Meet the Governors
Caroline Beattie - Chair of Governors
Co-opted(parent), appointed 01/09/15
I am a busy mum of 3, one of which attend Arbourthorne Community Primary School. I have been involved in school governance since 2007. I serve as a Governor because I want to make a positive impact on the education of children in my community and Sheffield.
Tim Bowman
Co-opted, appointed 01/09/15
I have been involved in governance for 3 years and enjoy using my skills as Head of Inclusion for Sheffield City Council to improve education outcomes for children.
Paul Douglas
Co-opted (parent), appointed 01/09/15
I have been a school governor for 5 years and have 2 children at Gleadless Primary School. During this time I have used my skills as Chief Operating Officer with Rotherham United FC to strengthen the Governing Body.
Sandra Fagan
Associate, appointed 01/09/15
I volunteered to become a school governor so that I could help as many children as I could. I enjoy seeing the children develop in their education.
Cheryl Fairhurst
Parent, appointed 01/09/15 by parents
I am a mum of 4 and a nan of 2. My youngest 2 boys attend Arbourthorne Community Primary School. I became a governor as the education of children is very important to me. I want to ensure our children get the best of what is available.
Mandy Fenech
Co-opted (non-teaching staff), appointed 01/09/15
I have been involved in governance for 16 years and find it both a challenge and very rewarding. I find it a privilege to be involved in shaping children's education.
John Fernley
Co-opted, appointed 01/09/15
I am new to school governance but I got involved because I strongly believe that every child has the right to an education that allows them to achieve their best in a supportive and caring environment.
Elaine Glenister
Co-opted, appointed 01/09/15
I have extensive experience of school governance and have always tried to ensure our children attend a school where they are happy, safe and receive a good education.
Susan Good
Co-opted, appointed 01/09/15
I became a governor as a result of the excellent links between Arbourthorne and Sheffield High School. As a teacher, I want to raise children's aspirations so they reach their full potential.
Liz Keen
Staff, appointed 01/09/15 by staff
I am committed to improving children's future chances and opportunities, especially through the use of modern technology. As a staff governor, I believe we can provide first class opportunities for every child.
David King - Vice Chair
Local Authority, appointed 01/09/15
I have been involved in education since 1969 and a governor for 16 years. I feel the role of a school governor is very important in the development of the school and holding the school to account.
Rebecca Nash
Associate, appointed 01/09/15
As I am involved locally in secondary education, I became a school governor in the primary sector as I find it very helpful and insightful to understand the primary experience and curriculum.
Lisa Shackleton
Co-opted (parent), appointed 01/09/15
Having 2 children at Arbourthorne Community Primary School, I got involved in school governance as I was interested in how the school was run. I enjoy using the skills I have acquired at work to help the governing body.
Dave Tagg
Parent, appointed 01/09/15 by parents
I became a governor because I want the best for pupils and staff. I enjoy being part of the running and progression of the school.
Lianne Ward
Associate, appointed 01/09/15
I love taking an interest in what the children want out of school and also love to see them at their shows, prom and school events.
All Governors serve for a 4 year term, unless otherwise specified.
All associate governors have no voting rights unless otherwise specified.