Governors
The Governing Body of the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation (LMNSF) meets each term either as a full board or as a committee. At meetings an agenda is followed which involves feedback about how the school is progressing against the School Development Plan targets.
Governors also hear and question reports on how the school is supporting specific groups of pupils. It is also the role of governors to oversee the financial management of the school and the safeguarding of all pupils. If you wish to read the minutes, please contact the Clerk to Governors via the nursery school.
The Instrument of Government (Updated in October 2023 due to the Federation of Gainsborough Nursery School and Wyndham Park Nursery School to create LMNSF) states that the Governing Body shall consist of 11 Governors as follows:
2 Parent Governors / 1 Headteacher / 1 Staff / 1 Local Authority / 6 Co-opted Governors
The Governing Body have not appointed any Associate Governors for the Academic Year 2023-24
The Governing Body appointed 2 committees and 1 Review Panel – other appeals committees will be appointed as and when required:
Finance, Premises and Personnel - Meets twice a year, the main functions of this committee are to consider and monitor the school budget, the buildings meet the statutory requirements and staffing including well-being.
Pay – Meets as necessary to review whole school pay decisions prior to reporting in fact to FGB
Heads Performance Management Panel – Meets once yearly and makes a recommendation to Pay Committee regarding Headteacher’s Pay decision.
The Full Governing Body ratifies decisions following recommendation from the committees/panel above (unless otherwise stated in School Policy/Terms of Reference), and all minutes are available in the school office, with the exception of confidential minutes.
Governing Body 2024/25
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Co-Chair of Governors (LA Governor) |
Dr Rachael Sharpe has a PhD in Science Education, a BSc (Hons) in Education Studies and Science and is a qualified secondary school physics teacher. Rachael works as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lincoln and works on research projects to improve attainment and attitudes towards science in secondary schools. Rachael is keen to support children from all backgrounds to develop and excel in learning. This is Rachael’s second Governor post. |
| Co-Chair of Governors (Co-Opted Governor) |
Jason Leeks has over 25 years’ experience of working across a range of senior executive posts in the Ministry of Defence including roles in governance, strategy and finance and is currently on the Executive Management Board of DE&S Deca. Jason was co-opted to the School’s Governing Board in November 2020 and has responsibilities for financial and sustainability planning. Jason’s experience of developing and delivering successful strategic projects has helped Wyndham Park champion the vital role of Maintained Nursery Schools (MNS) across Lincolnshire through his lead role in developing the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation. |
| Head Teacher | Laura Cook is Executive Head Teacher at Wyndham Park Nursery School, Gainsborough Nursery School, Boston Nursery School and Kingsdown Nursery School. She joined Wyndham Park as Head in September 2014. Before this she worked in a large primary school and an infant school in Lincoln. Laura was a Local Leader of Education (LLE) for LEARN teaching school and was an Early Years Ofsted Inspector until September 2021. |
| Staff Governor |
Laura Crawford is Head of School at Gainsborough Nursery School and is also the Executive Deputy Headteacher of LMNSF. She takes a lead on safeguarding across the federation and repents the Early Years on the Education Safeguarding Partner Group and on the steering group for the DfE pathfinders group in Lincolnshire. |
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Co-Opted Governor |
Lorraine Lynch is keen to help the Nursery schools any way she can. She works at Marks & Spencer, where she is a manager. In her role she ensures a safe environment for staff and customers and she brings this expertise to our Nurseries. Lorraine also has 10 years’ experience of working with 5 – 16 year old girls within the Guiding Association, 7 of those were of a District Commissioner responsible for up to 200 young girls and leaders. |
| Co-Opted Governor | Vicky Chapman is an Assistant Headteacher at Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship, Ambergate Sports College. Vicky has a (BA Hons) Primary Education with QTS degree, and is a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) for LEARN teaching school. Vicky is able to support the Nursery Schools by sharing her experience and expertise of SEND and education. |
| Parent Governor | Vacancy |
