Our Governing Body
The Governing Body are responsible for the strategic direction of our school. They have to make sure that all statutory obligations for pupils and staff are met.
Types of Governors are :
Parent Governors: who are elected by parents and carers of pupils at school.
Staff Governor: who are elected by staff at the school.
Local Authority Governor: who is nominated by North Yorkshire County Council.
Co-Opted Governors: who are invited to become Governors by the Governing Body.
Ex-Officio / Foundation Governor
The Governing Body Chair and members can be contacted through the school office. Correspondence addressed to a member of the Governing Body will be forwarded to the Governor by the school office staff.
Parent Governor
Designated Governor for Sports Premium
Relevant business and pecuniary interests
Name of Business: Paul Croft Cricket
Nature of Business: Sports Coach
Nature of Interest Sports coach/Governor at the School
He has attended 6 of 6 meetings this academic year
Our Chair of Governors is Mr Paul Croft. Here is a little bit about him:
I have been a governor for 5 years now and enjoy being active in all areas of school life. My responsibilities in school include Maths, PE, and Health & Safety. I can be found most days on the KS2 yard (or on the cricket field !!)
Foundation Governor
Designated Governor for pupil premium and SEN
Relevant business and pecuniary interests -
Name of Business M Allison, Nature: Consultant Head Teacher Nature of Interest: Performance Management of Head Teachers
Has attended 5 of 6 meetings this academic year
Mrs Kathleen Allison is one of our Foundation Governors. Here is a little bit about her:
I have been a governor at Bedale Primary School since September 2019.
Recently retired, my career was spent as a teacher and headteacher in Primary Education. I am currently a Foundation governor with responsibility for English, Special Educational Needs and Pupil Premium.
Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None
Has attended 4 of 6 meetings this academic year
Bedale Primary school is supported by our Governing Body. Rev. Simon Moor is one of our Foundation Governors.
Here is a little bit about him:
Having arrived in Bedale as Rector of St Gregory’s Church in 2019, I joined the governing body soon after. Having been a parish priest for nearly thirty years and involved in different schools over that time, I previously have experience as a governor in a sixth-form college setting.
Separate from my other involvements in Collective Worship, I have responsibility at Bedale Primary as the governor assigned for RE and Music.
Parent Governor
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Parent Governor
Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None
Has attended 5 of 6 meetings this academic year
Mrs Jenny Aspinall is one of our Parent Governors. Here is a little bit about her:
I have been a Governor at Bedale Primary School since June 2021. After studying psychology I went on to community roles supporting children, young people, and families. For the past 11 years, I have removed barriers to learning and coordinated education packages for vulnerable children and young people with complex needs and SEN too. I am a parent Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding and History.
Co-Opted governor
Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None
Has attended 2 of 2 meetings this year
I joined the governing body in March 2023 after recently retiring from a long career teaching in primary education. This developed a strong belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a safe, caring environment. Now I have more time, I am able to make a contribution to the governing body of Bedale C of E Primary School, pursue many varied interests, and enjoy time with my four grandchildren.
I am a Co-Opted Governor with responsibility for French, Geography and Art.
Has attended 6 of 6 meetings this academic year
Staff Governor
Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None
Has attended 6 of 6 meetings this academic year
Co-Opted Governor
I am a Co-Opted Governor with responsibility for Finance and Music.
Local Authority Governor - Term of office - TBC
Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None
Has attended 1 of 1 meetings this academic year
I am a retired senior Fire Officer with wide experience of operating at the Board level.
During my 31 years in the Fire and Rescue Service, I worked in Greater Manchester, North Yorkshire, and Humberside.
Since retirement, I have worked in a variety of roles at Governing Body level with several NHS organisations.
I have lived in Bedale for over 15 years and am keen to continue using my experience and energy to support my local Primary school, which is a hugely important part of our community.
I am a Local Authority Governor with responsibility for Design Technology, Health & Safety.
Clerk to Governors - Mrs Sara Pennock
Term Ended/Stepped Down
Mrs Rebecca Proctor - Parent Governor
Stepped down 15th April 2023
Mrs Emily Ash- Co-opted Governor
Stepped down 1st March 2023
Mrs Faye Fessey - Staff Governor
Term of office Ended September 2022
Staff Governor
Mr Julian Rendall -
Term of Office 14/07/2021 to 13/07/2025 - Stepped down 22nd June 2022
Local Authority Governor
Relevant business and pecuniary interests - None
Has attended 4 of 6 meetings this year
Mrs Kate Loughlin
Term of office 01/09/19 to 31/08/23 - Stepped down 26th January 2022
Co-opted Governor– Chair of Governors
Mr Robert Smart
Co-Opted Governor - Stepped down September 2021
Term of office 19/11/2020 - 18/11/2024
NO GOVERNORS ARE RELATED TO ANY MEMBER OF STAFF AT BEDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Governor Responsibilities
SEND Governor - Mrs Kathleen Allison
Health & Safety Governor - Mr Paul Croft
Child Protection Governor - Mrs J Aspinall
