Governors

Our Governors

Eresby Special School is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

• Claire Hutchinson
  Principal
  Claire Hutchinson

• Yvonne Clarke
  DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)
  Yvonne Clarke

• Rev. Peter Coates
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Rev. Peter Coates

• Edward Tong
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Edward Tong

  Edward was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 12 October 2022. Through his role as an enterprise advisor and local employer, Edward was invited into the academy to discuss some work experience for the students. During his visit, he was very impressed with the environment created and the facilities given to the students. After the visit, Edward decided he would like to be more involved in the academy, being a leader in a local business, wishes to help locally. Edward is a Managing Director of Tong Engineering, Spilsby and they employ 175 people in the local area. He is also the President of their USA based subsidiary Vegtech Machinery Inc based in Michigan. In his spare time, Edward enjoys sport and spending time with his young family.

• Lesley Reeson
  DRET Appointed Govenoer
  Lesley Reeson

• Samantha Mead
  Staff Governor
  Samantha Mead

  I started working at Eresby School in September 2023, where the staff are welcoming, the children are at the heart of every decision and the senior leadership team are supportive and ambitious. Just before starting at Eresby, I finished my Masters Degree in Autism (child) and had spent a lot of my time reading and researching into autism and ethnicity. Now I feel ready for a new challenge and hope that my background in SEND and specialism in autism will provide benefit the skill set on the ASC. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. You will often find us camping and fishing at the side of a lake!

• Wendy Baxter
  Trust Senior Link
  Wendy Baxter

  Wendy was appointed a Trust Senior Link on to the ASC on 14 June 2022. She has served on other ASCs across the DRET Academies for the past 10 years. Wendy is a Regional Director for DRET and its part of her role to ensure that all aspects of school leadership are exemplary, including governance. She wishes to support ASCs by bringing her knowledge and skill-set to the meetings and there is always something new to learn from other governors. She has previously been a Teacher and also had a 20 year career in NHS management as well as running her own business supporting GP practices. When not at work, she loves to spend time outdoors and is an avid fan of parkrun.

• Kelly Bennett
  Parent Governor
  Kelly Bennett

  I became a governor to support the school in ensuring that every child has the best possible learning experience. I have two children and I think it is important that all Staff who work at the school understand what it's like being a parent of a child that attends Eresby School. I am a police SGT with Lincolnshire police working in the neighbourhood police team and have many transferrable skills which can contribute to the support and challenge of the ASC in ensuring that the school is developed, and its impeccable standards are maintained. I enjoy musical theatre and spending time with my family.

• Amy Taylor
  Parent Governor
  Amy Taylor

  I became a governor to help the school achieve the best education standards possible and to support in promoting equality and diversity within the school community. The school support us with our son so I would like to give something back to help and support them. For the past 13 years I have worked in an education setting age rages from 2 months up to 16 years and since having our son, I have developed skills to support disabled children.

Current Governors 

Former Governors

 Below is a list of governors who have served in the past 12 months. 

Contacting Us

The Governance Officer for Eresby School is Gemma Yates. Gemma can be reached at governance@dret.co.uk. 

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 (governance@dret.co.uk), 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. 

march 2024 governor recruitment booklet.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

What training do Governors receive?

We offer an extensive range of training opportunities. Take a look at what is on offer for the current academic year.