Co-opted Governors

Pam Tulley / Richard Wood / Ian White / Richard Mumby / Kevin Ross / Alison Budd / Paul Day: Co-opted Governors.

Co-opted governors are appointed by the governing body to represent community interests. They can be individuals who

live or work in the community served by the school
are committed to the good governance and success of the school even though they do not work or live close to it.

The definition of a co-opted governor is wide. People from a business or professional background and minor authority representatives can be appointed as co-opted governors.

Pam Tulley - Co-opted Governor and Co-Chair
Current Term of Office - 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2023
Register of interests and other positions held - None
Link roles - Teaching and Learning, Curriculum, Humanities, Assessment and Educational Visits
I was appointed as a co-opted governor because I have lived in Newthorpe for 40 years. During this time, I worked in the local education service and when I retired being a governor provided a great opportunity to put something back into my local community and to work on behalf of its children. Because of my background in education my link work at the school often focuses on teaching, learning, the curriculum and assessment of children’s progress.

Richard Wood - Co-opted Governor and Co-Chair
Current Term of Office - 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2023
Register of interests and other positions held - None
Link roles - Early Years Foundation Stage, English, Art, Music, Nurture and Mental Health.
As a retired local government officer I am delighted to be able to serve on the governing body of my local primary school which both my wife and I attended as well as my daughter. I find helping young people to reach their potential is hugely rewarding and in addition to my governor role I am a regular classroom helper in the school.

Ian White - Co-opted Governor and Vice Chair

Current Term of Office - 01/09/20 to 01/09/24