Whitley And Eggborough Community Primary School

Meet the Governors

Mr P Johnson - Chair of Governors
Mrs A Coventry - Headteacher
Mrs A Painter - Parent Governor / Safeguarding
Mrs J Britton - Parent Governor
Ms L Abbasi - Parent Governor
Mrs Diane Steward - Associate Governor
Mr J McKeown - Co-opted Governor
Mrs G Brown - Parent Governor
Mrs J Poynton - Co-opted Governor

Mr P Johnson - Chair of Governors

Name	Phillip Johnson	Catergory	Chair of Governors / Local Authority Governor
Appointed by	LA	Term in office	02/24 - 02/28
Governance roles in other schools	none	Other positions of responsibility	Finance Committee/ Health & Safety
Business Interests	none	Relationships	None
Financial Interests	none

Coming soon.

Mrs A Coventry - Headteacher Member of ETL Committee / Member of Finance Committee

Name	Alison Coventry	Category	Headteacher Governor
Appointed by	FGB	Term in Office	09/23 - ongoing
Governance roles in other schools	N/A	Other positions of responsibility	Headteacher/Finance Committee/ETL Committee
Business Interests	Acting Headteacher	Relationships	None
Financial Interests	N/A

Coming soon.

Mrs A Painter - Safeguarding and SEND Governor Chair of ETL Committee Link class tbc

Name	Mandy Painter	Category	Parent governor. Full voting rights.
Appointed by	Parent election	Term in Office	02/2021-02/2025
Governance roles in other schools	Headteacher - governor, Tickhill Estfield Primary School	Other positions of responsibility	Safeguarding / SEND and ETL
Business Interests	N/A	Relationships	None
Financial Interests	N/A

I have lived in Whitley since 1991, initially with my parents who are still in the village, and now with my husband and sons. My sons both thoroughly enjoyed their time at Whitley & Eggborough Primary School and now attend local secondary schools.

I am the Headteacher at a Doncaster primary school, having taught there for 20 years. I’m passionate about primary education with my specialist subject being Maths. I am also a governor at my school.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. Holidays and days out with a picnic are our favourite family times. I also spend a lot of time on a rugby sideline or watching kickboxing lessons as I support my sons’ hobbies. My own newfound hobby is running, so you will see me regularly (slowly) running around the village.

Mrs J Britton - Vice Chair (joint), Finance Committee Member Link Class tbc

Name	Mrs Jessica Britton	Category	Parent governor. Full voting rights.
Appointed by	Parent election	Term in Office	11/2022-11/2026
Governance roles in other schools	N/A	Other positions of responsibility	Finance Committee
Business Interests	N/A	Relationships	Parent of pupil
Financial Interests	N/A

I have been working in education for 10 years combining teaching in special ed and mainstream secondary. Currently 6 years in post leading art and technology, line managing 4 teaching staff and 3 associates. I enjoy enriching students lives with broad balanced curriculum and I want this for all children in a safe environment. My son attends Whitley and Eggborough School and I look forward to watching him and the other students grow.

Miss L Abbasi Member of ETL Committee Link Class tbc

Name	Miss Leila Abbasi	Category	Parent governor. Full voting rights.
Appointed by	Parent election	Term in Office	02/20223-02/2027
Governance roles in other schools	N/A	Other positions of responsibility	ETL Committee
Business Interests	N/A	Relationships	Parent of pupils
Financial Interests	N/A

Working within Education is a highly important & rewarding aspect within my life. I have been a secondary school teacher & leader for the past 15 years, teaching in two large secondary schools in North & West Yorkshire.

Prior to teaching I worked within the Design industry as a Fashion & Clothing Designer.

My career is stimulating as each day brings new challenges & my passion is teaching children & young people.

There is nothing more rewarding than success in the classroom.

My two children attend Whitley & Eggborough Primary school & I am delighted to serve on the governing body.

Within my spare time my interests are Art & design, textiles, home improvements, reading, holidaying & keeping fit.

Mrs D Steward Associate Governor

Name	Diane Steward	Category	Associate Governor
Appointed by	FGB	Term in Office	04/24-04/28
Governance roles in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Finance Committee
Business Interests	School Business Manager	Relationships	None
Financial Interests	None

Prior to working within a school, I worked for a large insurance company in both New Business and Direct Marketing. I have worked at Whitley and Eggborough for many years as the School Business Manager.

My role in school is very varied, no day is the same! Amongst other things, my work involves looking after the school budget, ensuring the building is safe and secure, and dealing with the procurement of contracts.

Mr J McKeown - Vice Chair (joint)

Name	Joshua McKeown	Category	Co-opted
Appointed by	Governing Board	Term in office	10/23-10/27
Governance roles in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Chair of Finance Committee/Vice Chair
Business Interests	None	Relationships	Husband of class teacher
Financial Interests	None

I am experienced in education, having worked as a teacher in Further Education colleges in the past, and now working at a university overseeing the continuous improvement of student experience and education. I am passionate about ensuring that everybody has access to good quality education and supporting people to achieve their best, whether that is pupils or staff.

I grew up in the local area, and have had an association with the school for some years, since my wife joined the school as a class teacher. I frequently support trips and events at the school, and have also been known to deliver talks about my areas of expertise within history. In my spare time, I love to go walking in the many beautiful areas of Yorkshire, taking my dog Lola with me.

Mrs J Poynton - Co-opted Governor

Name	Joanne Poynton	Category	Co-opted
Appointed by	Governing Board	Term in office	10/23-10/27
Governance in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Finance committee
Business Interests	None	Relationships	Parent of pupils
Financial Interests	None

Information coming soon

Mrs G Brown - Parent Governor

Name	Gemma Brown	Category	Parent Governor
Appointed by	Parents	Term in office	03/24 - 03/28
Governance in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Finance committee
Business Interests	Employee of Askham Bryan College	Relationships	Parent of pupils
Finance Interests	None

Information coming soon

Past Governors (left within 12 months)

Mrs L Singleton (Parent and Co Vice Chair) Resigned January 2023

Mr S Bates (Co-opted Governor) Resigned January 2023

Mrs S Jackson (Headteacher) Resigned August 2023

Mrs C Slater (Co-opted Governor) Resigned November 2023

Mr M Haigh (Chair of Governor) Resigned December 2023

Governor Attendance Data

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Whitley And Eggborough Community Primary School

Whitley And Eggborough Community Primary School

Meet the Governors

Mrs A Coventry - Headteacher Member of ETL Committee / Member of Finance Committee

Mrs J Britton - Vice Chair (joint), Finance Committee Member Link Class tbc

Miss L Abbasi Member of ETL Committee Link Class tbc

Mrs D Steward Associate Governor

Mr J McKeown - Vice Chair (joint)

Whitley And Eggborough Community Primary School

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Whitley And Eggborough Community Primary School

Meet the Governors

Mrs A Coventry - Headteacher Member of ETL Committee / Member of Finance Committee

Mrs J Britton - Vice Chair (joint), Finance Committee Member Link Class tbc

Miss L Abbasi Member of ETL Committee Link Class tbc

Mrs D Steward Associate Governor

Mr J McKeown - Vice Chair (joint)

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