Governors
Governing Body membership
Chair of Governors and Chair of Finance & Premises Committee
'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.'
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 2022
Attendance - 83%
Vice Chair (Designated Safeguarding Governor) and Chair of Safeguarding committee
Attendance - 66%
Parent Governor (Appointed by the parent vote)
Mrs Lyndsey Willis
'I'm a mum to 2 boys and work for a local children's toy charity. I decided to become a parent governor to understand more about my child's education and what goes into it.'
Vacancy
Committee(s): Finance & Premises
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.'
Janette Ward
Committee(s): Finance & Premises
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
Mandie Beighton
'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):Curriculum & Personnel, 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
Staff Governor (Appointed by staff vote)
Kirsty Saunders
'I have worked at Ripley Infant School since 2016. I am passionate about ensuring that our school can provide an excellent quality of education as well as foster children’s well-being in a positive way. Being a part of the Governing Body allows me to be a part of the bigger picture of our school and how we can ensure every decision made will make a positive impact on the lives of the pupils in our school.'
Committee(s): Curriculum & Personnel,
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 2026
Attendance - 100%
Headteacher
Paula Doleman
Committee(s): Curriculum & Personnel, 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
Clerk to Governors