Governor Information

Attendance 

FGB Meetings 2019/2020

Mrs

Judy Williams

Chair of Governors

High Attainers Lead

Mrs

Ellie Dunmore 

SIAMS  Lead

SMSC Lead

Mr

Paul Gilbert

Data Lead

Performance 

& Standards

Ms

Alison Parry

 05.03.2018

Resources

Mr 

Steve

Townson

Resources

Performance

& Standards

Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

I joined the Governing body in 2013 as a Foundation Governor representing St Mary’s Church of which I am a member. I have worked for Leicestershire Education for 25 years as a teacher and since retiring, wanted to continue being involved in children’s education. I enjoy being back in a school environment and feel privileged to be able to share my knowledge and help the children and staff in any way I can.

This year I am a co-opted Governor and my main focus is to see children achieve their full potential.

My interests include singing in the Church Robed choir, being a member of the Parish Church Council and learning to play the piano.

I became a Foundation Governor in January of 2014 as a representative of St. Mary’s Church, to which I am an active member of the congregation.

I have three children who attend St. Mary’s C.E. School, and work full time as the General Manager at an aromatherapy training school and manufacturer of aromatherapy goods and products.

I believe a good education is important at any age, and aim to support the school in giving the children at St. Mary’s the best possible start in their learning journey whilst promoting Christian values. I am also currently a member of the Performance and Standards Committee.

As a father of three children, including two at St Mary's I am a passionate believer in the value of education, and the life changing effect it can have. I want to support the teaching staff to deliver the best possible education for our children, no matter what their background or ability, so that when they leave St Mary's they are fully prepared to take the next step. I see an inclusive education involving the whole community as key to ensuring the continuing success of our school, and I am committed to ensuring St Mary's is a positive environment for all.

I approached the governing body in 2016 as I felt I had the enthusiasm and skills to support their work, and I was subsequently appointed associate governor and I was then elected as a parent governor in 2017. I have been a pharmacist for over 15 years with an extensive background in community pharmacy, including Morrisons supermarkets and Well Pharmacy. I currently split my time at work between a GP practice in Syston and in pharmacy workforce development for Health Education England.

Co-opted

Governor

I am a Christian first and foremost and have a heart to serve. Having retired from teaching two years ago I have been volunteering for a charity called Feed the Hungry, based in Hinckley, going into schools to share the charity's work and carrying out food packing and distribution through them.

Part of my teaching role was to oversee vulnerable groups - I was the SENDCO and worked in Inclusion as Assistant Head Teacher, supporting differently able children to meet their potential.  It was immensely rewarding and I now count it a privilege to be able to use my educational experience to support St Mary's as a Governor.  It is so encouraging to see the school work hard to enable all children to develop their potential - a foundation for their future, using Christian values to underpin this and I look forward to supporting the school as it continues its journey of success.

Mr Steve

Townson

Foundation

Governor

I consider it a great honour to be asked to be a foundation governor representing St Mary's Church.  Having been a parent governor many years ago the role of governors in the school and the ongoing changes in educational demands are not new to me. I strongly believe that all children should be encouraged to believe in themselves and their gifts.  Through my visits to the school, the opportunity to listen to a good number of assemblies and attendance at meetings with staff and fellow governors I am very encouraged.  It is heartening that we have a great set of Christian values that reach far beyond the written words, throughout the year groups I am seeing these values in action.

I look forward to lending my experiences of 42 years in the communications industry to support all those involved with St Mary's School.

Mr Ben

Pearson

Parent 

Governor

As a father of three boys, one at St Mary's and one due to attend in three years' time. I have a very personal interest in the success of the school.  However I am a great believe in education being a vital part of everyone's life, and this drives me to support the school and its staff to provide the best education to every student that attends St Mary's.  I want all the children to progress in life skills as well as education, to encourage children to be positive about themselves and others and continue to dream and believe  in what they can attain.

I use my skills from my analytical background and experience in Change/Project Management to help the Governing Body and school.  I work locally at Cadent and in my spare time I also coach a local football team.