Mrs S Cunningham - Parent Governor 

(Chair of Governors)

Responsible for:  Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB); Pupil Premium, Complaints, Head Teacher Appraisal

I am very excited and proud to be the Co-Chair of Governors at Bagthorpe.  I am mum to 2 daughters who attend Bagthorpe.

I've worked for a high street bank for almost 18 years and during the past 7 years with SME's including MAT's within the education sector.  A huge part of my current role is working with local businesses in the community providing support for recovery and growth post pandemic.

I am passionate about the local community and keen to play a part in ensuring our children get the best start in their learning journey.

Mrs R Leader - Co-opted Governor (Vice Chair)

Responsibility for:  Child Protection & Safeguarding including LAC & PLAC & Prevent Duty; Head Teacher Appraisal.  

"I have worked for Derbyshire Constabulary in the control room since 2002.  I am used to dealing with sensitive and stressful situations in a high pressured environment.  I can stay calm and am level headed keeping an unbiased opinion.  I have a real passion for education and believe all children should have a solid foundation to build on for their future.  I am able to bring many of my workplace skills including safeguarding children and dealing with outside agencies to my role.  I enjoy working in a team and helping to get the best out of the school for the pupils and community.  It is also a pleasure to be part of a team that can help to support the Head Teacher in the challenges that arise."

Mr T Martin - Co-Opted Governor   

Responsible for:  Health & Safety  As a parent with a child that goes to Bagthorpe primary school, I am privileged to be part of the schools governing body and excited about being part of a team ensuring that our children have the best possible outcomes whilst at Bagthorpe Primary.  I have a background in premises management within community centres, business premises and schools covering health & safety, fire safety, environmental standards ISO14001, BS8555 and training matrix standards.  I have worked on projects in partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions mentoring and training long term unemployed adults, upskilling and providing support with personal development.  I have also worked with excluded children with different community funders and projects ensuring continuation of education for these individuals.

I strongly believe in providing the best start in life for children through education.  I passionately believe in giving children a solid foundation to build and grow for the future and hopefully my skills and experience will be of benefit to the school.

Mrs T White - Co-opted Governor

Responsible for:  Pupil Premium; SEND.  My name is Tanya White.  I work for Transform Trust as an Associate Headteacher.  Outside of work, I love to sing with the Nottingham Playhouse Choir and I play walking football.  With my family, I am a passionate supporter of women’s sport especially Nottingham Forest Women’s team.

Mr I Ryan - Co-opted Governor

Responsible for Digital

I have been a Governor at another school and find it a challenging and rewarding role.  I believe that to make a difference you have to take part and invest in the process of delivering the best educational journey possible for all our children.  

Mr S Walters - Parent Governor

Responsible for: TBC

I want to help make sure our kids have the best possible experience at Bagthorpe - where they feel supported, challenged and proud of their school.  I work in construction as a commercial manager, so I'm used to leading teams, managing budgets and solving problems.  I care about high standards, sport and making a difference in the community.  I'd love to bring that energy and commitment to the governor role and work with others to help the school keep moving forward.

Mrs L Whyte - Parent Governor

Responsible for: TBC

I care deeply about the school and the children's experience here.  With a background in law and finance, I'll bring curiosity and critical thinking to the role.  With one child in school and another starting soon, I'm fully invested for the long haul.  I've volunteered for reading and 'Welly Wednesday' for the last 2 years and see the difference the support makes.  I will always advocate for what is right for the children, their happiness and wellbeing, for this important chapter in their lives.

Mr D Walton - Head Teacher Governor

"Since 1993, I have taught at four different Nottinghamshire schools and been Head Teacher at Bagthorpe since 2007.  The best thing about being a teacher, is working with children, but I also get to work with lots of adults too!  Our Governing Body is a strong team, drawn from many different walks of life, with a wide range of skills and experience.  We enjoy working together and have a strong, corporate view of where we are going and what we want to achieve for the children.  Our Governors help me to do a better job, by supporting me with some of the more difficult parts of my work, but at the same time challenging me to raise standards and to make our school even better for the children."