Governors
The Governing Body is committed to ensuring each child reaches their potential by providing leadership, guidance and challenge to the school.
| Governors | Roles | Appointment Date | Term of office Expiry Date | Interests Declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tom Butterworth
|
Chair Link Governor for Safeguarding, Attendance & Behaviour |
13.01.2025 |
12.01.2029 |
Partner School Employee
|
|
Louise Laycock
|
Co-Opted Governor |
19.01.2026 |
18.01.2030 |
Teacher at another school |
|
Laura Margiliano
|
Co-opted Governor |
13.05.2024 |
12.05.2028 |
None |
|
Nicola Marsden
|
Parent Governor |
18.09.2023 |
17.09.2027 |
Partner DMBC Employee |
|
Dean Wiffen |
LA Appointed Governor Vice Chair Link Governor for Pupil Premium and Sports Premium |
02.05.2026 |
01.05.2030 |
DMBC Employee |
|
Rebecca Gray
|
Staff Governor |
01.01.2026 |
31.12.2029 |
None |
|
Hayley Lumley |
Co-opted Governor |
28.01.2023 |
27.01.2027 |
Relatives at DMBC, RMBC |
|
Alicia Murray
|
Co-opted Governor | 17.07.2026 | 16.07.2030 | |
|
Sinead Ellison
|
Co-opted Governor | 17.07.2026 | 16.07.2030 | |
|
Kimberley Hutton
|
Head Teacher |
17.03.2025 |
|
None |
GOVERNOR ATTENDANCE REPORT 2025/26
Full Governing Body (FGB)
|
Governor |
October 2025 |
January 2026
|
July 2026
|
Attendance
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Butterworth | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| R Gray | N/A | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| M Hobbs | 1 | 1 | N/A | 100% |
| K Hutton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| L Laycock | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| H Lumley | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| L Marigliano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33% |
| N Marsden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 66% |
| D Wiffen | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| S Ellison | N/A | N/A | 1 | 100% |
| A Murray | N/A | N/A | 1 | 100% |
Teaching & Learning Committee
|
Governor |
December 2025 |
April 2026 |
Attendance
|
|---|---|---|---|
| T Butterworth | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| R Gray | N/A | 1 | 100% |
| M Hobbs | 0 | 1 | 50% |
| K Hutton | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| L Laycock | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| H Lumley | 0 | 1 | 100% |
| D Wiffen | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Finance Committee
|
Governor |
November 2025 |
January 2026 |
March 2026 |
April 2026 |
Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Butterwort | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| M Hobbs | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A | 100% |
| K Hutton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| L Marigliano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 75% |
| N Marsden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50% |
| D Wiffen | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | 100% |
Committee Attendance Summary
|
Governor |
Full Governing Body (FGB) |
Teaching & Learning
|
Finance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Butterworth | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| R Gray | 100% | 100% | N/A |
| M Hobbs | 100% | 50% | 100% |
| K Hutton | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L Laycock | 100% | 100% | N/A |
| H Lumley | 100% | 100% | N/A |
| L Marigliano | 33% | N/A | 75% |
| N Marsden | 66% | N/A | 50% |
| D Wiffen | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| S Ellison | 100% | N/A | N/A |
| A Murray | 100% | N/A | N/A |
Key
• 1 = Attended
• 0 = Absent
• N/A = Not a member of the committee at that time
• Attendance percentages exclude meetings marked N/A
Governor Register of Interests - September 2025
| Name of Governor | Interest Declared/Relationship to School Staff | Governor at other school | Term Office Expiry | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mr T Butterworth |
Partner is a Sunnyfields employee. Sports delivery within Sunnyfields and other schools via Kixx (franchise owener) |
None |
17/02/2029 |
Chair (Parent) |
|
Mr D Wiffen |
DMBC employee. Involved in CAS framework contracts |
None |
07/02/2029 |
Co-opted (Vice Chair) |
|
Mr M Hobbs |
None |
None |
19/03/2026 |
LEA |
|
Mrs L Marigliano |
Doncaster Communication Specialist College employee/CIC Director |
None |
12/05/2028 |
Parent |
|
Mrs L Laycock |
Teacher within another Doncaster School. Member of Forum with Mind Wellbeing CIC |
None |
14/07/2026 |
Parent |
|
Mrs N Marsden |
Partner is a DMBC employee |
None |
17/09/2027 |
Parent |
|
Mr A Doyle |
None |
None |
22/01/2027 |
Co-opted |
|
Miss H Lumley |
Relatives at Doncaster Council and Rotherham Council |
None |
28/01/2027 |
Co-opted |
|
Miss C Hoogwerf |
None |
None |
11/10/2027 |
Staff |
|
Mrs K Hutton |
None |
None |
Head Teacher (Ex-offcio) |
|
Page last updated: 18.09.2026