Governors
Chair of Governors
Rev A Ward (Foundation Governor)
- Email: rector.walbrook@gmail.com
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Term of office: Ex Officio
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Committee: N/A
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Link governor: SIAMS /RE
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Attendance at meetings 2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
As a person of faith, I love living and working in this vibrant inner-city community which is such a rich mix of culture, ethnicity and faith. I have been the Rector of the parish in which St Chad's is a church school since February 2011 and have lived in Normanton since taking up the role of Vicar at St Augustine's Church in May 2003. During this time, I have been a foundation governor at St Chad's, and have served as Chair of Governors since October 2015. Before being ordained I worked as a housing manager for the YMCA Housing Association in Sheffield and then in West London.
Mrs E Cartwright (Foundation Governor)
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Term of office: 31/07/2019
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Committee: Standards
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Link governor: EYFS/Computing
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
I have had nine years experience as a Governor, six years at St Chad’s and three years at an Infant School in Birmingham. I have worked in education and childcare in multi-cultural areas and am committed to supporting St Chad’s in helping all the children from our diverse community flourish.
Mr A Richardson (Co-opted Governor)
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Term of office: 31/03/2019
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Committee: Finance (Chair)
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Link governor: Finance & Premises / Maths
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
Mr M Gladwell (LA Governor)
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Term of office: 10/01/2022
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Committee: Standards
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Link governor: SEND
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
I have been a governor since September 2017. I have run language school next door to the school for 7 years and wanted a chance to serve the local community by using my skills in English for speakers of another language to help St Chads Infants. I really enjoy engaging with the school and look forward to contributing more in the future.
Mrs K Bryan (Foundation Governor)
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Term of office: 31/09/2020
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Committee: Standards
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Link governor: PE, Sport, Music
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 0/7
Biography:
I began my teaching career in 1978, working at Whitecross Nursery School and Central Nursery school. My final full-time teaching post was as Assistant Head Teacher at Castle Nursery School for 18 years. I have also worked as Acting Head Teacher and a supply teacher in various nursery and infant schools, including St Chads where I worked in Foundation and Year 1 classes. I am now retired although I still enjoy working a few hours each week with FS children developing speech and language skills. I am also a Junior Church leader and help with the summer activity week at St Werbugh’s School. I have 2 adult sons and am enjoying my new role as Grandmother.
Mrs R Bibi (Staff Governor)
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Term of office: 31/07/2019
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Committee: Standards
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Link governor: SIAMS/RE
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 0/7
Biography:
I have been a member of staff for over 7 years and became a governor in February 2016. I am married and a proud mum of 3 teenage children, 2 girls and a boy. I have lived in Derby since I was a little girl and so I have a good knowledge of the local community and it's needs. I have always had an interest in St chads infants school from pupil, to parent, to employee.
As a governor, I find it purposeful in being able to discuss relevant issues, with people from different walks of life and helping to make the best possible decisions to improve the outcomes for the children in school. l want to support the school in being the best it can be and supporting our children to achieve their potential (whatever this may be). It is important to me to create an environment whereby each child is valued and develops their own self-esteem and confidence, so that they can excel both academically and creatively.
Mrs T Akhtar (Parent Governor)
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Term of office: 02/09/2021
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Committee: Finance
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Link governor Sports Premium / Science
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
"St Chads School is an important part of my neighbourhood. I have been a student and a volunteer in the past and now I am a proud parent of a child who attends the same school that I once did. I hope that my experience in running my own businesses in various fields can contribute towards supporting the school to achieve an enriched, happy and healthy learning environment for all."
Mr R Williams (Co-opted Governor)
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Term of office: 30/05/2022
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Committee: Finance
- Link Governor: Safeguarding / History & Geography
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
I took on the role of governor in June 2018 having previously worked alongside the school and seeing how passionate the staff are to educate the children. The school has a real sense of community and pride, of which I wanted to become a part off. I have been involved working with schools for nearly 10 years, linking in with schools within my professional capacity, ensuring children remain safe both in schools and within the community. I have various links within the community, which can assist both governors, staff and parents.
Ms K Leach (Head of School)
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Term of office: Ex Officio
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Attendance at meetings 2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
I was appointed Head of School at St Chad's in September 2017. Previous to this I was Assistant Headteacher at Hardwick Primary School, responsible for the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, English and MFL. During my career I have been fortunate to teach in the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I have worked in two outstanding primary schools in two Local Authorities and I have also taught abroad in France and Belgium. In 2015 I became a Specialist Leader in Education for English and EAL.
Mr J Gallimore (Executive Head teacher)
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Term of office: Ex Officio
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Attendance at meetings2018/19: 1/7
Biography:
I have been Head teacher at Hardwick Primary School since October 2012 and Executive Head teacher at Hardwick Primary and St Chad’s CE Nursery and Infant School since April 2016. Previous to this I was Head teacher at Brookfield Primary School in Derby for 10 years. I have over 25 years’ experience as a teacher and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and opportunities it has provided me with. In addition to my role as Head teacher I am also a Local Leader of Education which enables me to use my experience to help and support other schools and school leaders.
Mrs P Geary (Vice Chair of Governors)
Term of office: Retired July 2018
Mrs A Fuller (Co-opted Governor)
Term of office: Resigned January 2018
Mrs K Norkus (Parent Governor)
Term of office: Resigned July 2018