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Our Governor team

You can contact any member of the governing body via the school offices:

Kirk Hammerton CE Primary - admin@kirkhammerton.n-yorks.sch.uk, 01423 330460
Long Marston CE Primary - admin@longmarston.n-yorks.sch.uk, 01904 738352
Staveley Community Primary and Nursery - admin@staveley.n-yorks.sch.uk, 01423 340338

Governing body - structure and responsibilities

As a federation, we have one Governing Body operating across our three schools. The day to day management of our schools is the responsibility of the Headteacher, but the Governing Body is responsible for overseeing all aspects of school life and has three statutory responsibilities:

  • Setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction;
  • Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

All Governors sit on the Full Governing Body which meets six times a year, once per half term. 

The Instrument of Government for the TIG Federation states that the Governing Body should comprise 12 Governors:

  • Two parent governors
  • One Local Authority governor
  • One staff governor
  • Two foundation governors
  • Five co-opted governors
  • One Headteacher

The documents below provide details of our link governors, terms of office and business interests.  These are updated annually in the Autumn term.  You can also view attendance information for meetings held in the previous school year. If you would like to view minutes from governing body meetings, you can request copies via the school offices.  Please note that confidential minutes cannot be shared outside the governor body.

 
Link Govs & Committees 2024-25 TIG.pdf
 
Governing Body Information 2024-25 TIG.docx.pdf
 
2024-2025 Governor Attendance TIG.pdf
 
2025-26 Governing Body Information TIG.docx
  • Leanne Eaton – Clerk to the Governors

    Positions of Responsibility: Clerk to the Governors 

    I live in Kirk Hammerton with my husband and two children, who used to attend Kirk Hammerton CE Primary School. 

    My background is in Human Resources, and I am CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development) qualified. I was a Parent Governor from 2013 and Chair of the Federation from 2016 - 2020.  I became a Clerk to Governors in November 2019 and currently clerk for 8 other schools plus the TIG Federation.

  • Lauren Evans - Executive Headteacher

    Positions of Responsibility: Executive Headteacher

    I joined the TIG federation as Executive Headteacher in September 2023. I have always worked in small, rural primary schools and this is where I feel most at home. I enjoy being part of a strong community and I am exceptionally lucky to be part of three within my role at the TIG Federation. 

    In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, socialising whist enjoying nice food and renovating my house. 

  • Jo Bennison - Staff Governor

    I joined the TIG Federation in September and I work as SENDCo and Pastoral Lead. I have been in teaching for the past 14 years and am passionate about enabling children to reach their potential.

    I have three grown up children who still keep me busy! I live in Harrogate and love the fact I get to visit our village schools. I am a country girl at heart and relish the opportunity to support our schools at a more strategic level. 

  • Jemma Holroyd-Morris - Chair of Governors

    I am excited to be joining the TIG Federation as a governor. My background is in education having been a teacher for over 18 years. In my current role I have responsibility for student wellbeing with a large focus on positive mental health. I am also an AEGIS trustee promoting the welfare of international students studying in the UK. I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and supporting the TIG federation in any way I can.

     

  • Tom Middleton - Co-opted Governor

    I live in Ferrensby with my wife and two children, with the eldest at Staveley School.

    I’ve been a trustee for over thirteen years across education and healthcare organisations, and have additional experience working in/with the NHS, local and central government, and charities focused on healthcare and poverty.

    My day job involves leading a global data privacy team in the financial services sector, which provides me with significant exposure to regulators, regulations and corporate governance. Prior to this I worked at PwC, advising a range of large businesses on analytics, governance and risk.

  • Verity Bedford - Vice Chair of Governors

     I live in Whixley with my husband and two boys, who both attend Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School. 

     I bring to the role, 13 years experience in retail, management & marketing, before making the move back to work in the Equine industry.   I have a BSc(Hons) in Equine Science and work on our family farm, breeding & showing world champion rare breed heavy horses. 

    I am currently co-chair of Kirk Hammerton Friends of committee (PTFA), with a passion for fundraising in order to enhance and enrich our children's education.

  • Rev'd Siân Lawton – Foundation Governor

     I am the Vicar of the Parish of Lower Nidderdale which encompasses the church in Nun Monkton, Hunsingore and Kirk Hammerton.

     I have been in post since May 2024, so I am still getting to know everybody. I am married to Chris, who is also a vicar but in another set of   parishes, with our 4 boys, or rather young men now ranging in age from 16 - 25 years old.

    I have been a Foundation Governor in 3 other schools in the last 10 years, and I have enjoyed helping schools to achieve the things they needed to.

    I am passionate about children learning holistically, in a way that is fitting for them. I care deeply about the pupils, teachers, staff and families well-being.

  • Louise Girardier - Co-opted Governor

    My professional background is as a Nurse, in both adult and children’s services. I have worked in the NHS, Higher Education and the Medico-legal services. Within the NHS I had roles in clinical nursing, teaching, research, management and governance. This included developing strategies, systems, processes and audit. I was responsible for evidence provision, external inspections and audits to provide evidence of a wide range of quality elements. Within my roles, I gained an appreciation of financial planning and budgeting. I live locally in Green Hammerton, having moved here 2 years ago; I am married with 2 adult daughters and 8 grandchildren. I am active in the local WI, a member of the local GP practice patient group. I enjoy a wide range of hobbies and interests.

  • Dr Emma Cunliffe - Co-opted Governor

    I am thrilled to be joining the TIG Federation. My background is in medicine. I have worked in the NHS for over 25 years, having first trained as a radiotherapist and later as a doctor. My current roles are in both education and medicine. I oversee the medical provision for a school in North Yorkshire and I am one of the Clinical Leads for an Out of Hours Organisation. Both roles involve teaching, management, governance, systems and strategy. I live locally with my partner, 2 children and Ragdoll cat Mr Tibbs. I love walking, reading novels and finding a great cafe!

  • Lisa Addinall - Co-opted Governor

    I am delighted to be part of the TIG Federation Governing body. I have several years of Governor experience at other small, North Yorkshire, rural schools. I am a qualified School Business Manager, Data Protection Specialist and Senior Mental Health Lead with nine years experience in primary education settings. 

    I am married with two daughters and have a wide range of hobbies and interests.

     

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