Leadership & Governance
The school is led by a team consisting of the Head, Assistant Heads (Academic & Pastoral) and Senior Leaders.
Mrs S Weber-Spokes
Head
Mrs L Sharpe
Assistant Head (Academic) & Head of Geography
Mrs C Cunningham
Assistant Head (Pastoral), Head of Learning Support & Pastoral Care Lead
Mr A Small
Head of Assessment & Maths
Mr T Lewis
Head of Senior Prep, Head of RE & Pastoral Care Lead
Mr F McClelland
Head of Junior Prep & Computing
Mrs V Wilson
Head of Pre-Prep & Early Years
ADVISORY GOVERNING BODY
Yarrells School is owned by Mrs Natalie Covell with her two sons Mr Adam Covell and Mr Crispian Covell both being Directors. The Directors are assisted in the governance of the school by the Advisory Governing Body which meets termly to offer strategic advice and challenge to the leadership of the school and its policies. The members of the Advisory Governing Body are each designated a specific area of overview and make regular visits to the school to monitor developments in this area and report back to the Advisory Governing Body.
Members of the Advisory Governing Body (AGB)
Chairman: Mr Ian Glen, Yarrells Preparatory School, Upton, Poole, BH16 5EU. Tel: 01202 622229
Directors: Mrs Natalie Covell, Mr Adam Covell and Mr Crispian Covell
Clerk: Mrs Helen Breakwell
Representative of the School: Mrs Sally Weber-Spokes (Head)
AGB Members: Dr Alison Blakeway, Mr Alan Brinded, Mrs Amanda Neesam and Mr David Parker
Contact: chair@yarrells.co.uk
Governor | Area of Expertise / Profession | Area of Overview |
| Dr Alison Blakeway | Doctor, Former Parent | Safeguarding |
| Mr Alan Brinded | Former Teacher | Pastoral Care |
| Mr Ian Glen | Company Director, Former Parent | Chair of the Advisory Governing Body |
| Mrs Amanda Neesam | Former HR Professional, Artist, Parent | EYFS |
| Mr David Parker | Former Education Board Professional | HR, Safer Recruitment |