Governor/Associate Member Information
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Name:
| Simon Manning | |
Category: | Headteacher | |
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Term of Office: | 1/9/2017 - | |
Appointed by: | Governing body | |
Positions of responsibility | Headteacher | |
Committee Membership
| Resources/P&S/P&C | |
Register of interests | None | |
Meeting Attendance 2020/21
| Governing Body Meetings | Committee Meetings |
6/6 | 15/15 | |
All About Me…… | ||
I have been teaching in local Forest of Dean schools for the last 19 years. I have previously 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: | Daniel Beard | |
Category: | Co-opted Governor | |
Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on. | ||
Term of Office: | 2 years - 26/01/22-25/01/24 | |
Appointed by: | Governing Body | |
Positions of responsibility: | Chair of Governing Body Safeguarding Governor | |
CommitteeMembership: | Resources/P&S/P&C | |
Register of Interests: | None | |
Meeting Attendance
| Governing Body Meetings | Committee Meetings |
New to role | New to role | |
All About Me…… | ||
I have previously been a Vice Chair of Governors at another local primary school, being part of the journey taking that school from Special Measures to Good. I’m excited to join to be part of this journey.
In my day job, I am a Continuous Improvement Lead working for Defence company. I specialise in making business improvements using data led projects.
I have close links with Ruardean, my wife grew up in the area and my father in law stills lives in the village.
I have two children, both at a local secondary school. I am a very keen cyclist.
If you have any questions about governance and the role we play, please feel free to contact me. |
Governor/Associate Member Information
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Name:
| Revd Clare Edwards | |
Category: | Ex officio | |
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Term of Office: | 18/11/2018 - | |
Appointed by: | Ex Officio | |
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Positions of responsibility | Rector of Ruardean | |
Committee Membership
| Performance and Standards/ Parents and Community | |
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Register of interests | None | |
Meeting Attendance 2020/21
| Governing Body Meetings | Committee Meetings |
5/6 | 10/12 | |
All About Me…… | ||
I moved to the Forest when I was appointed Rector of the villages of Ruardean, Drybrook and Lydbrook in November 2018. I have been in full time church ministry since 1986 and before that was a State Registered Nurse, and Registered Sick Children’s nurse. I’ve always enjoyed working with children and their families both within and beyond the church. Within our 3 parishes we have 5 primary schools. With Ruardean being a church of England Primary School we have particularly strong links and are able to explore together the special relationship between school and parish. As Rector I get to know many people in the village and it’s good to have those links with school families too. I currently lead the Messy Church team, finding ways to make church more accessible to children and families and encouraging adults to recognise the importance of children’s spiritualty. I love to be outdoors and enjoy walking, cycling and swimming. At home I enjoy cooking and have the occasional creative moment! |
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 Chair of Parents & Community Committee
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Committee
Membership: | Performance and Standard/Parents and Community | |
Register of Interests: | None | |
Meeting Attendance 2020/21
| Governing Body Meetings | Committee Meetings |
5/6 | 10/10 | |
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.
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Governor/Associate Member Information
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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: | Vice-Chair of Governors Chair of Resources Committee | |
Committee Membership:
| Performance and Standards Committee Parents and Community Committee Respuces Committee (Chair) | |
Register of Interests: | Member of the Royal Forest of Dean Rotary Club | |
Meeting Attendance2020/21
| Governing Body Meetings | P&S/P&C/ Resources Committee Meetings |
5/6 | 13/15 | |
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. 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.
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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 Re-appointed: 29/09/21 - 28/09/23 | |
Appointed by: | Governing Body | |
Positions of responsibility: | Not at this time | |
CommitteeMembership: | Performance and Standards Committee Parents and Community Committee | |
Register of Interests: | Currently employed at the school as a Teaching Assistant | |
Meeting Attendance2020/21
| Governing Body Meetings | P&S/P&C Committee Meetings |
5/6 | 6/10 | |
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.
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Governor/Associate Member Information | ||
Name: | Vicky Barnes | |
Category: | Co-opted | |
Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on. | ||
Term of Office: | 25/03/21-24/03/23 -(2 years) | |
Appointed by: | Governing Body | |
Positions of responsibility: | Vice chair of Resources and Performance and Standards Committee's | |
CommitteeMembership: | P&S/P&C/Resources | |
Register of Interests: | Chair of PTFA | |
Meeting Attendance2020/21
| Governing Body Meetings | Committee Meetings |
2/2 | 6/6 | |
All About Me…… | ||
I grew up in the Forest of Dean and have lived in Ruardean for the best part of 11 years. I have two children that attend Ruardean School and am also the current chair of the school’s PTFA. I have previous experience as a civil servant working in the prison sector as well as the mental health sector but have spent the past 4 years working within the banking sector. My interests include health and fitness and I’m a self-confessed book worm. I enjoy spending my spare time with my family out and about in the lovely Forest of Dean.
