Welcome to the Governors' section!

Welcome to our Governors section.  Our Governing Body is made up from 

1 LA authority governor
6 Co-opted governors
2 Parent governors 
1 staff governor 
Headteacher Mrs Nicola Corfield

We currently meet as a full governing body half termly and committees meet once every term.  Our Committees are :

Standards and Curriculum - Chair Alyson Ritchie
Finance and Staffing - Chair Christine Weaving 
SG/H&S/Premises - Chair Su Lowe 

Our Current Governors are:
Mr. Pete McGaw, Chair of Governors, 

Mrs Su Lowe, LA Governor 
Mrs. Nicola Corfield,  Headteacher
Mr Owen Elliott,  Staff governor 
Mrs Alyson Ritchie, Parent governor
Mr Tom Armstrong, Parent governor
Mr. Andrew Towner, Co-opted governor
Mrs Marie Jamieson, Co-opted governor
Mrs Libby Burns, Co-opted governor
Mrs Jen Warwick, Co-opted Governor 
Mrs Christine Weaving, Co-opted Governor

Mrs Jan Cooper, Clerk to the governors - admin@kingmoor-inf.cumbria.sch.uk 

Peter McGaw, Chair of Governors

I started my career as a maths teacher in Nottinghamshire, then became Deputy Head of a Cumbrian secondary school from where I joined the Cumbria Schools Advisory Service as maths adviser.  I then was Senior Adviser for the Primary National Strategy and later became Chief Adviser for Schools and Head of School Improvement in Cumbria.  I am now retired and live in Carlisle with my wife and Staffy dog called Kimi.  I have one daughter, who is a primary teacher in Cumbria, and two grand daughters.

You can contract Mr McGaw on chair@kingmoor-inf.cumbria.sch.uk 

Term of Office June 2024-June 2027

Clerk to the Governors 
Email: admin@kingmoor-inf.cumbria.sch.uk

Governors Diversity Data

Rev Andrew Towner

TERM OF OFFICE NOV 2019 TO NOV 2024

Katie and I have three children, Jonathan, Joshua and Naomi, who have all been through Kingmoor Infants and loved it. I worked as a Maths teacher for 5 years before re-training as a Vicar, and have been Vicar at St John's Houghton and St Peter's Kingmoor since 2014. I also chair the Diocesan Board of Education, which is directly involved with all the Church of England schools in Cumbria (about 1/3rd of them). In my spare time you will find me tramping the hills or riding a bike, maybe enjoying some music or reading a book.

Christine Weaving

I’m Christine Weaving and I have just joined the school Governing Body with effect from September 2020. I have a long association with Kingmoor, my two children having attended many years ago. I have five young grandchildren who keep me in touch with primary education and generally keep me on my toes!

My career was spent in the NHS in health service management. Now retired, as well as being a school governor I am a trustee of Eden Valley Hospice.

I am a member of the Premises/Health and Safety/Safeguarding Committee.

Term of Office September 2020 - September 2024

Alyson Ritchie

My name is Alyson Ritchie and I have worked for the NHS for almost 30 years in a clinical role.  I moved into medical education 4 years ago where I focus on simulation training for all specialties within the hospital.  I wanted to be a parent governor so that I could support education within the school and help to provide excellent education for all pupils including my son who started in reception in September.

TERM OF OFFICE OCTOBER 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 2024

Libby Burns

After teaching for 43 years, I retired a few years ago. Since retiring I have had time to pursue my interests further and these include reading, gardening, walking, cycling and art. In the near future I hope to travel around Britain.

I have 3 children all with their own families now and my 5 grandchildren all give me great pleasure and personal satisfaction. 

With my past experience and with quality time to think and plan I feel I can bring a different perspective to the Governing body brought about by my new life outside of the school walls. 

Libby Burns

TERM OF OFFICE DEC 2021 - DEC 2025

Jen Warwick

Mrs Jen Warwick Co-opted Governor  Term of Office 25th April 2022 to 25th April 2026

Hello.  My three children all attended Kingmoor Nursery and Infants, and I was a governor for some of that time.  I work as a TA at James Rennie School.  Now my own children are all adults and away from home, I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to serve as a governor again and support the school.

Mrs Su Lowe

Hello, my name is Su Lowe. My two children went to this school and two grandchildren are currently attending. I am passionate about the opportunities that come from sound education. I worked as a primary teacher in and around Carlisle for a number of years and then at the University of Cumbria as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education for 10 years.
I am now retired and enjoy learning new skills, teaching quilting classes and spending time with my grandchildren and family.

LA GOVERNOR  TERM OF OFFICE DECEMBER 2022 - DECEMBER 2026

TOM ARMSTRONG

I’m Tom and I have a daughter at Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School. As a previous primary school head teacher and teacher, I understand how supportive a Governing Board can be as well as appreciating the role that a school can play in supporting the local community. I am currently Lead Tutor at Beaumont College in Carlisle, a specialist further education college for young people aged 18-25 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities. Whether supporting young children in school or young adults at college, I want to support individuals to help them succeed. I am a keen barbecue chef and I enjoy spending time with my family. I enjoy listening to reggae music and going with my family to watch Carlisle United.

Term of office April 2023 to April 2027

Marie Jamieson Term of Office September 2023 - September 2027

Hello,

My name is Marie Jamieson. I have been in education for over 20 years as a teacher and as a school leader, and I have loved every minute of it.

Kingmoor is close to my heart; I started my teaching career here and both of my children, who are now teenagers, came through the school. 

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family travelling, walking and eating great food.

Owen Elliott term of office 16th September 2024 16th September 2028

My name is Owen Elliott. I am a staff governor and I have been a teaching assistant in school for 3 years, working in a range of year groups from reception, year 2 and currently year 1. One of my duties are working 1-1 for children with SEND whilst also supporting other pupils in the class. I have had long association with the school from being a pupil to being employed therefore it means a great deal to have the opportunity to be governor now.

Catherine Lamb - Assistant Headteacher

 

Leanne Storey

My name is Leanne Storey. I am a staff governor and I have been a teacher in school for 7 years where I have been working in Year 2. I have the responsibility for overseeing Literacy in school and I am a moderator for the local authority.

Term of Office September 2022 - September 2025   Resigned October 2024

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