Our Governors 

   

Professor Catrin Rutland

Co-opted Governor - Chair of Governors

My name is Catrin Rutland and I am a professor of anatomy and developmental genetics at the University of Nottingham. Although my educational background is mostly with 17-70+ year olds, I believe the most important stages of learning start early. For many years I have been invited to visit schools and I have written several scientific papers for young people. My links to Norbury CE Primary School go back many years.

I have had the pleasure of coming in each year to talk about being a scientist and a science fiction writer, designing fun but educational days for the entire school and I love seeing the group short stories, anatomical pictures of dinosaurs and even the gummy bear DNA the children create. I am a co-opted governor, was elected as Vice Chair and now serve as your Chair of Governors. I greatly value my own education at a village school and then at a Church of England secondary school, and aim to support our children, parents and carers, and staff here at Norbury School.

Term of office:    Four year term ends 18th May 2025

Appointed by:    School Governing Body

Committees:      HR and Wellbeing, Finance, Premises and Equipment               

Relevant business and financial interests:   None

Relationships with members of staff e.g. spouse, siblings etc:   None 

 

  

 

Mrs Anne Woods

Foundation Governor - Vice Chair of Governors

It was a great privilege to be asked to join the Governing Body of Norbury School as a Foundation Governor. I am a parishioner and PCC member of St. Peter’s, Snelston, and have links with St. Mary & St. Barlok Church, Norbury. I have many years experience as a teacher, headteacher and governor and I hope to be able to bring the skills acquired from these roles to the FGB to benefit all areas of the future development of Norbury School and in my role as a Foundation Governor, to ensure the development and promotion of the School’s Christian foundation.

When I was a governor previously, one of the most enjoyable parts of the role was to get to know the children, staff and parents/carers by attending assemblies, church services, events and when carrying out the necessary monitoring visits required by a governor. On my visits to Norbury to date, I have seen that its countryside situation lends itself to a wonderful learning environment to develop the children both academically and spiritually and I will look forward to seeing the ‘Laughter and Learning’ at Norbury during my tenure as a governor.

 Term of office:   Four year term ends 10th October 2025

Appointed by:    Derby Diocese of Education 

Committees:     Personal Development & Distinctiveness as a Church School, Quality of Education        

Relevant business and financial interests:   None

Relationships with members of staff e.g. spouse, siblings etc:   None

  

 

Miss Gemma Brady 

Parent Governor

Having joined Norbury in 2022, I have two children at the school, with my youngest recently starting their journey this year. I am keen to build upon the vision and values of Norbury and help develop a growth mindset. It is the school family ethos and wellbeing of all children, care givers and staff that I have strong connection with.

Term of office:    Four year term ends 25th September 2028

Appointed by:   Parent election 

Relevant business and financial interests:   None

Relationships with members of staff e.g. spouse, siblings etc:   None

 

 

 

Miss Rosemary Mountain

Parent Governor

I am delighted to have the privilege of contributing towards the sustained development of Norbury Primary School as a Parent Governor from March 2023.  

I was a primary school teacher for nine years teaching across the primary age range and in varying and changing schools. I co-ordinated multiple whole-school initiatives and improvement areas as Literacy Lead and PE and Sports Coordinator. I now work as Office Manager for an IT services company being involved in many aspects of the business including HR, compliance, quality assurance, accounting, marketing and customer service. 

My family and I moved to the area in 2021 and my eldest child started at Norbury in the reception cohort of 2022. I therefore look forward to many years to follow of involvement in the school. 

Within the Norbury Governing Body I am the Safeguarding Link Governor and Sports Premium Link Governor. 

I have a strong affiliation with the school’s vision and values and commit to promoting these with integrity through my role as governor. 

Term of office:    Four year term ends 22nd March 2027

Appointed by:   Parent election

Link Governor for:  Safeguarding, Sports Premium

Relevant business and financial interests:   None

Relationships with members of staff e.g. spouse, siblings etc:   None

 

 

 

Mr Sean Price 

LA Governor

I have recently been appointed as the LA Governor at Norbury Primary School and it is a privilege to work alongside some incredible individuals, all of which are dedicated to the core values that make Norbury so special.

 

As an entrepreneur who founded companies in the IT sector and now consults globally with organisations in the technology and finance sector, I feel I bring a specific set of relevant skills to Norbury. 

 

 Having grown up overseas and moved from small rural schools to larger institutions I can appreciate the uniqueness of Norbury and everything it has to offer. Over my career, I’ve served as chair, trustee and board member to businesses and charities, both in the private sector and public sector. 

Term of office:    Four year term ends 17th January 2027

Appointed by:   Schools Governing Board

Link Governor for:  Pupil Premium

Relevant business and financial interests:   None

Relationships with members of staff e.g. spouse, siblings etc:   None

 

 

 

Mrs Nia Williams 

Parent Governor

I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of Norbury C of E Primary School through my role as a Parent Governor.  My eldest child has attended Norbury for three years and hopefully his younger brother will be lucky enough top join him next year.

My day job (after parenting my two boys ) is in marketing and technical management.  I have experience in creating and delivering a clear vision, and strategic direction for a business as well as overseeing budget and finances to ensure they are well spent.  This also includes reviewing performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.  These skills, I hope will be beneficial to the governance of Norbury.

 I am particularly keen to ensure that the school continues to provide an exceptional environment for its students and enables them all to fulfil their potential.

Term of office:    Four year term ends 25th September 2028

Appointed by:   Parent election 

Relevant business and financial interests:   None

Relationships with members of staff e.g. spouse, siblings etc:   None

 

 

Katherine Collins - Clerk to Governors

 

Governor resignations 

Mrs J Batterby,

Parent Governor - Appointed following parent election

Appointed - September 2020

Term of office ended - September 2024

 

Mrs J Young,

Parent Governor - Appointed following parent election 

Appointed - January 2022

Stepped down - September 2024

 

Dr K Braithwaite

Parent Governor - Appointed following parent election

Appointed - January 2021

Stepped down - March 2024