| Parent Governor | Aaron Smith is an Avionics technician in the RAF. He is currently carrying out training for new technicians, providing practical and theoretical training on aircraft. Aaron joined the School's Governing Board in October 2023 as a Parent Governor, and is on the Finance, Premises and Personnel committee. His eldest son attended Wyndham Park Nursery School last year and his youngest joined in January! |
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Co-Opted Governor |
Lucy Bradley |
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Co-Opted Governor |
Tracey Burnett |
| Co-Opted Governor | Vacancy |
LINCOLNSHIRE MAINTAINED NURSERY SCHOOL FEDERATION GOVERNING BODY
Register of Interests and Attendance Details for Academic Year 2024-2025
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Name |
Category |
Appointed By |
Date First Appointed |
Current Term of Office Details |
Business Interest |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
Governor Roles in other settings |
Governor Role |
FGB Attendance |
Governor Committee/ Panel
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Committee Meeting Attendance |
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Start Date |
Term Expiry Or Resignation Date |
FPP |
PAY |
HTPM |
JC |
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Mrs Lucy Bradley |
Co-opted |
Board |
03/11/2023 |
03/11/23 |
02/11/27 |
Employee |
None |
None |
Curriculum Assurance Safeguarding SEND |
2 of 5 |
Pay HTPM |
|
1 of 1 |
1 of 1 |
|
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Mrs Tracey Burnett |
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
None |
None |
Health & Safety |
1 of 5 |
Pay |
|
0 of 1 |
|
|
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Miss Vicky Chapman
|
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
Employed at CIT |
None |
None |
SEND |
2 of 5 |
HTPM Pay (R) |
|
1 of 1 |
1 of 1 |
|
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Mrs Laura Cook
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HT |
Ex-officio |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
None |
Kingsdown and Boston Nursery School |
|
3 of 5 |
FPP
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2 of 4 |
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Mrs Laura Crawford |
Staff |
Staff |
18/10/2024 |
18/10/24 |
17/10/28 |
Employee of Federation |
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3 of 5 |
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Mr Jason Leeks
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Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
None |
None |
Co-Chair of FGB Chair of FPP Finance, Strategy & Sustainability |
2 of 5 |
FPP JC |
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|
2 of 4 |
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Mrs Lorraine Lynch
|
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
Employee of M&S |
None |
None |
Health & Safety Safeguarding |
3 of 5 |
FPP Pay |
|
1 of 1 |
|
|
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Mrs Agnieszka Marchewka
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Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
20/09/24 |
Employee of federation school |
None |
None |
Vulnerable Children |
N/a |
N/a |
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Ms Sadie Priestley |
Parent |
Parents |
08/02/2024 |
08/02/24 |
19/11/24 |
None |
None |
None |
Vulnerable Children EYPP |
0 of 1 |
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Dr Rachael Sharpe
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LA |
LA Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
Employed by University of Lincoln |
None |
CIT Academy Member St Hugh's School External appraiser |
Co-Chair of FGB Curriculum Assurance Vulnerable Children |
3 of 5 |
HTPM JC |
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|
1 of 1 |
2 of 4 |
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Mr Aaron Smith |
Parent |
Parents |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
Spouse employed at federation school |
None |
Wellbeing Cyber Security |
2 of 5 |
FPP |
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The Instrument of Government states that the Governing Body shall consist of 12 Governors as follows:
2 Parent Governors / 1 Headteacher / 1 Staff / 1 Local Authority / 7 Co-opted Governors
The Governing Body have not appointed any Associate Members for the Academic Year 2024-2025
The Governing Body appointed 2 committees and 1 Review Panel for the academic year 2024-2025 – other appeals committees will be appointed as and when required:
Finance, Premises and Personnel -Meets twice in an academic year to review financial, premises and personnel issues prior to reporting/recommending actions to the governing body
Pay Committee – Meets as necessary to review whole school pay decisions prior to reporting in fact to FGB
Heads Performance Management Panel – Meets once yearly and makes a recommendation to Pay Committee regarding Headteacher’s Pay decision.
