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MEET THE GOVERNORS

Welcome to the Governors' section of the website.

Sam O'Brien - Head teacher



Pauline Painter - Clerk to the Governing Body

I became Clerk of the Governors at Riccall in 2006, having had 12 years experience before that as a governor of a primary school in York. I have three school age children and live in York.
Peter NorthropPeter Northrop - Parent Governor 

I have been a parent governor for quite a few years . I am married and we have lived in Riccall . I worked as a social worker with Children and Families for twenty years before moving into training and now I work in staff development I feel that is it important to be part of my son’s school life, and being a governor helps me to understand school’s today.

Paul Brough JonesPaul Brough Jones - Chairman

A father of two, Milly  and Jacob lived in the village for 12 years. I work as an education consultant, having previously spent 10 years as a Primary School Deputy Headteacher. I 'took office' as Chair of Governors in November 2006, and look forward to being associated with the school for many years to come. 



Manju Barker
- LA Governor 

My name is Manju Barker.  I became an LA governor last year for the school and am looking forward to another busy year in helping the school in acheiving its aims together with the rest of the governing body and headteacher.I am married with a young son who attends this lovely school.  I have had a varied career in the Civil Service, although trained as a surveyor I am now manager of the Human Resource Department.  I hope my skills and experience will come in handy in my duties to serve the school.


Peter Harrington - co-opted

I have been a Riccall resident for 11 years, I'm married to Wendy and have two children at the school. I am delighted to be part of the governing body. Professionally, 20 years has passed creating and growing businesses in research, marketing, printing and educational software – somewhat weird since I’m convinced the 21st birthday landmark has only just been overhauled. Love spending time in the hills, but have to confess to long-term affair with food and cooking.


 Johnathon HarrisJohnathan Harris - Parent Governor

I am in my second year as a parent governor at Riccall. I have a daughter in KS1 and have lived in the village for four years. I teach in a primary school in York and have an educational interest in ICT. In my spare time, which I'd like more of, I enjoy most sports

 


Grace CurtisGrace Curtis - Teacher governor

I teach year 3/4. I am a new teacher in Riccall and have moved to the area from Newcastle where I trained to be a teacher. I enjoy playing netball and cycling, reading and playing the piano. This year I will be coaching our netball team and helping to run the recorder club.

The Governing Body

All the Governors can be contacted via the school's address.

Sam O'Brien - Headteacher
Paul Brough Jones - Chairman
Johnathan Harris -Parent governor
Ruth Sloan-King- Parent governor
Manju Barker - LA governor
Peter Northrop - Parent governor 
Grace Curtis - Teaching staff representative
Caroline Williams - Teacher staff representative
Noel Shouksmith - associate governor


Committee Membership
 

Finance & Staffing

Paul Brough-Jones
Peter Northrop
Sam O'Brien 

Premises, Health & Safety

Peter Booth
Sam O'Brien
Paul Brough-Jones
Manju Barker
Noel Shouksmith


Learning and Teaching

Paul Brough-Jones
Grace Curtis
Jonathan Harris
Peter Northrop
Sam O'Brien

Performance Management

Paul Brough-Jones
Peter Northrop
Manju Barker


Governors' Links

http://www.governornet.co.uk/

Caroline Williams - Teacher Governor

Robert McWilliam - Parent Governor

Ruth Sloan-King - Parent Governor

Sarah Oliver - Parent Governor

Noel Shouksmith - Associate Governor

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