Governing Body

I have two children at Etwall and find my Governing role an interesting and rewarding way to support the strategic development of the school. My other job is as a Research Chemist at a speciality chemical company so I'm used to managing large and small scale projects, teams, budgets and assessing the impact of decisions. I'm also a qualified rugby coach and volunteer at Melbourne RFC.

Term of Office:
4 years term ends 22nd January 2024

Appointed by:
Parent Election

Committees:
Headteacher's Performance Management
Finances and Resources
Curriculum and Standards

Link Governor For:
Maths

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
Chartered chemist - Royal Society of Chemistry

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

I have a son at Etwall Primary and I work for a company who provides operational support to schools. My background is in marketing and I am a qualified school business manager. I enjoy volunteering as a governor and using my skills to support the school at a strategic level to deliver the best possible education and school experience for every child.

Term of Office:
4 years to 22nd October 2022

Appointed by:
Parent Election

Committees:
Finance and Resources

Link Governor For:
EYFS

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

I am a parent of 3 boys (2 having now left Etwall Primary) and have been a Governor at Etwall for the past six years. As link Governor for Safeguarding I prioritise working with school to provide a safe environment to enable children to work at their best and feel happy and supported in all areas. As part of the Governing Board I feel privileged to work with such a great team to have a strategic input into the operation of the school and its future direction. I have a career in Purchasing for which my skills help ensure effective cost management but also budgeting and management.

Vice Chair of Governors

Term of Office:
4 year term ends 15th March 2024

Appointed by:
School's Governing Board

Committees:
Chair of Curriculum and Standards

Link Governor For:
Safeguarding

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

Term of Office:
4 year term ends 22nd October 2022

Appointed by:
Parent Election

Committees:
Resources

Link Governor For:
English, Modern Foreign Languages

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

Term of Office:
4 year term ends 6th May 2023

Appointed by:
Staff Governor Election

Committees:
Resources

Link Governor For:
Health and Safety

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
Member of staff at Etwall Primary School

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

I have a son at Etwall Primary School. I have a background in HR and strategic management. I joined the Governing Body in 2016 at a time when a lot of change was happening. I have enjoyed being able to use my experience to help make a difference for the children and staff at Etwall.

Term of Office:
4 year term ends 21st September 2024

Appointed by:
Parent Election

Committees:
Finance and Resources

Link Governor For:
Health and Safety

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

I am Local Authority Governor and also on the Executive Committee of Derbyshire School Governors Association. I am a retired Curriculum Leader at Derby College where I taught Modern Apprenticeship Students and Business Studies leading to Royal Society of Arts examinations and National Vocational Qualifications.

I have been Choir Leader at Brailsford Church for 20 years and also taught piano and singing. I have travelled in Africa, Australia and New Zealand and worked in Scandinavia teaching in Swedish schools and also crossing the Arctic Circle.

My aim is to serve Etwall Primary School to the very best of my ability and ensure that all pupils have every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Term of Office:
4 year term ends 25th November 2023

Appointed by:
School's Governing Board

Committees:
Curriculum and Standards

Link Governor For:
Local Authority

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

I have two children at Etwall and I have been working in the office at a large primary school in Derby for the last five years. I enjoy working within the school environment, after a significant career change which gave me the opportunity to focus more on my family. This change also gave me the chance to learn about the challenges faced by all schools and also the system and policies they have in place.
Prior to working in school my back ground is in finance, I worked within the energy industry as a business analyst for just over 10 years and I have an accounting degree. My back ground gives me the ability to help the governing board oversee the financial performance of the school.

Term of Office:
4 years term ends 12th July 2025

Appointed by:
Parent Election

Committees:
Finance and Resources - Vice Chair

Link Governor For:
Finance

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

I have a daughter attending Etwall Primary School and was a PTA member for several years prior to joining the Governors. I teach at a Staffordshire Primary School and enjoy being a Governor and helping to develop and support every child during their time at Etwall.

Term of Office:
4 years term ends 20th September 2025

Appointed by:
Parent Election

Committees:
Curriculum and Standards - Vice Chair

Link Governor For:
SEND
Pupil Premium
Looked After Children
Mental Health

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

My son attends Etwall Primary School and is currently in Year 2. I have worked in education for seventeen years in various different roles, including: secondary school English teaching, SEND and primary school teaching. Primary school is the start of a lifetime of learning and should be full of positive experiences, enjoyment and creativity. I want to use the skills and experience I have acquired to help shape the future for our children at Etwall Primary School.

Term of Office:
4 years term ends 28th March 2026

Appointed by:
School's Governing Board

Committees:
Curriculum and Standards

Link Governor For:
English

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:

Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None

I attended Etwall Primary School when I was a child and continue to live in the local area. My enjoyment of my time at school led me to become a teacher. I am passionate about education and work at a Derby city secondary school as part of the senior leadership team. I believe that every child and young person has the right to a curriculum in which they see themselves reflected, respected, valued and celebrated. I have a young daughter who I hope will attend EPS when the time comes. I have a keen interest in the success of the school and look forward to being able to give something back to the local community by supporting as a governor.

Term of Office:
4 years term ends 28th March 2026

Appointed by:
School's Governing Board

Committees:
Curriculum and Standards

Link Governor For:
Assessment
Anti-bullying

Relevant Business and Financial Interests:


Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None