Mr Thomas Everington - Chair of Governors

Date of Re-appointment: 18/05/2022

Type of Governor: Parent

Record of Attendance in 2023/24: 8/8

Statement:

As a former pupil, a life time resident of Sturton-By-Stow, and now a parent of a child at the school, I am proud to call this my school.  It’s great to be involved with the school and part of the governing body tasked with creating a fun, safe and engaging environment for the children to enjoy their school life. In my role as governor I try to call on my experience from my career in structural engineering as well as looking at all the possible for developing my skills and experience further.

Mrs Heather Allmond - Vice Chair of Governors

Date of appointment: 21/09/23

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Record of attendance in 2022/2023: 4/8

Statement:

I was previously a parent governor at SbS from 2016-2021 and have just come back as a co-opted governor. I have two children at the school and an older daughter who attended SbS before moving onto secondary school. I work in the NHS as a midwife with additional roles in quality improvement, lecturing and with the parliamentary health ombudsman. I have always found that the skills I've developed at work have lent themselves well to school governance. However, my top priority is always ensuring that pupils - and people in general - have equal and fair opportunities and support.

Mrs Maddy Gelder - Chair of Finance Committee

Date of Appointment: 20/07/2024

Type of Governor: Co-opted

Record of Attendance in 2023/24: 1/1

Statement:

I am the Head of Geography at a local secondary school where many Sturton by Stow students might go after they leave at the end of Year 6. It's great to see how this school sets students up for success, and I love being part of their next steps and to see how the school is continuing to be such a big part of the community.

Mrs Alison Simmons - Headteacher

Date of Appointment: 01/01/2016

Type of Governor: Ex Officio

Record of Attendance in 2023/24: 8/8

Statement:

I have been the headteacher at Sturton by Stow Primary School since January 2016, having previously been the headteacher at a very small primary school. I enjoy leading our wonderful school and striving for excellence in everything we do. It is a privilege to work with a dedicated and supportive staff and a governing body who want every child in our school to achieve the very best they can.

Mr Andrew Brooks

Date of Appointment: 25/02/2021

Type of Governor: Local Authority

Record of attendance in 2023/2024: 6/8

Statement:

I am a co-opted Governor for the Local Authority at the primary school and am also a parent with a child who currently attends.  I live locally to school and have been a resident in Sturton by Stow since 2000.  I sit on the school’s finance committee, as well as the full governing board.

Away from the school I have a working background in the Private, Public and Third Sector of over 25 years, where around 20 of these were supporting skills and training programmes, as well as economic development and regeneration schemes in Lincolnshire and the wider midlands area.   I am also a Trustee and Director of LIVES.

I hope my skill set and experience can bring something valuable to the Governors and school, particularly making sure that children are listened to, and know that their voices are important and will make a difference. This includes ensuring the school is flexible and supports every child’s needs both educationally and where extra SEND support is required.

Mrs Kirsty Pell

Date of Appointment: 21/10/2021

Type of Governor: Parent

Record of attendance in 2023/2024: 8/8

Statement: My children have recently started at the school so we are at the start of their education journey. In the short time that my children have been at the school though, I have been struck by the sense of community within the school, I am keen to help to support this, to help the school to grow even more and for all pupils to have an enjoyable and fulfilling time whilst at our school. I work in Finance in Local Government, so I try to use my professional experience to fulfil my role as a governor.

Miss Molly Panter

Date of Appointment: 23/07/2022

Type of Governor: Staff

Record of attendance in 2023/2024: 7/8

Statement:

Having been a pupil of Sturton by Stow Primary School and now proudly a teacher here, I am greatly honored to be elected the staff governor representative. It is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the school on a variety of levels and develop my own understanding of how all aspects of the school are run. I am passionate about seeing all children reach their full potential and develop their own hopes and aspirations, as well as seeing the school succeed and aspire for excellence.

Mr Jon Cook

Date of Appointment: 17/11/2022

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Record of attendance in 2023/2024: 6/8

Statement:

I have had the privilege of serving as a Governor at Sturton by Stow Primary School for several years, with all three of my children having attended and thoroughly enjoying their time there. I have been a resident of Sturton by Stow since 2002, and I live locally to the school. I contribute to the school’s development by sitting on both the Finance Committee and the full Governing Board.

Outside of my role at the school, I have a professional background in Property Design and work for a local company. It is a privilege to collaborate with a dedicated team of staff and governors, all working together to ensure every child at our school has the opportunity to achieve their very best.

Historic (left within last 12 months)

Mrs Pamela Jenkins

Date of Appointment: 26/04/2022

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Date stepped down: 17/04/2024

Mrs Rebecca Andrews

Date of Appointment: 17/09/2020

Type of Governor: Co-Opted

Date stepped down: 31/08/2024