{"id":6680,"date":"2025-12-09T08:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/?page_id=6680"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:14:11","slug":"governance-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/?page_id=6680","title":{"rendered":"Governors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Governors<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Linby cum Papplewick C of E Primary School, our Governing Body plays a vital role in supporting and challenging the school to ensure the highest standards of education and wellbeing for all our pupils. Governors work closely with the Headteacher and staff to set the strategic direction of the school, monitor performance and ensure resources are used effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are we?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Governing Body is made up of dedicated volunteers from the local community, parents, and staff. Together, we bring a wide range of skills and experience to help the school thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Responsibilities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Governors are responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Setting the school\u2019s vision, ethos, and strategic priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring educational performance and pupil progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overseeing financial management and ensuring value for money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting and challenging the leadership team to maintain high standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Governors<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Elliott-Mizen.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Elliott-Mizen-939x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6669\" style=\"width:282px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Elliott-Mizen-939x1024.jpg 939w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Elliott-Mizen-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Elliott-Mizen-768x837.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Elliott-Mizen-1409x1536.jpg 1409w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Elliott-Mizen.jpg 1822w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-45883411-661e-4139-b89b-65494b3aa81e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-45883411-661e-4139-b89b-65494b3aa81e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-45883411-661e-4139-b89b-65494b3aa81e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Elliott Mizen (Foundation Governor) &#8211; Chair of Governors<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-45883411-661e-4139-b89b-65494b3aa81e\">\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been a governor since my children started at Linby cum Papplewick Primary School in 2014, serving as vice chair and now chair of governors. My responsibilities include setting the school\u2019s strategic vision, holding the leadership team to account, and ensuring strong financial oversight. I also act as the link governor for Health &amp; Safety and GDPR, helping to maintain a safe and compliant environment for pupils and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I bring extensive experience in governance, strategic leadership, and stakeholder engagement, alongside strong analytical skills developed through managing complex budgets and projects in my professional career.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linby cum Papplewick Primary School is a wonderful school with a clear vision to provide a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child is nurtured, challenged, and encouraged to achieve their full potential. It is a privilege to work with such a dedicated team to make that vision a reality.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"330\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6677\" style=\"width:243px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5.png 260w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5-236x300.png 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-f9e81d7e-168f-4233-8767-f263f5c225b0\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f9e81d7e-168f-4233-8767-f263f5c225b0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f9e81d7e-168f-4233-8767-f263f5c225b0\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Nina Lewis (Co-opted Governor) &#8211; Vice Chair of Governors<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f9e81d7e-168f-4233-8767-f263f5c225b0\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6609\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RH-1.jpg 1601w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-125b47f8-f70a-446f-a067-86378df2287e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-125b47f8-f70a-446f-a067-86378df2287e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-125b47f8-f70a-446f-a067-86378df2287e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Rachel Hodge &#8211; Co-Headteacher<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-125b47f8-f70a-446f-a067-86378df2287e\">\n\n<p>I have been proud to be part of the staff at Linby since January 2010, teaching in three out of the four classes. During this time, I became a governor to deepen my understanding of how our school operates from a strategic perspective. Serving on the governing board has been transformative &#8211; it taught me the power of vision, collaboration, and accountability in shaping a school where every child can thrive. I learned that true leadership is about listening, making decisions that put children first, and ensuring our school remains a place of opportunity and excellence for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as Co-Headteacher, it is an absolute privilege to lead and serve the Linby community &#8211; a community I have been committed to for so many years. Every experience has strengthened my belief that education changes lives, and I am honoured to play a part in that journey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"2100\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6217\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/N-Murray2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-43f7c4b8-8993-4f10-b8c7-de0300e20e3d\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-43f7c4b8-8993-4f10-b8c7-de0300e20e3d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-43f7c4b8-8993-4f10-b8c7-de0300e20e3d\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Natasha Murray &#8211; Co-Headteacher<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-43f7c4b8-8993-4f10-b8c7-de0300e20e3d\">\n\n<p>When I joined the school in 2022, I became part of the governing body, and together we have been on an exciting journey of growth and development. Our governors play a vital role in the life of the school, acting as a \u2018critical friend\u2019 &#8211; providing supportive challenge and helping us to keep moving forward. Education is a continuous journey, and we are fortunate to be guided and strengthened by the experience and commitment of our governing body.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"2100\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5206\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nameblank4-Positionblank4-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-0823bdd6-ae9e-41b6-851d-01019f57382c\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-0823bdd6-ae9e-41b6-851d-01019f57382c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-0823bdd6-ae9e-41b6-851d-01019f57382c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Carolyn Waddell &#8211; Staff Governor<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-0823bdd6-ae9e-41b6-851d-01019f57382c\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-Cannon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1415\" height=\"1698\" src=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-Cannon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6719\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-Cannon.jpg 1415w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-Cannon-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-Cannon-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-Cannon-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-Cannon-1280x1536.