What do Governors do?
School governors make a valuable contribution to children’s education, opportunities and futures.
Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. You will also be joining the largest volunteer force in the country: there are over a quarter of a million volunteers governing state funded schools in England.
Schools need governing boards that have a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience to enable it to be effective. Ofsted has repeatedly noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management – which includes the governing board.
How our Governing Committee is Structured
The governing body includes parents, staff from the school and people chosen to act as Trust Governor on the basis of the skills they can contribute to support the overall aims of the school.
Getting in Touch
If you wish to get in touch with the governors to compliment the work of the school or pass on a concern or criticism, please pass this through the school office. If the message is confidential, please ensure it is in an envelope marked as such and include your contact details so that the governors can address you directly without needing to ask the school to provide contact details.
Governors Elected by Parents
I’m a physicist at the University of York. My principal research goal is to make electricity from nuclear fusion — the process that powers the Sun but which we haven’t yet successfully harnessed on Earth; I act as the academic director for a cross-institutional doctoral training programme in this area. I also lead the University of York’s Natural Sciences programmes, which train undergraduates in interdisciplinary science ranging from Nanoscience to Neuroscience. I’m hoping that some of the experiences I’ve had in these roles will enable me to support the School as a Governor.
Outside work, I’m the social secretary of Stamford Bridge Cricket Club and serve on the Stamford Bridge Parochial Church Council. In addition to cricket (obviously!), I like rock climbing, but most of all enjoy walking with my family in the Lake District. My wife and I have lived in the village for over 10 years. My daughter is currently at the School.
I am a church minister based in York and have over 30 years pastoral experience. I have a Masters Degree in applied theology and pastoral care. For the past number of years I have served on the national abirtration board for our church movement and have helped produce a new code of conduct for our ministers. I have had many years experience in dealing with leadership training, pastoral care and conflict management.
As a family we moved to Stamford Bridge about two years ago. Our son attends the infant school and my wife works in education in York. It is my hope that I can use my skills and experience to serve our local community, especially the primary school which plays such an integral role in preparing our children to reach their full potential in life.
Having lived in Stamford Bridge for twelve years, I am proud to represent the governing body on behalf of the parents to ensure that Stamford Bridge Primary is at the heart of the community, providing the best education possible for all children.
I have worked in education for 16 years and have taught all primary age groups from 2-year-old provision to Year 6. My most recent role is working for a MAT of 23 schools on the school improvement team.
I am a Mummy to an incredible little boy. In our spare time we enjoy holidays, the outdoors, and trips to the beach!
Children get one chance of education and combining my profession with passion, I strive to ensure that together, with staff and parents, we nurture all children to be resilient, motivated, and successful.
Staff Governors
Appeals Committee
Complaints Committee
Performance Review (of the Headteacher)