Kingmoor Junior SchoolTHE GOVERNING BOARD
The members of the Governing Board come from all areas of the school, including teachers, support staff, parents, members of the local community and those appointed by the Local Authority. The clerk to the Governors attends meetings and ensures that minutes, records and papers of the Governing Board are properly recorded and maintained.
WHAT DO GOVERNORS DO?
• Have the best interests of the school at heart. This includes the pupils first and foremost, but also staff, parents and the local community.
• Attend full Governing Board meetings at least once a term.
• Sit on at least one further committee e.g. Finance and Staffing between typically 3 and 6 times per year. Most of the key work of the Governing Board takes place in these committees.
• Read reports and background papers prior to meetings.
• Attend training sessions to improve understanding of the school and education.
• Carry out monitoring as required e.g. class visits and health and safety inspections.
• Plan strategically to continually improve the school for the benefit of all stakeholders, making best use of all information available about school performance.
WHAT IS THE GOVERNING BOARD'S ROLE?
• First and foremost to help raise standards of achievement.
• Be accountable for the performance of the school through monitoring and review.
• Help shape the vision for the school and thus the schools future direction.
• Make decisions about the school’s budget and staffing requirements.
• Ensure the school provides for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Decides how the school can encourage pupil's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
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CHAIR OF GOVERNORS |
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Justin Robinson About me I am a Local Authority Governor and have lived in Carlisle for the majority of my life. I am employed with Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and have been for over for 30 years where I am responsible for the delivery of our Fire Protection legislation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order strands. I am married to Claire who works within the travel industry and we have two children a son and daughter who both previously attended Kingmoor Junior School but are now at Trinity Secondary School.
Why I became a Governor My main reason for becoming a governor was I wanted to make a positive contribution to Kingmoor Junior School and make a positive difference to the life chances of the children. As a Governor it’s a great opportunity to work alongside a team of other dedicated Governors who are passionate about ensuring that decisions are made that are beneficial to all the children. It is also very fulfilling to be able to have a say in just about every aspect of how the school is run and provide challenge and support to the leadership team of the school with the ultimate aim of driving up standards and preparing the school for the challenges that lay ahead.
What I do in my spare time Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit be it through walking, visits to the gym or getting out on my mountain bike and enjoying some fresh air. I enjoy spending time with the family and supporting my children in their interests. |
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Rosie Watling About me |
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CO-OPTED GOVERNORS |
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Steve Ramshay About me I've lived in Carlisle my whole life and I am a former pupil at Kingmoor Infant & Junior Schools. I continued my education in Carlisle attending Trinity School before achieving a degree in journalism at the University of Cumbria.
Since then, I have worked at Cumbria Constabulary within the force's marketing and communications team.
I live locally, I am soon to be married and I have three children
Why I became a Governor With my youngest child nearing school age, I felt it was time to do something proactive and positive within our local community.
Being a former pupil, I have a genuine interest and connection with Kingmoor. I aim to support the board of governors and the school in continuing to provide the best possible environment for pupils to learn and grow.
What I do in my spare time Outside of work, I like to keep fit and enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am an avid football fan and I am a supporter of Newcastle United. Over the past year I have taken up golf, in which I am currently trying (and failing) to improve my game.
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Romana Cecchini I am a retired teacher who lives locally. I started my teaching career at Kingmoor Juniors. Since then, I have worked abroad and in several schools within the county holding senior posts with responsibility for Special Educational Needs and Languages. My family was originally from Italy, and I return there regularly to see family and friends. Why I became a Governor After retiring, I was looking for an opportunity to make use of my skills and give something back to education. When Mrs Stewart, the headteacher, suggested that I might like being a governor, I was happy to apply. What I do in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and I particularly enjoy days out with them in the Lakes or surrounding areas. I am involved in volunteer work as an organiser of Cafe Lingo (a language club for fluent speakers based at Tullie House) and the Cumbrian Italian Club. I also teach Italian to adults and spend time as a part-time administrator for the local church. I enjoy travel, gardening, reading, cooking and meeting people from different walks of life. |
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Susan Kelly About me |
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Andrew Binnie About me Why I became a Governor |
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Roz Ferguson About me I have always lived in Carlisle apart from the three years I spent at the University of Warwick studying maths. After finishing university, I completed my accountancy training at a local firm, before moving to work in finance for the NHS. I was previously on the board of Carlisle Carers as their treasurer and volunteered with their Young Carers’ group. I live in Lowry Hill with my husband Lee and our cocker spaniel Luna. Why I became a Governor I had been considering looking for another volunteering opportunity after my role on the board of Carlisle Carers came to an end when I saw the advert for a Governor in the Lowry Hill newsletter, and it just seemed like perfect timing! What I do in my spare time I enjoy fell walking and love getting out in the Lakes with family and friends. I also enjoy doing yoga, playing the piano, and reading. |
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PARENT GOVERNORS |
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Jennifer Hamilton About me I grew up in Carlisle, but lived in a few different areas before we moved back again with the plan for our children to attend Kingmoor schools. Our daughter is now in Kingmoor Juniors, while our son has just started Kingmoor Nursery & Infant school. I qualified as a Podiatrist in 2007 from Sunderland University with a first class honours degree. During my studies I had a gap year travelling Australia with my now husband. After graduating we lived in Gilsland while I worked as a Podiatrist for Newcastle PCT before starting my private Podiatry business, Family Foot Clinic Ltd, situated in Carlisle city centre in 2008. I now have a great team to help care for our lovely patient’s podiatry needs. Why I became a Governor Children spend a lot of their childhood in school, I wanted to be involved in what would be happening there to support them into growing up into the best person they can be. I hope to add further medical knowledge and business skills to the team of Governors, as well as the passion from a loving parent of a current and a prospective student. What I do in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family; especially baking, exploring, playing Lego, and anything Disney. I also love to read and be able to switch off to a good story. |
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Leanne Slater About me I have lived locally for 12 years living in Lowry Hill for five of those with my husband, three boys and our family dog. I currently work for North Cumbria Integrated Care in Wheelchair Services and have done for 14 years. This involves assessing patients for wheelchairs ensuring they are provided with the most suitable equipment for their specific need. Prior to this I gained my degree in Sports Therapy and Rehab living and working in London. On my return to Cumbria I decided to gain my Post Graduate Certificate in Education leading me to teach in a number of primary schools in Carlisle.
Why I became a Governor
This is something I have been interested in for a while. My children have flourished at Kingmoor Junior School and as I feel passionate about education I wanted to be involved with the school to help all children get the best opportunities to allow them to succeed. What I do in my spare time I love spending time with my family particularly watching the boys in their sporting activities. I enjoy meeting up with friends and also walking our dog Bertie around our local area, a favourite being Kingmoor woods. |
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STAFF GOVERNORS |
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Hayley Robertson in her capacity as Headteacher |
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Heather Bell in her capacity as Teaching Staff Representative |