Meet the Governors
Welcome to our Governors’ Section
We are a dedicated group of community, parent and staff governors who support and challenge the Headteacher in providing the best education for the children at Awsworth Primary and Nursery School. The Head Teacher is responsible for the day to day running of the school. We help to set the strategic direction of the school and ensure finances are used effectively to provide a safe, happy, caring and exciting learning environment and the resources necessary to deliver high standards of teaching and learning.
We are committed to ensuring that our pupils can achieve their BEST by valuing, nurturing and embedding the following key principles of Belief, Effort, Success and Teamwork. You can see how we encourage these key principles in our school’s Vision and Aims Statement.
The composition of the Governing Body is as follows:
two parent governors
six co-opted governors
one staff governor
the Head Teacher (permanent member of the governing body)
Committee Structures
Two Full Governing Body meetings are held each term. Much of the work carried out at these meetings can be categorised under the headings of Finance, Resources, Curriculum, Pupils, Personnel and Strategic Development. Governors consider, approve and monitor the school’s annual budget plan in accordance with the priorities in the School Improvement Plan including the staffing structure. They consider reports from the Head Teacher, approve policies, monitor performance and attainment and ensure compliance with national requirements. Governors ensure Pupil Premium funding and Sports Premium funding is spent effectively and robust Safeguarding procedures are in place. They monitor behaviour and attendance and make recommendations on strategic development that will improve pupil achievement and school effectiveness. Staff are invited to meetings to talk to governors about areas of their expertise. These have recently included Special Educational Needs and Disability, Behaviour, Data Protection, Pupil Premium and Sports Premium. There are also sub committees which are responsible for Pay, Performance Management and Discipline who report back to the Full Governing Body.
Roles and Responsibilities
Individual link governors are assigned to each area of the School Improvement Plan and come in to school to focus on a particular area and participate in the school’s self-evaluation process. Governors look at children’s work, monitor behaviour, evaluate progress and talk to groups of children across all ages to find out their opinions on a wide range of school related topics.
Governors sign a Code of Conduct which makes clear the commitment needed and behaviour expected and conduct an annual Governing Body Skills Audit and Governing Body Self Review. Governors are also expected to attend training to improve their skills and all governors have undertaken Safeguarding training.
Governors report their impact at Full Governing Body meetings.
In 2017/2018 governors took ownership of key strategic areas in the School Improvement Plan which has raised greater awareness and a more focused approach to monitoring pupil performance, asking more challenging questions in governing body meetings, and developing a greater understanding of the initiatives and strategies used to raise, asses and monitor pupil attainment.
We place great importance on the relationship parents/carers have with the school and value any suggestions and comments you would like to make. To contact the Chair of Governors, Mrs Marilyn Reed, please call, email or drop a letter into the school office and she will contact you as quickly as she can. You can also contact us on the school website on the ‘Information for Parents’ page where there is a link to give your comments which we will respond personally.
Please find below details of how our Governing Body is structured including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each governor.
