Governor Specialism - Finance, Performance Management, Prior Higher Achievers, Science, Garden Area, Curriculum and Assessment.

My name is Peter Wood and I have been a Governor for approximately 16 years, the last 15 as the Chair of Governors. I originally began working as a Governor because my daughter, Emma, was attending our school and I felt I could help in her education by being more involved. When she left to go to big school I decided to continue as Chair as I have always enjoyed being a part of the school's success. I have in the past (pre-covid) helped year 6 children with their reading and maths which I found very rewarding.

Governor Specialism - All

I became head teacher at Loscoe Church of England Primary in 2011.  Before that I was a head teacher in a small village school, Kirk Langley, also in Derbyshire.  I have also worked for the local authority as a literacy consultant which was a very privileged job.  The time has flown by since I joined the Loscoe team!  I think this is because I love the school: the children, the staff and the community.  There is always something happening and we are always trying to make ourselves the best we can be.  Staff and governors are so proud of our school and really believe that ‘we may be small but we can make a difference’.  We make a difference to ourselves, each other, our families, our communities and the wider world.  We are an amazing school family!

Mr Wood has been the Chair of Governors since I started and Mrs Giles was also a governor too.  They both interviewed me in 2011.  They are a huge support to our school and I am very grateful that they have been governors. 

In 2017 I also started working at another Derbyshire Church School, St Laurence Primary in Long Eaton, Derbyshire.  We learn a lot from each other and share many ideas. 

Governor Specialism - Performance Management and Standards Committee, Moral and Spiritual Guidance and Religious Education, Christian Distinctiveness, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Looked After Children and Anti-Bullying

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 - SEN

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.

Type of Governor: Parent Governor

Date of appointment: September 2020

Term of office: 4 Years

Appointed by: Parents

Any declaration of business interests: None declared

Any governor roles in other institutions: No

Any relationships to school staff: No

Governor Specialism – Behaviour, Attendance and Anti-bullying: Special Educational Needs: PHSE

My name is Laura Knowlton and I joined the school as a Parent Governor in September 2020. 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 4 and my daughter is currently in Nursery, soon to start in reception. Both Children love the school and feel part of the school community, I felt it was a good time to join the Governing body and with my experience and interest in Learning and Development take a more pro active role in the school community.

My Governor Specialisms are Behaviour, Attendance & Anti bullying, Special Educational Needs and PHSE, I will use my background in Adult Learning and Development, where I have spent many years providing training and coaching to adults in Leadership roles, to support the school. I have a passion for empowering people and bring this approach to my role as Parent Governor where I will support the school values and vision to make a difference.

Governor Specialism - Sports/PE

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 - 

My name is Emma Wells and I joined the school as a parent governor in April 2020. I have a son and daughter at Loscoe School, and felt the time was right to take a more pro active role in the school. It's really vital that parents views are represented in school, but also that as parents we support the school in upholding their values and vision. I'm a Project Manager with experience in Finance, Social Housing and IT and hopefully I'll bring some of this experience to my governors role.

Governor Specialism - Health and Safety

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 - 

I started working at Loscoe C of E Primary School and Nursery in September 2017 as an NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher). I am currently the Year 2 class teacher and Key Stage 1 Leader. I am an active member of the senior leadership team and assist the Head of school and Executive Head in leading and managing the school. I undertake the usual responsibilities of a class teacher, but take responsibility for leading and managing other class teachers across Key Stage 1. 

Governor Specialism - Literacy

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. 

Governor Specialism -

I have 2 children both attending the school now and I wouldn’t send them anywhere else.

The school has given so much to them that I’m passionate about providing all I can in return during my time as governor.

As well as family experience I have worked for Derbyshire Police for over 20 years now which has given me an insight into safeguarding and vulnerabilities.