Our Governing Body is made up of staff, parents and other members of our local community.    Each of our four committees is chaired by a different governor – as noted in the details below. More information is provided about the structure of our board and committees on the Governance Structure page.  

Governors always look forward to meeting our children, parents and carers and intend for at least one of us to be present at all formal and informal school events.   Please say hello – and let us know if you have any feedback or suggestions for the work of the Governing Body. 

Stephanie Spencer (Co-opted Governor) - Chair of Governors and Chair of Behaviour and Attitudes Committee

I have been a governor at the school since 2019 and became Chair of Governors in 2021. I previously lived in Radcliffe on Trent and have since moved back to my home town of Bingham. My connection with Radcliffe on Trent Infant School is still very much strong, with close family and friends living in the village, whose children attend the school. Whilst at university, I studied Youth Justice. I have spent much of my career working in health and social care, predominately in substance misuse services. I now work in Safeguarding for the Church of England. My partner and I have been together since 2010 and we have two children. Our son has William’s Syndrome and in turn, individual and unique special educational needs. Our daughter was born with Pierre Robin Sequence, meaning she was born with a cleft palate which required surgery at a young age. I feel my personal experiences support my role as Governor, as I have direct involvement of receiving support from various agencies and personal challenges to overcome, regarding their learning, development and general happiness and well-being. My experiences have made me passionate about SEN and a true advocate for inclusion for all that have a perceived disadvantage. 

Jackie Simpson (Co-opted Governor) - Vice-Chair of Governors and Chair of Education and Development Committee

Jackie has worked in education for 38 years, the last twenty four years at Senior Leadership level. Whilst based in Nottingham City, Jackie has been Associate Head, and Headteacher working in school improvement in Walsall and Nottingham City. Working for a MAT specialising in turning around schools deemed to be failing, Jackie has been Executive Principal of a 3-19 all through Academy and Executive Principal for academies in Northampton, Derby and Luton.

Jackie has lived in Radcliffe on Trent for thirty three years.

Jake Richardson (Co-opted Governor) - Chair of Resources Committee

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I was born in the village, attended the schools in the village and now have a child at the school. I am a qualified CIMA accountant and a Chief Financial Officer for an 8 Academy Multi Academy Trust that is located across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. 

I have worked in the school and academy sector for over 10 years and I joined the governing body in 2023; I am looking to support and add value to the school in any way that I can.

Mike Powell (Local Authority Governor) 

 I have lived in Radcliffe on Trent since 2007, and have 2 children, both of whom attend schools in the village. I work in HR and am currently the Head of Recruitment for British Business Bank, working between Sheffield and London. Outside of work I am also a qualified Rugby Union Coach and Referee.

Laura Turner-Ramadan (Co-opted Governor)

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I am currently a secondary school teacher working in Nottingham City and have held various leadership roles during my teaching career. I live in the village and have two young girls, one of whom currently attends Radcliffe on Trent Infant and Nursery School. I am keen to support the development of the school and feel passionately about schools providing the best possible education and opportunities for the children in their local area. I look forward to working with school leaders and the local community to ensure the continued development of the school.

Anna Judge (Parent Governor)

My husband and I moved to the village in 2015 and our daughter who has just started at the school was born in 2018.

Prior to becoming a mum i had a career in HR mainly working within the facilities sector which provided real variety and helped me gain a wide range of experience.

In my free time I love to play as much tennis as possible. I also enjoy cooking and days out as a family.

Emma Findlay (Co-opted Governor)

Hi, I’m Emma, the Youth and Families Strategic Oversight Minister at St Mary’s! With a background in teaching and tutoring, I’m passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive, both academically, spiritually and personally. I’m particularly interested in wellbeing, inclusion and helping create positive environments where all pupils feel encouraged, supported and able to flourish.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me hiking, acting, writing, crafting, planning my next travel adventure, or fussing over my cats!

Matt Tinsley (Parent Governor)

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I have lived in Radcliffe for the past 5 years and currently have two children at the infant school. I qualified as a  nurse 20 years ago and have works at QMC for the past 18 years. Outside of work I enjoy playing golf and supporting Newcastle United. 

Zoe Kearton (Staff Governor)

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