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Mr David Lewis (Chair of Governors) |
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I was appointed as a co-opted governor in January 2022 and I am responsible for Maths, Computing and Design & Technology at Christleton Primary School. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Co-opted | January 2022 | January 2026 | Full | |
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Mrs Katie Fisher (Vice-Chair of Governors) |
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| Being a local resident and having a child attend Christleton Primary gave me the desire to become more involved with the school. I have a general interest in education and am passionate to support the operations of the school however possible. Professionally, I am a Chartered Accountant and business owner, taking the day-to-day role of Finance Director of a long-standing professional services firm. Having spent much of my early career auditing educational institutions, this gave me a basic understanding of how educational institutions operate and the challenges they face. I have continued to be interested in the education sector, having previously been the Treasurer of Christleton Preschool, volunteering as a Teaching Assistant at another local school for a short time and providing support with activities at Christleton Primary. I am enthusiastic, passionate and genuinely interested in supporting the efforts made by all involved in the school. I am a Co-Opted Governor and my responsibilities include English. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Co-opted | June 2023 | June 2027 | Full | |
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Mr Oliver Mitchell |
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| I have been the headteacher of Christleton Primary School since January 2017. As headteacher, I am automatically a governor by virtue of the role. I attend all governing body meetings and work closely with the governors to ensure the best outcomes for our children. I have regular meetings with the chair and vice chair to ensure that they are fully informed and involved in the life of the school. I am responsible for the strategic direction of the school, its management (including managing finances, management of staff and the management of the site), safeguarding and the curriculum we deliver. I am passionate about providing the best education and experiences for our children. I believe that they deserve the very best opportunities, and facilities, and strive to provide this for them. I aim to support each child’s development so they are able to be the best that they can be and develop into confident, well-rounded, happy young people. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Virtue of role | January 2017 | n/a | Full | |
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Mrs Kate Lee |
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Education has been at the heart of my career, and I remain passionate about making a positive difference to children and their families. I have two grandchildren who attend Christleton Primary School. I have extensive experience in school leadership, governance, inspection and school improvement, including 19 years as a headteacher of a large, two-form entry primary school of 437 pupils. During my headship, I developed a 75-place Foundation Stage and led an inclusive school with a specialist provision for deaf children and British Sign Language taught across the school. I also worked as an Ofsted inspector for four years, gaining a broader perspective of education and school improvement. During my headship, the school became the first stand-alone academy in the local authority. Although retired from headship since 2017, I remain committed to supporting schools and working collaboratively with staff, governors and the wider school community to create the best possible opportunities and life chances for children. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Co-opted | Sept 2026 | Sept 2030 | Full | |
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Mrs Katie Dryden |
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I am a Parent Governor with responsibility for Science and Art. I have two children currently at Christleton Primary and a younger child who will follow in their footsteps, giving me a strong personal connection to the school and a commitment to its continued success. Professionally, I have over a decade of senior experience in HR and organisational development, working as a management consultant specialising in people strategy, change management and leadership development. I also hold qualifications in Human Resource Management and Executive Coaching. I have a particular interest in mindset and behavioural change, especially how the way we think influences how we feel, the habits we form and the resilience we build. This underpins my passion for supporting children to grow in confidence, resilience and curiosity. Outside of work, I enjoy family time, beach days, walks in nature and exploring interior design, all of which give me energy and inspiration. I am committed to making a positive impact as part of the governing body and to helping every child at Christleton Primary thrive. |
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| Type | First Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Parent Elected | September 2025 | September 2029 | Full | |
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Mr Jon West |
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| I am a local resident of Littleton with a family including two young children who both attended Christleton Primary School. I am currently working at Lloyds Banking Group in the City of London and hold a relationship with MBNA Limited (now part of Lloyds Banking Group) who have historically provided support for educational and charitable activities in the local community. I have held various finance related positions and responsibilities including finance, accounting and treasury. I spent the majority of my career as Head of Treasury at MBNA. I am an experienced board member holding multiple directorships of property and finance companies. I chair the school's Finance and Staffing Committee including responsibilities to advise on the school's income, expenditure and budget forecasts. I attended local schools in the Chester area (Mollington Primary School and Upton by Chester High School) before graduating from Manchester University (BA (Econ) honours degree in Economics) and Manchester Business School (MBA). |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Co-opted | First Appointed December 2015 | December 2023 | Full | |
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Revd. Elizabeth Inall |
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| I am appointed as a community governor. I represent Christleton Parish Council on the board in order to liaise between the school and the community. I have lived in Christleton for many years having retired from my job as Vicar of three villages in rural north Bedfordshire where I was also a lower school governor. Before entering full time ministry, I worked as a Physiotherapist. I am married with three adult children and seven grandchildren. I am kept busy in retirement with gardening, travelling, learning German and learning to play the piano. I also help to deliver the Open the Book assemblies in school. I sit on the Teaching and Learning Committee and am the link governor for Modern Foreign Languages (French) and Religious Education. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Community Governor | First Appointed December 2015 | December 2023 | Full | |
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Mrs Allison Sproston |
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Co-opted Governor |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Co-opted | June 26 | June 2030 | Full | |
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Mrs Sarah King |
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I was appointed as a staff governor in 2021. I am a teacher at Christleton Primary school, currently in the reception (EYFS) class. I am also the EYFS lead. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Staff Governor | February 2021 | February 2025 | Full | |
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Mr Stephen Ewell |
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| The school employs Mr Stephen Ewell via Edsential to clerk the governor meetings. | ||||
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Mrs Clare Mesney |
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I am an associate governor and attend some governor meetings. I am the school business manager and may attend meetings to report back on financial matters. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Associate Member | n/a | n/a | None | |
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Mrs Nia Hughes |
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I am an associate governor and attend some governor meetings. I am the deputy head and attend meetings to report back mainly on school development and evaluation matters. |
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| Type | Appointed | End of Term | Voting Rights | |
| Associate Member | n/a | n/a | None | |
