Biographies

Sue Myhill

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Headteacher

I started my teaching career at Ashover in 2000 where I taught for 8 years in EYFS and KS 1. I was then Deputy Headteacher at an Infant School in Chesterfield. I have been Headteacher at Ashover since February 2018. I am married with 3 children that go to school in Chesterfield. I enjoy walking and watching netball.

Charlotte Harrison

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Parent Governor

Subject Governor for Maths and Science

Member of the Headteacher Performance Management Committee

I live in the Parish of Ashover with my husband and my three children attend Ashover School. I have a background in Education and before starting a family I was Leader of Mathematics in a Middle School in the North of England.

In my role of governor I want to contribute to the effective leadership of the school.

Mark Barltrop

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Co-opted Governor

Subject Governor for Health and Safety and PE

Having lived in the village for over 20 years I fully understand the importance a fantastic school like Ashover plays in the community and the wonderful life it creates for our children. My aim is to support the School through the governing body to ensure that the past successes are maintained. 

My background is in commercial property covering all aspects from development, investments, capital projects, corporate property strategy and property management. I will look to bring this experience into my role as chair of the resources committee and member of the governing body.

Nick Watts

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Parent Governor

Subject Governor for Curriculum, Attendance and Anti Bullying

I live in Ashover with my wife and our children, whom both attend Ashover School.
I have become a governor to try and give something back to the learning community.
I am a teacher with a particular passion for extra-curricular activities and outdoor education.
In my spare time I enjoy mountain biking and fell running.

Robin Wilson

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Staff Governor

 

After completing an Art & Design degree in Wales I fell into many years of work in retail at music, toy and comic shops. I eventually progressed into purchasing and moved to the Derby rail industry where I worked for nearly ten years.
Seven years ago (with a mid-life crisis looming) I decided to make the jump to what I really wanted to do, which is work with children. It was the best career choice I ever made. 
I have been the Year 4 teacher at Ashover since 2016 and live in Belper with my wife and two teenage children.

Matt Guest

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Co-opted Governor

Link Governor for Safeguarding, Looked After Children and GDPR

At the time of writing, I have worked in the IT industry for over 14 years; half of which has been specialising in Cyber Security roles. I intend to use my professional skills and experiences to support the fundamental Security principles of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability to further protect the Ashover School and it’s members.

I was raised in Rotherham and moved to Derbyshire after working for Chatsworth House’s IT department, where I met my wife, Chloe. We lived in London for a few years to further our careers before moving to Ashover in 2016 to start a family. My eldest child attends Ashover School.

In theory, in my spare time I enjoy playing guitar, luthiering, gardening and hiking with our dog Henry.

In practise, our little girls fill most of our spare time and we enjoy visiting country houses and walking in the countryside together as a family.

Robin Grant

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Chair of Governors

Link Governor for Finance

My wife, Anna, and I live in Ashover and my three children currently attend the school. I went to school in Wingerworth, then Tupton then attended the University of Nottingham before qualifying as a chartered accountant in London.

I’m currently the Chief Financial Officer of an asset management firm in Manchester. Before that, after relocating from London to Ashover I worked as the interim Bursar at S.Anselm’s Preparatory School in Bakewell for almost 2 years.

I wanted to become a governor at the school to contribute what I can to its on-going success.

Andrew Whitaker

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Vice Chair of Governors

Parent Governor

Subject Governor for Mental Health

Member of the Headteacher Performance Management Committee

I live in the Parish of Ashover with my wife and two children, both of whom attend the school. I have a degree in Psychology but now run my own building development firm.

I come from a family of teachers which has given me an insight into the wider education system. This has made me passionate about giving and creating opportunities for children, regardless of their background to have the support they require to achieve their full potential.

Sinead Frith

Parent Governor

Subject Governor for English

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I have two children who both attend Ashover Primary School and support school events through FOAS.  I am also involved in the wider community through football and cricket.

My work is rewarding and fulfilling and I feel this has prepared me to be a governor.

I have a masters degree in International and Human Rights Law.  My hobbies include playing cricket and reading.

I encourage my children to aspire and achieve and feel it is important that all children have the opportunity to do this too.

Sam Neal

Parent Governor

Link Governor for SEND and EYFS

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After attending university in Wales, where I studied history, I began my first career in policing where I remained for several years. In 2020, I decided to undertake a career change, and re-trained to be a teacher.

 

Shortly after qualifying as a teacher, I began working at the other school in Ashover, tucked away in the hills behind the village, where I remain in post currently as the personal development & humanities teacher.

 

I am keen to use my experience in education, within SEND and with the personal development of students to help support Ashover primary in any way I can.