Part of the role of a Governor is to work closely with school to ensure that the school meets all of the government's educational standards and to monitor progress, a duty we take extremely seriously. Appointed Governors bring their expertise and enthusiasm to meetings and are always keen to talk to others interested in getting involved with school life.
Staff Governors
Co-opted Governors
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Mr. Ross Wormall - Chair of Governors Term of Office - March 2021 - March 2025 (appointed by the governing body). Premises Committee, Strategic Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee. Education Governor and Safeguarding Governor. Conflicts of interest: None Having lived in Langwith for over 35 years and a former pupil of Whaley Thorns Primary School, I have a sound understanding of the local community and area. On leaving Whaley Thorns in 1997 I attended Meden School and Technology College completing my GCSE’s and gaining full time employment at a local manufacturing company where I was appointed the supervisor, overseeing 5 departments. Whilst in this role I gained vital experience in logistics, workload planning and audit, as well as being part of a team implementing change to ensure smooth and reliable working strategies. I later left this role, in 2007, to pursue carer with the ambulance. During my time within the ambulance service, I have held numerous positions, graduating from Coventry University in 2018. I currently hold the position of Paramedic and work in and around the Chesterfield area. As a Paramedic I continually work alongside colleagues from different sectors to ensure local needs are met. As a Paramedic I understand the importance of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity within the public sector as well as the importance of ensuring that staff remain current in mandatory training, such as yearly safeguarding training. In my personal life I have 2 children, both of which have attended Whaley Thorns prior to commencing secondary education. One of my children received a diagnosis of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) whilst attending Whaley Thorns. The principal and staff at Whaley Thorns were instrumental in this diagnosis helping to support us as a family with the diagnosis and ensuring adequate support was in place to help my child achieve their potential. On gaining the position of chair, I was delighted to help my local community and be able to influence changes to make Whaley succeed. As chair of governors, I look forward to continuing to support this amazing school alongside a strong team of governors, each with their own experiences and drive forward and to make Whaley Thorns the best school we can. |
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Mrs Jayne Hill
Term of Office - March 2021 - March 2025 (appointed by the governing body). Premises Committee, Strategic Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee. SEND and Vunerable Groups Governor, Finance and Grants Governor and Pupil Premium and Disadvantaged Governor. Conflicts of interest: None I have lived in Langwith for 22 years and co-owned the local shop for 17 of those years. Being a Governor means I can play a productive part of the village and its community. Whaley Thorns is a great school and I feel this is an exciting time to be part of the school's governing body. Being a Governor means being able to help support the education and welfare of the children and their families, but also means I can be part of a team that moves the school forward to achieve its goals for the future. |
Parent Governors
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Miss Tracey Robinson
Term of Office - December 2021 - December 2025 (appointed by the governing body). Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee. Business Governor. Conflicts of interest: None I was born and raised in Mansfield and have always lived in the local area. I joined the Royal Navy at age 17 and it taught me how important being part of a community and working closely as a team to achieve a mutual goal is. I took the skills I learned in the forces and put them to use as I became a self employed business owner twelve years ago. My three children attend Whaley Thorns and I have watched the school grow and change. I am now looking forward to being an active part of the schools' development. |
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Miss Lauren Tann
Term of Office - January 19th 2023 - January 18th 2026 Strategic Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee. Pupil Premium and Disadvantaged Governor. Conflicts of interest: None I joined Whaley Thorns Primary School in September 2022 as a class teacher and Computing and Science Lead. I love teaching and am passionate about making learning memorable and inclusive for every child. Since first visiting Whaley, I had a great feeling about the potential of this school and was excited about the prospect of being a part of the team. I decided to apply to become Staff Governor because I wanted to learn more about how the school is run and also wanted to be able to share the viewpoint of the staff. Staff wellbeing is something that is really important to me as I feel that in order to be able to be the best teacher possible, teachers need to feel happy and supported in their role. In my role as Staff Governor, I hope to promote staff wellbeing and share any concerns of the hardworking staff at Whaley Thorns. Conflicts of interest: None |
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Mrs Dianne Land
Curriculum, Personnel and Pupil Committee. Community Governor. Conflicts of interest: None Term of Office - I have lived in Langwith for 37 years and have worked in the local shop for 29 of those years. I am the assistant manager of the shop; a position I have had for many of those years .Both my children attended Whaley Thorns when they were younger so I have many happy memories of the school from when they both attended. From working in the shop I know a lot of parents and children who go to Whaley Thorns so I am looking forward to being a governor so I can help and support them as needed .I was a special constable for a few years before I got married which I enjoyed doing. EYFS Governor and Humanities (History, Geography and RE Governor). |
Clerk To Governors - Mr Daniel Harvey (Nottingham City Council)
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