Our Governors
Welcome from the Chair of Governors - Amie Lovatt
I’m proud to serve as Chair of Governors at Rushton CE First School, a small, friendly village school with a strong community spirit and a welcoming, inclusive ethos. We’re proud of our Church of England foundation and our excellent OFSTED judgements.
Our vision, “Let your light shine” (Matthew 5:16), reflects the values we live by: Respect, Empathy, Aspiration, Courage and Happiness. These guide our learning, relationships and daily life.
We believe learning should be fun, purposeful and challenging. Our dedicated staff work hard to support every child, celebrating success and nurturing confidence.
As governors, we support and challenge the school to ensure high standards and a safe, happy environment. We work closely with staff, including link governors for key areas like SEND and Pupil Premium.
Since joining The Talentum Learning Trust in 2019, we’ve benefited from strong local partnerships and a seamless educational journey for our pupils.
From nursery to Year 4, children enjoy a rich curriculum including Forest School, sports, and wraparound care. Our beautiful grounds and active community make Rushton a special place to learn and grow.
If you’d like to get in touch, I’d be delighted to hear from you: alovatt@ttlt.org.uk.
Amie Lovatt
Chair of Governors
Scheme of Delegation
The governors meet twice termly to ensure the school’s values and ethos are adhered to thoroughly and to ensure we fully succeed in our aims.
| Governor Type | Name | Term Start | Term End | Link Governor Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Governor | Ms Andrea Hughes | 01st April 2022 | 31st March 2026 | |
|
Parent Governor (Chair) |
Mrs Amie Lovatt | 17th October 2023 | 18th October 2027 | Safeguarding |
| Headteacher | Mrs Sarah Cockersole | - | - | |
| Foundation Governor | Mrs Glenys Terry | 27th September 2021 | 26th September 2025 | SIAMS / Worship |
|
Foundation Governor |
Rev Will Drain | 28th November 2023 | 27th November 2027 | |
|
Co-opted Governors (Vice Chair) |
Mrs Eileen Roberts | 15th June 2022 | 17th May 2025 | SEND |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Mr Nick Hughes | 23rd March 2022 | 22nd March 2026 | Online Safety / PHSE / Prevent / Assessment/Maths |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Dr John Pears | 23rd March 2022 | 22nd March 2026 | Health & Safety / LAC / Pupil Premium/ English |
|
Co-operated Governor |
Mrs Kate Davies | 26th April 2023 | 25th April 2027 | PE |
|
Historical Governors |
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|
Parent Governor |
Mr Robert Allen |
9th April 2025 | 1st October 2025 | |
|
Parent Governor |
Mrs Alison Boote |
26th April 2024 |
4th September 2024 | |
| Co-opted Governors | Mrs Susan Strong | 19th October 2022 | 24th January 2023 | |
| Staff Governor | Miss Lesley Mellor | 18th April 2018 | 17th April 2022 | |
| Co-opted Governors | Ms Julie Goodfellow | 28th January 2019 | 21st September 2022 | |
| Co-opted Governors | Mrs Suzanne Harrison (prev Lovatt) | 18th November 2019 | 13th October 2022 |
Impact Statement
governors impact statement sept 2025.pdf
Governors Meeting Attendance
lgb meeting attendance 2025 26.pdf
This attendance register is updated following each LGB (Local Governing Board) meeting.