It was a pleasure to join the governing body in 2018, initially as a co-opted governor and later as a foundation governor. I was a parent at the school at the time.

I believe in volunteering to support the local community. I bring my experience as a GP partner running a small business providing services to the NHS as well as many years of executive board experience within the Wakefield district. I have a passion for continuous quality improvement and staff development.

I am Vice Chair of the Governing Board with an additional responsibility as Safeguarding Governor. I have two grandsons who both attend St Mary’s and a granddaughter starting next September. In my long career, I served as a headteacher in a number of Leeds primary schools and from 2012 to 2020 I served as an Ofsted inspector. I am passionate about education, and I want the best for all the children at St Mary’s so they can learn in a positive environment, with high expectations, and reach their potential.

I am committed to ensuring that every child learns in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. In my role as the Health and Safety Governor, I work closely with the school leadership to ensure that all safety standards are met and maintained, and that the well-being of our students, staff, and visitors is always a top priority.

I bring a practical and detail-oriented approach to this important role. My focus is on identifying potential risks, supporting staff in maintaining a safe school environment, and ensuring that all policies and procedures are up to date and effective.

As a passionate advocate for education and a strong believer in the power of community, I am proud to serve as a School Governor at St Mary's. My focus is on building strong connections between the school and the wider community while ensuring that our curriculum is engaging, inclusive, and inspiring for every child.

With a deep commitment to supporting both students and staff, I work alongside the school leadership to help shape a curriculum that nurtures creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. 

I joined the governing body in July 2022 as I wanted to challenge and develop myself in a new role outside my professional environment (as an actuarial consultant working with occupational pension schemes) in a way that was also of value to others.

 I enjoy being able to bring my skillset in analysing information, thinking logically and finding solutions to support the school and make a positive contribution to school life.

 I am a co-opted governor and I sit on the Resources Sub-Committee. I am also a parent of two pupils of the school, one past and one present.

I joined the governing body in 2022 as a co-opted governor.

 In my working life I have seen how a strong primary education can benefit an individual throughout their life.  I recognise the challenges that schools face in achieving national targets whilst supporting the needs of individual children and operating within their budget, and I believe that my professional experience in education and in business enables me to support our school in meeting these challenges.

  

Mrs Julie Brearey
	Role: Co-opted Governor, Chair of Education Committee
	Date of Appointment: 13th July 2022
	Term of Office: 4 years  (12th July 2026)
	Business Interests: N/A
	Attendance 2023 - 2024: 89%
	Appointed by: Governing Body

 

I joined the Governor body in 2022 after my own children had left the school as I wanted to contribute to the continued success of the school that had given us as a family such a positive experience. Having recently worked in a school I have seen the difficulties of developing a school in line with a long term strategy whilst managing the day to day challenges. I am passionate about ensuring that the school leadership team feels supported and challenged to enable them to deliver the best education possible to the children in our community. I am a qualified Chartered Accountant so hope to be able to support the resources committee and senior leadership team in making the best use of limited resources. 

I have been the vicar of St Mary's Church since November 2018 and joined the governing body as a Foundation Governor shortly after my arrival. I also sit on the Education Subcommittee. Prior to ordination I was an EYFS and KS1 teacher with specialisms in Music and Science.  I am particularly committed to developing the ethos of the school to reflect the radical inclusion of the Christian faith which leads to the flourishing of everyone in our school community.

Reverend Nicholas Morgan
	Role: Foundation Governor
	Date of Appointment: 1st February 2023
	Term of Office: 4 years  (31st January 2027)
	Business Interests: Vicar at St Mary's Church, Boston Spa
	Attendance 2023 - 2024: 50%
	Appointed by: Diocese of York

 

 

Graham Davey

I became a parent governor in 2024 after my son joined the school, I’m passionate about the formative role Primary Schools can play in the wholistic development of children and want to help influence that with skills gained in a non-education setting but that could assist this.

My professional life, whilst not in education, has always aligned closely with it. I previously worked in professional rugby, firstly as a community officer working in schools and then with young professional players culminating in working with the national squads and in particular the wheelchair team who were successful in their quest to secure the World Cup in 2008.

More recently I have qualified as an architect and have worked with a number of schools and community groups to help develop projects. Whilst studying, I became involved in the RIBA Education department co-authoring some learning resources for primary schools using architecture as a driver for learning.

Around my architecture work, I have also worked as a Project Manager on unusual and challenging schemes such as the stage and scenic installation for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool.

I currently work as an Architect within the Court of protection setting developing bespoke properties for individuals that have undergone traumatic events. 

    

Mr Graham Davey
	Role: Parent Governor
	Date of Appointment: 12th December 2024
	Term of Office: 4 years  (11th December 2028)
	Business Interests: Parent of child at the school
	Attendance 2024 - 2025: 100%
	Appointed By: Parents

 

Ruth Dunsmuir