Governors at Heathcote Primary School

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the Chair of Governors at Heathcote Primary School. My wife and I have been residents of the local area for 20 years and since my son (aged 9) joined the school I have been keen to support the school in its development. I joined the School Standards Committee in late 2019 and became the Chair in March 2022 following the Ofsted inspection. I continue to be impressed by the community focussed aspect of the school.


For the past 6 years I have worked as a Head of Department for the local Further Education College having previously been a Head of Curriculum and Class Teacher in a Secondary School in Birmingham. This experience of education can be invaluable however no two schools re the same especially when they cater for different age groups.


I hope to be able to help the school continue to thrive especially as the school and the local are continue to grow. It continues to be a very exciting time for our children and the school.

I have been a Community Governor since 2020 and Vice Chair since 2022. I have been in a resident in the local area all of my life so I have a keen interest on how the school can develop and thrive in collaboration with the local area. I have a strong background in technology and leadership having worked for a large multi-national company for over 20 years. I'm passionate about providing pupils with the best possible learning environment and eager to support our dedicated leadership team and staff at Heathcote as much as possible.

I’ve been a Community Governor at Heathcote Primary School since 2018 and held additional responsibilities for Safeguarding since early 2019. I’m keen to ensure that every child has a safe and engaging environment where they can learn and grow. In my professional life I’m an Enterprise Solutions Architect for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and I get to use many of my professional skills to enable the school to grow and excel. I have a background in Science, Maths and Computing so will be looking to work with the school to volunteer my skills wherever I can.

I have been a community governor at Heathcote Primary School since 2022, where I have tried to play an integral role in supporting the school’s mission and fostering a positive educational environment.
In addition to my commitment to education, I am a qualified community pharmacist, working and residing within the local community. With a passion for healthcare and community service, I am devoted to enhancing the well-being of all my patients, whilst contributing to the overall health and prosperity of the area.

I have been a parent Governor since 2022 and am keen to ensure that Heathcote Primary School is a safe and welcoming place where every child can thrive. I work as a UK and European patent attorney and have a background in AI and Computer Science. I am excited to see the school continue to grow in the coming years and am looking forward to helping out however I can.

I joined as a Governor at Heathcote school in 2022, I am Warwick born and bred and have lived in the Heathcote area since 2018. I work as General Manager at Warwick Castle, I am a trustee of the Chase Meadow Community Centre and a former Warwick District Councillor. I am excited to be able to support the school in its vision to provide the best possible education for its pupils.

Hema YellaPragada is a dedicated community leader, historian, and advocate for education and cultural representation. She currently serves as a District Councillor on Warwick District Council, Shadow Portfolio Holder for Safer, Healthier and active Communities, Vice-Chair of the Employment Committee, and a member of the Licensing Committee.
By education, Hema is a historian, having studied at the University of Warwick. She has a strong record of leading initiatives that promote cultural and linguistic diversity, including the successful Telugu language Campaign to include Telugu as a GCSE foreign language. She represents Hinduism on the Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education (SACRE) under the Local Education Authority in Coventry and Warwickshire and has contributed to developing an agreed syllabus for Hinduism taught in hundreds of schools across the region.

Hema is one of four trustees of the Hindu Education Board UK, ensuring accurate representation of world views and Hinduism in the schools. She volunteers with the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) at Warwickshire Police, supporting community engagement and accountability.

A passionate advocate for women and social causes, Hema is one of the four trustees of Women Stepping Out. She also led charitable initiatives such as UTHO and local Sewa Day, providing hot meals for the elderly and disabled. She is actively involved in environmental campaigns, including Save Soil campaign, Clean Air Warwickshire.

Her contributions have been recognised with numerous national awards, including the UK Parliament Week Activities of the Year Award (2021), MP’s Commendation for Charity Work (2022), CAVA Trustee Award (2023), and the IIW Champion of the Earth Award in the UK Parliament (2024) and CAVA Volunteer award as part of Women stepping out (2025).