Chair of Governors
Simon Rigg
Date of Appointment: 05.05.2022
Appointed by: Trust Board
End of Term: 04.05.2026 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2024/25: 4/4
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: N/A
Link: Standards and Whistleblowing
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Parent of child at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School
Bio:
Simon Rigg grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland and after graduating university worked in the software engineering industry for over 15 years, specialising in product design, software optimisation and cybersecurity. He recently leveraged this expertise to launch his own company, developing innovative web services and mobile applications.
Simon is a passionate leader at his church in York, actively helping with the youth and children’s groups while lending his technical expertise to various roles. He also enjoys photography, DIY, games, walking, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Contact: chair@fog.hlt.academy
Address: Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School, York, YO30 1AG
Our Governors
Rev. Andrew Foster - Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment: 26.05.2018
Appointed by: York Methodist Circuit (ex-officio)
End of Term: Not applicable / Ex-officio appointment
Attendance at Meetings 2024/25: 4/4
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: N/A
Link: Church School Distinctiveness, Safeguarding
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: No interests declared
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Georgina Rothel - Staff Governor
Date of Appointment: 11.01.2023
Appointed by: Parent Election
End of Term: 10.01.2027 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2024/25: 3/4
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: N/A
Link: No link role assigned
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Teacher at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School
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Lucy Brencher - Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment: 01/01/2025
Appointed by: Ex-officio by Foundation - appointed by the Diocese
End of Term: 31/12/2028
Attendance at Meetings 2024/25: 1/2
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: N/A
Link: SEND, PP & Church Distinctiveness
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: TBC
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Anne-Marie Cockram - Parent Governor
Date of Appointment: 21/03/2025
Appointed by: appointed in the absence of other parent nominations
End of Term: 20/03/2029
Attendance at Meetings 2024/25: 1/1
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: N/A
Link: None as yet
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: TBC
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Hannah Holmes – Principal - In Attendance
Attendance at Meetings 2024/25: 3/4
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: N/A
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Principal at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School
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Sara El Oakley – Representing the Principal - In Attendance
Attendance at Meetings 2024/25: 3/4
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: N/A
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Principal at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School
Additional Information
Katie Wood (Vice chair)
Trust-Appointed Governor
Date of Appointment: 03.03.2023
Appointed by: Trust Board
Resigned: 10.07.2024
Attendance at Meetings 2022/23: 1/5
Attendance at Meetings 2023/24: 2/4
Link: Behaviour and Attendance
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Confirmed no interests to declare
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Rev. Trevor Gant
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment: 01.12.2016
Appointed by: Diocese of York (ex-officio)
Resigned: 31.08.2024
Attendance at Meetings 2022/23: 5/5
Attendance at Meetings 2023/24: 4/4
Link: Church School Distinctiveness
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Confirmed no interests to declare
Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm
Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 5pm
Wednesday 4th March 2026, 5pm
Wednesday 10th June 2026, 5pm
Governor attendances are updated once a term
Clerk / Trust Governance Support – Georgina.Holman@york.gov.uk
To become a Governor, please contact the school – hello@fog.hlt.academy
Governors do not need specific skills, but many of the tasks they are required to undertake can benefit from general business knowledge such as understanding management systems, budget planning and HR functions. Local authorities are required to ensure that training for governors is available and most governing bodies buy into their local authority training packages (which may include online learning) to ensure that governors are properly inducted to their role and trained for specific tasks such as appointing a Principal and then carrying out the Principal's performance review.
For further information, including Governance documents, please visit our Trust website