Mr Mike Eckersley
Chair of the Governing Body
LA Governor
08/10/18 to 7/10/22
I have been a governor for nearly ten years and Chair for two. I really enjoy my involvement with the school and the opportunity that it brings to help the school be the best that it possibly can be. Both my children attended the school and I firmly believe in the need for parents to be involved in all aspects of the school community. I am married to Rachel, and we moved to Market Rasen in 2008 from Manchester. Since that time I have been active in the town on Market Rasen Round Table, and also running the local Air Cadets. My job as a Business Architect with cloudThing gives me useful skills and experiences that I can transfer to the job of being a governor. I am a keen distance runner and love being outdoors.Mr Andrew Smith
Executive Headteacher
Ex-Officio
I am proud to be the Executive Headteacher of the North Wolds Federation. Having held a number of teaching positions in West London and Lincolnshire I became headteacher of Market Rasen Church of England Primary School in September 2010 and then of Nettleton Community Primary School in January 2013. I am really proud of what our teams have achieved in both of these schools.
Mrs Nichola Allerston
Head Of School Market Rasen Site
Co-opted Governor
07/10/19 to 06/10/23
I was appointed as Deputy Head Teacher when I first came to the school after working in schools in Lincoln and Cambridgeshire in management roles. As Head of School, I am involved in the day to day running of the school and teaching small groups and individual children.
As a member of the governing body, I have the opportunity to be involved in the decision making to ensure that we provide the best opportunities for all of our children.Miss Claire Smith
Federation Staff Representitive
03/01/17 to 02/01/21
I started working at Market Rasen Church of England Primary School as a Newly Qualified Teacher in 2014 and have been very proud to see how much the Federation has grown and developed in my time here. I think it is a privilege to be able to work with our children and alongside other staff to achieve the best we can every day. When I am not at school I can normally be found with my local Guide unit where I am a Guider, working with the Youth Group at the church I attend, or out running.
Mr Cliff Buck
Co-Opted Governor
08/10/18 to 7/10/22
I am proud to serve as a Governor, initially since 2006, as a Parent Governor and now as a Co Opted Governor.
Both of my children attended Market Rasen Church of England Primary from Reception through to the end of Key Stage 2. I have therefore been part of the School’s development and transition - working with two Headteachers and Senior Leadership Teams; the development of the School as part of a Federation; ongoing continued development of the School.Mr Colin Horton
Co-Opted Governor
08/10/18 to 7/10/22
I became a governor at Nettleton Primary in 2004, motivated by a desire to support and contribute to my children’s’ education and make a difference to their school. I am proud to be part of this dynamic team of governors who are committed to improving our Federation. I believe we can make a significant contribution to this by developing a love of learning in children from all backgrounds. I am an Arboriculturist and Forester by profession with over 25 years management experience in the private and public sectors, working in both urban and rural environments. I have a variety of outside interests including running, squash and music.Mr Andrew Howson
Co-Opted Governor
08/10/18 to 7/10/22
I became a Governor in 2013 as our two daughters started their education at Market Rasen Church of England Primary School and I firmly believe that parent participation is key to the development of both schools within the Federation and their pupils. I am married to Joanne and we have lived in Market Rasen since 2008. I am the Owner of a locally based ship management company and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. The role of Governor is challenging but rewarding and it is fascinating to get an insight into the effort and commitment needed from all concerned in order to provide a successful and stimulating learning environment.Mr Marcus Hyde
Co-Opted Governor
07/10/19 to 06/10/23
I have two children the younger of which is a pupil at Market Rasen Primary. I served as an avionics and aircraft electrical technician in the Royal Air Force for 15 years. I currently work in digital communications and web design, and assist my wife Lesley with her business as an independent travel agent. I am a member of St. Thomas’ church Parochial Parish Council, where I am the parish news editor and manage the online presence of the church. I am an assistant football coach for one of the junior teams at Market Rasen Football Club. I also work as an adult volunteer with the Market Rasen Air Cadets. I joined the governing body in 2015, having previously been a governor at Market Rasen Primary School. I enjoy the challenge and the fact I am helping support my children’s education by ensuring the school provides the best opportunities for its pupils. As parent who regularly collects my youngest from school, I have a great opportunity to engage with parents I meet in the playground.
