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Stamford Bridge Primary School

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Governors

Meet the Governors 

Why volunteer to be a school governor?

School governors make a valuable contribution to children’s education, opportunities and futures.

Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. You will also be joining the largest volunteer force in the country: there are over a quarter of a million volunteers governing state funded schools in England.

Schools need governing boards that have a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience to enable it to be effective. Ofsted has repeatedly noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management – which includes the governing board.

How the Governing Body is made up

The governing body includes parents, staff from the school and people chosen to act as Trust Governor on the basis of the skills they can contribute to support the overall aims of the school.

Our School Governors

Professor Roddy Vann (Chair) 

I'm a physicist at the University of York. My principal research goal is to make electricity from nuclear fusion -- the process that powers the Sun but which we haven't yet successfully harnessed on Earth; I act as the academic director for a cross-institutional doctoral training programme in this area. I also lead the University of York's Natural Sciences programmes, which train undergraduates in interdisciplinary science ranging from Nanoscience to Neuroscience. I'm hoping that some of the experiences I've had in these roles will enable me to support the School as a Governor.

Outside work, I'm the social secretary of Stamford Bridge Cricket Club and serve on the Stamford Bridge Parochial Church Council. In addition to cricket (obviously!), I like rock climbing, but most of all enjoy walking with my family in the Lake District. My wife and I have lived in the village for over 10 years. My daughter is currently at the School.

Elected by the Parents 

Paul Meiklejohn

I am a church minister based in York and have over 30 years pastoral experience.  I have a Masters Degree in applied theology and pastoral care.  For the past number of years I have served on the national abirtration board for our church movement and have helped produce a new code of conduct for our ministers.  I have had many years experience in dealing with leadership training, pastoral care and conflict management. 

As a family we moved to Stamford Bridge about two years ago.   Our son attends the infant school and my wife works in education in York.  It is my hope that I can use  my skills and experience to serve our local community, especially the primary school which plays such an integral role in preparing our children to reach their full potential in life. 

 

Professor Roddy Vann (Chair) 

I'm a physicist at the University of York. My principal research goal is to make electricity from nuclear fusion -- the process that powers the Sun but which we haven't yet successfully harnessed on Earth; I act as the academic director for a cross-institutional doctoral training programme in this area. I also lead the University of York's Natural Sciences programmes, which train undergraduates in interdisciplinary science ranging from Nanoscience to Neuroscience. I'm hoping that some of the experiences I've had in these roles will enable me to support the School as a Governor.

Outside work, I'm the social secretary of Stamford Bridge Cricket Club and serve on the Stamford Bridge Parochial Church Council. In addition to cricket (obviously!), I like rock climbing, but most of all enjoy walking with my family in the Lake District. My wife and I have lived in the village for over 10 years. My daughter is currently at the School.

Amy Hunter

Having lived in Stamford Bridge for twelve years, I am proud to represent the governing body on behalf of the parents to ensure that Stamford Bridge Primary is at the heart of the community,  providing the best education possible for all children.

I have worked in education for 16 years and have taught all primary age groups from 2-year-old provision to Year 6. My most recent role is working for a MAT of 23 schools on the school improvement team.

I am a Mummy to an incredible little boy. In our spare time we enjoy holidays, the outdoors, and trips to the beach!

Children get one chance of education and combining my profession with passion, I strive to ensure that together, with staff and parents, we nurture all children to be resilient, motivated, and successful.

Staff Governors

Nicola Massey - Headteacher

I am delighted and honoured to introduce myself as the new headteacher of Stamford Bridge Primary School, I am really looking forward to being part of the community.


I have over twenty years experience in education across the cities of Manchester, London and York and I held headships in schools in Hackney and York. I hold a strong belief that children only get one chance at their education and it is our duty to make it the best it can be. I am highly dedicated to excellence in all areas of school life. The needs of the children are always paramount in the life and decision making within a school. I strongly believe in providing the children with exciting, creative and meaningful learning experiences, which build their enthusiasm for learning and help them to grow and develop positively in a variety of ways to enable them to be ready for their next stage in their learning journey. The school values of ‘believe, engage, succeed, together’ should underpin this work.

Lewis Horrocks - Staff Elected

Now in my fifth year teaching at Stamford Bridge Primary School, I have an invested interest in the progress of the school and want to use my experience as a teacher to support this. I look forward to collaborating with current governors to ensure we give our children the best possible education.

East Riding Clerking service- Clerk to Board of WLP Trustees 

Governor Clerk

 

 

Committee Membership 

Appeals Committee

Complaints Committee

Performance Review (of the Headteacher)

 

 

 

Stamford Bridge Primary School
Godwinsway, Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire
YO41 1RA
01759 371430
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