The Full Governing Body ratifies decisions following recommendation from the committees/panel above (unless otherwise stated in School Policy/Terms of Reference), and all minutes are available in the school office, with the exception of confidential minutes.
LINCOLNSHIRE MAINTAINED NURSERY SCHOOL FEDERATION GOVERNING BODY
Register of Interests and Attendance Details for Academic Year 2023-2024
|
Name |
Category |
Appointed By |
Date First Appointed |
Current Term of Office Details |
Business Interest |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
Governor Roles in other settings |
Governor Role |
FGB Attendance |
Governor Committee/ Panel
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Committee Meeting Attendance |
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Start Date |
Term Expiry Or Resignation Date |
FPP |
PAY |
HTPM |
JC |
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Mrs Claire Blagden |
Parent |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
16/01/2024 |
None |
None |
None |
SEND |
0 of 3 |
N/a |
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|
|
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Mrs Lucy Bradley |
Staff |
Staff |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
Employee |
None |
None |
Curriculum Assurance Safeguarding |
2 of 3 |
HTPM |
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|
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Mrs Tracey Burnett |
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
None |
None |
Health & Safety |
4 of 5 |
Pay |
|
1 of 1 |
|
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Miss Vicky Chapman
|
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
Employed at CIT |
None |
None |
SEND |
4 of 5 |
HTPM Pay (R) |
|
1 of 1 |
1 of 1 |
|
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Mrs Laura Cook
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HT |
Ex-officio |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
OFSTED Inspector LLE for CIT |
None |
Kingsdown Nursery School |
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5 of 5 |
FPP
|
2 of 2 |
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Mr Tim Elwess |
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
None |
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Wellbeing |
2 of 5 |
FPP JC |
1 of 2 |
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Mrs Beverley Kellett |
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
07/05/24 |
None |
None |
|
Vice Chair of FGB Vulnerable Children
|
0 of 3 |
HTP Pay |
|
0 of 1 |
1 of 1 |
|
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Mr Jason Leeks
|
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
None |
None |
Vice Chair of FGB Chair of FPP Finance, Strategy & Sustainability |
5 of 5 |
FPP JC |
2 of 2 |
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Mrs Lorraine Lynch
|
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
None |
None |
Health & Safety Safeguarding |
4 of 5 |
FPP Pay |
1 of 2 |
1 of 1 |
|
|
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Mrs Agnieszka Marchewka
|
Co-opted |
Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
Employee of federation school |
None |
None |
Vulnerable Children |
4 of 5 |
N/a |
|
|
|
|
|
Ms Sadie Priestley |
Parent |
Parents |
08/02/2024 |
08/02/24 |
07/02/28 |
None |
None |
None |
Vulnerable Children |
1 of 2 |
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|
|
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Dr Rachael Sharpe
|
LA |
LA Board |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
Employed by University of Lincoln |
None |
CIT Academy Member St Hugh's School External appraiser |
Chair of FGB Curriculum Assurance Early Years Vulnerable Children |
5 of 5 |
HTPM JC |
|
|
1 of 1 |
|
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Mr Aaron Smith |
Parent |
Parents |
02/10/2023 |
02/10/23 |
01/10/27 |
None |
Spouse employed at federation school |
None |
Wellbeing Cyerbersecurity |
5 of 5 |
FPP |
2 of 2 |
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|
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The Instrument of Government states that the Governing Body shall consist of 12 Governors as follows:
2 Parent Governors / 1 Headteacher / 1 Staff / 1 Local Authority / 7 Co-opted Governors
The Governing Body have not appointed any Associate Members for the Academic Year 2023-2024
The Governing Body appointed 2 committees and 1 Review Panel for the academic year 2023-2024 – other appeals committees will be appointed as and when required:
Finance, Premises and Personnel -Meets twice in an academic year to review financial, premises and personnel issues prior to reporting/recommending actions to the governing body
Pay Committee – Meets as necessary to review whole school pay decisions prior to reporting in fact to FGB
Heads Performance Management Panel – Meets once yearly and makes a recommendation to Pay Committee regarding Headteacher’s Pay decision.
