Governors

Follow the 3 core functions set out in the Governance Handbook 2020:

1. To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
2. Hold the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the Academy and its children;
3. Oversee the financial performance of the Academy and making sure its money is well spent.

Together, the Governors are responsible for:

• Setting aims and targets for the Academy and checking the Academy’s progress towards attaining these.
• Monitoring how well the Academy’s policies and plans are working.
• Accounting for the performance of the Academy and the Local Governing Body (LGB).
• Working with the Head teacher to make sure that teaching at the Academy is effective and good quality and the children are making the best possible progress.
• Taking general responsibility for the Academy and its budget.
• Challenging and supporting the senior management team and taking opportunities to show interest in and appreciation of staff and children.
• Promoting the interests of the Academy and its children in the wider community.

The LGB comprises of:

The Head Teacher

Staff governor - elected by the staff at the Academy 

3 Parent governors - elected from parents at the Academy

5 Co-opted governors - Invited by the LGB for their skill set from the local community

Associate member - Appointed by the governors to provide short term support in areas identified by the LGB. They have no voting rights and their term of office will be limited to 1 year. 

The Chair of Governors: Mr P. Turner

contact information is p.turner@carltonminiottacademy.org or

Carlton Miniott Academy,  Carlton Miniott, Thirsk YO7 4NJ

Your Governors: 

Steve Crocker: Head teacher

Steve was appointed as Headteacher of Carlton Miniott Primary School in September 2005. He has been a Governor ever since and has led the school through the transition to become an Academy.

Steve started his teaching career in 1991 and has worked in a number of Primary Schools in North Yorkshire, including, Mill Hill in Northallerton, Stokesley Primary and Masham Primary School.

Steve is married with two children who are at University.

Paul Turner: Parent Governor

Paul was appointed to the role of Parent Governor in, 2017.  He currently Chairs the Governing Body, in addition he is the Link Governor for Year 2, Finance and Personal Development. 

Paul is a civil servant, specialising in change management.  He has one child currently at the school in year 6, with two older children who previously attended.

 Lianne Robinson: Parent Governor

Lianne was elected as a parent governor in March 2020. In addition to normal Governing Body duties she is the Link Governor  SEND. She is also vice chair of the Local Governing Body.

Lianne worked as a commercial property solicitor in private practice for 12 years before leaving in 2015 to join the Department for Education as an in house solicitor delivering the property legal work necessary to acquire and develop land for new schools.

Lianne is married and has two children one in Year 5 and another in Year 3. She enjoys working closely with Carlton Miniott Primary Academy to support the school in its pursuit to provide a stimulating and productive environment for children to develop and grow.

 Steve Westley: Parent Governor

 Stephen was elected a parent governor in the January 2021, in addition to normal Governing Body roles he is the Link Governor for  Health and Safety and Geography and History. 

Stephen served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force for 16 years before leaving for a slower pace of life in December 2018, he now works for Jet2.com flying airliners at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Stephen has a young child in Year 1 and another child who will enter Reception in 2021.  He is looking forward to working closely with Carlton Miniott and striving for the best education for all the children that attend.

Lorna Mallett: Staff Governor

Lorna was elected as the staff governor in November 2017.

Lorna is an experienced teacher and has taught the whole primary age range in a variety of schools in North Yorkshire and County Durham.  She has worked at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy since January 2016 as a member of the Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for EYFS, KS1 and English. 

Lorna currently teaches the Reception class; Early Years education is her area of expertise.  She has a Masters Degree in Early Years Education, has been an Early Years Leading Teacher for NYCC and is an EYFS Profile Moderator.  She regularly develops and delivers training for the Elevate Early Years Network.

Resignations:

Liz Foster co opted governor -16.03.2021 - end of term.

Chris Dale parent governor 17.11.2020

Maartan Magee co opted governor - 14.07.2020

Hannah Bailey Associate member 01.12.2020 

Steve Westley Associate member 26.01.2021                                                         

 Clerk to the Governors:    Mrs Dianne Mousley

Governor Attendance at LGB Meetings: