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Federation of Penny Acres & Wigley Primary Schools

Federation of Penny Acres & Wigley
Primary Schools

Federation of Penny Acres & Wigley Primary Schools

Governing body

INSTRUMENT OF GOVERNMENT – FEDERATED GOVERNING BODIES

Please open the attachment at the bottom of this page for a full list of roles, responsibilities and business interests of our governing body.

1. The name of the federation is The Penny Acres and Wigley Federation.

2. The names and categories of the schools are:
 a. Penny Acres Primary School
 b. Wigley Primary School.

3. The name of the governing body is "The governing body of The Penny Acres and Wigley Schools Federation".

4. The governing body shall consist of:
 a. 2 parent governors (Catherine Simpson and Sat Makkar)
 b. 1 LA governor (Vacancy)
 c. 1 staff governor (Lynsey Gregory)
 d. 1 Headteacher (Dave Ratcliffe)
 e. 4 co-opted governors ( Paul Dorward, Mark Williams, Sally Clements, vacancy).
   
Chair: Paul Dorward 
Vice Chair: Catherine Simpson

5. Total number of governors is 9.

6. The term of office of all governors is 4 years.

7. The Instrument of Government came into effect on 5 September 2017 replacing the Instrument of Government made on 1 March 2013.

8. This instrument was made by order of Derbyshire Local Authority on 5 September 2017.

9. A copy of the Instrument of Government must be supplied to every member of the governing body (and the Headteacher if not a governor).
 
 
Website Governor Information updated 25th Nov 2024.docx
 
 
Governor Pen Portraits
 
 

Mr David Ratcliffe

Executive Headteacher

I am very proud to be the Executive Headteacher of two wonderful, quintessentially rural, Derbyshire schools, having moved to the Federation in November 2018 after previously working in the Bolsover area for 15 years.

I am passionately committed to improving the outcomes for all of the pupils in our Federation in order that they can reach their full potential and be proud of their achievements. I do this through encouraging a strong sense of family, a respect and tolerance of others and through an unwavering belief that every pupil can achieve - a vison passionately shared by staff in both schools.

As Headteacher, I will continue to strive to maintain and raise the standards of both schools in the Federation, ensuring that both schools, pupils and parents make positive contributions to our fabulous communities.

I am married with two children (aged 10 and 13) and in what spare time I have, I enjoy Motorcycle Trials riding,, fishing and walking with my family in the countryside we are very fortunate to have on our doorstep.

Mrs Catherine Simpson

Parent Governor

I am a parent of two children at Wigley Primary School and Parent Governor (Vice Chair) for the Federation. I aim to bring my lifelong passion for learning and development, and experience of teaching to the role. I am enjoying getting to know both schools and gaining the knowledge and skills needed to support the Federation.
It is an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to support two wonderful rural schools in providing the best education for each and every child that attends.

I have dedicated the last few years to raising my three children and playing my part in the running of our family farm. My love for Wigley extends beyond governance to being Chair of the PTFA and finding any opportunity I can to come in and be part of school alongside these wonderful children. When I'm not in school you will find me enjoying music, nature, and learning about personal development on the farm I am blessed to call my home.