Mr Ivan Hewitt
Co-opted Governor / Chair of Governors
<p>I am a Co-opted Governor.</p>
<p>My son attended Stead Lane until 2019.</p>
<p>I work for Northumberland County Council as the Senior Project and Appraisal Officer for the Rural Business Growth Service.</p>
<p>Before becoming Chair of Governors I was involved particularly with Health and Safety and Pupil Premium and I have found being a governor interesting and rewarding.</p>
<p>As the current Chair of Governors I attend planned meetings and make frequent visits to the school. I also attend briefing sessions for chairs and vice-chairs of governors organised by the local authority.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>My son attended Stead Lane until 2019.</p>
<p>I work for Northumberland County Council as the Senior Project and Appraisal Officer for the Rural Business Growth Service.</p>
<p>Before becoming Chair of Governors I was involved particularly with Health and Safety and Pupil Premium and I have found being a governor interesting and rewarding.</p>
<p>As the current Chair of Governors I attend planned meetings and make frequent visits to the school. I also attend briefing sessions for chairs and vice-chairs of governors organised by the local authority.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
Naomi Forrest
Parent Governor / Vice Chair
<p>I am married with two children, who both attend Stead Lane, as I did when I was young. I am a recently qualified teaching assistant with plans to progress into teaching, having taught piano and singing for several years.</p>
<p>I am currently a parent governor. I have recently taken the role of vice-chair and am looking forward to moving forward in this position.</p>
<p>I am one of the governors with responsibility for English.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>I attend virtually all the planned meetings of the governors in school, as well as training sessions. In addition, I will be undertaking further training to expand my knowledge of my role as vice-chair of the governing body.</p>
<p>I am currently a parent governor. I have recently taken the role of vice-chair and am looking forward to moving forward in this position.</p>
<p>I am one of the governors with responsibility for English.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>I attend virtually all the planned meetings of the governors in school, as well as training sessions. In addition, I will be undertaking further training to expand my knowledge of my role as vice-chair of the governing body.</p>
Gayle Bartram
Parent Governor
<p>I am a Parent Governor.</p>
<p>I have two sons attending Stead Lane Primary School.</p>
<p>I do not have a background in education but form part of a governing body which has a wide variety of backgrounds and skills.</p>
<p>I currently work in accounting and finance and have done so for the last 19 years.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>I attend virtually all Full Governing Body Meetings as well as Sub-Committee meetings discussing Curriculum, Staffing & Finance and Premises. I also attend training sessions required by Governors from time to time.</p>
<p>I have two sons attending Stead Lane Primary School.</p>
<p>I do not have a background in education but form part of a governing body which has a wide variety of backgrounds and skills.</p>
<p>I currently work in accounting and finance and have done so for the last 19 years.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>I attend virtually all Full Governing Body Meetings as well as Sub-Committee meetings discussing Curriculum, Staffing & Finance and Premises. I also attend training sessions required by Governors from time to time.</p>
Bill Crosby
Co-opted Governor
<p>I am a co-opted Governor</p>
<p>I was born and brought up in Bedlington and having spent my formative years in Terrier Close, was a pupil at Stead Lane, albeit 55 years ago!</p>
<p>I am a retired Police Officer and am currently serving as the elected County Councillor for Bedlington East ward within which the school lies.</p>
<p>I am a Governor with responsibility for safeguarding.</p>
<p>I have attended almost all the meetings since being appointed and have also attended a training session, with school staff, regarding safeguarding.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>I was born and brought up in Bedlington and having spent my formative years in Terrier Close, was a pupil at Stead Lane, albeit 55 years ago!</p>
<p>I am a retired Police Officer and am currently serving as the elected County Councillor for Bedlington East ward within which the school lies.</p>
<p>I am a Governor with responsibility for safeguarding.</p>
<p>I have attended almost all the meetings since being appointed and have also attended a training session, with school staff, regarding safeguarding.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
Jamie Carrick
Co-opted Governor
<p>I am a Co-opted Governor.</p>
<p>I have three daughters who all attend Stead Lane Primary school.</p>
<p>I do not have a background in education but form part of a governing body which has a wide variety of backgrounds and skills.</p>
<p>I currently work as a staff nurse and have done so for the past twelve years.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>I attend virtually all Full Governing Body Meetings as well as Sub-Committee meetings discussing, Curriculum, Staffing & Finance and Premises. I also attend training sessions required by Governors from time to time.’</p>
<p>I have three daughters who all attend Stead Lane Primary school.</p>
<p>I do not have a background in education but form part of a governing body which has a wide variety of backgrounds and skills.</p>
<p>I currently work as a staff nurse and have done so for the past twelve years.</p>
<p>I have no financial or business interest in the school or staff, and have no personal relationship with any member of staff.</p>
<p>I attend virtually all Full Governing Body Meetings as well as Sub-Committee meetings discussing, Curriculum, Staffing & Finance and Premises. I also attend training sessions required by Governors from time to time.’</p>
Connor Peebles
Staff Governor
<p>I have been at Stead Lane Primary for nearly two years and have really enjoyed working in this vibrant school where I currently teach in KS2.</p>
<p>I am passionate about ensuring that children of all abilities and backgrounds are able to reach their full potential.</p>
<p>I am also committed to providing children with a creative curriculum that promotes their natural curiosity.</p>
<p>Becoming a member of the governing body will provide me with further opportunities to contribute to the vision, ethos, and strategic direction of Stead Lane.</p>
<p>I am passionate about ensuring that children of all abilities and backgrounds are able to reach their full potential.</p>
<p>I am also committed to providing children with a creative curriculum that promotes their natural curiosity.</p>
<p>Becoming a member of the governing body will provide me with further opportunities to contribute to the vision, ethos, and strategic direction of Stead Lane.</p>