Meet the Governors

As of Monday 9th October 2023, we joined Cardwell and Eglinton Primary Schools to form the Ambition Federation.

On 25th April 2023 the Department for Education updated what maintained schools must publish online and have asked for us to publish the governing board diversity data' so it is widely accessible to members of the school community and the public. At this moment in time this is with the governing board to collect and confirm with all governors as board members can opt out of sharing this information. Ambition Federation Strategic Plan 2024-25

Governors Virtual Attendance Policy Autumn 2024-25 Annual Governance Statement 2024-25

Governors Collaborative Working Policy 2024-25

John Frankis - Co-Chair of Governors

Name:	John Frankis
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Co-Chair of Governor Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Carol Smith - Co-Chair of Governors

Name:	Carol Smith
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Co-Chair of Governor Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	Yes (Carol is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools & within the Ambition Governing board.)
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	4/8

Gillian Lakareber - Vice Chair of Governors

Name:	Gillian Lakareber
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Vice Chair of Governor Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Mrinmoy Borooah - Co-opted Governor

Name:	Mrinmoy Borooah
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	4/8

Michael Cohen - Co-opted Governor

Name:	Michael Cohen
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	Yes (Michael is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools.)
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Rebecca Cox - Co-opted Governor

Name:	Rebecca Cox
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Nina Hotchkis - Co-opted Governor

Name:	Nina Hotchkis
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Peter Smith - Co-opted Governor

Name:	Peter Smith
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Co-opted Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Governing Body of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	Yes (Peter is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools & within the Ambition Governing board.)
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	4/8

Lisa Lazell - Staff Governor

Name:	Lisa Lazell
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Staff Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Staff of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Mandy Butler - Staff Governor

Name:	Mandy Butler
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Staff Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Staff of The Ambition Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	Yes
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	Yes (Mandy is a relative to a staff member within the Federation of Schools.)
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	4/8

Rob Dunbabin - Associate Member

Name:	Rob Dunbabin
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Associate Member
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Staff of The Ambition of Federation (Head of School - Cardwell Primary School)
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Claire Lotriet - Associate Member

Name:	Claire Lotriet
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Associate Member
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Staff of The Ambition of Federation (Head of School - Henwick Primary School)
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Emma Jarrett-Shorter - Associate Member

Name:	Emma Jarrett-Shorter
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Associate Member
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Staff of The Ambition of Federation (Head of School - Eglinton Primary School)
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

James Hickman - Parent Governor

Name:	James Hickman
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Parent Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Parent of The Ambition of Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	Yes (James is a parent to a student within the Federation of Schools.)
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Harvey McEnroe - Parent Governor

Name:	Harvey McEnroe
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Parent Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Parent of The Ambition of Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	Yes (Harvey is a parent to a student within the Federation of Schools.)
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8

Kate Bingham - Local Authority Governor

Name:	Kate Bingham
Category of Governors e.g. Staff, Parent, Headteacher, Education Commission, Local Authority, Co-Opted Or Associate:	Local Authority Governor
Appointing Or Electing Body E.G. Staff, Parents, Local Authority, Governing Body:	Local Authority of The Ambition of Federation
Term From:	09 October 2023
Term To:	08 October 2027
Additional Information:
Committees Responsibilities:	Governing Body Of The Ambition Federation
Relevant Business Interests:	No
Other Education Establishments Governed:	No
Details Of Any Relationships Between The Governor And Members Of The School Including Spouses, Partners And Relatives:	No
Attendance Meeting 2023/2024:	5/8