Governors - Who's Who?

Mrs S Cunningham - Parent Governor 

(Co-Chair of Governors)

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

I am very excited and proud to have recently joined the Governing body at Bagthorpe.  I am mum to 2 daughters, one of which goes to Bagthorpe and the other will also attend the school when she is old enough.

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 L Dakers - Co-opted Governor

(Co-Chair of Governors)

Responsible for Assessment, Head Teacher Appraisal, Pupil Records and Governor Training. 

I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to be a governor at Bagthorpe School and am very excited to get started. Being a Secondary School teacher I have a great understanding of the education system and a real passion for educating and developing children. I believe this will help me work to support the school in many different areas. I have worked as a teacher specialising in Computing for over 12 years and it is something I thoroughly enjoy. I love to inspire children and help enable them to achieve their full potential. There’s nothing better than seeing their beaming faces on results day.

Mrs R Leader - Co-opted Governor

Has responsibility for Child Protection & Safeguarding including LAC & PLAC; Head Teacher Appraisal & Prevent Duty.  

"I have worked for Derbyshire Constabulary in the control room for 14 years.  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   

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:  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 M Green - Parent Governor 

Responsible for TBC

I'm a Project Manager for OpenReach, I have a degree in History and I love Rugby!  I believe strongly in education as the foundation of a successful life and have had the privilege of prevoiusly working in a teaching environment as an instructor at the Army Foundation College.  I will love the opportunity of using this experience to support the students and a great school.

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."

Mrs R Edmond - Staff Governor 

I have loved being a teacher for nearly a decade and thoroughly enjoy being part of the Bagthorpe family. I particularly enjoy being able to support our pupils in developing a love for learning and helping them to get the most out of their time at Bagthorpe. My experience enables me to understand and resolve complex situations that extend beyond teaching. I am looking forward to being able to combine my professional skills and passion for making a difference to the lives of the children at Bagthorpe in a supportive role within the Governing body.