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1415px) 100vw, 1415px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-3a726f8c-0d79-4beb-8742-3710248f4ddc\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-3a726f8c-0d79-4beb-8742-3710248f4ddc\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-3a726f8c-0d79-4beb-8742-3710248f4ddc\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Helen Cannon (Foundation Governor) &#8211; Admissions Link Governor<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-3a726f8c-0d79-4beb-8742-3710248f4ddc\">\n\n<p>My background is in Recruitment,\u00a0 HR and Events Management. The bulk of my career has been in executive level recruitment both for permanent and interim positions into the public sector. In addition I was a graduate recruiter in a national law firm, a HR manager in a hotel group and have had many years experience of event management. I was asked to join the governing body in 2021 as a foundation governor via St Michael\u2019s church where I play an active role in leading the pre school play group little lambs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have two children at the school now both in KS2 and I am invested in supporting (and challenging) the school at a strategic level to help it continually improve. I take the Governor lead on recruitment, training and admissions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"330\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6677\" style=\"width:243px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5.png 260w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-5-236x300.png 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-c66d2282-0952-41f4-9e43-d618d5206eff\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-c66d2282-0952-41f4-9e43-d618d5206eff\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-c66d2282-0952-41f4-9e43-d618d5206eff\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Jon Fearon (LA Governor) &#8211; Complaints and Admission Appeals Link Governor<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-c66d2282-0952-41f4-9e43-d618d5206eff\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett-878x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6671\" style=\"width:265px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett-878x1024.jpg 878w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett-768x895.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett-1318x1536.jpg 1318w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett-1757x2048.jpg 1757w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kristian-Bennett.jpg 1829w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-1912fa4e-a1e5-4ae1-b7da-f71ce4d0ea3c\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1912fa4e-a1e5-4ae1-b7da-f71ce4d0ea3c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1912fa4e-a1e5-4ae1-b7da-f71ce4d0ea3c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Kristan Bennett (Parent Governor)- SEND, PP and PE Premium Link Governor<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1912fa4e-a1e5-4ae1-b7da-f71ce4d0ea3c\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Trevor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1403\" height=\"1735\" src=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Trevor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6707\" style=\"width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Trevor.jpg 1403w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Trevor-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Trevor-828x1024.jpg 828w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Trevor-768x950.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Trevor-1242x1536.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1403px) 100vw, 1403px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-774db2af-4ab1-4c9c-bfe7-e3ce15eaa005\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; 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Trevor Raaff (Foundation Ex Officio)- Christian Distinctiveness Link Governor and well-being Link Governor<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-774db2af-4ab1-4c9c-bfe7-e3ce15eaa005\">\n\n<p>I am Trevor and the priest from the local church (St Michael\u2019s and St James\u2019 Church) attached to the school. I started off working-life as an accountant and retrained as a priest. Over the years (before retraining to serve in the Church of England), I helped out with children\u2019s and youth ministry. My heart is to see children, families and staff thrive in body, mind and spirit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tom-Surgay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tom-Surgay-805x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6675\" style=\"width:243px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tom-Surgay-805x1024.jpg 805w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tom-Surgay-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tom-Surgay-768x977.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tom-Surgay-1207x1536.jpg 1207w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tom-Surgay.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-d2b148a8-d352-49e8-8ce5-e37ccc0cf88b\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d2b148a8-d352-49e8-8ce5-e37ccc0cf88b\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d2b148a8-d352-49e8-8ce5-e37ccc0cf88b\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Tom Surgay (Foundation Governor)<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d2b148a8-d352-49e8-8ce5-e37ccc0cf88b\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1399\" height=\"1530\" src=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6731\" style=\"width:283px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RN.jpg 1399w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RN-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RN-936x1024.jpg 936w, https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RN-768x840.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1399px) 100vw, 1399px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-ca08ffa7-2162-4849-8833-d61d5658e2a2\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ca08ffa7-2162-4849-8833-d61d5658e2a2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ca08ffa7-2162-4849-8833-d61d5658e2a2\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Rachael Nayar (Foundation Governor)- Early Years Link Governor<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ca08ffa7-2162-4849-8833-d61d5658e2a2\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Governing Body Meeting Minutes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Minutes of Governing Body&nbsp;meetings will be available on request from the school office. If you would like to request a copy, please contact the school office email using office@lcp.snmat.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downloads<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-e216e7fa-d116-41f5-89bd-a1942a7379bd\" href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Governing-Body-Structure-2025-26.pdf\">Governing Body Structure 2025-26<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Governing-Body-Structure-2025-26.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-e216e7fa-d116-41f5-89bd-a1942a7379bd\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c966a135-62d8-4f2f-8e54-8cab6186f158\" href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Membership-List-2025-26.pdf\">Membership List 2025-26<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Membership-List-2025-26.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c966a135-62d8-4f2f-8e54-8cab6186f158\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-ea4fc27d-5efa-4a5e-83ae-8900f0bbe662\" href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.NEW-GOVERNORS-CODE-OF-CONDUCT-March-2025.pdf\">Governors Code of Conduct- March 2025<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1.NEW-GOVERNORS-CODE-OF-CONDUCT-March-2025.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ea4fc27d-5efa-4a5e-83ae-8900f0bbe662\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-49c461df-cc13-4984-bd0b-760923ab09d7\" href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Register-of-Business-Interests.pdf\">Register of Business Interests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Register-of-Business-Interests.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-49c461df-cc13-4984-bd0b-760923ab09d7\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Governors At Linby cum Papplewick C of E Primary School, our Governing Body plays a vital role in supporting and challenging the school to ensure the highest standards of education [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_regular_price":[],"currency_symbol":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6680","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"post_slider_layout_featured_media_urls":{"thumbnail":"","post_slider_layout_landscape_large":"","post_slider_layout_portrait_large":"","post_slider_layout_square_large":"","post_slider_layout_landscape":"","post_slider_layout_portrait":"","post_slider_layout_square":"","full":""},"featured_image_src":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6680"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6836,"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6680\/revisions\/6836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/linby.snmat.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}