Our Governors
The Full Governing Board comprises 17 members including:
- 2 Parent governors (appointed by parents)
- 1 Local Authority Governor (appointed by Derby City council)
- 1 Staff Governor (appointed by staff)
- 9 Co-opted Governors (appointed by the Governing Body)
- 2 Head Teachers
- 2 Associate members
We are a dedicated and friendly group of volunteers, who are responsible for overseeing the management side of the school including on strategy, policies, budgeting, safeguarding and staffing. This is to enable the school to run as effectively as possible. We are enthused to make a difference to the education of Parkview pupils.
The Governing Body of Parkview Primary School & Redwood Primary School Federation
On 1st September 2017, Parkview Primary School and Redwood Primary School federated to become Parkview Primary School and Redwood Primary School Federation. At the same time, the governing bodies of both schools federated to become the Governing Body of Parkview Primary School and Redwood Primary School Federation.
2025/26
|
Name |
Type of governor, appointed by |
Term of office |
|
Lisa Cook |
Co-opted (CHAIR) |
23/05/2023 to 22/05/2027 |
|
Farzana Hampshire |
Co-opted (Vice Chair) |
06/12/2022 to 05/12/2026 |
|
Marie Jarvis |
Head Teacher |
N/A |
|
Lyndsey Shepherd |
Head Teacher |
N/A |
|
Laura Walker-Hughes |
Co-opted |
02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028 |
|
Rachael Jones |
Co-opted |
27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027 |
|
Robert Spenceley |
Co-opted |
11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027 |
|
Sam Turner |
Co-opted |
11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027 |
|
Cadine Reid |
Co-opted | 25/03/2025 to 24/03/2029 |
|
Sarah Chambers |
Co-opted | 03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029 |
| Humairaa Ahmed | Co-opted |
01/09/2025 to 31/08/2029 |
|
Jamie Mulhall |
Local Authority Governor | 03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029 |
|
Nichola Cunningham |
Staff |
27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027 |
|
Sharman Priestley |
Parent |
02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028 |
|
Mandy Weatherall |
Parent |
08/10/2024 to 07/10/2028 |
|
Vanessa Dodes |
Associate |
27/11/2024 to 26/11/2028 |
|
Fiona Priestley |
Associate |
01/09/2023 to 31/08/2027 |
2024/25
|
Name |
Type of governor, appointed by |
Term of office |
| Lisa Cook (Chair) |
Co-opted |
23/05/2023 to 22/05/2027 |
| Farzana Hampshire (Vice Chair) |
Co-opted |
06/12/2022 to 05/12/2026 |
|
Marie Jarvis |
Head Teacher |
N/A |
|
Lyndsey Shepherd |
Head Teacher |
N/A |
| Rachael Jones | Co-opted |
27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027 |
| Robert Spenceley |
Co-opted |
11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027 |
| Sam Turner |
Co-opted |
11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027 |
| Laura Walker-Hughes |
Co-opted |
02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028 |
| Cadine Reid |
Co-opted |
25/03/2025 to 24/03/2029 |
|
Sarah Chambers |
Co-opted | 03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029 |
| Jamie Mulhall | LA Governor | 03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029 |
| Nichola Cunningham |
Staff |
27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027 |
|
Sharman Priestley |
Parent |
02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028 |
| Mandy Weatherall |
Parent |
08/10/2024 to 07/10/2028 |
|
Vanessa Dodes |
Associate |
27/11/2024 to 26/11/2028 |
|
Fiona Priestley |
Associate |
01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025 |
GOVERNORS WHO HAVE STEPPED DOWN FROM OFFICE DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS
| Ian Bateman | Co-opted | 08/07/2023 to 08/10/2024 | Resigned |
| Diane Page | Associate | 01/09/2021to 02/01/2025 | Retired |
| Aimee Whitehurst | Co-opted | 08/10/2024 to 19/05/2025 | Resigned |
DESIGNATED GOVERNORS
|
SEND GOVERNOR |
Humairaa Ahmed |
