Name

David Burgess 

Category of Governor

Local Authority Governor

Term of Office

4 years – until February 2023

Work

Retired. 

Before retirement I was a headteacher, education adviser and an Ofsted Inspector.

Governance experience

I have had a wide range of experience advising and training governing bodies in Leicester and other local authorities. I joined the Governing Body of Beaumont Lodge in February 2019 and was elected Chair in September 2019.

Hobbies and interests

I play table tennis badly and enjoy walking our dog, Bella, with my wife Sue.  I am a season ticket holder at Stoke City FC (30+ years) and have followed my home team since I was a young boy.

Links to the school/area

Between 2007 and 2008 I was the Executive Headteacher at Beaumont Lodge whilst also being the headteacher at Alderman Richard Hallam.  I was also the School Improvement Partner for a number of years.

Why did you become a governor?

I wanted to help Beaumont Lodge because since 2007 I have always held this school, above all others I have worked with, in the highest regard.

Name

Lara Richardson                                   

Category of Governor

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

4 years – until October 2022

Work

Joined KP Snacks based at Ashby in 2018. Prior to that worked at PepsiCo Foods (25 years) based in Beaumont Leys. For both companies responsible for generating salty snack specifications for the retail business.

Governance experience

I had not prior Governance experience prior to joining the Governing Body of Beaumont Lodge in October 2018.

Hobbies and interests

I married Bill in 2018 after living with him for 27 years. We have a daughter in her early 20s, Chloe.   I am well known for being an animal lover. I currently have 2 loud rehome cats, Maisy & Mog, 1 rather large black dog, Flo & an old arthritic horse, Poppy all of which take up most of my spare time.

Links to the school/area

Why did you become a governor?

Every time I visit Beaumont Lodge, I feel welcomed by staff & students. The children are always very polite & want to learn. The staff at school work exceptionally hard to provide a safe environment for the children to be happy, make friends & learn & I wanted to contribute towards the positive ethos the school continues to emit. 

Name

Glenn Short

Category of Governor

Co-opted  Governor

Term of Office

4 years – until February 2023

Work

I am currently working for Leicester City in the Community which is the charitable arm of Leicester City Football Club. My job title is Deputy Premier League Primary Stars Coordinator. As part of this project I have been a sports and intervention coach here at Beaumont Lodge Primary School for the last 4 years.

Governance experience

I am quite new to supporting on the governing body of Beaumont Lodge Primary School and I am looking to extend my knowledge with regards to how a school runs but I also am looking to support the school through opportunities we can provide at Leicester City in the Community

Hobbies and interests

I love to coach football and run a grassroots under 7’s team, it makes me really happy seeing the children enjoy and develop their skills within a fun and exciting environment.

Links to the school/area

The schools I work in are in close proximity to each other so I am predominantly based in the Beaumont Leys area. After working in this school for a number of years and having created a great rapport with the children I was asked to become a governor.

Why did you become a governor?

I think the links I have with Leicester City FC can provide opportunities for children and the school to enhance their experiences and provide interventions in which may add to their existing learning. 

Name

Jessica Stephenson

Category of Governor

Local Authority Governor

Term of Office

4 years  

Work

I worked for Devon and Leicestershire County Councils for 13 years as a Trading Standards Officer. I specialised in Consumer Product Safety, my role included inspecting, advising and sometimes prosecuting businesses. I also advised consumers and set up internal audit systems for colleagues. I left the profession when my daughter was born. I now work part-time at a local school.

Governance experience

Hobbies and interests

I love cooking and baking and long country walks with my family. I enjoy exploring and finding out about the history and culture of Leicester and the County.

Links to the school/area

I grew up in the West Country and moved to Leicester when I married in 2011.  My Daughter entered Reception at Beaumont Lodge School in 2019.

Why did you become a governor?

I still love to learn and highly value education - the possibilities it can open up are endless. I am impressed by the learning at Beaumont Lodge and commitment of the staff. I hope to support the school in the role of Governor by offering positive ideas and a parent's perspective.

Name

Balinder Kazi

Category of Governor

Staff Governor

Term of Office

4 years

Work

I am the Deputy head teacher and Year 6 teacher at Beaumont Lodge Primary School. I joined the Beaumont Lodge team in 2006 as a newly qualified teacher.

Governance experience

I am a governor at a county infants school, where I hold the position of Chair of Governors.  I joined the Governing Body at Beaumont Lodge after being a governor elsewhere as I feel I have transferrable skills that may support the governing body.

Hobbies and interests

Links to the school/area

I have lived in Leicester since I was 11 years old.  After qualifying as a teacher in Nottingham, I  moved back to Leicester and began to work at Beaumont Lodge Primary School in 2006.  I love the school so much that many years later – I am still working here! I love the Beaumont Lodge community.  I am lucky to teach and be a part of each child’s learning journey as learn, develop, enjoy and succeed at Beaumont Lodge.  

Why did you become a governor?

The role of governor is different to my role in school.  It means that I can be supporting the school, which I am very committed to, in a different way.  I am very proud to be a part of the Beaumont Lodge team.

Name

Charlotte Tyrrell

Category of Governor

Parent Governor

Term of Office

4 years

Work

Governance experience

I have no previous experience of being a governor. 

Hobbies and interests

Links to the school/area

Why did you become a governor?

I wanted to become a governor to support the school in the future while learning new skills.

I feel that the school has a strong educational vision for the children & I have seen for myself that Beaumont Lodge enables children to grow and develop with the right support and guidance.