Our Governing Body operates as a whole unit, we meet each half term to discuss matters relating to the effective and efficient running of our school. A Business meeting is held during the first half of each term, concentrating on policies, procedures and finance and a Development meeting during the second half of each term focuses on the improvement and development of the setting. Some individual Governors have specialist responsibilities (see below); they have taken on these roles because they have expertise/ special interests in the area and they work closely with the appropriate staff and report back to the full Governing Body. All decisions are made by the full Governing Body after discussion and deliberation.
Governors
Claire Cleaver Jones CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Finance Governor
Personal Development |
My name is Claire Cleaver-Jones and I am Chair of Governors. I become a parent governor of Frizington Preschool and Nursery in 2020 just after my eldest daughter started at the school. My eldest has now moved onto primary school and my youngest daughter is enjoying her time at the school. In my time as a governor I have been a parent governor focusing on finance and pupil premium, and Vice Chair. I took on the role as Chair of Governors in January 2024.
I have worked within the Engineer and Project Management fields for over 15 years and currently work within the field of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. My experience in my paid roles have allowed me to gain skills in finance, strategy and critical thinking – all skills which I find have been useful in my role on the governing board. I have no previous experience in the education sector, however have been involved in youth volunteering in various ways since I was 18, with a particular interested in promoting STEM to young children and their families.
Outside of work and the school and as a mum of two I don’t’ get much free time, but when I do, I like to explore the beautiful lakes and forests nearby and enjoy partaking in an afternoon tea or painting with friends.
I believe Frizington Nursery and Preschool is a special place, with a wonderful family feel and am proud to be part of the wider school team helping it grow and succeed as it moves forward. |
Grant Quinn
VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Safeguarding Governor |
Grant joined the Governing Body in November 2022. Grant's 2 sons currently attend Frizington Nursery & Preschool. |
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Michelle Quin
Co-Opted Governor
Health & Safety |
Michelle has been a Co-Opted Governor since 2022 and her 2 sons currently attend Frizington Nursery School & Preschool. |
Amelia Gibson
Staff Governor |
Amelia has been our Nursery Teacher since 2014 and joined the Governing Body as Staff Governor in 2022. She provides an invaluable first hand perspective of how the Nursery Class works and what we as a school can do to continue striving forwards and improving standards. |
Lara Robson
Co-Opted Governor
Quality of Education |
My name is Lara Robson and I am a Governor for Frizington Nursery School. I have worked in Education for over 10 years and I have a passion for helping children get the strongest start to develop their skills and knowledge in an inspiring learning environment. I have several years experience leading an Early Years team in a large primary school in Carlisle where I was the Nursery teacher and I am currently the headteacher at another local Primary School. |
Sue Carr Co-Opted Governor
SEND Governor |
Born and bred in Cumbria with two children and four young grandchildren. I am a retired Early Years teacher with over forty years experience. I have also worked closely with children who have special educational needs. I am passionate about a child’s early education as I believe it is the foundations of a child’s life. |
Charlotte Oddie
Headteacher |
Charlotte joined Frizington Nursery School & Preschool in January 2023 after relocating from Wigan. She has a wealth of experience in teaching the Early Years. |
Lucy Dawson
Clerk to the Governors |
Lucy Dawson works as the Office Manager and her role of Clerk to the Governors is an extension to this post. |
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