Warter C. E. Primary School

Serves on the Performance and Pay Review Committee, Head teachers Performance Management Committee and the Personnel Committee. (Holds voting rights).

Mr James Foxton - Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Safeguarding 

Health and Safety Governor 

Filtering and Monitoring Governor 

Body Appointed by: Full Governing Body.

Date of Appointment: 6 December 2018.

Term of Office: 4 Years (end date 5 December 2026).

Elected Chair November 2023  

I am a parent of 2 boys, both whom previously attended Warter CE Primary during their primary education.

Now, as a school Governor I feel privileged to be a part of the day to day life of this outstanding school, and am excited to be able to continue and build upon what has already been achieved.

In my working life, I am a Chartered Accountant and having held senior finance roles in both the private and public sectors, I am now a partner in a firm of accountants based in Pocklington.

In my spare time I am an avid mountain biker and as a family we spend most weekends mountain biking our way around North Yorkshire.

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare.

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare.

Serves on the Personnel Committee. (Holds voting rights). 

Mr Andrew Cox - Vice Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor 

Special responsibilities:

• Sports Premium

Body Appointed by: Full Governing Body.

Date of Appointment: 25th March 2025.

Term of Office: 4 Years

Previously parent governor from 24th March 2021 (end date 24th March 2025).

Like many parents through the Covid-pandemic I was forced to reflect much more on the importance of early years learning and positive schooling experiences than I might otherwise have done. As a consequence, I’m delighted to have been given the opportunity to contribute to the future development of Warter Primary School as Parent Governor.

Having lived in East Yorkshsire all of my life I have a great appreciation and commitment to the local community and actively participate with the development of various sports clubs, including coaching football to the Juniors section at Pocklington Town FC.

My professional and personal interests are also related to all things sport. I work as an independent consultant and advisory board member to globally recognised organisations and federations in the sports industry, having previously held senior leadership roles with Opta, DAZN and Perform Group plc.

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare.

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare.

Serves on the Personnel Committee and the Head teachers Performance Management Committee. (Holds voting rights). 

Serves on the Performance and Pay Review Committee. (Holds voting rights).

Mrs Claire Huckfield - Co-opted Governor  - Safeguarding 

Special responsibilities:

• Pupil Premium
• SEND

Body Appointed by: Full Governing Body.

Date of Appointment: 5th May 2021.

Term of Office: 4 Years (end date 4th May 2025).

I retired four years ago, after working as the teacher in charge of Behaviour Support for the East Riding, and  as the Curriculum Project Manager for Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning.  Since then I have developed  my  passion for walking, gardening and developing my artistic skills  (definitely a work in progress!).

I recently decided I would like to offer some mentoring and support to children who would benefit from some 1:1 attention at Warter school, after a year of unprecedented disrupted learning for children across the country. 

I was delighted to be invited to be a Governor and to be able to provide my support to the school’s ongoing development, as my daughter benefitted so much from her education at the school some twenty years ago.

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare.

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare.

Mrs Freda Bailey - Foundation Governor

Special responsibilities:

• Educational Visits.

Body Appointed by: Diocese.

Date of Appointment: 27 September 2018.

Term of Office: 4 Years (end date 26 September 2026).

I am a Grandma, who is still as passionate about seeing all children achieve their full potential, and have a happy, secure and fulfilling upbringing as I was when my Grammar School put me on a school placement at the age of 16.

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare.

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare.

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Mrs Esther Lockwood 

Body Appointed by: Parents 

Date of Appointment: 13th July 2023

Term of Office: 4 Years (13th July 2027)

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare

Mrs Helen Houghton  - Staff Voting Head Governor

Body Appointed by: Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher.

Date of Appointment: 01 January 2023

Term of Office: n/a.

I am the Headteacher at Warter Primary School . I lead a team of dedicated staff at this very special school with all stakeholders positively enhancing the experiences of every child to reach their true potential. I am very proud to lead this team.

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare

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Mr Edward Borrie

Body Appointed by: Parents

Date of Appointment: 2nd April 2025 

Term of Office: 4 Years (2nd April 2029)

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare.

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare. 

Mrs Cathy Henworth - Foundation Governor

Body Appointed by: Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold).

Date of Appointment: 30 April 2015.

Term of Office: n/a.

I have lived in Nunburnholme for the last 13 years, I have also been the treasurer for St James PCC since March 2013 and ring bells at the church.

Most of my working life, has been spent as an administrator but I also worked in Germany for an 18 month period as a Driving Instructor teaching forces personnel and their families to drive. This role developed my one to one communication skills and my ability to adapt to unusual situations, always useful in a primary school environment!

Having left my last job, I decided to volunteer at my son Ewan’s school, Warter CE Primary, and enjoyed the experience so much that I undertook an STLS level 2 course. I took the opportunity that my redundancy had offered and changed to a more fulfilling career with new challenges working as a teaching assistant at the school.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, teaching martial arts at a local martial arts club and lots of outdoor activities including skiing.

When our PCC were asked to nominate a Foundation Governor this year, they suggested that my experience, my knowledge of and links with the school and my position within the parish made me a good candidate. I was pleased to accept and hope that I will do a good job and provide an effective link between the Church and the school.

Declaration of business and financial Interests: Nothing to declare.

Details of any other educational establishments governance roles: Nothing to declare.

Any relationships between governors and members of the school staff: Nothing to declare. 

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Mrs Anna RImmer - Parent Governor 

Body Appointed by: Parents.

Date of Appointment: 30.01.26

Term of Office: 4 Years (end date 30.01. 2030).