Meet our Governors
Name | Role | Bio | |
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![]() | Louise Howe | Chair of Governors | Hello, I am the Chair of Governors and co-opted governor for Chuter Ede Primary School. I joined the governing board as a parent in 2016 when my two daughters attended the school. I am the SEND link Governor and Safeguarding Link Governor. I am an Occupational Therapist by profession and currently work in Higher Education |
![]() | David Lees | Vice Chair | Hi!, I'm David Lees and I am a parent Governor here at Chuter Ede. I have a daughter who attends the Fernwood site. I have been a governor since 2021 and am currently vice-chair of the governors and chair of the sub-committee. In my day job, I am the Higher Education Manager at a large Russel Group research-intensive university. I am passionate about excellent education, and I work closely with the Chair of Governors, the wider governing body and the leadership team to ensure all pupils have an excellent experience at Chuter Ede. |
![]() | Bernadette Hunter | Senior Headteacher | Hello, I am Bernadette Hunter the Senior Headteacher across both school sites. I enjoy spending time with my family. I love watching comedians and live music! |
![]() | Sarah Garland | Parent Governor | My name is Sarah Garland, and I am a parent governor for Fernwood. I have a child in Year 2 and a child who has now left and is in Year 7. I am an Assistant Headteacher at a school in Grantham and have been in education for 20 years. Giving children opportunities, enriching their lives and developing them to be the best they can be is a passion of mine. In my spare time I like cooking and being with my friends and family. |
Richard Davison | Co-opted Governor | I am a Chartered Accountant working on regenerative soil solution start-up. I am a father of four and a grandparent to seven. I live in Balderton. | |
![]() | Jess Mitchell | Parent Governor | Hello, I am Jess, I am a parent governor. I have one daughter in Year 2 and my son has started in Foundation this year. |
![]() | Marion Fox-Goddard | Co-opted Governor | I have worked in local government for over fifteen years and currently work for Balderton Parish Council. My role there involves ensuring the council effectively managed and delivering services such as the allotments, Balderton lake, Mount Road cemetery, Coronation Street park and Village centre. I am dedicated to supporting the local community so I became a school governor in 2022. I hope to support Chuter Ede to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive education space for children to develop in their early education, to set them up for their future. The challenges and demands faced by schools have never been greater, but it is a privilege to be able to work with the other governors and the school staff who are continually working on improvement of the school's curriculum and management. |
![]() | Rev Louise Holliday | Co-opted Governor | I have been the vicar of St Giles church for seven years and during that time I have loved building the connection with the school. I am delighted to serve on the governing board and enjoy playing my part in supporting the children, staff and parents of our amazing school. |
![]() | Cath Bolland | Parent Governor | I am a Parent Governor. I joined the Governing Board at Chuter Ede in 2019 and have enjoyed learning about different aspects of the school and being involved in its continued development and success. In my free time I enjoy watching my children play football and walking my dog. |
![]() | Dom Lynas | Co-opted Governor | I am Senior Assistant Head, Behaviour and Attainment Lead at the Suthers School. I previously worked at Toot Hill School in Bingham. I am a PE teacher with a passion for all sports. I am still playing football for a veterans team! I enjoy regular holidays in Britain and further afield with my wife and eight year old son. |
![]() | Sam Oliver | LA Governor | I work at Barnby Road as Safeguarding and Welfare Manager. I am passionate about supporting the needs of all pupils. |
![]() | Rebecca Pennick | Teacher Governor | I am a teacher at the Fernwood site. I have three children, one of which has headed off to university this academic year. My youngest child is still at Primary School. |
![]() | Douglas Asante | Parent Governor | I am a parent of three girls. I am a published author. |
![]() | Rachel Revill | Associate member | I am Head of School for the Fernwood site. I am a keen runner. |
![]() | Tim Head | Associate member | I am Head of School for the Balderton site. I enjoy walking with my dog |
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School governors are members of their school's governing body, which is known as a 'corporate body'. A corporate body has a legal identity that is separate from its members and as a result, individual governors are generally protected from personal liability as a result of the governing body's decisions and actions provided they act honestly, reasonably and in good faith.
Individual governors have no power or right to act on behalf of the governing body except where the whole governing body has delegated a specific function to that individual or where regulations specify a function is to be exercised in a particular way.
School governors are drawn from different parts of the community and can be parents and staff or from the LA, the community and other groups. This helps ensure the governing body has sufficient diversity of views and experience but does not mean governors of a particular category represent that group on the governing body. For example, parent governors do not represent the parents at the school and do not report back to them.
The governing body has a range of duties and powers and a general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. Its responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The governing body has considerable discretion as to how to discharge its responsibilities but is required to constitute itself in line with the regulations and to appoint a chair and vice chair. The governing body may delegate certain of its responsibilities to certain governors or committees of governors, although in general, it is not compelled to do so.
There are a range of roles and actions the governing body or individual governors need to consider:
Information from DfE Website http://www.education.gov.uk/a0056694/categories-and-roles-of-school-governors
Governor Declaration of Interests
There are no Governor declaration of interests to report