|
Safeguarding/Child Protection/LAC and post LAC Governor |
Lisa Cook |
|
Safer Recruitment |
Lisa Cook |
|
Inclusion Governor |
TBC |
|
Health and Safety Governor |
Robert Spenceley & Sam Turner |
|
Early Years/Foundation Stage |
Farzana Hampshire |
|
Mental Health |
Lisa Cook |
|
Performance Management |
Lisa Cook/ Robert Spenceley |
GOVERNOR DECLARATIONS
REGISTER OF BUSINESS INTERESTS 2025/26
|
Name |
Interest declared |
BUSINESS AND PECUNIARY INTERESTS (INCLUDING GOVERNANCE ROLES IN ANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT |
MATERIAL INTERESTS ARISING FROM RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOVERNORS OR RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOVERNORS AND SCHOOL STAFF |
|
Lisa Cook (Chair) |
N |
|
|
|
Marie Jarvis |
Y |
Head of Parkview |
|
|
Lyndsey Shepherd |
Y |
Head of Redwood |
|
|
Nichola Cunningham |
Y |
Deputy Head at Parkview |
|
|
Rachael Jones |
Y |
Teacher at Redwood |
|
|
Robert Spenceley |
N |
|
|
|
Sam Turner |
N |
|
|
|
Farzana Hampshire |
N |
|
|
| Laura Walker-Hughes | N | ||
| Humairaa Ahmed | N | ||
| Sharman Priestley | N | ||
| Sarah Chambers | N | ||
| Jamie Mulhall | N | ||
| Cadine Reid | N | ||
| Mandy Weatherall | TBC | ||
|
Vanessa Dodes |
Y |
SBM at Parkview and Redwood |
|
|
Fiona Priestley |
Y |
Teacher at Redwood |
Husband and daughter employed at Redwood |
Associate Members have no voting rights on the Full Governing Body.
ATTENDANCE - FULL GOVERNING BODY 2024/25
|
Name |
FGB meetings attended 2024/25 |
|
Lisa Cook |
5/6 |
|
Marie Jarvis |
6/6 |
|
Lyndsey Shepherd |
6/6 |
|
Diane Page |
2/6 |
|
Fiona Presley |
3/6 |
|
Farzana Hampshire |
6/6 |
|
Nichola Cunningham |
6/6 |
|
Rachael Jones |
6/6 |
|
Robert Spenceley |
6/6 |
|
Sam Turner |
3/6 |
|
Sharman Priestley |
4/6 |
|
Mandy Weatherall |
3/6 |
|
Vanessa Dodes |
5/6 |
|
Cadine Reid |
2/6 |
|
Jamie Mulhall |
3/6 |
|
Laura Walker-Hughes |
2/6 |
|
Sarah Chambers |
2/6 |
Clerk to Governors: Helen Hurst
The Full Governing Board is the school's accountable body.
The Full Governing Board’s core functions:
- To hold the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of all staff
- To ensure the clarity of the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction is maintained
- To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its budget is well spent.
The Full Governing Board adheres to a code of conduct known as the Nolan Principles (These standards are upheld by using the Seven Principles of Public Life) They set out the expectations, commitment and behaviour required to enable us as a Board to effectively carry out work within the school and its community.
As Governors we support the Head Teacher and senior leadership team, acting as ‘critical friends’ and we contribute a range of skills and expertise from our professional and personal lives to the Governing Board. All governors take responsibilities linked to the School Improvement Plan, and an integral part of our role is to strategically monitor these. To ensure robust school accountability, Governors make half termly visits and report back to the Full Governing Board.
The Full Governing Board meets together twice a term, alternating between both schools, and we are supported by a professional Clerk, who ensures any statutory responsibilities are met, also minuting any meetings. A wide range of training is available to support Governors in their role.
The Governing Board are always keen to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming a governor. If you would like more details on becoming a governor, please contact Lisa Cook, Chair of Governors, by email on Lisa.Cook@parkview.derby.sch.uk. Alternatively, contact Helen Hurst, Clerk of Governors by email on Helen.Hurst@parkview.derby.sch.uk
Meeting Dates 2025-2026
- Meeting 1 - 23.09.2025 @ 5pm
- Meeting 2 - 01.12.2025 @ 5pm
- Meeting 3 - 03.02.2026 @ 5pm
- Meeting 4 - 23.03.2026 @ 5pm
- Meeting 5 - 19.05.2026 @ 5pm
- Meeting 6 - 06.07.2026 @ 5pm