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Name: Jane Mainprize Governor Category Head Teacher Appointed by: Automatic appointment on taking up role as Head Teacher Date joined Governing Body: September 2002 Current term of office: The Head Teacher is a permanent member of the Governing Body Register of interests and other Governor positions held: None Committees: Finance, Curriculum & Pupils |
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Name: Marilyn Reed Chair of Governing Body Governor Category Co-opted Appointed By: The Governing Body Date joined Governing Body: 2002 Current term of office: 01/01/2017-31/12/2020 Register of interests and other positions held: None Committees: Resources, Curriculum & Pupils, Disciplinary, Pay, Performance Management Link Roles: Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities/Equality, Behaviour, Anti- Bullying, Looked After Children, Complaints, Monitoring and Evaluation, Pay, Healthy Schools/PSCHE/Sex Education, Whistle Blowing/Staff, Appraisal, English, History
I’m married with three grown up children who all attended this school. I have enjoyed a career that has enabled me to experience both the early years of children’s development through to further and adult education which has been very rewarding. I think it’s really important that children enjoy coming to school and feel happy, safe and valued as individuals and I’m proud of the reputation the school has within the community and that a third of families choose to bring their children here from outside the school catchment. I will always do everything I can to ensure the school continues to strive for excellence in all it does and the children are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential and receive the highest quality of learning experiences. |
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Name: Erika Owen Vice Chair of Governing Body, Chair of Curriculum and Pupils Governor Category: Co-opted Appointed By: The Governing Body Date joined Governing Body: 2014 Current term of office: 23/10/2018 - 22/10/2022 Register of interests and other positions held: None Committees: Resources, Curriculum & Pupils, Performance Management Link Roles: History, Music, Appraisal
Hello my name is Erika, parent to George (7) and Tommy (5). I’ve always wanted to belong to a community and now that Awsworth has become “home”, I’m so privileged to help support my local community and school. With my “American upbringing” I have had many diverse experiences of adjusting to and fitting into numerous communities across the US. Performing Arts and managing my own business in private music tuition have enabled me to be adaptable, inquisitive, collaborative, financially and organisationally efficient. Analysing my own performance, as well as that of my students, it is my goal to work constructively with the governing body and fellow parents to help forward the success of our school. |
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Name: Karen Eardley Chair of Finance Governor Category: Co-opted Appointed By: The Governing Body Date joined Governing Body: 2013 Current term of office: 25/01/17 - 24/01/2021 Register of interests and other positions held: Governor at Kimberley Primary School Committees: Resources, Curriculum & Pupils, Pay Link Roles: Mathematics, English, Languages, QA Appraisal, Pay
I grew up in the village and having attended this school as a pupil it has always had a place in my heart. When my youngest children started school I wanted to learn more about it and have been a parent governor for over six years.
During this time I have enjoyed learning how the school is run. I understand the importance of being a critical friend, whilst challenging and gathering evidence to hold the school accountable for financial decisions and improving the provisions for teaching and learning.
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Name: Thomas Bolton Governor Category: Parent Appointed By: Parents Date joined Governing Body: 2017 Current term of office: 01/10/2017 – 30/09/21 Register of interests and other positions held: None Committees Resources, Curriculum & Pupils Link Roles: Pupil Premium, Data Protection I am father of one boy, Zeke, who’s currently in year one. My father was in the RAF so I’ve moved around the country a lot before settling in Lincoln for the majority of my adult life. Around 2 years ago I moved to the Nottingham area for work. I’m a civil servant but am currently taking a career break to care for Zeke who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia shortly after we moved to Nottingham. I wanted to become a school governor because I am enthusiastic about ensuring our children get the best education and I wanted to be able to utilise my free time to help my new community thrive. |
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Name: Neil Kelley Governor Category: Parent Appointed By: Parents Date joined Governing Body: 2017 Current term of office: 01/10/2017 - 30/09/2021 Register of interests and other positions held: None Committees Resources, Curriculum & Pupils Link Roles: Health and Safety
I am a father of 2 (Jessica 6 and Lucas 2). I currently live in Awsworth and was educated in the area at Kimberley school including 6th form. I am currently working in the finance sector in managing a large operational area and am passionate about development, engagement and learning. I am happy to be part of the governors team and will look to bring my own personal skills and experience to the table to make the school as best as possible for everyone concerned |
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Name: Linda Stokes Governor Category: Co-opted Appointed By: The Governing Body, Parents Date joined Governing Body: 2010 Current term of office: 01/01/2017-31/12/2020 Register of interests and other positions held: None Committees Resources, Curriculum & Pupils Link Roles: Design & Technology, Art & Design
I have been a Teaching Assistant at Awsworth Primary and Nursery School for 13 years and I am now completing my teacher training in UKS2. I have supported learning from Foundation through to Year 6 and come into contact with most pupils and parents/carers. Being a member of the Governing Body enables me to share an insight into school life and to help make decisions that are in the best interest of the children and for the school to evolve. I enjoy running and play an active role in organising the Annual Awsworth 5k Fun Run. |
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Name: Stuart Ainley Governor Category: Co-opted Appointed By: The Governing Body Date joined Governing Body: 2019 Current term of office: 05/03/19 - 04/03/23 Register of interests and other positions held: None Committees Resources, Curriculum & Pupils Link Roles: Buildings and Site Maintenance, Health and Safety.
