Name

 Type of Governor
Mr Peter Foster (Chair) Trustee Appointment
Mr Ian Clennan Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Peill Trustee Appointment
Mr Steve Shaw-Wright Trustee Appointment
Mrs Jane Hopwood Staff Governor
Mr Dominic Proctor Parent Governor Feb 2022
Mrs Melanie Davis (Vice Chair) Trustee Appointment
Miss Amy Hayes Trustee Appointment
Mr Steven Craven Trustee Appointment
Mrs Dian Craven Trustee Appointment
Mr Jack Proud Parent Governor Oct 2024
   
   

Chair of the Governors: Peter Foster can be contacted at the school address, Selby Community Primary School, Flaxley Road, Selby, YO8 4DL

Clerk: Mrs Trudy Searle

Link to GIAS information site

Consolidated Register of Interests SCP Feb 2025

Governor Profiles:

Peter Foster

I have been a governor at the school since 2006. I am now retired but spent most of my working life in the Flooring business. The majority of my career was spent in senior management working with people in training, HR and general management roles. Although never involved in education since becoming a governor I feel my experience in budgeting and management has helped me contribute to the governing board. I am a Vice-President of Selby Rugby Club and a past president of Selby Rotary Club. I am married with two grown up children.

Melanie Davis

I have been a Governor at the school for many years now and continue to be impressed by the standards of leadership, teaching and support offered by the staff team.

I was a District Councillor for 24 years representing the ward surrounding the school site and continue to represent that ward as part of the Town Council.  My association with the school was strengthened when I ran the local SureStart programme working with local schools to improve the life chances for the children and families within the community.   I believe it is important to provide a good formal education for all children but also to develop their social skills and raise their self-confidence and self-esteem so they feel more able to deal with life’s ups and downs and make a valued contribution to their community.

I left school at 16 but have hopefully continued to learn and grow including returning to do a Business Studies Degree as a mature student.  I have two daughters and two grandchildren.  I worked for most of my life in the voluntary and community sector as an Office Manager and Management Consultant, finally retired from paid employment in 2016 but find I am busier than ever.  I was born in the south but have now lived in Selby longer than I have lived anywhere so really feel this is my home and community. 

I ran a smallholding for a number of years when my children were young and continue to enjoy gardening and looking after my allotment.  I also enjoy cooking, reading, movies and going out to theatre, comedy and music events.   What matters to me is that children and parents enjoy their time and association with the school and gain the best view they can of education in its widest sense and of the world of possibilities and opportunities which a good education can open for children.

Ian Clennan

I started my teaching career back in 2000 and have taken on many different challenges over the years. I am a National Leader for Education. I enjoy helping others to become better in education and feel this is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. I have been Headteacher at Selby CP since 2008 and am proud of everything we have achieved in this time. What a transformation we have had! We are now recognised for so many of our talents. In 2019 I became the Chief Executive for Selby Educational Trust.

Outside school I am a radio presenter on many different radio stations, as well as being the Chair of Trustees at York Hospital Radio. Music is very much part of my day to day life. I am married with two children. Family is very important to me.

Trudy Searle

I have been the clerk for Selby Community Primary School since 2015 and supported governors through the move to academy status in 2017.  I have also clerked for Selby Educational Trust since 2016 and I am a member of the North Yorkshire County Council clerking team, clerking for a range of schools including maintained, academies and faith schools.  I have completed the Clerk’s Development Programme with the National College for Teaching and Leadership and I am CIPD qualified.  My earlier career was spent in HR and Executive Recruitment.  

Outside of work I am a keen gardener and cook and enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Angela O’Mahoney

I’m a Selby resident and grew up near the school – in a sweet shop!
I’m active in my community and I am chair of Selby Hockey Club’s youth section, coaching children from 8 years old into adults. I also play at a good level and love the health and social side of hockey.
I work for Selby District Council as Head of Community and Partnerships. My team do a range of things including community engagement, community safety, work on improving health and creating a heritage and culture offer for everyone.
I have worked with young people since being a youth leader, working in a special school as a teaching assistant and as a Probation Officer, right through to being the Head of Youth Justice And Targeted Youth Services at York before my current role. I hope I can put my previous experience and current community experience to use for the school over the next few years.

Jane Hopwood

I am a staff Governor for Selby CP, having worked here for just over 10 years.  I began my teaching career as a  secondary maths teacher and became involved in primary education as a maths booster teacher. This lead to me taking on a class full time at Selby and never looking back. I currently teach in Year 5 and lead maths across the school. I am currently training to be a mastery maths specialist with NCETM, which will bring greater experience to my role. I really enjoy working in our school.

Outside of school, I am a runner, cyclist and keen amateur dramatics participant. I am married and have three grown up children. My greatest joy is spending time with them, family is everything to me.

Dian Craven

I worked at Selby CP for 30 years and retired July 2023. I’m married to Steve Craven who also worked at this school so in fairness my bio is much the same as his apart from I enjoy reading and doing jigsaws. You might know me more as the raffle ticket lady!

Steve Craven

Many of you will know me as I retired in 2022 from Selby CP after working as the school caretaker for 15 years. I am married to Dian who retired this year after working as a TA for over 30 years and we have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. I enjoy gardening and doing activities/holidays with my family. I am looking forward to joining the school governing team.

Fiona Peill

I have been a governor at Selby CP School since November 2021.

I am now a retired Headteacher, having worked in a number of schools within North Yorkshire. I am still passionate about primary education; giving children the best possible opportunity to succeed, while supporting school staff to achieve this goal.

In addition to my role as a school governor, I have a number of other voluntary roles within the local community.

Jack Proud

Some of you may know me as Toby, Josh or Harry’s dad who all attend the school as I did nearly 30 years ago. To represent parents at my former school and now where my children will learn and grow is not something I take lightly and I will do my best to add to the brilliant work that is already being done.

Alongside my position as a parent governor I represent Selby East on the unitary authority and Selby South as a Town Councillor which I am privileged to do so. Serving my community and supporting projects as part of that work is important to me particularly pushing for better services for young people.