Alicia Price - alicia.price@bleasbyprimary.org.uk 

Chair of Governors

Tenure: 5th December 2025 ~ 3rd March 2029

Alicia has long connections to the local community, having lived in Gibsmere and latterly, Fiskerton where she is presently a parish councillor. Her 3 children all passed through Bleasby CE Primary School and during this time, Alicia was a Parent Governor and for a time, Chair of Governors. Alicia brings experience of teaching as well as board experience. Among other things, she understands educational data and what is required to make a successful school.

With Alicia, we all want to give affirmation and encouragement to our excellent staff, know the school really well and be able to ask challenging questions when necessary.

Adele Poulson - adele.poulson@bleasbyprimary.org.uk

Vice-chair and Foundation Governor

Tenure: 21st March 2024 ~ 20th March 2028

I am a recently retired Chief Operating Officer, and HR Director with over forty years’ experience in the public and private sector, including twelve years within the Church of England. During my working life I have spent time developing business strategies and converting them into plans for delivery by leading, guiding, and developing multi-disciplined teams to deliver effective and efficient systems, processes, and behaviours. As a Foundation Governor I am deeply committed to supporting the amazing work of the school; from supporting the teaching staff, to working with my fellow governors on the strategic direction of the school.  My husband and I live in Southwell, and I spend some of my spare time volunteering within the education department at Southwell Minster.

Angela Dunning - angela.dunning@bleasbyprimary.org.uk

Foundation Governor

Tenure: 4th December 2025 ~ 3rd December 2029

I am currently a busy/baby food covered mum of three young children and am enjoying a career break to share their early years. Up until last year I worked for 8 years as a primary teacher across a range of year groups. Prior to teaching I worked for the Education Department in Sheffield in the Research and Analysis Team. I love teaching, education and all aspects of working with children. I am a parish councillor in Bleasby and am enjoying volunteering to support anything I can in the local community.  I like sports, music, food, reading and dancing.

Revd Dr David Emerton - david.emerton@bleasbyprimary.org.uk

Foundation Governor

Tenure: 14th January 2024 ~ 13th January 2028

My wife, Naomi, and I have lived in Bleasby for 2 years and have two daughters at the school – Lois, in Year 3, and Sophie, in Year 1.  I am currently Director of St Mellitus College, East Midlands – a Church of England theological college (vicar school!) that offers ordination training as well as full- and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate study.  Before that I was the Principal of the School of Discipleship in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham working closely with Bishop Paul.  Prior to moving to Bleasby, I was a Teaching Fellow in Systematic & Historical Theology at the University of Aberdeen.  I have served as a member of clergy in the London Diocese of the Church of England, and prior to ordination I worked in the City of London as a corporate lawyer.  Outside of theology and the church my interests include: Liverpool FC, crime novels and endeavouring to keep fit.  As a Foundation Governor I am deeply interested in the Christian ethos of the school as well as its vision and values, but also the question of how the school instils curiosity in children as an educational virtue.

Gordon Burton - gordon.burton@bleasbyprimary.org.uk

Parent Governor

Tenure: 5th December 2025 ~ 11th October 2026

Hannah Yates - hannah.yates@bleasbyprimary.org.uk

Parent Governor with Responsibility for Safeguarding

Tenure: 3rd April 2025 ~ 2nd April 2029

I am mum to three little ones, the eldest of which is at Bleasby, and I was elected as a Parent Governor in 2025. I am currently CEO of Imara, a Nottinghamshire-based charity which supports children following sexual and domestic abuse. Prior to this role, I was Deputy Head of Mental Health Transformation at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. I am also a Trustee for the Maternal Mental Health Alliance and maintain a keen interest in mental health and wellbeing. My professional experience lends itself to my role as Safeguarding Link Governor for the school. As a family, we are only at the beginning of our journey at Bleasby School and it is such a privilege to be able to support the school as it  continues to thrive; it is such a warm and nurturing community of which we feel very lucky to be a part.

James Moring - 

Ex-officio Foundation Governor

Tenure: 16th March 2026 ~ 24th March 2030

I’m vicar of the West Trent Churches and with my wife Joy we lead the churches in Bleasby, Halloughton, Hoveringham, Morton, Rolleston, Thurgarton and Upton - life is not dull! We moved here in September 2025 with our two young sons, the eldest of which will be starting at Bleasby this September. I’m part of the governing body as the ex-officio Foundation governor as part of the responsibilities to do with my job, but we are clearly also invested as parents too. We play a role in the worshipping life of the school, regularly leading Collective Worship and the end-of-term services too. Part of my role is overlooking the Christian distinctiveness of the school, but also ensuring health and safety compliance. I was previously a governor of another Church of England primary school in Nottinghamshire, so bring some experience to this role. I have so enjoyed getting to know the school community and we look forward to playing our part in the ongoing formation of Bleasby Primary as a place where everyone can belong.

Jane Ferreira - 

Parent Governor

Tenure: 2nd February 2026 ~ 1st February 2030

As a parent governor, I am pleased to support the school and contribute to its continued development. Having two children at the school in Year 4 and 5 gives me a strong appreciation of the importance of a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child can do their best.

After serving for 13 years in the British Army as a Physiotherapy Officer, I now work within the NHS, where I am involved in improving services and working with cross-organisational teams to deliver high-quality care. This experience helps me bring a practical and collaborative approach to my role as a governor. 

I am keen to support the school in providing the best possible learning experience for all pupils and to represent my views and experience as a parent, working in partnership with staff and fellow governors. 

Maxine Meaden - m.meaden@bleasbyprimary.org.uk

Staff Governor

Tenure: 20th March 2024 ~ 19th March 2028

I have been working at Bleasby School since February 2021. Prior to that, my son attended Bleasby School (as did I, many, many years ago!) As well as being a full-time school administrator and mum, I am married to my husband Rob. Our unsociable cat Matilda, and our very excitable Labrador, Duke, make up our family unit. 

In my spare time I enjoy yoga, reading, going to the theatre and listening to live music!

Vicky Tomlinson - vicky.tomlinson@bleasbyprimary.org.uk

Parent Governor

Tenure: 3rd April 2025 ~ 3rd April 2029