Viv has been involved with the governance of primary schools and Multi Academy Trusts for over 8 years.

Viv has a passionate belief that schools that provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that enables children to flourish and succeed are crucial to the wellbeing of the local community.

Before early retirement Viv worked for BT for 35 years including time as a Telephone Engineer and Project Manager.

Viv is a Licensed Reader Minister in her local Parish Church and works part time in the St Philip's Centre, which helps communities to live well together.