Governors | Roecliffe Primary School

Governors Annual Statement

The local academy council are responsible for the strategic direction of our school. They have to make sure that all statutory obligations for pupils and staff are met.

At our school we have different types of governors:

FOUNDATION GOVERNORS, who are elected by the Parochial Church Council.

PARENT GOVERNORS, who are elected by parents and carers of pupils at the school.

STAFF GOVERNORS, who are elected by staff at the school.

LOCAL AUTHORITY GOVERNOR, who is nominated by North Yorkshire County Council.

CO-OPTED GOVERNORS are invited to become Governors by the Governing Body.

Our Local Academy Council

All Governors were appointed in accordance with our Instrument of Government

Nick Baird (chair/foundation)

My wife and I have lived in Roecliffe since August 2016 following our retirement from teaching. This was in the Primary range and , for the last 21 years, I was the head teacher of 3 different schools. We have 3 grown up children and so I hope that at least some of this experience, both as a parent and as a practitioner, can be of use to Roecliffe School.

I keep in touch with schools as a volunteer within the learning team at Ripon Museums Trust, both at the Court House and Work House and also as part of an Outreach Team.

I am passionate about sport, golf and try to keep fit generally. Travel, music and history are other interests and I am attempting to improve my French as we also spend time in France on a regular basis.

Governor since: 22.11.2022 – 22.11.2026
Attendance at Full GB Meetings during the last academic year:100%
Business or pecuniary interests: NONE
Governance Roles in other schools: NONE
Relationships with school staff: NONE

Contact: nick.baird@roecliffeschool.co.uk

Lesley Briggs (Headteacher)

I joined the school as a headteacher in January 2019. I am very proud to lead such a dedicated and effective team of staff who are passionate about inspiring our children to reach their fuill potential.

Attendance at Full GB Meetings during the last academic year: 100%
Business or pecuniary interests: NONE
Governance Roles in other schools: NONE
Relationships with school staff: NONE

Beth Lewis (Staff)

I joined the school as class 2 teacher in September 2021 and I am delighted to have joined the Governing body as staff governor. I am keen to support the development of the school to give the children the best possible start in life.

Governor term: 01/09/2021-01/09/2025
Attendance at Full GB Meetings during the last academic year: 100%
Business or pecuniary interests: NONE
Governance Roles in other schools: NONE
Relationships with school staff: NONE

Tom Ibbetson (Parent)

I joined the Governing body at Roecliffe in 2021 after being impressed with the school as a parent.

With experience of safeguarding arrangements across the public sector I was pleased to take on the safeguarding link role. Through this role I promote a focus on ensuring children are safe, and learn how to keep safe as they grow.

In 2023 I became deputy chair of the local academy council, supporting the chair in developing the board.

I have two children, both at Roecliffe, and live locally with my wife. Please say hello, I’m always keen to talk about how the school can go from strength to strength.

Governor term: 27.09.2021 – 26.09.2025
Attendance at Full GB Meetings during the last academic year: 100%
Business or pecuniary interests: NONE
Governance Roles in other schools: NONE
Relationships with school staff: NONE

Claudia Densham (Parent)

I am a parent at Roecliffe School and I believe it is a very special place where children are given an excellent start to their educational journey. As a governor I aim to contribute to the continued success of the School and ensure it remains a place where children are able to flourish. I have a background in education, teaching in secondary schools in Surrey and Hertfordshire, before moving back to the North to be closer to family. My focus as a governor is upon the quality of education at Roecliffe, making certain all pupils have access to the curriculum, maintaining an oversight of teaching and learning and ensuring there is a clear focus on raising attainment.

Governor term: 10.11.2023 – 10.11.2027
Attendance at Full GB Meetings during the last academic year: N/A
Business or pecuniary interests: NONE
Governance Roles in other schools: NONE
Relationships with school staff: NONE

Stephen Jarvis (Foundation)

I have lived in the village for nearly 30 years during this time i have been involved with the pc and for the last 6 years have been a church warden at st mary`s church. I have been a governor for 12 years carrying out many roles. During this time have enjoyed seeing school flourish and the progression of the children through the school. I have been married for 18 years to elizabeth works full times as a hospital doctor and we have 4 children, our eldest now at the grammar school and we still have three children at roecliffe.

In my role as foundation governor i have strong links with church and school and work closely with vicar to ensure consistent christian ethos across school.

Governor term: 18.05.2024 – 17.05.2028
Attendance at Full GB Meetings during the last academic year: N/A
Business or pecuniary interests: NONE
Governance Roles in other schools: NONE
Relationships with school staff: NONE

Governors left in the last 12 months:

Stephen Jarvis – 27.11.24

Karen Gardiner – 07.03.2024