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Governor/Associate Member Information
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Name: | Lynn Pope | |
Category: | Parent Governor | |
Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on. | ||
Term of Office: | 4 years : 24/09/21-23/09/25 | |
Appointed by: | Elected unopposed | |
Positions of responsibility: |
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CommitteeMembership: | Resources | |
Register of Interests: | None | |
Meeting Attendance
| Governing Body Meetings | Resources Committee Meetings |
New to role | New to role | |
All About Me…… | ||
I grew up in the Forest of Dean, and after some years away moved back 3 years ago to live on The Pludds in the family home of my partner Ian Watkins. Our 3 children attended Ruardean Primary school, although now only 1 still attends with the others now moved on to secondary.
I work for Wesleyan Assurance Society as the Head of Data & Analytics, looking after a great team and helping Wesleyan achieve it ambitions. Working flexibly has enabled me to be part of the school by becoming a parent governor and give back some of my time to help the school continue to be successful.
When I am not working you will find me either horse riding, walking the dogs or gardening and feel privileged to be able to enjoy the wonderful countryside we live in. |
Governor/Associate Member Information | ||
Name: | Matt Bishop | |
Category: | Co-Opted | |
Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on. | ||
Term of Office: | 17/05/2022-16/05/2024 | |
Appointed by: | Governing Board | |
Positions of responsibility: | TBC | |
CommitteeMembership: | TBC | |
Register of Interests: | Chair of Governors – St White’s Primary School Staff Member – Dene Magna School Staff Governor – Dene Magna School Trustee – Severn Vale School, Gloucester Trustee – Earlybirds Playgroup, Cinderford Member of Gloucestershire Schools Forum Local Leader in Governance Work based union rep for GMB trade union Sole Trader providing training and reviews to governing boards | |
Meeting Attendance
| Governing Body Meetings | Committee Meetings |
N/A | N/A | |
All About Me…… | ||
I have been involved in education professionally for around 10 years. I have previously worked as a consultant in the Department for Education and prior to that as a Police Officer. I currently work at Dene Magna school where I am also a work-based trade union rep for GMB. I have extensive knowledge and experience within school governance both with LA maintained schools and academies. I have been Chair of Governors at a number of schools and have held the position at St White’s Primary in Cinderford since 2013. I am a designated local leader of governance and look forward to supporting Ruardean school as a Co-Opted governor. I have 2 children, both secondary school age and when not working in governance, you will find me following a top Premier League football team (I wont disclose here which one!) and other sports including Formula 1. |
Governor/Associate Member Information | ||
Name: | Terry Baldwin | |
Category: | Associate Member | |
Please Note: Associate Members may only vote at Committee Meetings they serve on. | ||
Term of Office: | 4 years – 8/10/2019-01/10/2023 | |
Appointed by: | Governing Body | |
Positions of responsibility: |
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CommitteeMembership: | RESOURCES COMMITTEE | |
Register of Interests: | I do not sit on any other governing committee or have any business interests. I am employed by the school as the Caretaker. My wife is a casual midday supervisor in the school. | |
Meeting Attendance in 2020/21
| Governing Body Meetings | Committee Meetings |
2/6 | 2/2 | |
All About Me…… | ||
I have worked at Ruardean school as caretaker for the last 10 years I have one grandchild at the school. My outlook for the school is for the safety of all the children in the school and staff, and to keep the school tidy and buildings up together as best we can
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Governors who have stepped down during the last 12 months :
Name | Role | Date Appointed | Date Left |
Jess Barzillia | Parent Governor | 19/09/2017 | 18/09/2021 |
Mark Lake | Co-opted Governor | 22/05/2019 | 31/08/2021 |
Ceri Benwell | Local Authority Governor | 23/05/2018 | 20/11/2021 |
Mark Wadsworth | Staff Governor | 22/01/2020 | 21/01/2022 |
Kev Agnew | Co-opted Governors | 25/11/2020 | 25/01/2022 |