Governance Committee (ID 1135)

• David Sharman
  Chair, Community Governor
  David Sharman

  End of term: 14/03/2026

  My wife and I moved to Middleton in 2014 and have two children (the eldest, Thomas, attends the school). We instantly connected with the Cottingham/Middleton village community spirit and have relished the opportunity to support the various good causes. Extending this support to the village school, as a Governor, felt very natural. My career in the oil industry, predominantly in Sales / Account Management, should allow me to offer my business skills to the role as Governor. This, together with always aiming for the highest standards, I am enthusiastic about contributing to the thriving success of this school.

• Ashley Scott
  Staff Governor (ex-officio)
  Ashley Scott

  Cottingham CofE Primary School is at the heart of the community and as the Headteacher/Governor, I hope that I can influence the direction in which the school will grow and develop. In both my Headteacher/Governor, roles I will be able to support the Academy Governance Committee (AGC) in enabling them to hold myself and the school staff to account. I hope that my experience will support the development of each member of the AGC and give them an insight into education and the impact that we can have on the children attending our school. The role of a Governor has changed over the years and I feel strongly that our Governance Committee have a very important role to play in the life of a small, rural primary school. I will be open, transparent and welcoming to all questions, feedback and ideas that are put forward throughout the year. I am very confident that the current AGC is a strong Committee with each member having different skill sets.

• Ben Jeffs
  Elected Parent Governor
  Ben Jeffs

  Appointed by election 26/06/2019

  End of term: 25/06/2027

  My Daughter Hollie attends Cottingham Primary School and my son Steven will be joining the Cottingham family in September 2020. I love that Cottingham Primary school is a small primary school, where everyone is truly supportive of each other and want the best for everyone and the school. When the opportunity arose for me becoming a Parent Governor, I felt it was an opportunity to give something back to the school which had already shown so much support to my family. I am an experienced School Governor, having been on the Finance Committee for another Primary school in Corby.

• Susan Delaney
  Church Governor
  Susan Delaney

  I am delighted to become a Church Governor at Cottingham C of E Primary School. As a member of Valley Voice choir our weekly practice takes place in the school every Tuesday evening and I have always been struck by the school’s bright and engaging environment. The hall displays clearly communicate the school’s distinctive Christian vision. Having visited the school at the end of the summer term my initial impressions were fully confirmed. I am an active participant in Six Saints Circa Holt Parish and a member of the District Church Council. I am also a trustee on two village charities. I am now retired after a long and fulfilling teaching career which was spent in the primary phase. During this time I held a number of posts of responsibility and I hope my skills set will prove invaluable to me as I join the Cottingham School Governors. I remain passionate about education providing each child with the skills and values to become fulfilled citizens of the future.

• Tanya Loncar
  Community Governor
  Tanya Loncar

  My husband and I moved to Cottingham in 2013 and fell in love with the village, joining in with village life and many causes involved with it. We started our family here, have two sons and a dog and In 2021, our eldest son joined the Cottingham C of E family. From viewing the school even during covid times; we loved it and all it stood for. The children were happy, confident and polite and we are so happy both our children will be learning there before long. I currently work for our own local electrical business though my background prior was within local government as a Court Officer. I run some charitable causes in my spare time, volunteer for the schools PTFA and am really thrilled and proud to be appointed a governor and continue to give something back to the school that has shown so much compassion and warmth to not just my child but all others. I can’t wait to be able to contribute to and support the Cottingham C of E family even more.

• Angela White
  Church Governor
  Angela White

  End of term: 31/07/2027

  I'm pleased to have been appointed as a Church Governor at Cottingham CofE Primary School. I have attended and been involved in church life since I was a baby. I have sung in a church choir, been a churchwarden, taught Sunday school and served at the altar. I went to The King's School in Peterborough. I'm now a worshipping member of the church in the Six Saints Circa Holt parish. I've been a primary school teacher for 33 years and I'm currently working as a supply teacher. During my long career I've been a Deputy Headteacher and a teacher governor. I feel that I will be able to use the knowledge and skills that I've acquired over the years in my role as governor at Cottingham CofE Primary School.

• Sharon Pickering
  Elected Parent Governor
  Sharon Pickering

• Niki Delo
  Elected Staff Governor
  Niki Delo