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    • Governor Profiles

    Name Roger Stoney
    Main skills

    Bringing a business and process-based approach from many years of consultancy and business establishment.
    Key governor responsibilities

    Chair of Governors and Pupil Premium Lead Governor

    Co-opted Governor
    A bit about me I’m married with four now grown children, who thankfully have all done better than me in their education. Working for large corporations initially, I have been running my own business since 2016, helping other businesses to achieve their goals. I’m a keen Parkrunner with my border collie called Spinx. Occasionally I indulge my other passions of racing sailing yachts and skiing.
    One thing I love about the school I’ve only just become involved with Ullesthorpe School, but on my first few visits I am impressed by the hard work and
    commitment demonstrated by staff and shown on the happy faces of the children in class.

     

    Name Revd Sr Liz Heaton                                                                           
    Main skills People skills; thinks outside the box; creativity; empathy. More of a doer than a meeting person.
    Key governor responsibilities

    Ex Officio Governor as Rector of the Parish Church;

    input on Christian Distinctiveness, Collective Worship and RE.
    A bit about me

    Rector of the Upper Soar Benefice which includes the parishes of Claybrooke with Wibtoft, Ullesthorpe, Claybrooke Magna, Leire, Frolesworth, Dunton Bassett and Ashby Parva.  I am also a life professed Franciscan sister and the only Anglican Franciscan sister in the UK to be a full time parish priest.  Previously I worked for 12 years in the food industry as technical manager for Tesco responsible for product development, technical specifications and factory production processes in several different product areas which took me around the world.

    I left the food industry to train for ordained ministry and joined the Franciscan community in 2003.

    I am passionate about Justice, peace and the integrity of creation - all things eco!

    Hobbies: Photography and bird watching
    One thing I love about the school Its inclusivity and the embedded Christian values that influences all that is done in the school.

     

    Name

    Hannah Bolstridge                                                                                 
    Main skills Education Effectiveness Partner - with a background in teaching and learning. I have a range of leadership skills, and a passion for supporting others.
    Key governor responsibilities

    Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

    Co-opted Governor.
    A bit about me

    I am a mum to twin girls. One of my girls attends Ullesthorpe Primary School and the other attends a Special Educational Needs School in Leicestershire.

    I am a former Assistant Headteacher who moved into specialising in Inclusion and school improvement. I completed my Masters Degree in Special Educational Needs with a focus on Autism. I love all things Education and I have a passion and drive for raising standards and removing barriers for all. I believe that every child regardless of their background should be given the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.
    In my spare time I love to be with my family, go for long walks and to catch up with my friends. Life is for having fun and adding a touch of sparkle along the way!
    One thing I love about the school The energy and buzz you get when you walk around the school. The children, staff and community make this school such a friendly and positive place to be!

     

    Name

    Ray Mills                                                                              
    Main skills

    Until semi-retiring in 2020 I worked within the automotive industry for both Ford and Jaguar Land Rover. My speciality was manufacturing engineering with a particular focus on program management. During these 40 years I developed a real interest in business governance and this is something I have become an advisor / consultant on in the last 6 years. Until recently I was a school governor at Heath Lane Academy and focussed on Attendance and School budget planning.
    Key governor responsibilities Co-opted Governor
    A bit about me

    Until 2015 I lived in Essex and moved the whole family to the Midlands when I joined JLR. We moved to Ullesthorpe in 2023 when I retired and I really enjoy living in the village.

    I am married with two grown up children who are now living with their partners - our first grandchild is due in Oct 2026. While living in Essex I became very involved in youth rugby due to my son playing for a local team aged 5. This developed quite extensively and I was voted in as Essex Chairman of mini-rugby in 2009. I still retain a huge interest in grassroots rugby as my son is now a local first team coach.
    One thing I love about the school I have been extremely impressed with the atmosphere around the school. The friendliness of the staff and the pleasant behaviour of the children that I have met so far has been very refreshing.

     

    Name

    Katy Bonser                                                                               
    Main skills Data and analysis, educational setting
    Key governor responsibilities Co-opted Governor
    A bit about me

    I'm an assistant headteacher in a secondary school with responsibility for data. I'm passionate about all pupils receiving an excellent education and also keeping in mind staff well being. I'm also a parent to a child at Ullesthorpe and love to crochet!
    One thing I love about the school I love the care and family feel that the school has.

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