Mr Dave Walker
Co-Opted Governor
09/10/17 to 08/10/21
My previous experience in both Procurement and Facilities Management help me to support the Federation on infrastructure and services.
Having had two children progress onto secondary school after attending Market Rasen C of E, and one currently in the school. I am passionate about ensuring North Wolds Federation’s continued success.
Mr Richard Alderson
Co-Opted Governor
09/10/17 to 08/10/21
I am a governor for the North Wolds Federation having been appointed in late 2017.
Previously I was a governor of Bishop Burton College where I served for 12 years, including a period of 4 years as Vice Chairman.
I live in Nettleton, next door to the school, where I have lived for 26 years, and I work as an agricultural business advisor in a Consultancy in Brigg.
I am a churchwarden of St John the Baptist Church, Nettleton, and also do lay work in the Methodist Churches in our area.
Mr Geoff Barnes
Co-Opted Governor
07/10/19 to 06/10/23
I live in Market Rasen with my partner Valerie, I am dad to two children aged 2 and 4, the oldest in Reception year at Market Rasen school and stepfather to two teenage children. My day job is deputy director of public health in North East Lincolnshire where I lead of things such as health protection, immunisation and screening, disease prevention and health intelligence. I am keen to use this knowledge and experience to help the federation maintain its focus on the health and wellbeing of all its children and staff.
Mrs Lydia Rusling
Parent Governor
14/11/2019 to 13/11/23
Being a parent governor I hope to bring a positive contribution to the Governors at the North Wolds Federation by supporting communication between families and the school. I have children in Years 2 and 5 currently.
I have lived in Market Rasen since 2007 and have experience of being a governor at two other schools - De Aston and Lincoln Minster. I’ve been a member of several public and private sector boards throughout my career, and also established a community interest company with an independent board in 2018. I’m currently employed as an Assistant Director for the East Lindsey and Boston Council Strategic Alliance with responsibility for economic development and growth. I’m interested in lifelong learning and education opportunities, and how they can strengthen the economic prosperity of a town.
Mrs Kate Belt
Co-Opted Governor
03/01/18 to 02/01/22
My family and I moved back to Lincolnshire in September 2016. Both my children joined Nettleton Community Primary school following in their father’s footsteps! I have been so pleased with my children’s progress, the schools principles and the teaching staff that I wanted to be able to give something back when I decided to stand as a Governor for the school. I became a Governor in January 2018 and I have really enjoyed my first year as a Governor and being able to be a part of such a great organisation.
Reverend Claire Walker
Ex -Officio
16/10/2019-
Having moved to Market Rasen as the Curate three years ago I have had lots of opportunities to experience the atmosphere, ethos and day-to-day life of the school. As a former teacher and with this time spent with the school I was delighted when appointed as Vicar of the Parish of Market Rasen that I would also be a governor of the school. I'm really enjoying working with the rest of the board and, of course, have a particular interest in the Christian Values underpinning the work we do.
Mr Adam Shah
Foundation Governor
21/09/2020-
I have lived in Lincolnshire my whole life, born and raised near Spalding. My family and I had the pleasure of living in Market Rasen between 2018 and February 2020. It therefore gives me great pleasure to be appointed as a Governor for The North Wolds Federation, as the community is one which I feel I can give back to through this role. I am a qualified teacher myself so I am looking forward not only to learning more in my role, but to using my experience to help the school and the wider community. I also hope that my experiences with choral music and Church services will help me to uphold the ethos and values of the school.
Clerk to Governors
Our Clerk to Governors is Mrs Louise Long who can be contacted on the following e-mail address:
louise.long@lincolnshire.gov.uk
