I am married with one son and two grandchildren and am originally from Liverpool.  After completing a science degree at Durham University I followed a career in Local Government as a Trading Standards Officer.  I trained and worked in London before taking up posts in Merseyside, Northamptonshire and finally Lincolnshire, where I was Head of Community Safety at the County Council before retiring in 2011.  During my career I served as Chair of my profession’s national body, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. 

After retiring I spent three years as Independent Chairman of a new company and registered charity set up by the seven Citizens Advice Bureaux in the County, helping them to secure and manage various funding streams.  

When moving to Lincolnshire in 1991 my wife and I chose to live in Scothern so that my son, then aged 8, could attend Ellison-Boulters, about which we had received good reports. 

I believe very strongly in the value to children of an education which gives them the best possible development opportunities, helping them achieve their full potential both academically and personally. Although I no longer have a direct connection with the school, other than as its nearest neighbour, I saw the chance to become a Co-opted Governor as an opportunity to make a contribution to Ellison-Boulters, using my experience to help it succeed as an Academy for the benefit of the children in the village and surrounding area.

I am delighted to serve as a Staff Governor at Ellison Boulters, a school that has been my professional home since 2017. My journey in education began back in 2003 after I qualified from Bishop Grosseteste University, and in the years since, my core philosophy has remained the same: I am incredibly passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Within our school, I wear a few different hats that allow me to see the "big picture" of our pupils' journeys:

• Key Stage 2 Leader: Overseeing the progress and wellbeing of our older juniors.

• Senior Leadership Team (SLT): Helping to shape the strategic direction of the school.

• Subject Lead: I head up both History and PE, two subjects that I believe are vital for sparking curiosity and building confidence.

I chose to become a governor because I want to use my years of classroom experience and leadership skills to benefit the whole school community. Being "on the inside" allows me to bridge the gap between our daily teaching practice and the long-term goals of the Governing Body, ensuring that every decision we make has our children's success at its heart.

When I’m not in the classroom, I’m usually busy with my family or friends—I am married and have one son. I’m a big fan of sport, whether I’m the one playing or just watching from the sidelines. I am also a keen musician, which provides a great creative outlet away from the busy school day, and am also a member of a local church community that I attend on a weekly basis.

I am Richard Kerridge, a Co-opted Governor and currently chair of the Resources Committee. I’m a Business Consultant currently working for a multinational computer equipment manufacturer within their customer education division. My daughter (as her brother did) is enjoying her time at this truly excellent school and benefiting first hand from the fantastic teaching and friendly environment created by all who work here. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the school and my fellow governors to strive for continuous improvement and help maintain what is already a superb asset to the local community.

I'm a marine biologist by trade although now working in nature finance, and became a Parent Governor in February 2025. My daughter joined Ellison Boulters in 2022 and our son will be joining in 2025, and we have been so impressed with school to date. At such a critical time in these children's development it so important to have a welcoming and supportive school environment where their emotional wellbeing is given just as much focus as their education. I'm delighted to be able to help the school in some small way to continue offering such a fantastic place for the children to thrive and reach their full potential.

I am Richard Clark and I joined as a Parent Governor in September 2023. In my day job I work as a mechanical design analyst for a multinational construction machinery company. In my spare time I run a small arable farm in Nottinghamshire.

I could see very quickly after my step-son joined the school in 2022 that this was a wonderful place, fully befitting the praise bestowed upon it in inspections. After a previous role on a parish council for 8yrs, I wanted to contribute back to the community in a different way. Helping as part of the governing body enable the school to maintain those high standards, for the benefit of the children and staff, seemed a perfect way to do that.

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