Governor Profiles 2020/21

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Simon Manning

Category:

Headteacher

Term of Office:

1/9/2017 -

Appointed by:

Governing body

Positions of responsibility

Headteacher

Committee Membership

Resources/P&S/P&C 

None

Meeting Attendance 2019/20

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

6/6

2/2

All About Me……

I have been teaching in local Forest of Dean schools for the last 16 years. I have been part of a strong leadership team that has worked hard to achieve a good to outstanding OFSTED and Outstanding SIAMS reports. I will use this experience to build on the existing strong school ethos at Ruardean and work with staff, parents/carers and governors to provide a stimulating, enjoyable and fulfilling education for the children whilst promoting Christian values.

I live locally and enjoy spending time with my wife and four children and where possible find time to ride my motorbike!

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Ceri Benwell

Category:

Local Authority Governor

Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on.

Term of Office:

4 years – 23/05/18- 22/05/22

Appointed by:

Nominated by Local Authority. Approved by FGB

Positions of responsibility:

Chair of Governing Body

Committee

Membership:

Resources Committee

Register of Interests:

Employee of PGL Travel Ltd, who supply residential trips to the school.

Meeting Attendance 2019/20

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

6/6

2/2

All About Me……

I live locally with my wife and four children, having moved to Ruardean in 2004.   All my children have gone right through the school.

I have been a Governor for 15 years and Chair for the last 4.

I work in IT for PGL Travel in Ross-on-Wye.  Through PGL I have also worked managing and delivering different educational products in Outdoor Education, ICT and environmental studies.

I am a keen amateur cook and love the outdoors & will often be found exploring the local natural and industrial history of the forest with the family dogs.

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Mark Lake

Category:

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office:

19/05/2019 - 18/05/2021

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Positions of responsibility:

Vice Chair, Chair of the Resources Committee.

 Nominated Governor for Health & Safety, School Website

Committee

Membership:

Resources sub-committee

Register of Interests:

None

Meeting Attendance

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

2/2

All About Me……

My 3 children previously attended the school. I take an active interest in their education and progress. I was an adult leader in Scouting for 18 years teaching many adventurous outdoor activities and leading many camping trips in the UK and abroad. I have worked almost my entire adult life in the telecoms industry having started in the RAF before moving onto the civilian side. I hope to put some of my experience to good use as a member of the school governors.

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Kevin Agnew

Category:

Co-opted Governor

Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on.

Term of Office:

2 Years: 21/11/2018-20/11/2020

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Positions of responsibility:

Chair of the performance and standards committee

Committee

Membership:

Parents & Community/Performance & Standards

Register of Interests:

 None

Meeting Attendance 2019/20

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

5/6

2/2

All About Me……

I am Assistant IT Manager for Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service and have worked in IT my entire life.  My wife and I have lived in the Forest of Dean for over 10 years and in Ruardean for the last 3 years.  My son and daughter both attend the school.  I am keen to understand the challenges that the school faces and help to contribute towards solving them.

I love music and sports and play as much pool as I am allowed to!

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Emma Smith

Category:

Parent Governor

Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on.

Term of Office:

4 Years - 10/10/18 – 09/10/22

Appointed by:

Elected unopposed

Positions of Responsibilty

SEND Governor

Committee

Membership:

Performance and Standard/Parents and Community

Register of Interests:

None

Meeting Attendance 2019/20

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

5/6

2/2

All About Me……

My family and I live in Ruardean and enjoy spending time out and about in the Forest of Dean. Two of my own children attend Ruardean while the third has moved on to secondary school having had a successful and happy time as part of the Ruardean school family  

I have been a primary school teacher for fifteen years and I am passionate about children’s learning and education and believe that school should be a safe place where children can have a positive and successful experience. 

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Tony Hughes

Category:

Foundation Governor

Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on.

Term of Office:

 4 years -01/11/2017-31/10/2021

Appointed by:

Diocesan Board of Education

Positions of responsibility:

Performance and Standards Committee

Parents and Community Committee

Register of Interests:

Member of the Royal Forest of Dean Rotary Club

Meeting Attendance

2019/20

Governing Body Meetings

P&S/P&C Committee Meetings

4/6

2/2

All About Me……

I retired from full-time employment in May 2014 after a 40 years local government career in democratic services working for a variety of councils (District, Metropolitan County and Unitary) supporting decision making, governance and propriety. I moved to Ruardean from Bristol in August 2002 when my involvement in the Church and local community began. I was licensed as a Reader (Lay Minister) in September 2012 and part of my role within the Church is that of Preacher and Teacher. My vision is to assist in nurturing links between school and church through promotion of the Christian message and assisting in monitoring and sharing the Christian foundation values and ethos of the school.

I am a member of the Open the Book Team who enact Bible stories at assemblies two or three times a term and I periodically attend Collective Worship.

I am a member of Ruardean Carnival Committee, the Royal Forest of Dean Rotary Club and the Royal Forest of Dean Herbert Howells Society (having an interest in Choral music).

My leisure interests include swimming and cycling especially local trails around the Forest and South/Mid Wales.

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Mrs Louise Bailey

Category:

Co-opted

Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on.

Term of Office:

2 years -: 25/09/19 - 24/09/21

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Positions of responsibility:

Not at this time

Committee

Membership:

Performance and Standards Committee

Parents and Community Committee

Register of Interests:

 Currently employed at the school as a Teaching Assistant

Meeting Attendance

2019/20

Governing Body Meetings

P&S/P&C Committee Meetings

2/2

All About Me……

I have been employed at Ruardean Primary School since November 2017 in Larches class years 3 and 4 but have also had the privilege of working with all the teachers in the school in the role of support staff.

My background experience is working with adults with learning difficulties for 12 years and I have also been a governor previously at a challenging inner Gloucester school.

I live locally in Lydbrook since 2017 and have truly enjoyed the change of life from inner city Gloucester enjoying walks and the outdoor life with my family and dog.