Meet the Governors
Welcome to the Governors' section of the website. Here you will find out a little bit about us and our responsibilities within the school. This page is currently being updated to ensure full compliance with the information which now has to be published by school governors.
A school governor is a volunteer who helps oversee how a school is run. Governors are part of the school’s governing body, which provides strategic leadership and holds the headteacher to account.
Their main responsibilities include:
- Setting the school’s direction: Helping decide priorities and what the school should improve.
- Monitoring performance: Checking that pupils are making good progress and that the school is meeting its goals.
- Supporting and challenging the headteacher: Asking questions, reviewing decisions and ensuring the school is well managed.
- Overseeing finances: Making sure the budget is used effectively and responsibly.
- Safeguarding: Ensuring the school has appropriate policies and arrangements to keep children safe.
- Representing the community: Bringing parents’ and the wider community’s perspectives into discussions.
At Burton, our governors have two committees:
Curriculum Committee
This is about educational outcomes. Governors might review assessment data, attendance, disadvantaged pupils’ progress, special educational needs provision and whether the curriculum is broad and effective.
They don’t tell teachers how to teach individual lessons. Instead, they ask questions and monitor whether the school’s approach is working.
Finance Committee
This is about financial responsibility. Governors might review the annual budget, monitor spending against it, consider staffing costs, check financial controls and help make decisions about significant purchases.
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Mrs Amanda Hibbert |
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Role: |
Chair of Governors |
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Committee: |
Curriculum / Finance and Premises |
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Link Governor: |
Humanities / Music / School Improvement |
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Reappointed: |
21.11.2023 |
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Expires: |
21.11.2027 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me:
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Mr Tom Brooks |
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Role: |
Parent Governor / Vice Chair |
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Committee: |
Finance and Premises |
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Link Governor: |
Mathematics / PE / School Improvement |
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Appointed: |
01.09.2024 |
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Expires: |
31.08.2028 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me:
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Reverend Kathy Hicken |
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Role: |
Ex Officio |
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Committee: |
Curriculum |
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Link Governor: |
Wellbeing |
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Appointed: |
19.02.2024 |
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Expires: |
N/A |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me:
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| Mr Graham Taylor |
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Role: |
Co-Opted Governor |
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Committee: |
Finance and Premises |
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Link Governor: |
Health and Safety / Science / Allergy |
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Reappointed: |
01.09.2026 |
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Expires: |
31.18.2030 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me: My daughters had an enjoyable time when they attended Burton Primary, so the best way I could thank the school was to see if I could be of use as a governor. With nearly 50 years in the construction industry, I was sure I could give advice and keep an eye on projects and maintenance work. My first year as a governor has been a busy one, so thanks to the school for giving me this opportunity. |
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Mrs Mary Taylor |
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Role: |
Parent Governor |
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Committee: |
Curriculum |
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Link Governor: |
Safeguarding / LAC |
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Appointed: |
01.09.2023 |
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Expires: |
31.08.2027 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me:
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Mrs Melanie Browning |
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Role: |
Staff Governor |
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Committee: |
Finance and Premises |
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Link Governor: |
Art / DT |
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Reappointed: |
01.09.2026 |
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Expires: |
31.08.2030 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me: "I have been involved at Burton School as a parent helper since my son started in 2014. I really enjoy being part of the school and providing support and encouragement to the pupils and teaching staff. I feel that setting high standards for the behaviour and development of the pupils is very important. I enjoy working as part of a team, and I am fully committed to the school". |
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Mrs Lucy Oakley |
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Role: |
Parent Governor |
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Committee: |
Curriculum |
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Link Governor: |
PHSE / Literacy |
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Appointed: |
01.09.2026 |
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Expires: |
31.08.2030 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me: I have two children at Burton CE Primary: my daughter is in Year 2, and my son has just started Reception. I want them both to do well and enjoy their time at school, and that is what inspired me to become a governor. As a primary teacher, I wanted to use my knowledge and experience in education to support the school community wherever I can. I look forward to working alongside the staff and fellow governors to help Burton CE Primary continue to provide the best possible opportunities for all of its children. |
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Mrs Lydia Dawkins |
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Role: |
Parent Governor |
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Committee: |
Finance and Premises |
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Link Governor: |
ICT / RE / Collective Worship |
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Appointed: |
01.09.2026 |
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Expires: |
31.08.2030 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me: I feel privileged to serve as a governor and support our school in being the very best it can be. With my daughter currently in Reception, it is an exciting time to be actively involved in school life. Drawing on my background across church life, community work, and finance, I look forward to bringing that experience to the role to help our school thrive. |
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Mrs Suzanna Groves |
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Role: |
Parent Governor |
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Committee: |
Curriculum |
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Link Governor: |
SEND / PP |
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Appointed: |
01.09.2026 |
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Expires: |
31.08.2030 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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About me: I wanted to become a parent governor because, as a parent myself, I am deeply invested in our school community and passionate about ensuring every child gets the support they deserve. I am particularly dedicated to championing our SEND provisions and advocating for the effective use of Pupil Premium funding. My goal is to help ensure that barriers to learning are removed, extra resources reach the children who need them most, and every pupil—regardless of their starting point—feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. |
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Mrs Alison Timmings |
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Role: |
Headteacher |
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Appointed: |
01.09.2017 |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
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Mrs Emma Billson |
Mrs Sarah Steel |
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Role: |
Clerk to Governors |
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Deputy Head (Official Observer) |
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Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: |
None Declared |
Attendance at the academic year's full governing body meetings and formal termly meetings:
FGB - 09/09/26 - short meeting to elect Chair/Vice Chair and committees; No reports will be required.
Curriculum Committee – 2026/2027
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Governors |
30/09/2026 |
25/11/2026 |
20/01/2026 |
10/03/2027 |
12/05/2027 |
30/06/2027 |
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Amanda Hibbert |
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Mary Taylor |
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Lucy Oakley |
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Kathy Hicken |
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Suzanna Groves |
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Alison Timmings |
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Emma Billson |
Finance and Premises Committee – 2026/27
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Governors |
07/10/2026 |
02/12/2026 |
27/01/2027 |
17/03/2027 |
19/05/2027 |
07/07/2027 |
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Tom Brooks |
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Amanda Hibbert |
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Graham Taylor |
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Melanie Browning |
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Lydia Dawkins |
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Alison Timmings |
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Emma Billson |
FGB - 2026/2027
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Governors |
09/09/2026 |
09/12/2026 |
24/03/2027
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14/07/2027 |
| Amanda Hibbert | * | |||
| Tom Brooks | * | |||
| Kathy Hicken | ||||
| Graham Taylor | * | |||
| Mary Taylor | * | |||
| Melanie Browning | * | |||
| Lucy Oakley | * | |||
| Lydia Dawkins | * | |||
| Suzanna Groves | * | |||
| Alison Timmings | * | |||
| Emma Billson | * |