I am married and live in Oakwood. I recently retired having worked in Building and Civil Engineering for some 40 plus years. My background is Purchasing, Contract Finance, Budgetary controls, and an awareness of Health & Safety. I am delighted to be a member of Awsworth’s Governing Body, and my aim is to help maintain and improve the school infrastructure and environment within the parameters of budgets and timescales. My spare time hobbies include photography and travel with the main one being football where I have held and continue to hold administrative positions. |
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Name: Nicole Clarke Governor Category: Co-opted Appointed By: The Governing Body Date joined Governing Body: 2002 Current term of office: 01/01/2017-31/12/2020 Register of interests and other positions held: Governor at The Kimberley School Committees Resources, Curriculum & Pupils Link Roles: Inclusion (SEN), Assessment, Educational Visits.
I am married with a 24 year old son. For the majority of my life I have been an Awsworth resident. I have been a school governor for a little over 17 years and have gathered a wealth of knowledge along the way. Alongside being a Governor here at Awsworth I am also a proactive Governor of The Kimberley School. This works well as a link between Primary and Secondary education. At the Kimberley School I am the Chair of two committees, and my skill set generally lies within those areas, including pupil and staff welfare. At both schools I am the link for pupils with SEN, I have extensive knowledge of SEN due to working as a support for our SENCO, Mrs Standall, combined with knowledge of day-to-day life in school. I believe that all pupils should have the best opportunities to succeed, we continue to raise attainment and we retain and recruit excellent staff members. |
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Name: Claire Watson Governor Category: Staff Appointed By: Staff Date joined Governing Body: 2002 Current term of office: 04/10/2018 - 03/10/2022 Register of interests and other positions held: None Committees Resources, Curriculum & Pupils Link Roles: I have been teaching in Awsworth since 1998 and have been part of the senior leadership team since the two schools amalgamated to form Awsworth Primary School in 2002. I am proud to work in a school which has such a positive, inclusive ethos and where the governing body work closely with the staff to ensure a rich learning experience. I am married with one child, a daughter who attends Awsworth Primary School and is currently in Year Three. Out of school I enjoy dancing, reading and spending time with family. |
Governor Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings 2019
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Spring 23 Jan 2019 |
Spring 5 Mar 2019 |
Summer 8 May 2019 |
Summer 18 June 2019 |
Autumn 25 Sept 2019 |
Autumn 12 Nov 2019 |
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Marilyn Reed |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Erika Owen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Karen Eardley |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Thomas Bolton |
N |
Y |
Y |
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Neil Kelley |
Y |
Y |
N |
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Stuart Ainley |
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Y |
Y |
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Linda Stokes |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Nicole Clarke |
N |
Y |
N |
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Claire Watson |
N |
Y |
Y |
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Jane Mainprize |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Governor Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings 2018
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Spring 24 Jan 2018 |
Summer 9 May 2018 |
Summer 12 June 2018 |
Autumn 19 Sept 2018 |
Autumn 13 Nov 2018 |
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Marilyn Reed |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Erika Owen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Karen Eardley |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Thomas Bolton |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
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Neil Kelley |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
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Ben Parker |
N |
N |
N |
N |
SD |
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Matthew Francis |
N |
N |
N |
SD |
N/A |
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Linda Stokes |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Nicole Clarke |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
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Claire Watson |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Jane Mainprize |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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SD - Stepped Down