Governors

Name

Category

Link Teacher

Attendance at meetings 2022/23 **

Term of Office

Mrs Caroline Preston

(Chair)

Co-opted

Mrs Daniels -  Safeguarding, SEND, English

Miss Twells - EYFS, PE, Maths

 100%

08/03/2023 - 08/03/2027

Mrs Kate Nickson

(Vice Chair)

Co-Opted

Mrs Whitehall - Maths, Science, 

08/03/2023 - 08/03/2027

Mr Alex Shaw

Foundation

Mrs Losty - PSHE, RSE, RE, SIAMS

100%

12/7/2023 - 12/7/2027

Mr Brian Matkin

Local Authority

Health and Safety

pupil voice

 86%

04/06/2020 – 03/06/2024

Mrs Louise Muttitt

Mrs Sarah Shorthose

 100%

Mrs Jodie Daniels

(Head Teacher)

Mrs Alex Whitehall

(Acting Headteacher)

Rev. Derek Arnold

Hello, my name is Derek Arnold and I have recently joined the Governing body and would like to give you an idea about who I am. After attending Art College, I began my working life as a Technical Illustrator. We then moved to Germany for 10 years where I worked in the latter part of my time as a Marketing Director. I then returned to Banbury, where I started my own company and remained there until I got the calling to be a priest in the Church of England.

I have 4 children, the youngest is 9 and my wife Amanda and I were Foster Carers for 10 years. Since joining the church, I have served on 6 School Governing Bodies and it has always been a pleasure and privilege to serve. If any of my past experiences prove useful to the school, I am happy to help. I believe that working in schools is a really important part of the church’s mission in the community. In my spare time I like to get a bit of exercise, spend time relaxing and enjoy a good cup of coffee.

NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Brian Matkin

I am the Local Authority Governor having been nominated by Derbyshire County Council. I have been a governor for a number of years and have acted as Chair during that time.  I am actively involved in the village, serving as a Parish Councillor and member of the Village Hall Management Committee.  

I was a Shift Manager at Drakelow Power Station until its closure some years ago, but am now a self-employed Training Consultant working mainly in the electricity sector.

NO DECLERATION OF INTEREST

Kate Nickson

My name is Kate Nickson and I am a Co-opted Governor, and Vice chair. I have a daughter at the school who is currently in Year 4. I worked in education for many years - primarily as a School Business Manager for a Staffordshire school, as well as a leader of a private SEN school.

I have taught children from Reception to A-level and feel passionate about helping all children reach their individual potential.

I am currently a manager at a fire protection company and I am also a qualified Forest Schools Practitioner.

I am very much looking forward to being part of Team Rosliston! 

NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.

Caroline Preston

My name is Caroline Preston and I am a co-opted Governor and Chair of governors at Rosliston.  I have a daughter in year 3 at Rosliston CE School and a son who is 4 years old. 

I have been a Primary School Teacher for the past 20 years and have taught all age groups from Reception up to Year 5 and am now part of the School Leadership Team at my School. 

Throughout my career I have taught English across both Key Stages and work with SEND children on a daily basis.  I have also been a school PTA member for many years helping to raise much needed funds for school.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - link to Vaughan Davies and co accountants who audit the private account in school

Alex Shaw

My name is Alex Shaw and I am the foundation governor of the School Governor team.  I have 2 children at Rosliston, one in year 2 and my eldest in y4 Year 4.  I have lived in the area for almost 10 years and am very appreciative of the richness that the school brings to the community. 

I am a qualified engineer with experience working in both design and operational roles at a large, Derby based company.  I have a passion for celebrating successes, whilst not losing sight of areas for improvement and helping develop realistic plans to achieve defined goals.

Along with my wife and two children we have a passion for helping children in care and are foster carers for young children who need a helping hand in their early years.

NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.

My name is Louise Muttitt and I have two children in Rosliston School.  I have run my own business for the past 18 years, as a sole trader, which means I can bring a vast array of skills to the Parent Governor role.  From accounts, to time management, marketing and developing new ideas, networking with related business, communicating with clients and suppliers - everything it takes to keep a business growing.  I am also an author of two published books in Jewellery Making and my studio is located at Sharpe's Pottery Museum.  I have interests in keeping active, getting outside, dance, music, gardening and cooking.

NO DECLERATION OF INTEREST

My name is Sophie Power and I am a Parent Governor. I have a daughter at the school who is in Year 2. I have worked in education for many years teaching from EYFS to Y11. I am currently an Assistant Principal, Director of SEND and DDSL at a Secondary school in Staffordshire. My passion is working with children of all ages and abilities and I am really looking forward to joining the Rosliston team! 

NO DECLERATION OF INTEREST