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Governors

School governors are ordinary people from the local community who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education. They are the largest volunteer force in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. Governors are not involved in the day-to-day management of the school.

Almost anyone can become a school governor and you can find out more information here. All new governors receive training and support from Ivy Learning Trust and their fellow governors. If you are interested in assisting the School in this way, please contact governance@ivylearningtrust.org.

Local Governing Body

Kate Gibson

Chair of Local Governing Body

Kate has over 20 years’ experience in the social housing sector, 10 in a senior management position, where she has developed a wide skill-set, including ensuring compliance with all appropriate regulations, maximising income opportunities and contract procurement.

 

Kerry McEwan

Headteacher

I have been in education for 22 years and have two children of my own. After joining the school three years ago from Enfield,  I could see what the future could be for our children here at Larkspur. Working at this great school, it is clear how unique our children are. They deserve the best education. We are passionate about ensuring our children can go out into the world and achieve what they want as independent, strong and resilient learners who can confidently conquer anything.

 

Trustee appointed governors

Bonnie West

My three children all attended Tower School, and I became a governor when my youngest child was in Y5. I believe that all children deserve the best education possible, to prepare and equip them for a constantly changing world. The launch of Larkspur Academy brings a new start to education in Ware and I continue to support the staff and students in aspiration and achievement.

Liz Wood

Bio coming soon.

Emma Simmons

I am passionate about education and have been teaching for over 20 years. I have been fortunate to work in a variety of schools and have taught Reception to Year 8.

I have been a Head teacher and now Executive Head teacher for 4 years and am excited about being part of Ivy Learning Trust.

Elected parent governors

Simon Camp

Deputy Chair of Local Governing Body

I currently have two children at the school with my eldest having just left last year. I have served as a governor since arriving in Ware just over 6 years ago. With the academisation of the school, and our support Larkspur will now provide greater stability, better teaching and a better education for all our children.

Staff governor

Jackoline Champion

My two daughters attended Tower Primary School and received an excellent education allowing them both to attend university. I currently have an exciting role within Larkspur Primary Academy as pastoral and parent support. I believe that every child deserves the best education alongside feeling safe and valued. I whole-heartedly believe that Larkspur Primary Academy can provide every child with an excellent education.

Other Local Governing Body Information

Governors can be contacted through the school office – email: office@larkspurprimary.org

Copies of the minutes of Local Governing Body meetings can be obtained through the school office.

Name

Title

Date of Appointment

Term of Office

Appointed by:

Declaration of Interest:

Date Interest Declared:

Kate Gibson

Chair of Local Governors

18/10/2019

4 Years

Ivy Learning Trust

1.) Employed by Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, MTVH work with Arcadis, although KG has no direct relationship with them

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1.) 17/09/2020


2.) 07/2017


3.) 10/2021


4.) 10/2021


5.) Oct 2019


6.) December 2021

Kerry McEwan

Headteacher

01/01/2018

Ex-officio

Ex-officio

Governor at The Wroxham School

01/09/2023

Simon Camp

Vice Chair
(Parent Governor)

Re-elected 25/11/2020


25/11/2016

4 Years

Elected Parent

Employed by Alan Camp Architects

17/07/18

Vacancy

Parent Governor

4 Years

Elected Parent

Jackoline Champion

Staff Governor

Re-elected
19/11/2019


19/11/2015

4 Years

Elected Staff

None

NA

Bonnie West

Trust Appointed Governor

Trust re-appointed
24/09/2020


24/09/2016

4 Years

Ivy Learning Trust

Employed by Hertfordshire County Council.

Chair, Ware Skillman Trust

17/07/18

Liz Wood

Trust Appointed Governor

08/09/2023

4 Years

Ivy Learning Trust

Emma Simmons

Trust Appointed Governor

09/12/2021

4 Years

Ivy Learning Trust

Executive Headteacher, Crabtree Infants’ and Crabtree Junior Schools

09/12/2021

All governors are voting members of the Local Governing Board. Panels and working groups are established as needed, but there are no ongoing committees.

Declarations of Interests for Ivy Learning Trust Members and Trustees

Please see the following link Declarations of Interests for Ivy Learning Trust Members and Trustees

Attendance Record

Attendance 2022 – 2023

Scheme of Delegation

 

Local Governors who have stepped down in the last 12 months

Name

Title

Date of Appointment

Date Stepped Down

Appointed by:

Declaration of Interest

Date Declared

Lawrence Price

Trust Appointed Governor

15/07/2021

07/06/2023

Ivy Learning Trust

Education Consultancy (Staff Professional Development and Pupil/student teaching sessions)

August 2021

Governance documents which need to be available for public inspection can be requested by emailing the governance professional at governance@ivylearningtrust.org