Governing Body 2021/ 2022
Welcome to our Governors section.
Please find below details of how our Governing Body is structured, a link is also attached with names, categories and terms of appointment for each Governor. The board represent a range of stakeholders including, parent, staff, community and the local authority
Governors do not manage school this is the role of the Headteacher but they do oversee the development. The purpose of the Governing Board at our school is to work with staff in supporting school improvement in line with the school vision.
If you would like to contact us please use the school office as your first point of call (01246 850289)
GOVERNING BODY 2021
Mr Rob Rumsby – Head Teacher
Par Bual – Chair of Governors
Margaret Cox – The Vice Chair of Governors/Local Authority Member
Julia Hopkinson – Staff Governor
Rowena Sales – Parent Governor
Tamara Smart – Parent Governor
Gwenda Culkin – Co-opted Governor
Andrea Hughes – Co-opted Governor
Jenny Tuton – Co-opted Governor
Lisbeth Adsetts – Co-opted Governor
Lydia Knowles – Clerk to Governors
Par Bual – Chair of Governors
Margaret Cox – Vice Chair of Governors/Local Authority Member
My name is Margaret Cox and I am lucky enough to be a new Local Authority governor at Bramley Vale. I have worked in education all my life and until relatively recently, as a headteacher in a village primary school. So far, I have been able to visit the school to find out more about the phonics teaching that many of your children will be experiencing. I am very much looking forward to supporting Bramley Vale and its lovely children
Lisbeth Adsetts – Co-Opted Governor
Julia Hopkinson – Staff Governor
Jenny Tuton – Co-Opted Governor
I’m Jenny, and my children both attend Bramley Vale Primary School. I joined the Governors in September 2021 as I believe I can help to support the school with my skills and experience gained by running a local business.
Gwenda Culkin – Co-Opted Governor
I was SureStart Manager of Bolsover and Arkwright Town Children’s Centres when I semi retired. Since then, I have worked part time at Shirebrook Library and lead a craft group at the Doe Lea Centre. For many years I was a volunteer in a primary school in New Mills, supporting art and sport. I am passionate about children’s learning and development and hope to share some of my skills with the Bramley Vale Primary School team.
Rowena Sales – Parent Governor
Tamara Smart – Parent Governor
Hi, I’m Tamara Smart, my son, Theo, attends this fab school. I am new to being a parent Governor at Bramley Vale Primary and look forward to learning more about the school and wider community. My professional background is in child, adolescent and adult mental health services and psychological therapies. I am passionate about promoting positive mental health, confidence and emotional and social well-being.
Andrea Hughes – Co-Opted Governor
I have been a co-opted governor for 6 years and have enjoyed working with the fabulous team at Bramley Vale Primary. I have worked in human resources in various industries during the past 30 years and also volunteer with the National Trust at Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill.
Governor Information and Register of Personal Pecuniary Interests