Governors

Our Governors

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

Dominique Osborne

Executive Principal

Dominique Osborne
Wendy Baxter

Trust Senior Link (Vice Chair)

Wendy Baxter

Wendy was appointed a Trust Senior Link on to the AIB on 20 March 2019. She has also served on other ASCs across the DRET Academies for the past 10 years. Wendy is a Regional Director for DRET and its part of her role to ensure that all aspects of school leadership are exemplary, including governance. She wishes to support ASCs by bringing her knowledge and skill-set to the meetings and there is always something new to learn from other governors. She has previously been a Teacher and also had a 20 year career in NHS management as well as running her own business supporting GP practices. When not at work, she loves to spend time outdoors and is an avid fan of parkrun.
Emma Foxley

DRET Appointed Governor (Joint Chair)

Emma Foxley

Emma is currently serving her second term of office as a DRET Appointed Governor on the AIB. She was originally appointed on 1 May 2015. She decided to become a governor because she had recently retired from working as a Senco in a school near York and wanted to give something back to the local community. Emma has been a link governor for SEND and Safeguarding. More recently she has been Joint Chair of the AIB. She has been a primary school teacher for the past 30 years and now carries out supply teaching on a regular basis to keep her hand in. Emma has teaching experience at all levels in Key Stage 1 and 2 and a particular interest in Dyslexia and Literacy. She enjoys walking with her dogs in the North Yorkshire countryside and singing in her village choir.
Elizabeth Rohan

DRET Appointed Governor (Joint Chair)

Elizabeth Rohan

Lizzie was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 2 December 2019 and is also Co-Chair of the AIB. She joined the AIB as she wanted to help the academy thrive, for all to be inspired and to keep the academy forward looking. Lizzie has the governor link responsibility for Parental Engagement. She has a background in hospitality and currently works as a private Chef. Lizzie volunteers with many community organisations and Chairs a local sports club. She enjoys walking, playing tennis, arts and heritage and community matters.
Rachel Briggs

DRET Appointed Governor

Rachel Briggs

Rachel was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 19 December 2020. She wanted to join the AIB to utilise her skills to support and enhance another academy within the Trust. Rachel is responsible for Pupil Premium and SEND. She is also an Assistant Principal and SENDCO at another academy within the Â Trust. Her role is varied and includes: SEND, Pupil Premium, teaching and learning, use and analysis of data, supporting and developing staff. Rachel enjoys reading and visiting different places across the country.
Anna Chester

Clerk

Anna Chester

Anna has been clerking academies within the Trust since September 2020. Prior to that she spent 33 years working for HM Revenue and Customs, specialising in complaints investigation, including Adjudicator and MP cases. Anna is also Chair and DRET Appointed Governor at Humberston Academy. Anna enjoys gardening, walking her dog and visiting museums and other cities around the world.

Governor Assigned Responsibilities

Safeguarding - Emma Foxley
Attendance - Emma Foxley
Parental Engagement -Lizzie Rohan
Pupil Premium - Rachel Briggs

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.