Governors
 | Sally CowlingType of Governor: Headteacher Appointed by: Ex Officio Length of service: Appointed April 2009 Declaration of Interest: Co-Opted Governor Kirby Hill Primary School Other Information: Sally joined our school as Headteacher 15 years ago and was previously at Tockwith Primary School. She is mother to 4 children and granny to 2 grandchildren.
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of Governors and Chair of Resource Committee | Ashlea CostelloeType of Governor: Co-Opted Governor Appointed by: Governing Body Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected November 2020 - November 2024 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Resource Committee (Chair), Induction Governor. Other Information: Ashlea is a Midwife and is mum to Liam, Alyssa and Luke who now attend St Aidans and Ripon Grammar School as well as Sophia (Year 5) and is an integral member of the Beckbusters fundraising team. Ashlea has previously served on the governing body as a Parent Governor.
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Helen GilesType of Governor: Foundation Governor (Linked to St John's Church) Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Appointed for second term of office 02.05.2023- May 2027 Term of Office until a new incumbent is appointed to the Parish Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum, Headteachers Performance Management, Recruitment, Early Years, Collective Worship and Religious Education Governor. Other Information: Helen is mother to Thomas (Year 6) and Alex (Year 4) and a former Business Psychologist supporting the career development of Lawyers, Partners and Business services teams.
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Safeguarding Governor | Anna KirbyType of Governor: Parent Governor Appointed by: Parent Election Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected October 2020 - September 2024 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Resources, Headteachers Performance Management, Safeguarding and Child Protection and Mental Health and Wellbeing Governor. Other Information: Anna is a Small Animal Vet and is mother to Milly who attends Ripon Grammar School Bella (Year 6), Rafe (Year 4) and Ivo (Year 2). Anna is an integral member of the Beckbusters fundraising team. | |
 | Rajasekaran SelvarajanType of Governor: Parent Governor Appointed by: Governing Body Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected January 2021 - December 2024 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Resources, SEND Inclusion and Equalities (including Pupil Premium), Website and Maths Governor Other Information: Raj works in the Software Engineering and Technology industry and is father to Harish (Year 4) and has Harshina who attends Ripon Grammar School.
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 | Ruth CurtisType of Governor: Foundation Governor (Linked to St John's Church) Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds Declaration of Interest: Partner - Owner Littlethorpe Potteries, Manufacturing and pottery courses since January 2016. Length of Service: Appointed September 2021 - September 2025 Previously Served as a Parent Governor October 2016 - October 2020 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum , Physical Education, Collective Worship, Religious Education and Complaints Committee. Other Information: Ruth is a PE Teacher and mother to Ella a previous pupil of Bishop Monkton School who now attends Ripon Grammar School
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 | Jennifer BarkerType of Governor: Co-Opted Governor Appointed by: Full Governing Body Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Appointed September 2021 - September 2025 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum, Complaints Committee, English Governor. Other Information: Jennifer has lived in the village for almost 50 years and her three children attended the school. Jennifer is a qualified teacher and has previously served as a governor at Bishop Monkton School.
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 | Judith SmithType of Governor: Parent Governor Appointed by: Parent Election Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected November 2022 - October 2026 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum, Science Governor Other Information: Jude is a former employment solicitor and is mum to Rebecca (year 5) and Chloe, who now attends Ripon Grammar School. She is also a member of the Beckbusters fundraising team.
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 | Carolyn SmallType of Governor: Parent Governor Appointed by: Parent Election Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected October 2023 - September 2027 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum Other Information: Carolyn works in Communications and Marketing and is mum to Jack (Year 1). She is also a member of the Beckbusters fundraising team. | |
Philip AlcockType of Governor: Local Authority Governor Appointed by: Local Authority Declaration of Interest: Partner Bishop Vets, Ripon Length of Service: Elected December 2023 - December 2027 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Resource Committee Other Information: Phil lives in Bishop Monkton and is a vet and partner at Bishopton Vets, Ripon. He has a keen interest in all sports and coaches the Bishop Monkton 5 to 8 year old cricket team. Phil is dad to two children Daniel (Year 4) and Thomas (Year 2).
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 | Rachel WestType of Governor: Staff Governor Appointed by: Staff Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected March 2023 - March 2027 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum Other Information: Rachel has been employed at Bishop Monkton School since September 2018 and is currently studying for her NPQSL (National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders). Rachel is mother to Noah and Isla who both attend primary school. | |
Sarah WorthingtonClerk to Governing Body Length of Service: 11 years Responsibilities: Clerk for Full Governing Body Other Information: Sarah has been employed as Office Manager for 15 years. She was previously employed by North Yorkshire County Council in Social Services from 2002 and has a long background in Corporate Finance. She is mother to Rebecca and Adam who both attended Bishop Monkton School and is herself an ex-pupil of the school.
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Pete EvansType of Governor: Parent Governor Appointed by: Parent Election Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected September 2019 - September 2023 Term of Office: 4 years Responsibilities: Resources, Health and Safety, Headteachers Performance Management and Science Governor. | |
Emma RobertsType of Governor: Staff Governor Appointed by: Staff Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Elected January 2021 - March 2023 Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum | |
Andrea WilsonType of Governor: Local Authority Governor Appointed by: North Yorkshire County Council Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Appointed March 2022 - February 2023 Responsibilities: Resource Committee, Mental Health and Wellbeing (including attendance and behaviour) | |
Julia RussellType of Governor: Parent Governor Appointed by: Governing Body Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Appointed October 2018 - September 2022 Responsibilities: Standards and Curriculum, English | |
Sarah NelsonType of Governor: Co-Opted Governor Appointed by: Governing Body Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Appointed October 2016 - August 2021 Responsibilities: Child Protection, SEN, Resources, Headteachers Performance Management, Complaints, Behaviour and Attendance. |
Rodney WilsonType of Governor: Foundation Governor (Linked to St John's and Methodist Church's) Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds Declaration of Interest: None Length of Service: Appointed 04.09.2019 Term of Office until: 03.09.2023 Responsibilities: Resources, Maths, Appeals and Complaints. |
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