The purpose of the Local Governing Board is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. Its core strategic functions are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of staff
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
- Ensuring the voices of stakeholders are heard
Julia Tones, Head Teacher- I have had the privilege of being Head Teacher at Fellgate Primary School since October 2018. I have had a number of positions in a variety of schools including Teacher, middle leader, Assistant Head Teacher, SEND Co and Deputy Head Teacher. I have taught in Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 6. I firmly believe that by working together as a team we can all achieve our aims to create caring, confident and curious children who are successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
Julie Price, Chair of Governors, Community Governor- I am proud to say I was a pupil at Fellgate Primary as a child, and although many years have since past, the dedication of the staff and the community spirit have remained. Having trained as an accountant I had a career change in 2013 when I became Pastor of Westoe Road Baptist Church. My two sons attended Fellgate Primary and it gave me a unique perspective of the school as one was educated in the main school and the other was educated in the autistic base, my daughter is also currently a pupil at Fellgate. I first became a governor at Fellgate Primary School in 2006, having a break for a couple of years in 2012. I am passionate that we provide the best education for our children at Fellgate and am committed to helping the school achieve an outstanding rating from Ofsted.
Andrew Richardson, Vice Chair of Governors, Parent Governor- Both my children attend Fellgate Primary, in years 2 & 4. Being a part of the governing body has enabled me to see the opportunities given to the children to help assist them to achieve their own personal potential. Part of my role as governor is to help support around the Pupil and Sports Premium and also supporting with all termly meetings throughout the academic year. I really enjoy being part of the school and helping the pupils at Fellgate Primary thrive and succeed.
Paula Holman, Staff Governor- My name is Paula Holman and I have been a Parent/Co-opted Governor since September 2012. Both my 2 sons & myself attended this school and we all have many happy memories of our primary school years. I bring a wealth of business-related knowledge to my role, my 25-year background includes working in a Financial environment, along with Customer Services and management roles. I am currently employed at Fellgate Primary School as a Teaching Assistant and feel passionate about our pupils enjoying school and creating happy memories that will stay with them forever. I aim to work tirelessly to assist staff, parents and governors in ensuring that all pupils of Fellgate Primary School receive a world class education and move on to secondary school as happy, confident, resilient people with a lifelong love of learning. I feel proud to be working with such a dedicated team of Governors, to ensure that our children receive their education in a loving and caring environment so that they can shine bright in the world. Together everyone achieves more.
Amy Storey, Staff Governor- I am proud to be a part of the Fellgate family and have been a member of the staff team here since September 2019. I have extensive experience working in education having taught in a range of year groups in different schools as well as being a teaching assistant in the early part of my career. Prior to education, I gained a degree in English and have worked with young parents and their children as well as vulnerable women.
I strive for all of our pupils and our school community to be the best they can be and I am passionate about providing the best education for our children. I will always act in the best interests of Fellgate Primary School and, along with staff, parents and governors, aim to provide all pupils with the opportunity to be resilient, enthusiastic and curious learners where they develop a love of learning and reach their full potential.
Tina Murphy, Community Governor- I have been involved in school governing bodies for the past forty years. I am currently an established headteacher in a neighbouring local authority school. I am also a National Leader of Education. I care passionately about improving the life chances of all children through the provision of high-quality primary education. I look forward to supporting Mrs Tones and her team of dedicated staff throughout the coming years.
Colin Jackson, Community Governor- I have worked in education all my adult life. I have served 24 years as a teacher and held a variety of roles in middle and senior leadership in pastoral, curriculum and SEND in schools in the North East, the South East, London and abroad. My current role is leading SEND outreach to schools across a Local Authority working at a strategic level to deliver inclusive provision. I passionately believe in equity of access and I am particularly driven by delivering positive outcomes for our most vulnerable children and young people. In my spare time I am often found climbing the fells of the Lake District.
Stacey Dowdall, Parent Governor- Two of my three children attend Fellgate Primary School. I am keen to use my parent governor role to help contribute to the schools progress. My background and passion is working with children who have additional needs. I previously worked for pre-school and portage for over 10 years and understand the complex needs of the children who attend the school and how to support. As a member of the PTA I have a drive to push forward fundraising for the children in school to broaden their horizons. I enjoy volunteering in school whilst listening to readers or attending planned trips. I feel this role will be very rewarding and look forward to working alongside other members of the governing board.
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