Governors

Governing Body membership

Chair of Governors

John Pearce (Derbyshire Leader of Governance) - (Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing body)

'My career in education began in 1970 as teacher. I was promoted in schools to head teacher, and in Nottinghamshire Local Authority to Deputy Chief Iinspector. Finally, promoted to Grandfather, I now run an international Leadership Consultancy Business specialising in evaluation and success planning in education, business, health and sport.'

Committee(s): Personnel & Curriculum, Finance & Premises

Relevant Business Interests: Creator of The iAbacus, works with schools and Academy Trusts on School Improvement

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a governor: None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives: None

Term of Office expires: September 2024

Attendance last academic year:100%

Vice Chair and Chair of Premises & Finance Committee

Paul Falconer - Parent governor

"I have a long association with the school through my children and previously served as a governor from 2011 to 2018, including 2 years as Chair. I enjoy giving something back to the school and hope my work experience in accountancy and business adds practical experience to the governing body."

Committee(s): Finance

Relevant Business Interests: None

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a Governor: None

Relationships with members of staff: None

Term of Office expires: March 2028

Attendance last academic year- 100%

Parent Governor: (Appointed by the parent vote)

Vacancy

LA Governor: (Appointed by the Local Authority/Governing body)

Katharine Skermer - Safeguarding Governor, Mental Health & Wellbeing governor and Chair of Safeguarding committee

Committee(s): Safeguarding

Relevant Business Interests: None

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a Governor: None

Relationships with members of staff: None

Term of Office expires: December 2028

Co-opted Governors: (Appointed by the Governing Body)

Kathryn Ward - Chair of Personnel & Curriculum Committee

'I’m a retired Head Teacher of a Derby Nursery school and Children's Centre. I also taught at Ripley Nursery school and have a long association with Ripley Infant School through my children and grandchildren attending as pupils.'

Committee(s): Personnel & Curriculum

Relevant Business Interests: None

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a governor: None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives: None

Term of Office expires: April 2027

Attendance last academic year - 100%

Janette Ward - SEND Governor

"I have worked for businesses serving the education sector for over 20 years. I also have an association with the school as my two children both attended"

Committee(s): Finance & Premises

Relevant Business Interests: "Jan works for an education supplies company"

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a governor: None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives: None

Term of office expires: September 2028

Attendance last academic year - 80%

Mandie Beighton - Safeguarding Governor, Mental Health & Wellbeing governor

'I have been a teaching and learning assistant Ripley Infant School since 2014. I join the governing body to take a further developing interest in the running of our school. Our children deserve the best in being part of the decision-making process is an absolute privilege and honour.'

Committee(s): Personnel & Curriculum, Safeguarding

Relevant Business Interests: Employed by Ripley Infant School as a TA

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a governor: None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives: None

Term of office expires: April 2029

Attendance last academic year- 80%

Vacancy

Staff Governor: (Appointed by staff vote)

Gareth Taylor

'As Deputy Headteacher and teacher at Ripley Infant School I am passionate about our school, children and community. As a staff governor, I look forward to continuing to develop the strategic direction of our school and being involved in the decisions that ensure our school continues to be the best place possible for the children and families who attend here.'

Committee(s): Personnel & Curriculum

Relevant Business Interests: None

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a governor: None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives: None

Term of Office expires: October 2028

Headteacher

Paula Doleman

Committee(s): Personnel & Curriculum, Finance & Premises, Safeguarding

Relevant Business Interests: None

Details of other Educational Establishments of which you are a governor: None

Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives: None

Attendance last academic year - 100%

Clerk to Governors

Cathy Barrass

To contact please email: ClerkToGov@ripley-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk

Governors leaving over the post 12 months

Mrs Jane Foulkes (Co-opted Governor) Resigned 08.01.23

Miss L Dove (Clerk to Governors) Left 21.07.22

Ms Alison Cope (LA governor) term of office ended February 2023

Lindsey Willis (Co-opted governor & Vice Chair) resigned August 2024

Kirsty Saunders (Staff Governor) resigned September 2024

Kelly Smith (Parent Governor) resigned March 2025

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