School Governors

The main role of the School Governing Board is to support the Head Teacher and the staff through providing rigorous challenges to ensure the school is constantly improving. A role described as a “critical friend.”

School Governors 2025 – 2026

 

Governors  Type
Mr David Elvidge Trust Governor Chair
Miss Jenny Hamlyn Staff Governor
Ms Terri Turton Voting Head
Mr Ben Merrell Trust Governor
Mrs Rebecca Clark Trust Governor
Miss Laura Cookson Parent Governor
Mrs Venentia Butcher Parent Governor

 

Governor Testimonials

My name is David Elvidge and I’ve been a Governor at the School since 2011, I’m currently Vice Chair.

I work for the Babcock Defence Support Group at Leconfield supporting the Defence School of Transport where I manage a team including Vehicle & Equipment Inspectors, Metalsmiths, Painter, Drivers, and an Armourer, have worked here since 1993.

I live locally and am married to Janet with one son Alex, (a former pupil of our school )and three rescue Siberian Huskies, Snowball, Mr Spock, and Willow.

I have always been and continue to be extremely proud of the school, its staff, its pupils, and everyone involved and engaged that make ours a community to be proud of on so many different levels.

From my personal interaction with the school, I can say that the children really are a credit to us all and their behaviour and engagement when I’ve visited and brought visitors into the school has always been amazing to behold.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of a Governor are:

  • The Quality of Education

  • Compliance with Policy

  • Culture of Safeguarding

  • Engagement with the Local School Community

There are termly full governing board meetings to discuss issues arising.

Different types of governors:

  • Trust Appointed x4.

  • Parent Governors x2.

  • Head Teacher (ex-officio) x1.

  • Staff Elected x1.

Register of Pecuniary Interests

Governor Roles and Responsibilities

Attendance

Each governor also has a subject to which they pay special attention and meet with the teacher involved to discuss progress. Governors are also linked to areas of the school development plan.

  • If you wish to contact the governors directly please contact David Elvidge, chairs of Governors can be contacted by getting in touch with the school office [email protected].

“As soon as you walk into the school you notice how much time the staff put in to make it as comfortable a learning environment as possible for the children. Thank you..we really appreciate it.”

Parent comments

“The teachers are very approachable and regularly take the time to inform me if they have concerns about either of my children- I trust them to take care of them both and notice if they need any extra attention.”

Parent comments

“The staff have a really good caring relationship with the children and they get lots of opportunities for different learning.”

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“We think the stay and play mornings are brilliant as it gives us an insight to how our daughter’s are taught and what kind of environment they learn in.”

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“EYSF staff are absolutely fantastic! Cannot praise them enough!! My older child has a new teacher this year who has also been brilliant with her encouragement, my child has come on so much since her return in September. I just love that the staff are all so approachable and friendly.”

Parent comments

“Since joining our children have been happy and made to feel as though they weren’t the new kids buy had always been at this school. They have improved with so much.”

Parent comments

“The staff from my experience are friendly and helpful. I have grown with confidence since my children started here. It is an amazing school and the teaching is amazing too.”

Parent comments

“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”

Parent comments

“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”

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“My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September. He comes home and has been taught something new every day which he can’t wait to share with us.”

Parent comments

“I love that the Headteacher is very present and visible at the school. She knows all the children by name and connects with them. The school has a nurturing feel.”

Parent comments

“Also I love The Ark on Friday morning you get to meet parents and guardians of different children and chat and drink tea or coffee and Miss Hamlyn is such a lovely lady.”

Parent comments

“The school is accessible and involves parents – The teachers are passionate about their work – Our children and their friends enjoy attending the school .”

Parent comments

“Our son excitable and positive about school and I love the fact that he has settled so well. It’s always a worry for a parent but I was at ease from my sons first ever day. Thank you St Nicholas School.”

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“We also think the work the teaching and support staff put into activities out of school hours is fantastic. They keep our girls active and driven to do better.”

Parent comments

“Staff are approachable, caring and friendly. I’m confident my child is receiving a good education at this school.”

Parent comments

“Support from teachers has been fantastic and without a doubt has been key to my child’s success. I have always felt confident in approaching school and have always had your full co-operation.”

Parent comments

“I like the atmosphere of the school. It is a positive and happy place. I am extremely grateful for the quality of nurture in school, my child benefits greatly from its care and understanding.”

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