24 Sep Parent Governor Position
Dear Parent / Carer
Governor Election
There are four parental nominations for the Local Governing Body:
Mrs Caroline Jones
Mrs Claire Noble
Mrs Caroline Butler
Mrs Ruth Owen
Therefore, an election will take place for the two positions available.
- Each parent / carer can vote for 2 candidates, as there are two positions available.
- All parent / carers for whom we hold an email address have been emailed with the link to vote.
- Both parents / carers have the right to vote. Therefore, any parent / carer who we do not hold an email address for and who would like to vote, please email data@josephwhitaker.org and you will be sent a voting link.
- The deadline to vote is 10am on Wednesday 2 October 2019.
The Nominees
Mrs Caroline Jones
7 Sycamore Close, Rainworth.
Parent of: Alice and Isobelle
As parent governor I’d be uniquely placed to champion the views of parents / carers to help in the continuing improvement of the school. With 20 years teaching experience in educational settings I am passionate about teaching, learning and curriculum innovation. As an Art Consultant I deliver workshops and work with schools to improve their learning environments. I would relish the role as parent governor as our family has an invested interest in the school becoming the best version of itself.
Mrs Claire Noble
Parent of: Olivia and Isabelle
Hi my name is Claire, I have 2 children in school Olivia (yr10) & Isabelle (yr7). I am passionate about the education and well-being of pupils. My professional role involves training Primary and Secondary teachers, as well as observing and coaching teachers in Further Education, which I feel puts me in an ideal position to support and challenge points presented to the board. I am confident to be ‘our voice as parents’ when considering decisions that affect our children and us.
Dr Caroline Butler
Parent of: Robert and Euan
A little bit about me;
- Parent of Robbie (yr10) and Euan (yr7)
- Sixteen years as GP partner- dealing with budgets, targets and staff issues
- Good insight into physical and mental health problems in young people
- Qualified educator –teaching every day at work
- Approachable with high levels of integrity
- Work three days a week so have time to contribute
- Most importantly keen to support this fantastic school, pupils, parents and staff
Mrs Ruth Owen
18 Lynnes Close, Blidworth.
Parent of: James
I attended this school, as did my older son Alex and now my younger son James has started in Year 7. I am keen to be a parent governor as I believe I have the skills and knowledge to be a spokesperson for all parents. I was a parent governor at Blidworth Oaks for 7 years and work within the apprenticeship team at West Notts College. I am committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all our children. Please choose me!
Mrs H Darnbrough
Clerk to Governors