Claire Cleaver Jones

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Finance Governor 

Personal Development 

Grant Quinn

VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Safeguarding Governor 

My name is Grant Quin and I am a parent Governor at the Nursery and Preschool.  I took on this role at the start of 2023 and have enjoyed the challenge of giving direction and strategic oversight to the Headteacher. 

I am currently the Vice Chair, Safeguarding Governor and part of the Finance Committee. I have found these roles fulfilling and enjoyed giving back to the local community, by striving to continually improve the experience every child receives at Frizington Nursery School. 

My background and current role is within engineering however I thoroughly enjoy applying my methodical mindset to this role. I have really enjoyed applying the transferable/soft skills I have developed in my career to a role that I have had no previous experience in.

When not in work or supporting the continuous improvement of our School Nursery, I enjoy training for triathlons. I think this sport takes a disciplined and resilient mindset, something I think helps with being a governor and ensuring the regulations and guidance is adhered to, while keeping that personal approach. 

Michelle Quin

Co-Opted Governor

Health & Safety

My name is Michelle Quin I became a governor in 2022. My role has the focus on Health and Safety. 

My day job for the last 9 years has been working in a strategy and technical role. I don’t work in the education sector,  however, I have taught swimming in the past and volunteered in a high school as part of my degree. I also enjoy participating in lots of STEM events to promote science to all ages. I really enjoy coming into the Nursery Class and delivering STEM activities to the children.

Outside of work my favourite thing to do is explore various places with my children, play sports and paint. 

Frizington Nursery and Preschool has been a brilliant place for my children who love the staff and their time learning and playing. I’m happy to volunteer as part of the governing body to support the Nursery and Preschool.

Amelia Gibson

Staff Governor

Amelia has been our Nursery Teacher since 2014 and joined the Governing Body as Staff Governor in 2022. She provides an invaluable first hand perspective of how the Nursery Class works and what we as a school can do to continue striving forwards and improving standards. 

Lara Robson 

Co-Opted Governor 

Quality of Education 

My name is Lara Robson and I am a Governor for Frizington Nursery School. I have worked in Education for over 10 years and I have a passion for helping children get the strongest start to develop their skills and knowledge in an inspiring learning environment. I have several years experience leading an Early Years team in a large primary school in Carlisle where I was the Nursery teacher and I am currently the headteacher at another local Primary School.

Sue Carr  

Co-Opted Governor

SEND Governor

Born and bred in Cumbria with two children and four young grandchildren. I am a retired Early Years teacher with over forty years experience. I have also worked closely with children who have special educational needs. I am passionate about a child’s early education as I believe it is the foundations of a child’s life.
I endeavour to bring my experience to the role of being a governor and will do my best for your child.

Charlotte Oddie

Headteacher

My name is Charlotte Oddie and I have the privilege of being the Headteacher of Frizington Nursery School & Preschool. I started my role in January 2023 after relocating from Manchester. I have been an Early Years Teacher for the past 16 years and a Senior Leader for the past 12 Years. Consistency, pride and the desire to make a change to young lives is what motivates me on a daily basis. I strive for children to have enthusiasm for learning, high aspirations for themselves and to flourish in all aspects of life.

 Lucy Dawson 

Clerk to the Governors

Lucy Dawson works as the Office Manager and her role of Clerk to the Governors is an extension to this post.