Type of Governor: Chair of Governor

Date of appointment: Appointed as Chair of Governors from 22nd July 2022 - re-elected July 2023

Term of office: 4 Years

Appointed by: Trust

Any declaration of business interests: None declared

Any governor roles in other institutions: No

Any relationships to school staff: No

Governor Specialism – Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, RHSE, Curriculum and Performance Management

I joined the school Governing body as a Parent Governor in September 2020 and was made Chair of Governors in July 2022 when our long standing Chair of 17 years retired. I am proud to say I have 2 children who both attend Loscoe C of E Primary and Nursery School, my son is in year 6 and my daughter is in Year 1, both Children love the school and feel part of the school community. When I joined the Governing body I felt it was a good time to give something back to the school and with my experience and interest in Learning and Development take a more pro active role in the school community.

After spending nearly 2 years as Parent Governor I have taken on the role of Chair of Governors and enjoy working with the school staff and team of Governors, we have a team who want to do their best for our school children and the community we are in. My background in Learning and Development, where I have spent many years providing training and coaching to adults in Leadership roles enables me to support the school and staff in being the best it can be. I have a passion for empowering people and bring this approach to my role as Chair of Governors where I will support the school values and vision, knowing that together we can make a difference.

Governor Specialism - SEND

I started at Loscoe in September 2002 as a teacher in year 3. Since then I have enjoyed teaching across all age ranges from year 6 to early years where I was most recently teaching in nursery. During my time at Loscoe, I have been literacy lead before taking on responsibility for special educational needs and becoming the SENCo in the school and now Head of School.

Governor Specialism - Safeguarding, Church School Effectiveness, Staff wellbeing, EYFS and Early Reading and Performance Management

My name is Irene Giles and I first volunteered as a helper in Loscoe Primary School in 1997.

I became a Senior Midday Supervisor in 1999 and I also worked as a teaching assistant in Reception class for nine years until my retirement in 2017. I now help as a volunteer in Foxes Class for I day a week so my career has come full circle!

I first became a school governor in 2000, and am now Vice Chair of Governors. I became a Foundation Governor in 2015. During my long association with the school I have come to care greatly about the school, the staff and the children.

As a Foundation Governor I am helping to support the Christian ethos of the school and am helping to strengthen the bond between Loscoe Primary School and Nursery and St Luke's Church.

Governor Specialism - SEND, Finance, Attendance and Extra-curricular and enhancement 

I first became aware of  Loscoe C of E Primary School when I needed to move 3 of my grandchildren to a School in the area, of all the schools I visited Loscoe immediately stood out due to the welcome we received, not only from the staff but more importantly, the children. I am delighted that all three children have thrived during their time at the school. 

I am a new governor looking forward to joining the experienced team at Loscoe C of E Primary School. The positivity that emanates from the staff and pupils made me want to give something back, which hopefully I can do during my time as a governor.

Governor Specialism - Sports Premium and EAL

Hello, my name is Richard Hodgkinson and I work for a Local Authority whereby for the last 21 years I have looked after a range of parks, play areas and green spaces. I am proud to say that I have two boys who attend the school and who benefit from the support, nurture and academic enrichment that the school provides.   

As well as enjoying family life I have a keen interest in photography, gardening, cycling and walking.

I became co-opted governor in April 2018 whereby my knowledge in play helped support the provision of the new and improved trim trail.

I understand the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle and currently specialise in Sports and PE. I believe the school along with the school's sports partnership offers an excellent range of sporting opportunities to all of our children.

Governor Specialism - Health and Safety, Premises and Website Compliance

Originally qualified as a civil engineer working for a local authority in highway design before specialising in the environmental sector as a Chartered Waste Manager and Chartered Environmentalist.

Attained the positions of Principal Consultant for an International Consultancy, Managing Director of a local authority waste management company and Compliance and Development Director for a major plc owned East Midlands Recycling Business before retiring in 2019.

I was previously a foundation governor for this school for 10 years during the period when the school was located on the Denby Lane site before moving to Church View.

A lifelong resident of Loscoe village with keen interests in family, football, cricket, DIY, aviation, keeping fit and church life.

Fulfilled dream of flying in a restored WW2 Spitfire.                     

Governor Specialism - 

Hello, my name is Liz Coope and I came to Loscoe C of E  back in the summer term of 2022 where I joined year one as a part time teacher. Before my time here for over a decade, I have taught within most year groups, at Long Row Primary School in Belper. Predominantly I taught in key stage one and early years, which I loved. Moving school was never something I took lightly but living in the area and having two boys attending Loscoe school, meant that I got to see and hear about all the wonderful things that were happening. With this, I wanted a piece of it and lucky me, here I am! 

As both teacher and parent, I am pleased to be appointed as staff governor where I can contribute and help ensure that all of our children continue to gain a broad range of childhood experiences.

Governor Specialism - Pupil Premium and LAC

My name is Carla Hodgkinson and as well as being a former employee of the school, I am also a parent of a Year 4 pupil.  I have worked in education for almost twenty years across a variety of roles and sectors.  I currently teach adults Functional English and am the English Lead, which helps to support my role as the Literacy Specialist within my Parent Governor position.  I am committed to supporting the school in upholding its excellent personal and academic values, and I am proud to remain a part of the school community.