Governor Meeting minutes are available to view in school.

Our Governors are a group of dedicated people who help with the monitoring and development of the school. We take into account our members strengths when deciding sub committees. The Chair of Governors is Mrs Sheila Haigh.

Walkeringham Primary School has a current Governor constitution of:

4 x Co-opted Governors (and 2 Co-opted Governor Vacancy)

1 x Parent Governor (and 1 Parent Governor vacancy)

1 x Staff Governor

1 x Headteacher Governor

1 x Local Authority Governor

Our Clerk to the Governors is Ms Sara Booth.

The Governing body is made up of  two committees:

1. The Curriculum, Pupils and Personnel Committee (C & P)

2. The Finance Committee 

Please be advised that copies of sub-committee Governors minutes and financial information are available to parents/carers if they wish to view them.

Luke Scoffield, Headteacher

Term of Office:  01/09/2024 to date

Nicola Spacey, Staff Governor

Term of Office:  10/11/2021 to 09/11/2025

Sheila Haigh, Chair of Governors/Co-opted Governor (Foundation Stage, Headteacher Appraisal, Safeguarding)

Term of Office:  10/03/2022 to 09/03/2026

I am originally from Newcastle on Tyne then I studied in Sheffield where I qualified as a teacher and later gained a Masters Degree in Education. I am married and I have two sons, four granddaughters and two dogs. We moved to Misterton eight years ago and have enjoyed events in Walkeringham including keep fit and indoor bowls.  I love to read, walk the dogs, listen to music and travel but my favourite occupation is being a granny.

 I retired in 2017 from a successful career in Primary Education - 40+ years in teaching including 23yrs as head teacher of several large inner city primary schools. I relished the job and tried to ensure that music, sport and arts continued to be prioritised within the whole curriculum.

 As a serving head teacher I also worked as a School Improvement Partner supporting small rural schools in Derbyshire. This role opened my eyes to the challenges faced by small schools both financially and in developing the curriculum.

I am excited about my new role as a governor of Walkeringham Primary School and aim to serve the children and families well, through working with the school team, being a “critical friend” and offering support and challenge particularly in the areas of Early Years and Safeguarding.

Lee McKone, Vice-Chair of Governors, Local Authority Governor (Training Co-ordinator,  Health & Safety)

Term of Office:  26/01/2025 to 25/01/2029

I am Lee Mckone and my wife and young daughter at the time and I moved to the general area in 2006.

In my working career I have worked in procurement from leaving education, to serving with the armed forces for the majority of the 90’s, on leaving the Army I joined a land remediation company that dealt with contaminated land and water, initially as an engineer, through to site manager, operations manager and UK Safety Director. For the last couple of years of the 17 years with the same company I have moved into consultancy division, assisting clients with Construction, Design  management and Health and Safety advice.  

I have worked in most sectors to varying degrees but not Education I considered volunteering as a Local Authority appointed Governor where I thought I could offer some of my experience of sitting on senior boards as well as using some of my skills which could be transferrable as well as learning new skills , so volunteered for a post at Walkeringham Primary school beginning of 2021.

Carl Fahy, Parent Governor (GDPR, Chair of Pay Committee, HT Appraisal)

Term of Office:  24/05/2023 to 23/05/2027

My name is Carl Fahy and I have lived in Misterton since 2009 with my wife and now have two children at Walkeringham Primary School. 

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and NEC4 Accredited Project Manager working within Construction Industry. I currently work for a Yorkshire based Local Authority and have also spent many years working in the Private Sector as a Cost Consultant. 

My experience of managing project boards, budgets and key stakeholders will hopefully consist of transferable skills and knowledge that I can offer to the Walkeringham Primary School Governing Board. 

Whilst my working life has allowed me to gain exposure of the Education sector via new build and refurbishment construction projects, the day to day running of a Primary School is new to me and so I’m looking forward to developing my understanding of this as well as working with the staff, pupils and other parents.

