Meet the Governors

Chair of Governors - Mr P Johnson

Vice Chair of Governors - Mr J McKeown

Mrs A Coventry

Ms L Abbasi

Mrs G Brown

Mrs J Poynton

Mrs A Tunney

Mrs S Sutherland

Mrs D Steward (associate)

Mr P Johnson - Chair of Governors

Name	Phillip Johnson	Catergory	Chair of Governors / Local Authority Governor
Appointed by	LA	Term in office	02/24 - 02/28
Governance roles in other schools	none	Other positions of responsibility	Finance Committee/ Health & Safety
Business Interests	none	Relationships	None
Financial Interests	none

Coming soon.

Mrs A Coventry - Headteacher Member of ETL Committee / Member of Finance Committee

Name	Alison Coventry	Category	Headteacher Governor
Appointed by	FGB	Term in Office	09/23 - ongoing
Governance roles in other schools	N/A	Other positions of responsibility	Headteacher/Finance Committee/ETL Committee
Business Interests	Acting Headteacher	Relationships	None
Financial Interests	N/A

Coming soon.

Miss L Abbasi Member of ETL Committee Link Class tbc

Name	Miss Leila Abbasi	Category	Parent governor. Full voting rights.
Appointed by	Parent election	Term in Office	02/20223-02/2027
Governance roles in other schools	N/A	Other positions of responsibility	ETL Committee
Business Interests	N/A	Relationships	Parent of pupils
Financial Interests	N/A

Working within Education is a highly important & rewarding aspect within my life. I have been a secondary school teacher & leader for the past 15 years, teaching in two large secondary schools in North & West Yorkshire.

Prior to teaching I worked within the Design industry as a Fashion & Clothing Designer.

My career is stimulating as each day brings new challenges & my passion is teaching children & young people.

There is nothing more rewarding than success in the classroom.

My two children attend Whitley & Eggborough Primary school & I am delighted to serve on the governing body.

Within my spare time my interests are Art & design, textiles, home improvements, reading, holidaying & keeping fit.

Mrs D Steward Associate Governor

Name	Diane Steward	Category	Associate Governor
Appointed by	FGB	Term in Office	04/24-04/28
Governance roles in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Finance Committee
Business Interests	School Business Manager	Relationships	None
Financial Interests	None

Prior to working within a school, I worked for a large insurance company in both New Business and Direct Marketing. I have worked at Whitley and Eggborough for many years as the School Business Manager.

My role in school is very varied, no day is the same! Amongst other things, my work involves looking after the school budget, ensuring the building is safe and secure, and dealing with the procurement of contracts.

Mr J McKeown - Vice Chair

Name	Joshua McKeown	Category	Co-opted
Appointed by	Governing Board	Term in office	10/23-10/27
Governance roles in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Chair of Finance Committee/Vice Chair
Business Interests	None	Relationships	Husband of class teacher
Financial Interests	None

I am experienced in education, having worked as a teacher in Further Education colleges in the past, and now working at a university overseeing the continuous improvement of student experience and education. I am passionate about ensuring that everybody has access to good quality education and supporting people to achieve their best, whether that is pupils or staff.

I grew up in the local area, and have had an association with the school for some years, since my wife joined the school as a class teacher. I frequently support trips and events at the school, and have also been known to deliver talks about my areas of expertise within history. In my spare time, I love to go walking in the many beautiful areas of Yorkshire, taking my dog Lola with me.

Mrs J Poynton - Co-opted Governor

Name	Joanne Poynton	Category	Co-opted
Appointed by	Governing Board	Term in office	10/23-10/27
Governance in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Finance committee
Business Interests	None	Relationships	Parent of pupils
Financial Interests	None

Information coming soon

Mrs G Brown - Parent Governor, Safeguarding and SEND Governor, Health & Safety Governor

Name	G Brown	Category	Parent Governor
Appointed by	Parents	Term in office	03/24 - 03/28
Governance in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	Finance committee
Business Interests	Employee of Askham Bryan College	Relationships	Parent of pupils
Finance Interests	None

Working in land based education and being proud of my Welsh roots, I have spent the majority of my life in and around farms and the countryside. Life is always busy and full with my two children, three step children, and our two lively dogs! Outside of work, I'm a trained gymnastics judge and have run multiple marathons. I love rugby and during the chilly autumn months watching strictly and Traitors.

Mrs A Tunney - Co-opted Governor

Name	A Tunney	Category	Co-opted Governor
Appointed by	Governing Board	Term in office	03/24 - 03/28
Governance in other schools	Norton	Other positions of responsibility	None
Business Interests	Em	Relationships	None
Finance Interests	None

I have worked in education for 32 years. Throughout my career I have worked at 3 schools in Doncaster, with my most recent post for the last 12 years as Headteacher at Norton Infant and Norton Junior schools. Previous to this I was Deputy Headteacher for 9 years at a large 3 form infant school in Doncaster. I really love my job and I am lucky to work within a forward thinking and compassionate Trust where fostering great relationships, working with the local community and ensuring a positive school culture are at the forefront of all we do. Working in education is often challenging yet equally rewarding and I am delighted to be a governor at Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary.

In my spare time, I love to travel, read and spend time with my friends and family. I also enjoy music and going to concerts. I am a huge animal lover with the giraffe being my favourite animal. I am also a huge cat lover and have 3 shorthair cats at home.

Mrs S Sutherland - Staff Governor

Name	S Sutherland	Category	Staff Governor
Appointed by	Governing Board	Term in office	01/24 - 01/28
Governance in other schools	None	Other positions of responsibility	None
Business Interests	None	Relationships	None
Finance Interests	None

Information coming soon

Past Governors (left within 12 months)

Mrs C Slater (Co-opted Governor) Resigned November 2023

Mr M Haigh (Chair of Governor) Resigned December 2023

Mrs A Painter (Parent Governor) Resigned July 2024

Mrs J Britton (Parent Governor) Removed October 2024

Mrs A Jeff (Parent Governor) Resigned November 2024

Governor Attendance Data

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