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 on school governors.
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Mrs Amanda Hibbert | ||
Role: | Chair of Governors |
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Committee: | CPPC | |
Link Governor: | Literacy/RE/School Improvement | |
Reappointed: | 21.11.2023 | |
Expires: | 21.11.2027 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | |
Mrs Melanie Browning | ||
Role: | Co-Opted Governor | "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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Committee: | FBEP | |
Link Governor: | DT/Art | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2022 | |
Expires: | 31.08.2026 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | |
Mrs Emma Castro | ||
Role: | Staff Governor | "I have been immensely privileged to have been a part of Burton Primary School all my life having grown up attending and latterly, working as a Learning Support Assistant and Pastoral Support Worker before training to become a teacher in the school. I appreciate becoming a governor is a privilege, and I hope to bring education experience and an opportunity to make a difference not only to the children in school now but for the children in years to come" |
Committee: | CPPC | |
Link Governor: | PSHE/Music | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2022 | |
Expires: | 31.09.2026 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | |
Mrs Kara Whitehall | ||
Role: | Parent Governor | " My family and I moved to Christchurch last year to live near the sea. My daughter has started in reception this year and I hope for my son to join the school in a couple of years. Until this year I have always worked in education, with a passion for working with children with additional needs, helping them to be the best they can be. I currently work with children in care and I am looking forward to getting involved within the school" |
Committee: | CPPC | |
Link Governor: | SEND | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2022 | |
Expires: | 31.08.2026 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | |
Mr Graham Taylor | ||
Role: | Co-Opted Governor | 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 works. My first year as a governor has been a busy one, so thanks to the school for giving me this opportunity. |
Committee: | FBEP | |
Link Governor: | Health and Safety / Science | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2022 | |
Expires: | 31.08.2026 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | |
Mr Paul Oakley | ||
Role: | Parent Governor |
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Committee: | CPPC | |
Link Governor: | Humanities / ICT | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2024 | |
Expires: | 31.08.2028 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None declared | |
Mr Tom Brooks | ||
Role: | Vice Chair |
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Committee: | FBEP | |
Link Governor: | Numeracy/PE | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2024 | |
Expires: | 31.08.2028 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None declared | |
Mrs Mary Taylor | ||
Role: |
| "Since retiring from a career working with children and families, I have been lucky enough to look after my 2 grandsons a couple of days a week. Both attend Burton Primary School and I am very pleased to be able to support the school by becoming a Governor". |
Committee: | CPPC | |
Link Governor: | Safeguarding / LAC | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2023 | |
Expires: | 31.08.2027 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | |
Mrs Pauline Stevens | ||
Role: |
| "Having worked in primary schools for a number of years, as a School Business Manager and part of the Senior Leadership Team, I am delighted to join the governing body of the school. My role will be to support all financial aspects and, as a foundation governor, to support links between the school and the local Church". |
Committee: | FBEP | |
Link Governor: | Pupil Premium / Finance | |
Appointed: | 01.09.2023 | |
Expires: | 31.08.2027 | |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | |
Alison Timmings | |
Role: | Headteacher Governor |
Appointed: | 01.09.2017 |
Expires: | 01.09.2021 |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared |
Mrs Emma Billson | Mrs Sarah Steel | ||
Role: | Clerk to Governors | Role: | Deputy Head (Official Observer) |
Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared | Business/Pecuniary Interests: | None Declared |
FBEP - Finance, Buildings/Environment and Personnel Committee
CPPC - Curriculum, Pupils' Well-Being, Parents and Community Committee
2025/2026
Attendance at the academic years full governing body meetings and formal termly meetings:
FGB - 10/09/25 - short meeting to elect Chair/Vice chair and committees, no reports will be required.
CPPC - 2025/2026
Governors | 30/09/2025 | 26/11/2025 | 21/01/2026 | 11/03/2026 | 29/04/2026 | 01/07/2026 |
Amanda Hibbert | ||||||
Mary Taylor |
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Emma Castro | ||||||
| Kathy Hicken | ||||||
Paul Oakley | ||||||
| Kara Whitehall | ||||||
| Alison Timmings | ||||||
Emma Billson |
FBEP - 2025/26
Governors | 08/10/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 28/01/2026 | 18/03/2026 | 06/05/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
Melanie Browning | ||||||
Pauline Stevens | ||||||
Graham Taylor | ||||||
Tom Brooks | ||||||
Alison Timmings | ||||||
Emma Billson |
FGB - 2025/2026
Governors | 10/09/2025 | 10/10/2025 | 10/12/2025 | 25/03/2026 | 15/07/2026 |
Amanda Hibbert | * | ||||
Pauline Stevens | * | ||||
Graham Taylor | * | ||||
Mary Taylor | * | ||||
Melanie Browning | * | ||||
Kara Whitehall | |||||
Emma Castro | * | ||||
Kathy Hicken | |||||
Tom Brooks | * | ||||
Paul Oakley | * | ||||
Alison Timmings | * | ||||
Emma Billson | * |
Should you wish to contact any of the Governors, please do so via the school email address (link below)