SARAH KHAN: Co-Chair of Governors

I am inspired by primary school teachers and am interested in contributing to the work that goes on behind the scenes to debate and suggest valuable ideas that can be carried forward to make learning enjoyable, meaningful, and measurable. 

I have studied and taught in several countries, and I bring varied educational and cultural insights. I would like to combine my background in education with my vision for a well-connected society, and contribute to meaningful developments in learning and teaching.  

Alexandra Taylor - Co-Chair of Governors

Jamie Sampson

I am looking forward to continuing to help the school in future as it looks to improve outcomes for all its pupils.

I grew up in Nottingham and remember Ilkeston as the place to go for the Co-Op department store! I have degrees from the University of Plymouth and the Open University, in Business Administration and Economics and Mathematical Sciences respectively. I worked as a teacher for 10 years prior to becoming a seafarer in 2017, where I work in a logistics management role. 

Karen Simpson

Julia Barber

I have been a school governor for4 years and previously I was a midday supervisor and a volunteer, so I feel I have a good understanding of the school as a parent and as a member of staff.

Fiona Turton

I recently returned to the area after living on the Isle of Mull, in Scotland, for three and a half years where I was able to enjoy my hobbies of open water swimming, walking and birdwatching. While there, I supported the local primary school in the Community Orchard, helping children to plant trees, pick fruit and enjoy activities within gardening. Also, creating crafts to sell for funding the project. I also engaged as a volunteer in the Community Library. My interests at home are gardening, growing fruit and vegetables, encouraging my grandchildren to take an interest in this through cooking, baking and eating the produce. I am definitely interested in encouraging outdoor spaces to support education and the curriculum, which can also support our young peoples mental health. My working background began with becoming a Nursery Nurse, moving into management in Private settings, Managing a Children’s Home for a Charity in Norfolk, working for the RSPB and latterly as a Civil Servant in Defence Medical Services for the RAF.

I would like to think that as a Governor of the school, I will be in a position to help make the best decisions for the education of our young people and support the staff and parents within the school.

Fr Julius Anozie

Rachel Crowther

Prior to becoming the headteacher at Dallimore in September 2010, I spent 11 years working in Nottingham City before taking a Deputy Headteacher role in Eastwood in 2004, becoming the acting co-head in 2009. 

Outside of school, I love going away for weekends in our camper van and taking Ruby on nice long walks. 

Matthew Gotheridge

As part of my role, I enjoy developing our approach to the curriculum and teaching so that learning is successfully secured within the long-term memory. It has been a pleasure to develop strategies to ensure that learning sticks, and it is rewarding to see these strategies in action across the school and the difference they make to children’s retention of knowledge and concepts.

I enjoy sharing these developments with the governing body and the opportunity to respond to governor questions regarding teaching and learning and the curriculum.