Our Governors

Stuart Yeowart is a co-opted Governor, appointed by the Governing Body.

He has been a Governor since October 11th 2022 and his term of office runs out in 2026.

He is currently the Chair of Governors.

Attendance over the last year: Governing Body meetings 2/2, committee meetings 0/0.

Nicola Salt was appointed as a Governor on the March 1st 2022 and her term of office will end in 2026. She is a parent of a child in Year 4 and a former pupil of Highfield Hall. As of 5th December 2023 Nicola was elected to the role of Vice-Chair.

Nicola applied to be a governor to be part of the progression as we move back to being a community again following on from the pandemic.

Her current role is as a Family Support Worker based in a local Primary School, where she works closely with school staff and parents. Her responsibilities include Safeguarding and this academic year she was made one of the School’s Designated Safeguarding Leads, as part of this she represents school at conferences and meetings.

Nicola's role also includes being part of a Well-being Team, working to support the children’s mental health and well-being. Training and experience has enabled her to carry out work directly with the children and alongside colleagues she looks at the best support for individuals as well as groups.

A large proportion of her employment has been working with children with complex medical needs and disability which gives her a good insight into how a school needs to be adaptable for every situation that may arise. Working with families to overcome barriers to education and ensuring all children are given the opportunity to enjoy and achieve.

I am a local resident of highfield hall. I have 2 children who are currently in year 2 and year 4 here.
I have 18 years experience working with children in many settings ranging from 0-18 years old.
I have an NVQ level 3 in EYFS and have knowledge of the curriculum of 0-5 in learning and development and how to implement supporting strategies and to ensure their needs are met.
I recently worked in a residential children’s care home for 2 years as a support worker. I have knowledge on safeguarding policies and procedures and the importance of supporting a child in need.

I am currently in Highfield Hall Primary school aiming towards a Teaching assistant role and I work alongside year 2, supporting teachers and other TAs, assisting the children with their education and well being.

Staff Governor,
I have been at Highfield Hall now for nearly four years, and I am excited to be working with the Staff and Governors to make Highfield Hall the best it can be. My previous governor experience came from being a parent governor at my children's primary school before being vice chair for some months.

I originally trained as a teaching assistant, becoming a SEN TA throughout many years of supply and enjoyed working for Tailor Made Programmes for some years, this gave me the knowledge and strategies' to work with children with SEN but also with those who struggle to be in the classroom, or have been previously excluded. I am also a qualified emergency care assistant, using my skills as the schools medical lead.

I hope to be a voice for staff, but also for parents and our children as they are who make our school.

I am a former pupil of the school and I have one son who is currently in year one and a younger son who is due to start nursery in 2024 at Highfield Hall.

I work in further education as a Graphic Designer within the marketing team and I run my own freelance business building websites and doing photography. I also work part-time for my husband’s business doing the accounts and payroll.

My roles above have given me various opportunities and experience working with different market sectors and I hope to share my knowledge and help the school as a parent governor.

LINDSAY SANDERSON was appointed as a community Governor on 7th February 2023.

I am a local resident with 3 children, my eldest attends Outwood academy Newbold and I have 2 children which attend Highfield Hall.

I have worked at chesterfield royal hospital as a midwife since 2007. For the last 4 years I have predominantly worked within the community setting working closely with families on their journey into parenthood. As a health professional my role involves raising the awareness of the importance of 0-5 years focusing on the unborn/newborn.

My role also entails working closely with the Derbyshire safeguarding policy. I'm enthusiastic and passionate about being part of the governing body at Highfield Hall.

I am a co-opted governor but also an established member of the school team.

I have worked at Highfield Hall Primary School since 2017, where I joined as the Lower Key Stage 2 Lead. I have several different roles including being the school's maths lead, mental health lead and DSL.

I work passionately to support Highfield Hall Primary School to be the best it can be and enjoy being part of the governing team to ensure our children receive a high quality education.

As a parent myself, I understand the role of a successful partnership between home and school and know that effective communication is very important.

Being on the governing body for the school is a good opportunity to share the voice of parents and staff with other governors to continue to drive a cycle of reflection and improvement.

Louise Wilson was appointed as Governor in July 2019, she is a parent of two children at Highfield Hall Primary School.

Louise works for Derbyshire County Council and has done since 2010, where she managers the Careers Team for the county within the Employment and Skills Department.

Most of Louise’s employment with Derbyshire County Council has been within careers, employment, skills and education. These are the areas Louise’s feels passionate about for our children.