at Llangan Primary in March 2025.  I have been a parent governor and vice chair of different governing bodies during my career, and I am very keen to be part of Llangan's next chapter. 

Diolch o'r galon. 

Community Governor

Operations Committee Member

Phil Kettley

Local Authority Governor

I took the opportunity to become a Local Authority Governor for Llangan School as a result of my role with Early Help, which is part of Child Social Services in the Vale, and also because of my personal connection to and knowledge of the area around the school. I work closely with young people, their parents and with schools, often dealing with emotional wellbeing issues and additional needs, and wanted to use this knowledge and experience to help support Llangan school, its pupils and their families.

Ewa Thomas

Local Authority Governor

I grew up in London as the daughter of wartime Polish refugees, and my unusual name is a small reminder of that history.

My career in education spans forty years across primary, secondary and post‑16 settings. The first decade was spent teaching Drama and Theatre Arts in a Sixth Form College — a vibrant and creative period that I loved. After taking time out to raise my family, I returned to education with a new focus. I retrained as a Primary teacher and spent many years working with children from Reception through to Year 6. Throughout my career, education has been challenging, demanding, exhausting and occasionally frustrating, but also hugely creative and ultimately deeply rewarding.

I moved to Wales from Hampshire somewhat unwillingly fifteen years ago. Being married to a patriotic Welshman, I had little choice — but I am now delighted that I did. I joined the Governing Body in October 2025 as an LA Governor.

As a governor, it is a privilege to serve the world of education once again and to play a small part in the lives of the children and staff of what is undoubtedly an exceptional school. The children are continually encouraged to aim higher, and I intend to do the same in my governor role.

Tom Howles

Teacher Governor

I am delighted to introduce myself as a Teacher Governor for Llangan Primary School. Since joining the school as a Year 6 Class Teacher following my PGCE at Cardiff Met University, I have been privileged to work alongside a wonderful staff and community to support our pupils' growth. My career journey has uniquely blended youth sports leadership, community engagement, and inclusive education—from leading curriculum development in Science & Technology to driving mastery approaches in mathematics that have yielded fantastic student progress. I also hold a strong commitment to holistic student development as a qualified Forest School Leader and through championing active, healthy lifestyles across our school community.

Stepping into this role as Teacher Governor allows me to combine my everyday classroom experience with a wider strategic perspective, ensuring that the voices of our staff and the needs of our children remain at the heart of every decision we make. Having previously lived and worked around the Vale of Glamorgan, I deeply value our close-knit community feel. I am very approachable and would be more than happy to chat or discuss any queries, ideas, or feedback you might have regarding our school.