Sophie Grand, Co-opted Governor (SEND, Pay Committee)

Term of Office:  21/06/2023 to 21/06/2026

I moved to the local area over a year ago and now live in a nearby village with my husband and a very cute Irish Doodle puppy. I am a qualified teacher with over 10 years primary experience and 5 years experience as a SENDCo. During my time as a teacher, I worked in both KS1 and KS2 and prioritised reading for pleasure, a love of learning and removing the barriers for all within my teaching. I also became an advocate for women in sport through a 'See Sporty Be Sporty' campaign that led to an increase in girls participating in all sports across the curriculum.

I am currently a regional SENDCo at private art colleges across Yorkshire for post 16 students with Autism and ADHD. My passion has always been providing an inclusive education for all and removing barriers for those diagnosed with SEND and I recently received a Master's in Education linked to this. I am also a committed member of the Gatwick Airport Accessibility Panel (IGAP) working with the airport to improve standards of air travel and airport experiences for those who are neurodiverse and/or have hidden disabilities and mental health needs.

In my spare time, I love to walk my puppy along with my mum's adorable dog, travel the world with my husband (and my dog where possible) and read lots of books, including biographies on successful women in history and novels based around travelling. I also love watching women's sports with my sister both on TV and Live. My favourites are football and Netball. This year I saw the English Lionesses play in London and met an English Rose netball player after a match I watched in Nottingham.

I am excited about my new role as a governor of Walkeringham Primary School and aim to serve the children and families well, by working alongside the WPS staff to support and challenge, particularly in the areas of SEND and English teaching and learning.'

David Seymour, Co-opted Governor (Pupil Premium and Sports Premium)

Term of Office:  11/03/2024 to 10/03/2028

Hi, my name is David Seymour.  I have lived in Misterton for 12 years with my wife, Pamela.  Before that we lived in Doncaster.  We have two children, now both in their forties (!) and two grandchildren both teenagers (!).  Time flies!

Vivien Preece, Co-opted Governor (HT Appraisal QA)

Term of Office:  11/03/2024 to 10/03/2028

I am originally from Sunderland before I headed to Loughborough University where I studied Mathematics and then completed my teaching qualification there. I am married and have two sons and two granddaughters. We currently live in Everton where I am also a governor at Everton Primary school. We have lived in the village for almost 8 years.  I very much enjoy village life, organising celebratory events and chairing the Metcalfe Recreation Committee.  I also sing in the village choir and get regular exercise from my beloved Peleton bike. The arrival of a new puppy will soon see us increasing our outside exercise. 

I retired in 2021 from a successful career in Education. I have taught maths at GCSE and A Level since 1984 becoming head of maths, assistant head, and Vice Principal at a large academy in Nottinghamshire. I then moved to a role as National Maths Lead for a multi academy trust advising across 27 schools at both primary and secondary phase.

Retirement has provided me with the opportunities to travel extensively but also to play an active role in the education of children within our community. It is a wonderful privilege to be able to assist the staff in Walkeringham school to provide an excellent quality of education: to provide support and challenge on our journey to outstanding.

Pamela Seymour, Co-opted Governor

Term of Office:  15/01/2025 to 15/01/2029
I am delighted to join the governing body at Walkeringham Primary School. I have two adult daughters, two teenage teenage grandchildren and have been married to David for almost 50 years. I moved to the local area in 2012 and love village life. 

My career was spent in Early Years Education. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I was involved in leading teams and providing training and support for students and practicing teachers. 

Retirement has given me the opportunity to travel widely, to read, draw and paint, take leisurely walks along the Chesterfield canal, spend quality time with friends and family and contribute to various local organisations such as the local art group. 

Being able to draw on my forty years of teaching experience, local knowledge and wide-ranging interests, puts me in a strong position to support the school in it's continued success.

Previous Governor minutes are available from the school office.