A Message from the Chair of Governors

Welcome to the Governors page.

I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak to you on behalf of the Governors.

As we settle back into the “new school year”, the Headteacher and Redwood team work diligently to ensure all our pupils receive a high standard of education that provides stimulating, engaging and exciting lessons as well as a range of enrichment opportunities. As Governors, it is our role to support the Headteacher to build on and further develop the school’s strengths, also monitoring the school’s performance, questioning the Headteacher when appropriate.

Throughout the year, I look forward to sharing the achievements of the school with pupils, parents and staff.

I can be contacted via email: lisa.cook@parkview.derby.sch.uk 

 

Redwood Primary School’s Governors    

The Full Governing Board comprises 17 members including:

• 2 Parent governors (appointed by parents)                                 
• 1 Local Authority Governor (appointed by Derby City council)
• 1 Staff Governor (appointed by staff)                                             
• 9 Co-opted Governors (appointed by the Governing Body)
• 2 Head Teachers 
• 2 Associate members

As Governors of Redwood and Parkview Primary School, we are a dedicated and friendly group of volunteers who are responsible for overseeing the management side of the school: such as strategy, policies, budgeting, safeguarding and staffing, in order to enable the school to run as effectively as possible.  We are inspired to contribute our time and knowledge by the enthusiasm of the school community and are enthused to make a difference to the education of the children. 

 

The Governing Body of Parkview Primary School & Redwood Primary School Federation

On 1st September 2017, Parkview Primary School and Redwood Primary School federated to become Parkview Primary School and Redwood Primary School Federation.  At the same time, the governing bodies of both schools federated to become the Governing Body of Parkview Primary School and Redwood Primary School Federation.

2025/26

Name	Type of governor, appointed by	Term of office
Lisa Cook	Co-opted (CHAIR)	23/05/2023 to 22/05/2027
Farzana Hampshire	Co-opted (Vice Chair)	06/12/2022 to 05/12/2026
Marie Jarvis	Head Teacher	N/A
Lyndsey Shepherd	Head Teacher	N/A
Laura Walker-Hughes	Co-opted	02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028
Rachael Jones	Co-opted	27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027
Robert Spenceley	Co-opted	11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027
Sam Turner	Co-opted	11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027
Cadine Reid	Co-opted	25/03/2025 to 24/03/2029
Sarah Chambers	Co-opted	03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029
Humairaa Ahmed	Co-opted	01/09/2025 to 31/08/2029
Jamie Mulhall	Local Authority Governor	03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029
Nichola Cunningham	Staff	27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027
Sharman Priestley	Parent	02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028
Mandy Weatherall	Parent	08/10/2024 to 07/10/2028
Vanessa Dodes	Associate	27/11/2024 to 26/11/2028
Fiona Priestley	Associate	01/09/2023 to 31/08/2027

2024/25

Name	Type of governor, appointed by	Term of office
Lisa Cook (Chair)	Co-opted	23/05/2023 to 22/05/2027
Farzana Hampshire (Vice Chair)	Co-opted	06/12/2022 to 05/12/2026
Marie Jarvis	Head Teacher	N/A
Lyndsey Shepherd	Head Teacher	N/A
Rachael Jones	Co-opted	27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027
Robert Spenceley	Co-opted	11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027
Sam Turner	Co-opted	11/09/2023 to 10/09/2027
Laura Walker-Hughes	Co-opted	02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028
Cadine Reid	Co-opted	25/03/2025 to 24/03/2029
Sarah Chambers	Co-opted	03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029
Jamie Mulhall	LA Governor	03/02/2025 to 02/02/2029
Nichola Cunningham	Staff	27/05/2023 to 26/05/2027
Sharman Priestley	Parent	02/12/2024 to 01/12/2028
Mandy Weatherall	Parent	08/10/2024 to 07/10/2028
Vanessa Dodes	Associate	27/11/2024 to 26/11/2028
Fiona Priestley	Associate	01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025

GOVERNORS WHO HAVE STEPPED DOWN FROM OFFICE DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Ian Bateman	Co-opted	08/07/2023 to 08/10/2024	Resigned
Diane Page	Associate	01/09/2021to 02/01/2025	Retired
Aimee Whitehurst	Co-opted	08/10/2024 to 19/05/2025	Resigned

