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 on school governors.

Mr Adrian Ryder

Role: Chair of Governors CPPC/FBEP
Committee: Curriculum and Finance
Link Governor Subject: School Improvement, Numeracy and Pupil Premium
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 Amanda Hibbert

Role: vice Chair of Governors CPPC
Committee: Curriculum
Link Governor Subject: Literacy and RE
Appointed: 21.11.2019
Expires: 21.11.2023
Business/Pecuniary Interests: None Declared

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".

Mr Andrew Carre

Role: Parent Governor, CPPC
Committee: Curriculum, Pupils, Parents and Community
Link Governor:
Appointed: 19.10.2020
Expires: 19.10.2024
Business/Pecuniary Interests: None Declared

" I have lived in Burton for 5 years and currently have a child at the School. I became a Governor because I was keen to get involved in the community and with the school. Having worked in Higher Education for 10 years I'm hoping to use some of this knowledge and experience of the education sector to benefit the school"

Mrs Danielle Jeffries

Role: Staff Governor, CPPC
Committee: Curriculum, Pupils, Parents and Community
Link Governor: DT and Art
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 PHSCE
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: Humanities
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 and Science
Appointed: 01.12.2016
Expires: 01.12.2020
Business/Percuniary Interests: None Declared

Mrs Diane Wilkinson

Role: Foundation Governor CPPC
Committee: Curriculum, Pupils, Parents and Community
Link Governor Subject: SEND
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 accademic years full governing body meetings and formal termly meetings:

FGB 14/09/20 short meeting to discuss committee only not FGB.

Attendance 2020/21

Governors	14/09/20	19/10/2020	07/12/2020	08/02/2020	29/03/20	24/05/20	05/07/2020
Amanda Hibbert	*	*	*	*
Erica Johnstone	*	*	*	*
Andrew Carre			*	*
Melanie Browning	*	*	*	*
Patrick Mann	*	*	*	*
Di Wilkinson	*	*	*	*
Nigel Lacey			*
Danielle Jeffries	*	*	*	*
Alison Timmings	*	*	*	*
Emma Billson	*	*	*	*

CPPC

Adrian Ryder	05/10/20	23/11/20	25/01/20	15/03/20	10/05/20	21/06/20
Amanda Hibbert	*	*	*
Erica Johnstone	*	*	*
Di Wilkinson	*	*	*
Nigel Lacey	*
Andrew Carre		*	*
Danielle Jeffries	*	*	*
Alison Timmings	*	*	*
Emma Billson	*	*	*

FBEP

Governors	14/10/20	02/12/20	03/02/20	24/03/20	19/05/20	30/06/20
Adrian Ryder	*	*	*
Patrick Mann	*	*	*
Melanie Browning	*	*	*
Andrew Carre		*	*
Erica Johnstone	*
Alison Timmings	*	*	*
Emma Billson	*	*	*

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

Governors	14/10/2019	02/12/19	10/02/20	30/03/2020	27/05/2020	13/07/2020
Mr Adrian Ryder	*	*	*	cancelled due to Covid	*
Mr Michael Ponchaud	*	*	*		*
Mrs Erica Johnson	*		*		*
Mrs Melanie Browning	*	*	*		*
Mr Patrick Mann	*	*	*		*
Mr Nigel Lacey	*				*
Mrs Danielle Jeffries	*		*		*
Mrs Alison Timmings	*	*	*		*
Mrs Alison Roberts	*				*
Mrs Emma Billson	*	*	*		*
Mrs Di Wilkinson			*		*
Mrs Amanda Hibbert		*	*		*

CPPC

Governors	30/09/19	18/11/19	27/01/2020	16/03/2020	04/05/2020	29/06/2020
Adrian Ryder	*	*	*	*	cancelled due to Covid	*
Erica Johnstone	*	*	*	*
Nigel Lacey			*	*		*
Danielle Jeffries	*	*	*	*		*
Alison Timmings	*	*	*	*		*
Di Wilkinson	*			*
Amanda Hibbert			*	*		*
Emma Billson	*	*	*	*		*

FBEP

Governors	09/10/2019	27/11/2019	05/02/2020	25/03/2020	20/05/2020	06/07/2020
Adrian Ryder	*	*	*	cancelled due to Covid	*	*
Michael Ponchaud	*	*			*
Melanie Browning	*	*	*		*	*
Patrick Mann	*	*	*		*	*
Alison Timmings	*	*	*		*	*
Emma Billson	*	*	*		*	*

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

Governor	03.09.18	08.10.18	05.12.18	11.02.19	25.03.19	04.0619
Mr A Ryder	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs G Bethune	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs M Browning	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs D Jeffries	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs E Johnstone	*		*	*	*	*
Rev N Lacey					*
Mr P Mann	*		*	*	*	*
Mr M Ponchaud	*	*	*	*		*
Mrs D Wilkinson	*		*	*	*	*
Mrs A Timmings	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs A Roberts					*
Mrs E Billson	*	*	*	*	*	*

CPPC

Governor	24.09.18	19.11.18	28.01.19	11.03.19	29.04.19	08.07.19
Mr A Ryder	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs G Bethune	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs D Jeffries	*	*	*	*	*	*
Rev N Lacey	*	*	*
Mrs E Johnstone	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs D Wilkinson	*	*		*	*
Mrs A Timmings	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs A Roberts	*	*		*	*	*
Mrs E Billson	*	*	*	*	*	*

FBEP

Governor	03.10.18	28.11.18	06.02.19	20.03.19	08.05.19	26.06.19
Mr A Ryder	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs G Bethune	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs M Browning	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mr P Mann	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mr M Ponchaud	*	*	*		*	*
Mrs A Timmings	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs A Roberts
Mrs E Billson	*	*	*	*		*

2017/2018

Governor

FGB

5.9.17

FGB

9.10.17

FGB

27.11.17

FGB

29.1.18

FGB

26.3.18

FGB

9.5.18

FGB

16.7.18

Com

CPPC

25.9.17

Com

CPPC

13.11.17

Com

CPPC

15.1.18

Com

CPPC

12.03.18

Com

CPPC

23.4.18

Com

CPPC

9.7.18

Mr A Ryder

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Mrs G Bethune

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Mrs J Colbourne

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Mrs D Jeffries

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Mr N Lacey

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Mr P Mann

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Mr M Ponchaud

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Mr S Swales

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Mrs D Wilkinson

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Mrs A Timmings

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Mrs A Roberts

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Mrs E Billson

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FBEP

Governor	Com FBEP 4.10.17	Com FBEP 22.11.17	Com FBEP 24.1.18	Com FBEP 21.3.18	Com FBEP 2.5.18	Com FBEP 20.6.18
Mr A Ryder	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs G Bethune	*		*	*	*	*
Mr M Ponchaud	*		*	*	*	*
Mr S Swales	*	*		*	*	*
Mrs A Timmings	*	*	*	*	*	*
Mrs A Roberts
Mrs E Billson	*	*	*	*	*	*

Burton C of E Primary School

Burton C of E Primary School

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.

Full Governing Body Meeting Minutes

Contact the Governors