The Full Governing Body ratifies decisions following recommendation from the committees/panel above (unless otherwise stated in School Policy/Terms of Reference), and all minutes are available in the school office, with the exception of confidential minutes.
Wyndham Park Nursery School Governing Body
Register of Interests and Attendance Details for Academic Year 2022-23
|
Name |
Category |
Appointed By |
Date First Appointed |
Current Term of Office Details |
Business Interest |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
Governor Roles in other settings |
Governor Role |
FGB Meetings Attendance |
Governor Committee
|
Committee Meeting Attendance |
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|
Start Date |
End Date (ToE) / Resigned (R) |
HPM |
PAY |
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|
Mrs Helen Boott |
Parent |
Parents |
02/03/20 |
02/03/20 |
01/09/2022 |
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Mrs Lucy Bradley |
Staff |
Staff |
02/10/20 |
02/10/20 |
1/10/24 |
Employee |
None |
None |
Pupil/Staff Voice |
10 of 10 |
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|
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Miss Vicky Chapman
|
Co-opted |
Board |
16/01/19 |
16/01/19 16/01/23 |
15/01/23 15/01/27 |
Employed at CIT |
None |
None |
Vice Chair of Governors SEND |
9 of 10 |
Pay HPM |
1 of 1 |
2 of 2 |
|
Mrs Laura Cook
|
HT |
Ex-officio |
01/09/14 |
01/09/14 |
|
OFSTED Inspector LLE for CIT |
None |
Poplar Farm Primary School |
|
10 of 10 |
|
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Mrs Emma Jameson |
Parent |
Parents |
02/03/20 |
02/03/20 |
01/03/24 |
None |
None |
Great Gonerby St Sebastian’s |
CP & Safeguarding Online Safety
Community / Parent Voice |
10 of 10 |
Pay HTPM (Reserve) |
|
2 of 2 |
|
Mr Jason Leeks
|
Co-opted |
Board |
25/11/20 |
25/11/20 |
24/11/24 |
None |
None |
None |
Finance |
9 of 10 |
|
|
|
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Mrs Lorraine Lynch
|
Co-opted |
Board |
26/03/18 |
26/03/22 |
25/03/26 |
None |
None |
None |
Health & Safety |
4 of 10 |
Pay HTPM |
1 of 1 |
2 of 2
|
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Mrs Agnieszka Marchewka
|
Co-opted |
Board |
17/03/17 |
11/05/20 |
10/05/24 |
Employee |
None |
None |
Pupil Premium |
9 of 10 |
|
|
|
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Dr Rachael Sharpe
|
LA |
LA Board |
20/03/17 |
20/03/21 |
19/03/25 |
Employed by University of Lincoln |
None |
CIT Academy Trust St Hugh's School External appraiser |
Chair of Governors Curriculum Assurance Early Years Vulnerable Children |
9 of 10 |
HPM |
1 of 1 |
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Parent |
VACANCY |
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The Governing Body have not appointed any Associate Governors for the Academic Year 2022--23
The Governing Body appointed 1 committee and 1 Review Panel for the academic year 2022-23 – other appeals committees will be appointed as and when required:
Pay Committee – Meets as necessary to review whole school pay decisions prior to reporting in fact to FGB
Heads Performance Management Panel – Meets once yearly and makes a recommendation to Pay Committee regarding Headteacher’s Pay decision.
The Full Governing Body ratifies decisions following recommendation from the committees/panel above (unless otherwise stated in School Policy/Terms of Reference), and all minutes are available in the school office, with the exception of confidential minutes.