Governor/Associate Member Information

Name

Mark Wadsworth

Category

 Acting Headteacher

Term of Office

1/9/2023 -

Appointed by

Governing body

Positions of responsibility

Headteacher

 Committee   membership

Resources/PSC

 Register of   interests

TBC

Meeting Attendance 2022/23

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

N/A

N/A

All About Me……

TBA

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name

Revd Clare Edwards

Category

Ex Officio

Term of Office

21/11/18 - 

Appointed by

Ex Officio

Positions of responsibility

Rector of Ruardean

 Committee   membership

 Register of   interests

None

Meeting Attendance 2022/23

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

2/6

3/5

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

Local Authority Governor

Term of Office

4 Years: 14/12/22 - 13/12/26

Appointed by

Governing body

Positions of responsibility

SEND Governor

Children in Care Governor

Pupil Premium Governor

Chair of PSC Committee

 Committee   membership

Resources/PSC

 Register of   interests

None

Meeting Attendance 2022/23

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

5/6

5/5

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

Term of Office

4 years: 01/11/21 - 31/10/25

Appointed by

Diocesan Board of Education

Positions of responsibility

Vice Chair of Governing Body (Current acting Chair)

Chair of Resources Committee

 Committee   membership

 Register of   interests

Member of the Royal Forest of Dean Rotary Club

Meeting Attendance 2022/23

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

6/6

5/5

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

Lynn Pope

Category

Parent Governor

Term of Office

4 years: 24/09/21 - 23/09/25

Appointed by

Governing body

Positions of responsibility

School website Governor

 Committee   membership

 Register of   interests

None

Meeting Attendance 2022/23

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

2/6

2/10

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 Governor

Term of Office

2 years: 24/05/23 - 23/05/25

Appointed by

Governing body

Positions of responsibility

N/A

 Committee   membership

Resources/PSC

 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 2022/23

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

1/6

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

Ian Watkins

Category

Parent Governor

Term of Office

30/11/23 - 29/11/2027

Appointed by

Parent election

Positions of responsibility

N/A

 Committee   membership

Resources/PSC

 Register of   interests

TBC

Meeting Attendance 2022/23

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

N/A

N/A

All About Me……

TBA

Governor/Associate Member Information

Name:

Ian Lavery

Category:

Co-opted

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

Term of Office:

2 years  - 20/06/24-19/06/2026

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Positions of responsibility:

None

Committee

Membership:

TBC - New to role – June 2024

Register of Interests:

None

Meeting Attendance

Governing Body Meetings

Committee Meetings

New to role

New to role

All About Me……

I have lived in the Forest of Dean with my partner since 2018 having moved from Wiltshire after 30 years.  In Wiltshire I served as a school governor in both primary and secondary schools for 18 years.

I work as Safety Engineer in Bristol, and after 45 years working in marine engineering I am looking forward to retirement in 2025.

I am a member of the Lydbrook Players, providing lighting and sound for productions.  I enjoy the outdoors and take part in field archery in open and national competition, which can take me across the country.  I also enjoy touring in my camper van, both in the UK and in France.