John Perry
Date Appointed: June 2020
Appointed by the Local Authority
Term of Office: June 2020 to June 2024
Governor Role: Chair of governors / Strategic direction / Safeguarding / PSHE
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Attendance 2022/23: 11/11
Attendance 2021/22: 11/11
Attendance 2020/21: 11/11
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
John is the Local Authority Governor and the chair of governors since September 2021. He is a teacher by background and before retiring, in June 2019, was the Special Educational Needs Manager for Calderdale Council. He continues to take an active interest in education policy and believes that schools play an important role in local communities. He has lived in Carleton for over 30 years
Jane Hall
Appointed By: Governing Body
Date Appointed: 13.12.22 Term of Office: 12.12.26
Responsibilities: Insert responsibilities.
Attendance 2022/23: 6/7
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Jane is a Foundation Governor. She is married with two grown-up children and has lived in Bradley for over 24 years. Until her recent retirement, Jane taught at Bradley School for 23 years and now just teaches one day a week in Class 5. She has experience in teaching across the curriculum from years Three to Six and was the Subject Leader for English and RE. Jane is an active member of St. Mary's Church, Bradley as well as being a member of the Kildwick, Cononley and Bradley PCC.
Rev Mike Green
Appointed by the diocese
Date Appointed: September 2022
Term of Office: September 2022 Onwards
Governor Role: SIAMS / School Distinctiveness / Collective Worship / Curriculum
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Attendance 2022/23: 4/11
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
I was ordained in 2019, following my training at St Mellitus College in Liverpool alongside a 3-year placement at Holy Trinity Bingley. Before my journey into ordained ministry, I was an Engineering Manager in the electrical industry. For the past three years I have thoroughly enjoyed serving my curacy in Birstall and looking after the parishes of Birkenshaw and Gomersal.
I am married to Esther, who is a primary teacher with a specialisation in languages. We have two children, Lukas (11) and Alice (10).
Cameron Quinn
Appointed by the Governing Body
Date Appointed: June 2019
Term of Office: June 2023 to June 2027
Governor Role: Finance
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Attendance 2022/23: 3/11
Attendance 2021/22: 5/11
Attendance 2020/21: 8/11
Attendance 2019/20: 8/10
Attendance 2018/19: 1/1
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: Parent of two children in school
Cameron Quinn is a recently appointed Co-Opted Governor. He lives in Cross Hills with his wife and three children and they attend Kildwick School. Cameron has a finance background, Currently employed as a Senior Finance Manager at Equifax, based in Leeds. His role involves financial planning and business partnering across all areas of the company to help ensure profit challenges are met.
Howard Barton
Date Appointed: November 2020
Appointed by the parent body
Term of Office: November 2020 to November 2024
Governor Role: Data / Pupil Premium / Catch Up
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Attendance 2022/23: 10/11
Attendance 2021/22: 9/11
Attendance 2020/21: 9/9
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Jackie Craven
Appointed By: The Parent Body
Date Appointed: November 2021. Term of Office: November 2025
Responsibilities: Vice Chair / Health & Safety
Attendance 2022/23: 6/11
Attendance 2021/22: 6/8
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
I have two children at Kildwick Primary School, Noah in Year 6 and Annie in Year 3, having moved to the area in August last year. They have both settled in really well and we are very impressed with the school. I feel I would like to give something back and help further excel the school if possible.
I work part time as a GP Partner at a busy practice in Keighley and have done this for the last 9 years.
I have a special interest in Preventative Medicine and am keen on the importance of educating children from an early age on living a healthy lifestyle to ensure good physical and mental health. I would strive to achieve this within the school.
In my spare time I enjoy running, walking in the Yorkshire Dales and spending time with my family and friends.
Karen Law
Appointed By: The Parent Body
Date Appointed: October 2022 Term of Office: October 2022 to October 2026
Responsibilities: Parental Engagement
Attendance 2022/23: 6/9
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Karen has lived in Kildwick for nearly twenty years along with her husband and takes an active interest in the local area. She has three school aged children, all of whom attended Kildwick primary school. Karen qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and works part time at a local Solicitors firm dealing with Private client law.
Anna Fisher
Appointed By: Governing Body
Date Appointed: October 2022. Term of Office: October 2022 to October 2026
Responsibilities: TBC
Attendance 2022/23: 5/9
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
I have lived in Kildwick for 18 years and both of my children attended Kildwick primary school. I taught in primary education in Leeds and Bradford authorities for 22 years.
I love walking my two dogs and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy home renovations and gardening.
Donna Akrigg
Appointed by the Governing Body
Date Appointed: May 2017
Term of Office: May 2021 to May 2025
Attendance 2022/23: 11/11
Attendance 2021/22: 10/11
Attendance 2020/21: 10/11
Attendance 2019/20: 5/10 (Maternity Leave)
Attendance 2018/19: 8/9
Attendance 2017/18: 6/6
Attendance 2016/17: 6/6
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Donna has been a governor at Kildwick School for nearly three years. She started her teaching career four years ago here at Kildwick. She even came to this school as a child.
Tim Whitehead
Appointed by the Governing Body
Date Appointed: September 2016
Term of Office: automatic
Attendance 2022/23: 11/11
Attendance 2021/22: 11/11
Attendance 2020/21: 11/11
Attendance 2019/20: 10/10
Attendance 2018/19: 8/9
Attendance 2017/18: 6/6
Attendance 2016/17: 6/6
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Tim has been the headteacher of Kildwick CE School since September 2016. He is committed to providing the best opportunities for all staff and pupils and believes that every child should have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. Tim spent his formative teaching years in the the North East before relocating to the 'green valley' twenty years ago. In his spare time, Tim enjoys running with his two springer spaniels.
Stephen Dale
Date Appointed: September 2016
Appointed by the Local Authority
Term of Office: Ongoing
Governor Role: Clerk
Attendance 2022/23: 11/11
Attendance 2021/22: 11/11
Attendance 2020/21: 11/11
Attendance 2018/19: 9/9
Attendance 2017/18
Attendance 2016/17
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Having worked in the Retail Sector for over 30 years I joined NYCC as a Clerk to Governors and have worked at Kildwick for six years.