"School governors and trustees are people who want to make a positive contribution to children's education" (NGA 2017)

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

What is a governing body?

All schools have a Governing Body which is responsible for overseeing many of the strategic decisions of the school.

The Governing Body ensures the school functions well and maintains the proper range of academic and social objectives.

The Governing Body works as a team with shared responsibilities.

It is made up of a selection of people who want to contribute to the school's success; parents, staff, the Local Authority and community members. Anyone can be a governor if they have time to give to the role and an interest in making the school better.

Members of the Governing Body

2021/22

Mrs Linda Wyatt, Chair

I am a Local Authority Governor and local to the area.
I grew up in Derby and after gaining my degree, I moved to Ashby to work for United Biscuits in their Research Department. I trained to be a teacher in Further Education after I had married and started a family. I worked at Burton College in various roles for over 20 years before moving to my current position as CEO of an Awarding Organisation. Whilst working at the college, I was able to make sure that young people and adults were able to have a second chance to gain the qualifications needed to build a career. The key to success in education is building a solid foundation during the primary school years so I am delighted to be able to be involved with the school and share my experience and expertise. I am the SEN link Governor and Chair of the Performance and Standards Committee.

Category: Local Authority Governor

Responsibility: Chair, Safeguarding

Committee Membership: Curriculum (Chair), Finance

Term of Office: 30.09.21-29.09.25

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Mr John Perry- Vice Chair

I moved to Moira in 2002, I have two boys who both attended Moira Primary School. I have been a Governor at Moira since 2009 where I was part of the group who were instrumental in getting it changed from a infant school to a primary school. It has been a great pleasure to watch the school develop to what it is today.

I am also a Town Councillor for Ashby Woulds Town Council where at present I am Deputy Mayor, as I am a Governor at Moira I am the representative for the school on the Town Council so this gives me the opportunity to report to the council on how the school is progressing or to seek help if there are any problems the school may be encountering that the Council may be able to help with.

I come into school usual every two weeks to have a meeting with Mrs Hambleton, usually to see how the school is going and if there are any issue's but sometimes I get to walk around the school and look at the lovely display's and how all the children are progressing by looking through their work.

With my job, being a governor and town council roles as you can imagine I am a very busy person, however I always find time to watch my boys play football, for myself I like to go out on my bike or go and spend a couple of hours in the gym.

Category: Co-opted

Responsibility: Vice Chair, Finance Governor, EYFS, Pay Committee Chair

Committee Membership: Finance, Pay Committee, Health and Safety

Term of Office: 27.06.2020- 26.06.2024

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: Yes

Mrs Claire Coates, Executive Head teacher

I am proud to join the Moira Primary School and excited about my role in continuing to raise standards for the children within our local community. 

I have been a teacher for 20 years and have worked in a variety of schools; from large inner city academies to very small rural settings. My role as Executive Headteacher means that I oversee two local schools; Griffydam and Moira. I am a Headteacher Ambassador for the Youth Sport Trust and an Artsmark Ambassador for the East Midlands. I also sit on the strategic board of the Forest Way Teaching School Alliance.

Category: Head teacher

Responsibility: Head teacher

Committee Membership: Curriculum, Finance, Health and Safety

Term of Office: 01.09.2020-

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Mrs Rebecca Hobbs 

Category: Co-opted

Responsibility: Staff Governor, PE and Sports Premium

Committee Membership: Curriculum

Term of Office: 

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None 
 

Mrs Vicky Santy

I am the Head of School at Moira and have worked in education for 20 years. During that time, I have worked in city and county schools. My curriculum interests are reading and writing; I am passionate about sharing this with the children across the school. I am excited about my new role within the school; it's a wonderful place to work and I am proud to be a part of such a committed and enthusiastic team.

Category: Co-opted

Responsibility: Head, Leadership Team

Committee Membership: Curriculum, Health and Safety, Finance, Curriculum

Term of Office: 14.06.2021- 13.06.2025

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Mrs Rebecca Cain

Category: Parent

Responsibility: SEND, Training and Development

Committee Membership: Curriculum

Term of Office: 01.02.21-01.02.25

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Mrs Sarah Collins

Category: Parent

Responsibility: Website Compliance

Committee Membership: Finance

Term of Office: 01.02.21-01.02.25

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Mr Kim Wilson

Category: Co-opted

Responsibility: Pupil Premium

Committee Membership: Health and Safety

Term of Office: 01.02.21-01.02.25

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Ms Deborah Fantua

Category: Parent

Responsibility: 

Committee Membership: 

Term of Office: 01.11.21-01.11.25

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Ms Helen Brown

Category: Parent

Responsibility: 

Committee Membership: 

Term of Office: 01.11.21-01.11.25

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None

Mrs Rachel Halstead

Category: Co-opted

Responsibility: 

Committee Membership: 

Term of Office: 01.11.21-01.11.25

Register of interest: None

Relationship with school staff: None