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Meet Our Governors

The Governing Board of the school is responsible for the overall long-term policy of the school, working in conjunction with the head teacher.  The head teacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control, as well as ensuring the strategic planning of the governing board is delivered.

The Governors are made up of members appointed by Edukos Trust, a staff representative, parents and other community members.  They meet at least once a term to discuss the past, present and future of Airmyn School.  They ensure that current legislation is addressed and appropriate action taken.

Certain Governors have specific responsibilities for areas of the school’s strategic leadership.  Governors are usually involved with the appointment of new staff.

Current Membership

Full Name
Date of Appointment
Term of Office
How Appointed
Mrs Natalie Dodds
25/04/2022
Ex-Officio
Voting Head Teacher
Mrs Katherine Donald
04/05/2023
4 Years
Staff Election
Mrs Sarah Turner
21/06/2023
4 Years
Parent Election
Mrs Jane Peake
08/12/2022
4 Years
Trust Appointed
Mr Matthew Nundy
13/07/2023
4 Years
Trust Appointed
Mrs Lynne Last
22/02/2024
4 Years
Trust Appointed
Mrs Nicola Jones
12/12/2024
4 Years
Parent Election

Resignations

Full Name
Date of Appointment
Term of Office
Date of Resignation/End of Office
How Appointed
Jenny Pepper
18/03/2021
4 Years
17/03/2025
Trust Appointed
Liz Franks
08/11/2020
4 Years
07/11/2024
Parent Election
Alison Oxtoby
06/12/2019
4 Years
06/11/2023
Trust Appointed
Donna Woad
11/09/2021
4 Years
31/03/2023
Staff Election
Sue Hurst
18/03/2021
4 Years
10/06/2022
Trust Appointed

Attendance at Meetings

Attendance at Local Governing Board Meetings 2024-2025
Full Name Autumn Term: 21 October 2025 Spring Term: 10 February 2025 Summer Term: 12 May 2025
Mrs S Turner (Chair) Present Apologies
Mrs N Dodds Present Present
Mrs L Franks Apologies n/a
Mrs N Jones n/a Present
Mrs L Last Present Present
Mrs K McDonald Present Present
Mr M Nundy Present Present
Mrs J Peake Present Present
Mrs J Pepper Present Apologies n/a
Attendance at Local Governing Board Meetings 2023-2024
Full Name Autumn Term (1): 11 September 2023 Autumn Term (2): 6 November 2023 Spring Term: 26 February 2024 Summer Term: 10 June 2024
Mrs S Turner (Chair) Present Present Apologies Present
Mrs N Dodds Present Present Present Present
Mrs L Franks Apologies Present Present Apologies
Mrs L Last n/a n/a Present Present
Mrs K McDonald Present Present Present Present
Mr M Nundy Present Present Present Present
Miss A Oxtoby Present (via Teams) Apologies n/a n/a
Mrs J Peake Present Present Present Present
Mrs J Pepper Present Present Present Present
Also in Attendance: Mr C Huscroft
Attendance at Local Governing Board Meetings 2022 - 2023
Full Name Autumn Term (1): 28 September 2022 Autumn Term (2): 10 November 2022 Spring Term: 28 Februry 2023 Summer Term: 12 June 2023
Natalie Dodds Present Present Present Present
Liz Franks Apologies Apologies Present Present
Jenny Pepper Present Apologies Present Present
Sarah Turner Present Present Present Apologies
Alison Oxtoby Apologies Apologies Present Present
Donna Woad Present Present Present n/a
Jane Peake n/a n/a Present Present
Katherine Donald n/a n/a n/a Present
Attendance at Local Governing Board Meetings 2021-2022
Full Name 25 November 2021 8 March 2022 28 June 2022
Mrs Natalie Dodds n/a n/a Present
Mrs Elizabeth Franks Present Present Present
Mrs Jennifer Hamilton Present Apologies Apologies
Mrs Susan Hirst Present Present n/a
Miss Alison Oxtoby Apologies Present Apologies
Mrs Caroline Sturgeon Apologies Present n/a
Mrs Sarah Turner Present Apologies Present
Mrs Heidi Whyley Present Present n/a
Mrs Donna Woad Present Present Present

Pecuniary Interests