Governors

Our Governors

Edward Heneage is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

• Dominique Osborne
  Principal
  Dominique Osborne

• Aimee Steedman
  Head of School
  Aimee Steedman

• Kizzi Matanga
  Trust Senior Link
  Kizzi Matanga

• Alan Tregunno
  DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)
  Alan Tregunno

  Alan joined the ASC as a DRET Appointed Governor on 24 December 2020. He is interested in the future of young peoples education and wishes to support them to get ready for the real world of the working life. Alan has the link assigned role for SEND, and has also recently joined the ASC at Fairfield Academy. He has a full-time career in Manufacturing, including teaching / Assessing and training of people from diverse backgrounds within the manufacturing Industries. Alan joined the ASC with an open mind and gives unbiased opinions. Alans interests include DIY, Outdoor pursuits, walking, Cycling and camping. He is also Treasurer of an Allotment association.

• Marc Summersell
  DRET Appointed Governor (Vice Chair)
  Marc Summersell

  Marc was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 7 June 2023. He is also a staff governor at Fairfield Academy. He feels it is important that the academy is both productive and a safe environment for the pupils to get their maximum benefit from their time there. Prior to this role, Marc was a Police Officer (both in the RAF and Humberside Police) for a total of 32 years. His many years of Policing have allowed him to gain experience in many area’s which contribute to his governor role. He is very Family orientated and enjoys training at the gym, and since retiring from the Police have taken up competing in Amateur Strongman Competitions for fun.

• Kerry Duffield
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Kerry Duffield

  Kerry joined the ASC as a DRET Appointed Governor on 2 June 2021. She has worked within the David Ross Education Trust since 2011 at Havelock Academy as a teacher and on the Senior Leadership Team. Having been involved in Governor meetings at her own school, she was keen to be able to offer her own experience in education and as a parent to that of a neighbouring school within the Trust. Kerry is currently a teacher of maths, and Assistant Principal SENCO at Havelock Academy. She has previously been a Head of Department and a Progress Leader for KS3. Prior to teaching, Kerry was a Retail Manager and has a degree in Business Management. Kerry has strong leadership skills, is organised, committed and works well in a team. She is also creative and good at problem solving. Kerry is very passionate about ensuring that all children receive a good education and have access to a wide range of opportunities regardless of background. She is also an avid reader and interested in arts and crafts, in particular sewing.

• Bethany Thomas
  Staff Governor
  Bethany Thomas

  Bethany was elected on to the ASC as a Staff Governor on 3 March 2021. As a teacher at the academy, she always strives for the absolute best for the pupils and being part of the governing body allows her to have a say in the bigger picture of the education of the children in the community. Bethany joined Edward Heneage in 2019. She started as an NQT in Y6 and is now Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning in KS2. As Curriculum Lead, she has a strong understanding of the structure and purpose of the trust curriculum and has been working with staff in 2021 to foster cross-curricular links and connections, supporting the children to become knowledgeable all-rounders. Bethany is also based in Y5/6 and is therefore proficient in data analysis and the subsequent target setting and improvement planning which stems from this. She is passionate about curriculum design and the significance of those subjects classed as non-core. As both a historian and a linguist by trade, she loves the sparks of curiosity which stem from the skills and knowledge these fascinating subjects have to offer. Bethany is currently working on a project revolving around explicit vocabulary teaching which aims to encompass all of these areas.

• Gemma McKiernan
  Parent Governor
  Gemma McKiernan

  Gemma was elected by parents to join the ASC as a Parent Governor on 26 May 2021. She wanted to become a governor to become more involved in how and what her children were learning. Gemma is a Senior Health Care Assistant at the hospital and has received a high level of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity training. Gemma is eager to learn and use her initiative. She is very patient and a good time-keeper. She is passionate about her job and being able to protect her family and help other people. Gemma enjoys socialising with her friends and family and taking her children out to places where they can have fun.

• Anna Chester
  Clerk
  Anna Chester

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  Anna has been clerking academies within the Trust since September 2020. Prior to that she spent 33 years working for HM Revenue and Customs, specialising in complaints investigation, including Adjudicator and MP cases. Anna is also Chair and DRET Appointed Governor at Humberston Academy. Anna enjoys gardening, walking her dog and visiting museums and other cities around the world.

Governor Assigned Responsibilities

Safeguarding, SEND and Attendance - Alan Tregunno

Pupil Premium - Marc Summersell

Early Reading - Gemma McKiernan

Contacting a Governor

To contact a governor, please contact the Trust Governance Team by emailing governance@dret.co.uk.

If you are looking to contact a Governor to make a complaint or share a concern, please note that as per our Complaints Policy, governors do not investigate complaints at Stage 1 or Stage 2.  This enables them to be impartial should a complaint be escalated to a Stage 3 governor panel. If you wish to make a complaint, please complete this form and your complaint will be investigated accordingly.

Scheme of Delegation

Information about the David Ross Education Trust’s scheme of delegation is available here.

Minutes of the Academy Scrutiny Committee

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the ASC at this academy, please contact the Trust Governance Team, who will be able to provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the minutes.

Are you interested in becoming an academy governor?

We are looking for new governors to support our academies. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.

If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing our governor application form. If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governance@dret.co.uk or review our information pack below. 

governor recruitment booklet summer 2023.pdf

What is it like being a Governor with DRET?

To understand what it is like to be a governor with us, take a look at our testimonial booklet and videos which contain insights from serving governors.

governor testimonial booklet.pdf

 Emma Bennett 

Angela Watts 

Stephen Platten 

Garry Allen 

• Current Governors Edward Heneage Primary Academy
• Declarations Edward Heneage Primary Academy
• Former Governor Declarations Edward Heneage Primary Academy
• Former Governors Edward Heneage Primary Academy
• Governor and Trustee Training Programme 2023 24
• Governor Recruitment Booklet Summer 2023
• Governor Testimonial Booklet
• Meetings Edward Heneage Primary Academy 2022 23
• Meetings Edward Heneage Primary Academy 2023 24