Matt Ingram Smith -  Chair of Governors

Having lived in Hasland since moving to Chesterfield from London in 2015, I've loved the community-within-a-community feeling that I've experienced here.

I tell everyone that being a Hasland resident means you have the best of everything within walking distance - whether it's parks, pet shops, or public transport. That community feel would be nothing without strong schools that offer the best start to a child's education, which is why I'm proud to be a governor at Hasland Infant School.

My background is in software sales and recruitment, whilst also being actively involved both our local church and a Chesterfield-based education charity. As a father to a toddler I'm fully invested in seeing Hasland continue to offer a safe and fun environment for children to flourish.

Penny Amott – Vice Chair

I have been involved in education all my working career. I started as a Primary School teacher in 1983 and worked for more than 20 years as a teacher across the Primary age range and also into special education. I have experience teaching overseas also. I moved into Teacher Education in 2004 and worked on PGCE programmes and Teach First as a Primary English specialist before retiring in 2022. For the last five years I was the Programme Leader of the Primary PGCE at UCL – Institute of Education.

On taking early retirement, I moved from East London to Chesterfield. This was primarily so that I could be close to my daughter (middle child of three), who was planning on starting a family with her partner in Sheffield. I have loved living in the area and enjoy dog walks in the Peaks and along Chesterfield Canal. I now look after my grandson one day per week. I also work part-time for Sheffield Hallam University supporting student teachers while on placement in local schools.

I am very happy to be working with Hasland Infants and Nursery school as an LA Governor. I am part of New Life Church, who meet in Hasland Village Hall, so I am getting to know the area. I have also worked with the school while supervising a student teacher.

Caroline Huxford - Chair of the CLCL Committee

I have lived in and around Hasland for the past 20 years and have been lucky enough to see all 3 of my children attending Hasland Infant School.

I started as a parent governor and feel privileged to be part of this Governing Board supporting school to maintain the high standards of education provided, as well as ensuring that our pupils are happy, safe and secure.

Laura Banks - Parent governor

I have been a parent governor at Hasland infants school since 2025, my son attends the school.

I became a governor in order to give back to the school and the local community - I've lived in Hasland for 11 years.

I work as an account director at a market research company, managing large national and international accounts, meaning I bring financial and strategic knowledge to the group. I have also previously worked in the public sector, analysing best practice at councils.

In my spare time I enjoy yoga and Pilates at Folc yoga studio in Hasland, and walking in the Peak District with my family.