Governors

Our Governors

The Arbours Primary Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

Angela Watts

Headteacher

Angela Watts
Clair Mills

Trust Senior Link

Clair Mills
Kerrie Purr

DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)

Kerrie Purr

Kerrie was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 28 September 2018. She originally became a parent governor at Cedar Road Primary back in March 2015. During her time as a governor, she has had safeguarding and Artsmark link roles. She has been Vice-Chair, Co-Chair and is now Chair of the ASC, also still holding responsibility as the link governor for safeguarding. Kerrie spent the first 15 years of her career working in a very fast paced and demanding environment, responsible for managing a large number of planning managers and a stock budget over £50m. Since leaving that role she has worked as a Learning Support Assistant for secondary school children with SEN, SEMH and learning disabilities, volunteered at a local children's centre, volunteered with a local family support charity and also volunteers as a reading coach for adults. For the past four years she has been working for Home-Start Northampton as a Family Support Co-ordinator. Safeguarding is a huge part of her role and she has to stay up to date with statutory and local government changes. Kerrie loves books and enjoys gardening.
Georgia Williams

Parent Governor (Vice Chair)

Georgia Williams

Georgia was appointed a Parent Governor on 24 May 2019. She wanted to join the ASC and support the academy as they do a wonderful job and she wanted to give something back to the local community. Georgia wants to help make the academy the best it can possible be. Georgia has been elected Vice Chair by her fellow governors and also has the assigned link role for Pupil Premium. She is the Team Leader at Barclays in Operations and has the ability to analyse data, communicate with people at all levels and challenge decisions.
Susan Deane

DRET Appointed Governor

Susan Deane

Sue joined the ASC as a DRET Appointed Governor on 28 February 2018. She was previously Chair of Governors at another three Primary Academies within the Trust. She has also been a member of the Trust Board and a member of the Education Sub-committee for the Trust. She has the assigned governor link role for SEND and is interested in Safeguarding. Sue is a retired teacher, and she brings her education experiences and knowledge to the ASC. Her interests and passions include singing, reading, travel and knitting.
Tulsi Patel

DRET Appointed Governor

Tulsi Patel

Tulsi was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 29 March 2022. She wanted to become a governor as she has learnt the importance of education and how it impacts upon people throughout their lives. Tulsi is a mother of two wonderful daughters and her eldest has recently started school.Â She wishes to make an impact and help both of her daughters as well as the other students to show them the importance of education and the love of learning. Tulsi works internally as a Senior Recruiter within a World-Wide Talent Acquisition Team. Her career as a recruiter has allowed her to gain many skills, that will add value to the ASC. Tulsi is a family orientated person and enjoys inviting family and friends over and hosting dinner parties and making home cooked meals. In her spare time, she also enjoys taking long walks around the countryside and travelling.
Elise Serrell

Staff Governor

Elise Serrell
Janet Pinnock

Staff Governor

Janet Pinnock

Janet was appointed a Staff Governor on 2 November 2021. She wanted to become a school governor because she is passionate about making sure every child receives the best possible education, achieves their full potential and is ready for their next stage in learning. Janet is a Year 6 class teacher at the academy and has worked in primary education for over 25 years. In the various positions she has held in different schools, she has been involved in raising standards in all areas of the curriculum. She looks forward to having the opportunity to share her experiences and skill set in her governor role. Along with spending time with her family, Janet enjoys cooking and baking. She also loves going on walks with her lively springer spaniel.
Gifty Beckley

Parent Governor

Gifty Beckley

Gifty was appointed a Parent Governor on 7 December 2021. Her three children attend the academy and she welcomes the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the ASC. Gifty is a Project Manager and brings various skills to the ASC which includes planning, bench-marking and risk assessment. She enjoys current affairs, shopping and helping others.
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Teresa Elkin

Clerk

Teresa Elkin

Teresa Elkin has been clerking academies within the Trust since 2014. As a former Chair of an Outstanding primary school and part of the governance teams at Northamptonshire County Council and the David Ross Education Trust, she decided to become an independent clerk to support governing bodies. Teresa also supports other maintained schools and academies in the county. Teresa's initial career was in advertising and marketing but a move into education, governance in particular ensured that she had a wide range of skills to bring to governing bodies. Teresa is an experienced governor and Chair, a governor trainer and mentor to individual governors and Chairs. Her passions and interests are the Theatre, literature and international travel.

Governor Assigned Responsibilities

Safeguarding - Kerrie Purr
SEND - Susan Deane
Pupil Premium - Georgia Williams

Contacting a Governor

To contact a governor, please contact the Trust Governance Team by emailing governorservices@dret.co.uk

Scheme of Delegation

Information about the David Ross Education Trust’s scheme of delegation is available here.

Minutes of the Academy Scrutiny Committee

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the ASC at this academy, please contact the Trust Governance Team, who will be able to provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the minutes.

Are you interested in becoming an academy governor?

We are looking for new governors to support our academies. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.

If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing our governor application form. If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governorservices@dret.co.uk or review our information pack below.

What is it like being a governor with DRET?

To understand what it is like to be a governor with us, take a look at our testimonial booklet and videos which contain insights from serving governors.