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.

Mr Adrian Ryder

• Role:  Chair of Governors CPPC/FBEP
• Committee: Curriculum and Finance
• Link Governor Subject:  School Improvement, DT and Science
• Appointed:  17.04.2017
• Expires:  17.04.2021
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared
  "I have lived in Burton for 5 years and currently have two children at Burton Primary School. I have been a governor since 2012 and served as Chairman since September 2016.  I try to use my business and technology experience to benefit the school as best I can.  I feel we are very lucky to have a school surrounded by countryside, in a strong community.  I always welcome feedback and suggestions on how we can better serve the school, it's staff and pupils".

Mrs Melanie Browning

• Role:  Parent Governor, FBEP
• Committee: Finance, Buildings/Environment and Personnel Committee
• Link Governor: ICT
• Appointed:  01.09.2018
• Expires: 31.08.2022
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

"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".

Mrs Danielle Jeffries

• Role:  Staff Governor, CPPC
• Committee: Curriculum, Pupils, Parents and Community
• Link Governor: RE and Humanities
• Appointed:  01.09.2017
• Expires:  01.09.2021
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

"I have worked as a teacher for over 20 years and at Burton Primary School for the last 8. As a mother of 4 I have experienced both sides of playground life. I have served as a parent governor when my sons were at primary school and now that they are older I am keen to become involved as a governor once more. At present I teach in Key Stage 1 and have subject leadership roles for Worship and Art.

Outside of the classroom I enjoy all the arts but have a secret passion for dance and musical theatre – as observer not participator! I am a committed Christian and am involved in my local church as a youth leader. As the mother of 3 sons I have learnt to score at cricket, become familiar with the off-side rule and am very well acquainted with the institution of the ‘floor-drobe’!

I hope to bring educational experience, creative thinking and practical common sense to the governing body. It is crucial that the staff and governors communicate effectively for the benefit of all the children in the school. I view it as my role to facilitate this".

Mrs Erica Johnstone

• Role:  Parent Governor, CPPC
• Committee: Curriculum, Pupils, Parents and Community
• Link Governor: Safeguarding/LAC and Humanities
• Appointed:  01.09.2018
• Expires: 31.08.2022
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

"I have two children at Burton School and I feel passionate about education and with 14 years of NHS experience I feel my knowledge of finance/fundraising would benefit the school.  I would love to see more parents involved in the school and all working together to maximise the performance and enjoyment of school life for our children".

Reverend Nigel Lacey

• Role:  Vicar CPPC
• Committee: Curriculum, Pupils, Parents and Community
• Link Governor Subject: SEND and Pupil Premium
• Appointed:  01.01.2017
• Expires: 01.01.2021
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

"I am  Priest in Charge of St. Luke's Church (as well as St. Michael's Sopley). We moved to Burton in September 2016 and love being involved with the school. I am keen to build up the links between the school and St. Luke's.  I have 4 children and 3 grandchildren who love visiting us in Burton.  I love music, watching football and riding my motorbike".

Mr Patrick Mann

• Role:  Parent Governor FBEP
• Committee: Finance, Buildings/Environment and Personnel Committee
• Link Governor: Health and Safety
• Appointed:  01.12.2016
• Expires: 01.12.2020
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

Mr Michael Ponchaud

• Role:  Parent Governor,  Chair of FBEP
• Committee:  Finance, Buildings/Environment and Personnel Committee
• Link Governor Subject:  PHSCE
• Appointed:  01.01.2016
• Expires: 01.01.2020
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

Mrs Diane Wilkinson

• Role:  Foundation Governor CPPC
• Committee:  Curriculum, Pupils, Parents and Community
• Link Governor Subject:  EYFS and Numeracy
• Appointed: 27.03.2019
• Expires:  27.03.2023
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

"I live in Christchurch and have been a governor at Burton Primary School for  a number of  years.  I attend St Luke's, Burton and I am a member of the parish church council.  I have had a long career in education, as a teacher and leader in primary schools, including a number of church schools, an Ofsted inspector and currently as a school improvement partner for several Dorset and academy schools.  I am also a governor at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School.

Mrs Alison Timmings

• Role:  Headteacher Governor
• Appointed:  01.09.2017
• Expires:  01.09.2021
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

Mrs Alison Roberts

• Role:  Deputy Head (Official Observer)
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared
   

Mrs Emma Billson

• Role:  Clerk to Governors
• Business/Percuniary Interests:  None Declared

FBEP - Finance, Buildings/Environment and Personnel Committee

CPPC - Curriculum, Pupils' Well-Being, Parents and Community Committee

Attendance at the current academic year's Full Governing Body Meetings and Formal Termly Committee Meetings:

FGB 09/09/19 Short meeting to discuss committee structure only not FGB

FGB (03.09.18 short meeting to discuss committee structure only not FGB)

CPPC

FBEP

FBEP