Welcome from the Co-Chairs

Firstly, a warm welcome to Kingsdown Nursery School of which we are honoured to be the elected Co-Chairs of Governors.  As part of the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation, our values are focussed on children’s learning where all are motivated and nurtured to achieve in a supporting and family dedicated environment. Each of our Nursery Schools are individually unique and part of a collaborative family. We strive for excellent environments where every child can be their very best. We work alongside all staff to ensure that Kingsdown Nursery School offers the best possible start for your children.

The role of the Governors at Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation is to strategically lead Kingsdown Nursery School to ensure financial stability, review the performance of pupils and staff and evaluate the progress that the school makes towards its aims and objectives which are laid out in the School Improvement Plan. Alongside this, the Governors act as a “critical friend” in which we aim to be a source of challenge, and support, to our Executive Head Teacher and Head of School.

We, as part of the Governing body, work with Laura, Holly and all the staff to ensure the school continues to flourish and excel in the education it provides for your children.

We aim to ensure the Governors are approachable for parents and look forward to working with you all.

We look forward to both meeting and hearing from you on your educational journey with us.

Dr Rachael Sharpe and Jason Leeks 

Co-Chairs of Governors

 

What do our governors do?

• Be a critical friend and advocate for the school
• Oversee the budget, to ensure sustainability
• Ensure that Kingsdown meets the needs of the community it serves
• Monitor the performance of the school
• Advise on policies and procedures

Are you interested?

If you are interested in becoming a parent governor but feel a little daunted by the responsibility you may be taking on, remember that full training will be available, and you will always act as part of a team.

If you are interested in becoming a Governor please speak to Diane or email us enquiries@kingsdownnurseryschool.co.uk 

Kingsdown Nursery School Governing Body

 Information and Attendance Details for Academic Year 2024/25 until Federation on 7th July 2025

 

Name

Category

Appointed By*

Date First Appointed

Term of Office Details**     Start Date               End Date/                                   Resigned (R)

Business Interest

Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives

Other Governor Roles

Governor Role

Governor Committee

FGB Meetings Attendance

EFGB Meetings Attendance

Committee Meeting Attendance

Pay

Joint

Laura Cook

Exec. Head Teacher

Ex-officio

01.09.2023

EHT of LMNSF & Boston Nursery School.

Nil

Pay, Joint Committee

5 of 5

2 of 2

1 of 1

6 of 6

Julie Mellor

Local Authority Governor

Local Authority

19.05.2022

19.05.2022

18.05.2026

Nil

Nil

Chair Finance & Strategy

Joint Committee

4 of 5

1 of 2

6 of 6

Cathy Latimer

Co-Opted Governor

Governor Body

19.09.2018

19.09.2022

19.09.2026

Governor at SSPP

Nil

Vice Chair Health & Safety, Wellbeing.

Joint Committee

5 of 5

2 of 2

5 of 6

Elaine Niblett

Co-Opted Governor

Governor Body

23.11.2023

23.11.2023

23.04.25 R

Nil

Nil

Safeguarding, EYPP & Vulnerable Children.

1 of 2

0 of 1

1 of 1

Melissa Prime

Co-Opted Governor

Governor Body

06.07.2023

06.07.2023

05.07.2027

Wyndam Park Nursery School - Teacher

Nil

SEND, Safeguarding

Pay

5 of 5

1 of 2

1 of 1

Joy Spencer

Parent Governor

Parent Body

01.02.2022

01.02.2022

31.01.2026

Nil

Nil

Curriculum Assurance

Pay

3 of 5

1 of 2

1 of 1

Diane Ingham

Staff Governor

Staff Body

17.11.2020

17.11.2020

16.11.2024

Nil

Nil

5 of 5

2 of 2

Clerk to Governors – Michelle Grimes  01/04/24.

Vacancies as at 22/05/25 –  1 x Parent Governor and 2 x Co-opted Governor

The Instrument of Government (Updated in Academic Year 2015) states that the Governing Body shall consist of 9 Governors as follows:

2 Parent Governors  /  1 Headteacher  /  1 Staff  /  1 Local Authority  /  4 Co-opted Governors

 

** All Governors’ terms of office are 4 years.

 

The Governing Body has not appointed any Associate Governors for the Academic Year 2024-2025.

 The Governing Body appointed a Pay Committee in September 2024 – other appeals committees will be appointed as and when required.

The Full Governing Body ratifies decisions following recommendation from the committees/panel above (unless otherwise stated in School Policy/Terms of Reference/Scheme of Delegation), and all minutes are available upon request from the school with the exception of confidential minutes.