Biography:

I have been a governor since 1993 when my children were pupils at the school and now my grandchildren are current pupils.

Currently I am a Co-opted Governor, appointed and elected Chair by the Governing Body in December 2021.

As Chairperson, I oversee the various governor committees and serve as the link governor for Religious Education.

Biography:

I first joined the Governing Body as a Parent Governor when my children attended the school and they later moved onto secondary education and universities after their excellent schooling at Seamer and Irton.

When my youngest child left Seamer, I relinquished my Parent Governor position and was pleased to remain on the Governing Body as a Co-opted Governor. My most recent re-appointment to this role was in 2020.

During my time as a governor, I have held various governor responsibilities and have also been involved in many school productions. I am currently the link governor for Modern Foreign Languages and a member of the Travel Plan Working Party.

It has been a pleasure to see the school grow and move forward through often challenging times, whilst providing and maintaining a high standard of education.

Biography:

I first joined the Governing Body in 2020 and was appointed Local Authority Governor in December 2021. I am a former pupil of the school, and now have two children attending. I live locally and have a vested interest in the community as well as the running of the school, and how these two aspects connect.

I feel fortunate to serve as a governor, and feel I have a good understanding of the needs and demands of the parents and wider community. I am currently a Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant within North Yorkshire Police, and this gives me a very objective and impartial view on matters that I feel ought to be addressed. Ultimately, I love Seamer Village, and Seamer School is in my genes. I would like to contribute to the ongoing success of our school, by helping to create an environment in which our children can thrive and build the foundations to be successful in the future.

I am a member of the Finance Working Group, and the Travel Plan Working Group and serve as the link governor for Science.

Biography:

Having lived in Seamer most of my life, I have a long association with Seamer and Irton School.

Firstly, as my childhood primary school and then from the perspective of a parent when my two sons were pupils. Finally, since 2005 it has been my workplace, where I am employed as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant.

I joined the governing body as a Staff Governor, primarily to gain understanding of the processes involved in running the school, and to offer support where I could. My most recent re-appointment as a Co-Opted governor was in March 2019.

I serve as the link governor for EYFS and PSHE, and as a member of the Finance Working Party.

Biography:

As an executive assistant for the innovations team and VP of Research and Development within a global company, I have experience communicating with various audiences and familiarity with targets and deadlines. Through a distance learning course in understanding children and young people's mental health, I learnt about safeguarding and the importance of well-being in children.

I have strong family roots within Seamer Village and the school. It is a privilege to be involved in a role to benefit our community and maintain the school's excellent reputation and standards. I am a devoted mum of two girls, who both attend the school. I am passionate about ensuring our children receive the best support and opportunities throughout their education.

I am the link governor for Music and Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development and joined as Co-Opted member of the board in December 2022.

Biography:

I was appointed as a Parent Governor in April 2021. I have a daughter who is currently in Year 1 and a little boy who will start Reception in September this year.  Being able to support their education is a privilege.

I am a Primary School teacher myself and have a passion for education. I lead Maths at the school I work in and was delighted to be assigned the Maths link governor role at Seamer School in September 2021. I feel very grateful to be given the opportunity to share my professional knowledge as well as offer my contribution as a parent to this Governing Body.

I wanted to join the Governing Body to learn more about how the school is run and to make a positive contribution, given the important role the school plays in our children’s lives. As a Parent Governor, I want to support the staff and management to achieve their aspirational goals and hope to play a role in the continued success of the school, ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

I look forward to working with the rest of the governors to assist the school to provide a secure and stimulating environment in which all pupils can fulfil their potential academically, emotionally, physically and socially.

As a former pupil of the school, I was delighted to accept the role of Parent Governor when my son started at Seamer and Irton.

I joined the Governing body in Spring 2022 as I felt I could offer my skills both personally as a parent and professionally. I am a Social Worker employed by North Yorkshire County Council, and I hope that I can support the school effectively in light of this.

I serve as the Link Governor for Safeguarding and Art.

I feel very passionately that children’s experiences within the school should enable them to feel safe and secure whilst also ensuring that they have the opportunity to create happy and fulfilling memories.

I joined the Governing Body in December 2022 and as a parent governor, I am keen that our children are at the heart of the decision-making process here at Seamer and Irton. I believe it is important to support the school's leadership so that it can ensure our children are safe, happy and receive the best primary education possible; I am the link governor for History and Geography.

I have a decade of experience managing complex railway operations and hope to use these skills to help Seamer and Irton deliver on its vision for the future.

Biography:

I was appointed Head Teacher of Seamer and Irton CP School in September 2023, having previously served as the Deputy Head Teacher and taught across both key stages at the school since 2005.