DESIGNATED GOVERNORS

SEND GOVERNOR	Humairaa Ahmed
Safeguarding/Child Protection/LAC and post LAC Governor	Lisa Cook
Safer Recruitment	Lisa Cook
Inclusion Governor	TBC
Health and Safety Governor	Robert Spenceley & Sam Turner
Early Years/Foundation Stage	Farzana Hampshire
Mental Health	Lisa Cook
Performance Management	Lisa Cook/ Robert Spenceley

GOVERNOR DECLARATIONS

REGISTER OF BUSINESS INTERESTS 2025/26

Name	Interest declared	BUSINESS AND PECUNIARY INTERESTS (INCLUDING GOVERNANCE ROLES IN ANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT	MATERIAL INTERESTS ARISING FROM RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOVERNORS OR RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOVERNORS AND SCHOOL STAFF
Lisa Cook (Chair)	N
Marie Jarvis	Y	Head of Parkview
Lyndsey Shepherd	Y	Head of Redwood
Nichola Cunningham	Y	Deputy Head at Parkview
Rachael Jones	Y	Teacher at Redwood
Robert Spenceley	N
Sam Turner	N
Farzana Hampshire	N
Laura Walker-Hughes	N
Humairaa Ahmed	N
Sharman Priestley	N
Sarah Chambers	N
Jamie Mulhall	N
Cadine Reid	N
Mandy Weatherall	TBC
Vanessa Dodes	Y	SBM at Parkview and Redwood
Fiona Priestley	Y	Teacher at Redwood	Husband and daughter employed at Redwood

Associate Members have no voting rights on the Full Governing Body.

ATTENDANCE - FULL GOVERNING BODY 2024/25

Name	FGB meetings attended 2024/25
Lisa Cook	5/6
Marie Jarvis	6/6
Lyndsey Shepherd	6/6
Diane Page	2/6
Fiona Presley	3/6
Farzana Hampshire	6/6
Nichola Cunningham	6/6
Rachael Jones	6/6
Robert Spenceley	6/6
Sam Turner	3/6
Sharman Priestley	4/6
Mandy Weatherall	3/6
Vanessa Dodes	5/6
Cadine Reid	2/6
Jamie Mulhall	3/6
Laura Walker-Hughes	2/6
Sarah Chambers	2/6

The Full Governing Board is the school's accountable body.

The Full Governing Board’s core functions:

• To hold the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of all staff
• To ensure the clarity of the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction is maintained
• To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its budget is well spent.

 

The Full Governing Board adheres to a code of conduct known as the Nolan Principles (These standards are upheld by using the Seven Principles of Public Life) They set out the expectations, commitment and behaviour required to enable us as a Board to effectively carry out work within the school and its community.

 

As Governors we support the Head Teacher and senior leadership team, acting as ‘critical friends’ and we contribute a range of skills and expertise from our professional and personal lives to the Governing Board.  All governors take responsibilities linked to the School Development Plan, and an integral part of our role is to strategically monitor these. To ensure robust school accountability, Governors make half-termly visits and report back to the Full Governing Board.

The Full Governing Board meets together twice a term, alternating between both schools, and we are supported by a professional Clerk, who ensures any statutory responsibilities are met, also minuting any meetings. A wide range of training is available to support Governors in their role.

The Governing Board are always keen to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming a governor. If you would like more details on becoming a governor, please contact Lisa Cook, Chair of Governors at lisa.cook@parkview.derby.sch.uk or alternatively contact Helen Hurst, Clerk of Governors at helen.hurst@parkview.derby.sch.uk

During the past year as a Full Governing Board, we have met six times. 

• We have overseen, reviewed and accepted the budget setting and annual accounts.

• We have reviewed and monitored the safeguarding, special needs and inclusion policies and their implementation.

• We have spent time in school, meeting with groups of children, such as the school council and Digital leaders and hearing about their roles in school.
• We have reviewed and approved all school policies that were due for review, including newly written ones.
• We have overseen planning and the delivery of elements of the curriculum; individual governors focus on specific areas.
• We have reviewed the school development plan to set priorities for this school year, and monitor progress through data and monthly reporting including subject leader’s feedback.
• We have attended whole school events, including parent consultation evening and fundraising events.

Meeting Dates 2025-2026

• Meeting 1 - 23.09.2025 @ 5pm
• Meeting 2 - 01.12.2025 @ 5pm
• Meeting 3 - 03.02.2026 @ 5pm 
• Meeting 4 - 23.03.2026 @ 5pm
• Meeting 5 - 19.05.2026 @ 5pm
• Meeting 6 - 06.07.2026 @ 5pm