School Governors
Governor Information
School Governing Body Attendance and Declarations
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Governing Body Meeting Minutes
Please click on this link to view Minutes from September 2024 Full Governors Meeting
Please click on this link to view minutes from December 2024 Full Governors Meeting
Please click on this link to view the minutes from April 2025 Full Governors Meeting
Please click on this link to view the minutes from the July 2025 Full Governors Meeting
Please click on this link to view the minutes from the September 2025 Full Governors Meeting
Governor 3 year Plan
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Governor Introductions
Philip Boyes -Chair - Co-opted Governor
I have been a governor at Barlby CP School since March 2014. I have grown my role to include several committees and I’m the health & safety governor. In September 2021 I became chair of governors and now lead the governing body. I have a passion for realising the potential in people and truly believe in giving children the best possible educational start. My role as chair is to support the whole school and ensure decisions made are in the best interest of the school community.
I’m a chartered civil engineer and understand the challenges of delivering projects on limited budgets, leading teams and implementing change in the workplace.
Geoff Stockill - Vice Chair -LA Governor
Hi. I am Geoff Stockill and I was co-opted as a Governor in October 2015. I am a Chartered Accountant working part time at the University of York and running my own locally-based practice. I have experience in a number of sectors including public and charity/not for profit as well as varied commercial businesses. I have since changed my role and I am now the Local Authority Governor.
My daughter attended and thoroughly enjoyed the school , before moving on to High School and more recently college and university. For a number of years I was involved with the Friends of Barlby CP School, most latterly as Chair. Following my daughter’s departure from the school I wished to continue supporting the school and applied for the role of Governor. I believe that nursery/primary school education plays a fundamental role in providing, along with parents, a solid grounding for children to develop. It is important to “get it right, first time” – a strong bond between the pupils, parents, teachers and the governors can help achieve this.
Sarah Owen - Staff Governor
I have worked at Barlby Community Primary School since January 2004; and I have taught in the Early Years Foundation Stage for several years and now work in KS1. I have been a staff governor since July 2009. I thoroughly enjoy the daily surprises and challenges teaching after all this time can still bring. I revel in sharing learning with our children; as they are so eager to learn.
I have found being a staff governor can be both challenging and rewarding and presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the decisions that are made by the governing body as well as to build strong links between the governing body and the staff of the school.
Kimberley Richards -Co-opted Governor
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Dan Thomas - Parent Governor
I joined the governing body as a Parent Governor in 2025, alongside our eldest starting at Barlby CP School. My wife and I live locally in Barlby with our three young children and are proud to be part of the school and wider community. I work in Operational Excellence for local employer Greencore, with a background in manufacturing, data analysis, and people management. I have also volunteered in youth and children’s work for over 20 years and am passionate about helping young people thrive. I’m committed to supporting the school’s future and strengthening links with local organisations.
Joanna Millican-Delve - Parent Governor
I have been a Parent Governor at Barlby since September 2017. My son attended the school and is now at Fulford School, York and my daughter is still at the school. In my usual day job I work for the MOD. I really enjoy being a governor at the school you get to be involved in decision making and holding the school to account . Being a Parent Governor you get to see things from both perspectives, the school's and as a parent. I have a real passion for wanting to help our future generation to thrive and grow and it is the reason why I decided to become a governor. I have also gained new skills and experiences from my role as governor.
Peter Jones - Parent Governor
I was selected to be a Parent governor in Jan 2023, having a child at Barlby CP school. With a background and interest in education and development I felt I had a breath of experience to help support the school through the parent Governor Role. Currently working for the MOD, I have recently finished work within Apprenticeship Quality assurance and am now working in a further assurance role, focusing on Policy and Contractorisations. Responsible for ensuring compliance in line with financial and quality frameworks, these roles I feel have given me a good understanding both Education, policy and compliance.
Being able to support the school in its delivery of its vision, ethos and strategic direction is going to be extremely rewarding, I am proud to be setting an example for my child, giving back to the school that is helping in the early years of her education.
Abigail Collins - Co-opted Governor
I moved to Barlby in 2000 to take up a position as a science teacher at the High School, where I taught for 20 years. During that time I held various roles including Assistant Head Teacher in charge of the curriculum. I was then and still remain committed to providing the best possible support and opportunities for the children in our community.
After retiring from the classroom, I continued to work as a tutor, got an allotment and joined Barlby & Osgodby Town Council. This has given me an insight into a range of matters that impact everyone living in our area.
I am honoured to serve Barlby Community Primary School as a governor. I will work to employ my extensive educational background, experience of the complexities of school management and in the transition of children from Year 6 into Year 7, to help support the whole school in its aims for the children, and in strengthening the bonds between the school and the wider community.
Charlotte Brown - Parent Governor
I am a busy working mum of three young children, two of whom currently attend Barlby CP School, with my lively third due to join in a couple of years. Professionally, I work as a Ward Manager on an acute surgical ward, where I take a hands-on, front-line approach to leading my team and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
I bring that same commitment and proactive attitude to my role as a parent, particularly when it comes to my children’s education. I am deeply passionate about ensuring that all children have access to high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment.
As your Parent Governor, I will use my professional skills and parental perspective to contribute effectively to the school’s continued success - advocating for both excellence in education and the wellbeing of every child, including my own.
Laura Hurst - Parent Governor
I'm delighted to have been elected as a parent governor in 2024. With a son in Year 2 at Barlby C P School and a daughter due to join him from pre-school next September, I'm deeply invested in the school community. My professional background as a university administration manager has equipped me with strong skills in finance and HR, operational oversight, event planning, data analysis, team management, and process development. While I've enjoyed seeing students succeed throughout my career in Higher Education, witnessing my son thrive and develop at Barlby C P School has been particularly rewarding. I'm excited to contribute to the governing board and support the school community's continued progress.
Rachael Manson - Co-opted Governor
I'm Rachael Manson and I've been appointed as a co-opted governor in 2025. Barlby CP School is a special place for me as I was a pupil here and now my daughter attends soon to be followed by her sister. It's a full circle moment and it's a privilege to be a part of the governing body making sure Barlby C P School is a supportive, fun and successful place to both work and learn.
I'm currently a Year 1 primary school teacher with 13 years teaching experience which gives the added benefit of seeing school from a parent's, teacher's, and governor's perspective.
In my spare time I enjoy volunteering as "Wise Owl" at Brownies and Rainbows. I also have a passion for music and play the cornet!
I'm looking forward to delving deeper into my role as a governor to support the school to continue to evolve!
Geoff McConnell - Co-opted Governor
I have worked as a doctor in the NHS for almost 12 years, the last 5 of which as a GP in the local area. I firmly believe that children’s health and welfare is vitally important in giving them the best start towards a successful future. The Infant and Junior stages of school should provide a happy, safe and rewarding environment, where the interests and skills of the children are nurtured and encouraged. If our children are well supported and enthused by their primary school education, I believe that they will progress on to secondary school and their life beyond with the determination, skills and confidence they need to succeed in whatever they choose.
I am delighted to have been elected to serve Barlby Community Primary School as a Governor I have 3 children at the school. I truly hope I will be able to support the school community to help ensure that every child, and their family, can get the very best from the time spent at the school.