Term of Office - March 2021 - March 2025 (appointed by the governing body).  
Premises Committee, Strategic Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee.
​Education Governor and Safeguarding Governor. 

Conflicts of interest: None 

Having lived in Langwith for over 35 years and a former pupil of Whaley Thorns Primary School, I have a sound understanding of the local community and area.
On leaving Whaley Thorns in 1997 I attended Meden School and Technology College completing my GCSE’s and gaining full time employment at a local manufacturing company where I was appointed the supervisor, overseeing 5 departments. Whilst in this role I gained vital experience in logistics, workload planning and audit, as well as being part of a team implementing change to ensure smooth and reliable working strategies.
I later left this role, in 2007, to pursue  carer with the ambulance. During my time within the ambulance service, I have held numerous positions, graduating from Coventry University in 2018. I currently hold the position of Paramedic and work in and around the Chesterfield area. As a Paramedic I continually work alongside colleagues from different sectors to ensure local needs are met.
As a Paramedic I understand the importance of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity within the public sector as well as the importance of ensuring that staff remain current in mandatory training, such as yearly safeguarding training.
In my personal life I have 2 children, both of which have attended Whaley Thorns prior to commencing secondary education. One of my children received a diagnosis of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) whilst attending Whaley Thorns. The principal and staff at Whaley Thorns were instrumental in this diagnosis helping to support us as a family with the diagnosis and ensuring adequate support was in place to help my child achieve their potential.
On gaining the position of chair, I was delighted to help my local community and be able to influence changes to make Whaley succeed. As chair of governors, I look forward to continuing to support this amazing school alongside a strong team of governors, each with their own experiences and drive forward and to make Whaley Thorns the best school we can.

Term of Office - March 2021 - March 2025 (appointed by the governing body).
​Premises Committee, Strategic Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee.
​SEND, Vulnerable Groups, Inclusion and Wellbeing Governor

Conflicts of interest: None 
 
I have lived in Langwith for 22 years and co-owned the local shop for 17 of those years. 
 
Being a Governor means I can play a productive part of the village and its community. Whaley Thorns is a great school and I feel this is an exciting time to be part of the school's governing body. Being a Governor means being able to help support the education and welfare of the children and their families, but also means I can be part of a team that moves the school forward to achieve its goals for the future.  

Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee.
​Business and Community Governor.
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Conflicts of interest: None

​Term of Office -January 19th 2023 - January 18th 2026

​ I have lived in Langwith for 37 years and have worked in the local shop for 29 of those years. I am the assistant  manager of the shop; a position I have had for many of those years .Both my children attended  Whaley Thorns when they were younger so I have many happy memories  of the school from when they both attended. From working in the shop I know a lot of parents and children who go to Whaley Thorns so I am looking forward to being a governor  so I can help and support them as needed .I was a special constable for a few years before I got married which I enjoyed doing.
EYFS Governor and Humanities (History, Geography and RE Governor).

Strategic Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee.
Finance and Grants Governor 

Conflicts of interest: None

​Term of Office - September 21st 2023 - September 10th 2026

I've worked in Langwith Junction for 17 years at Woodhoots Langwith Junction Childcare. I attended Meden School, West Notts College and University to achieve my qualifications and degree in Early Years.

I'm the Manager and Director of Woodhoots Langwith Junction Childcare and have gained vital knowledge and skills within Early Years, SEN, Business and Management, including finances. I have a fantastic team of staff who, working together with passion and commitment in Early Years, we achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

I'm a committed and hard-working person with a supportive vision to ensure younger children achieve the best possible start in their early education.

In my personal life, I'm married and have two children. Both of my children have SEN needs and are doing really well in their education, which I couldn't be any more proud of. Both of my children attended Woodhoots Langwith Junction Childcare and the youngest one also attended Stubbin Wood Nursery..

It was an honour to have gained a position of Governor at Whaley Thorns. I'm very supportive of the local community, local families and hoping my passion, knowledge and skills in Early Years will be of some support to Whaley Thorns School.
I'm looking forward to being part of a amazing school working alongside a strong team of Governors to help drive and provide support to continue developing Whaley Thorns School.

Strategic Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee.
Parent Governor
Business and Community Governor

Conflicts of interest: None

​Term of Office - 23rd May 2024 - 23rd May 2027

I have lived locally all my life and my daughter attended this school before transitioning to secondary school. I have worked in the school as the School Business Officer since June 2023 and am passionate about supporting the success of the school in the best interests of the children, the parents, the staff and the wider community.

I am the Business and Community Governor and I bring years of experience from a commercial background. My strengths are my people skills and by forming relationships and working closely with others, I believe that we can make a real difference.

Staff Governor

Conflicts of interest: None

​Term of Office - 16th January 2025 - 16th January 2027

I have worked at Whaley Thorns Primary for the last two years and hold a strong passion for supporting children and staff within the school. I am a member of the wellbeing working group and have excellent relationships with pupils and staff. I also lead on protected characteristics, working with pupil ambassadors on themes that link in with our monthly kindness topics in school. My strengths include working as part of a team, seeing things from different perspectives and forming positive relationships. I believe these strengths will help me be successful in my role as staff governor.