Governors

Term of office until 01.09.2024 until 31.10.2028 

I have a daughter that attends Palterton Primary School and one that has moved onto Secondary School. Although my background is not in education, I am passionate about helping our school and pupils achieve success, being involved in our school community, and offering support where possible. I am also the treasurer for FOPPS (Friends of Palterton Primary School) our schools PTA Charity, a role I've held for the last two years and one that I've thoroughly enjoyed. 

Outside of School, I'm the managing director of our family's Electrical Contracting business. I'm looking forward to working more closely with the experienced governing body and the SLT in the coming years, and being involved in the strategic direction of the School. 

Term of Office 02.10.2018 until 01.10.2026 

I am delighted to have been on the governing board at Palterton Primary School since November 2014. My son attended the school and I have always felt passionate about what a wonderful school  Palterton Primary is. I lived in the village for 15 years so have a good idea and understanding of the community in which the school is based. I am committed to supporting our fabulous school by making  regular visits, attending meetings and supporting the Head and staff through my role as a Governor. I am proud of what the school has achieved and strive to ensure that, along with my fellow governors, the school and its pupils reach its full potential. 

Term of Office 16.09.2019 until 15.09.2027 

I joined the Governing Body in September 2015, originally as a parent governor when my son was in Year 2.  He's now at Secondary School but I chose to continue in the role of co-opted governor.  I grew up in the village and my son was the 4th generation of our family to attend the school so it continues to hold a special place in my heart.  Despite my own career being in Human Resource Management, I've always had an interest in education in some form or another and have done some voluntary work along the way.  Having a child of my own and witnessing his development first hand further enhanced this interest.  

During my terms of office, I've been involved in a wide range of activities in order to support the school in striving to ensure that all children receive the best possible outcomes and I've also held the role of Vice Chair. Termly, we attend full governing body meetings  where we discuss topics such as the school improvement plan, performance data, health & safety, safeguarding and finance issues.  I've also been involved in  recruitment processes, headteacher performance management, Ofsted visits,  reviewing the curriculum and standards in teaching and learning and undertaken a number of governor training courses. 

Being a governor of the school takes a level of commitment, responsibility and enthusiasm, but it's also a very interesting, varied and rewarding opportunity in which you're able to 'give something back' along with a group of like-minded individuals. 

Term of Office 01.09.2024 until 31.10.2028 

Term of office until

Term of Office 10.11.2025 until 10.11.2029 

Term of Office ongoing from 01.09.2011