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 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

Committee

Membership:

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

Name:

Revd  Clare Edwards

Category:

Ex officio

Term of Office:

18/11/2018 -

Appointed by:

Ex Officio

Positions of responsibility

Rector of Ruardean

Committee Membership

Performance and Standards/ Parents and Community

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

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. 

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:

Vice-Chair of Governors

Chair of Resources Committee

Performance and Standards Committee

Parents and Community Committee

Respuces Committee (Chair)

Register of Interests:

Member of the Royal Forest of Dean Rotary Club

Meeting Attendance

2020/21

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.

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

Committee

Membership:

P&S/P&C/Resources

Register of Interests:

Chair of PTFA

Meeting Attendance

2020/21

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.

Governor/Associate Member Information

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:

Committee

Membership:

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:

Associate Member

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

Term of Office:

13/07/2022-12/07/2023

Appointed by:

Governing Board

Positions of responsibility:

TBC

Committee

Membership:

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.