Governors

Dear Parent/Carer

Whether you have deliberately chosen Park Primary School for your child or they are attending because you are in our catchment area, we would like to welcome you and your child to the school. We know that you will find it a very friendly and caring school where your child will be helped to reach their full potential.

The governing body is made up of 12 people from a variety of backgrounds and with different skills, from parents, the local community and staff.

The Governing body is responsible for ensuring that the school runs in a safe and responsible way, meeting its legal requirements and providing consistently high standards of teaching which allow your child to make good progress in learning and achieve the goals expected of them.

Every member of the Governing body is interested in all aspects of the school and so the Governing Body meets each half term to oversee the running of the school. This includes receiving reports from staff, questioning staff members present, affirming what we see as good or outstanding and challenging where we see areas for improvement. Governors also visit the school on a regularly basis so that they can see what is happening on a day-to-day basis.

We are pleased that parents, carers and children consistently say how happy they are with the school but should you have any questions or concerns these should firstly be addressed to the appropriate staff member in the school. Should you feel that there is a need to contact the Governors then this can be done in writing via the school.

On behalf of the Governors may we wish your child every success and happiness at Park.

Kind Regards,

Irving Webb

Chair of Governors

 

Meet our Governors 2023 – 2024

Chris Round (Chair)

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Rebecca Guide

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Emma Wragg

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Hello,

My name is Emma Wragg and I am very honoured to be given the opportunity to join the governing body.  I am the Head of Vega College which is a new Alternative Provision for Key Stage 4 students in Doncaster. I have spent the last two years as Assistant Head and SENDCo in a Junior school in Askern and before that spent 21 years teaching across the primary age range. I bring my love of animals into work with me to support the pupils in the form of therapy/reading rabbits and my dog Buddy. All enjoy the fuss and the students benefit greatly from their unconditional love and calming nature.

Tracey Leigh (Vice Chair)

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Hello, My name is Tracey and I currently work as a Child and Parent Support Practitioner in a Doncaster Primary school so have knowledge of attendance and provide Pastoral support for the children and their families. My previous roles have been in the children and youth sector and include mentoring and family support. 

As an ex-employee with a child who attended Park School, I am very aware of the excellent care and support our children receive here. This incredible passion from the staff has led me to continue being connected to the school as a governor and I feel privileged to be able to continue to help support them make a difference to our fantastic school for our amazing children.  

Ivyanne Collinson

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Hi, My name is Ivyanne and I am a parent Governor at Park Primary. I started my role October 2019, when my child started school at Park Primary. I have really enjoyed getting to work alongside the staff to ensure we are delivering the best for all our children. I am a friendly and outgoing person with 3 children of my own.

My experiences outside of school have led me to a passion for SEN and in order to utilise this strength I am currently the governor for Special Educational Needs.  I like my role as a governor as It enables me to see the school from a different view point which I find really interesting. I am also on the Maths team which I find incredibly exciting and talking to the children about their learning is fascinating.

I hope to continue serving as a governor at Park as I am excited to see where our journey will take us.

Stuart Smith

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Hi, my name is Stuart and I am a parent governor here at Park Primary School. My child started at Park Primary in 2019 but I did not become a parent governor until 2021. My reason for wanting to support the school from this position is that I am passionate about all children getting a good education in an environment that supports and promotes their individuality.

Tony Middlebrook

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I’m Tony and have recently had the pleasure of joining the Board of Governors at Park school.

After 32 years of working in the Retail Logistics Industry I am now retired which has allowed me the opportunity to bring to the role, a range of skills that I have picked up over the years.

My ethos is to create opportunities which allow people to develop into the best they can be.

With commitment of both the school team and the Governors we can create the environment that the young people deserve.

Gina Parker

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Working with young children has always been a privilege for me . Having recently retired, after more than twenty years as a primary teacher, including 14 years as a senior manager, I am excited to be part of the governing body at Park Primary. 

I believe every child deserves, every chance, every day and am passionate about making sure learning is stimulating, supportive and challenging.  I am determined to use my experience to support the school on what I know is going to be an extremely exciting journey. 

Associate Governors

Donna Riley DHT/SENDCo

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Hi, my name is Donna Riley and I was lucky enough to start working at Park Primary in September 2022. I currently work as the Deputy Head and SENDCo. I often cover classes so I get to teach all the children across the school.

I love working at Park Primary and I feel like part of the family even in this short time. I am very passionate about ensuring the children receive the educational journey each one of them deserves.

In my spare time I like to run and try to get out at least 3 times a week with my local running club.

I believe, that in my role at Park, I can help make a difference to all our wonderful children.

Previous Governor Information

Park Primary School Governing Body 2022-23

Park Primary School Governing Body 2022-2023

Irving Webb (Co Chair)
Donna Cole
Rebecca Gude (HT)
Emma Wragg
Bali Akhtar
Tracey Leigh (Co-Vice Chair)
Leanne Morris
Chris Round (Co Chair)
Ivyanne Collinson (Co-Vice Chair)
Stuart Smith
Kate Russell

Associate Governors

Caitlyn Rhodes
Donna Riley DHT/SENDCo
Sandra Edwards SBM

Park Primary School Governing Body Attendance 22-23

Governors

12.10.22

Full Governing Body

 

9.11.22

Full Governing Body

30.11.22

Resources and Finance

1.2.23

Full Governing Body

23.3.23

Full Governing Body

17.5.22

Full Governing Body

12.7.22

Full Governing Body

Irving Webb (Co-Chair)

Andrea Keating

 

Donna Cole

 

Rebecca Gude (HT)

 

Emma Wragg

 

Not yet in post

Bali Akhtar

 

Tracey Leigh (Co-Vice Chair)

Leanne Morris

 

Chris Round (CO-Chair)
Ivyanne Collinson (Co-Vice Chair)

Stuart Smith

 

Kate Russell

 

Associate Governors

 

Caitlyn Rhodes

 

Donna Riley DHT/SENDCo
Sandra Edwards SBM

Key

Green – attended

Yellow – attendance not required

Blue – apologies accepted

Park Primary School Governing Body Attendance 21-22

Governors

13.10.21

Resources and Finance

24.11.21

Full Governing Body AGM

9.2.22

Full Governing Body

30.3.22

Full Governing Body

28.4.22

Resources and Finance

13.07.22

FGB

Irving Webb (Chair)
Andrea Keating
Donna Cole
Karen Fagg (HT)
John Lowndes
Bali Akhtar
Tracey Leigh (Co-Vice Chair)
Leanne Morris
Chris Round
Ivyanne Collinson (Co-Vice Chair)
Stuart Smith
Kate Russell
Associate Governors
Caitlyn Rhodes
Rebecca Gude DHT/SENDCo
Sandra Edwards SBM Not yet in post

Key

Green – attended

Yellow – attendance not required

Blue – apologies accepted

Archived Years

Governor meetings & attendance 2016/17

2016-17 – Not working

2015-16 

2014-15