Governors

Our Governors

Endike Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

Kim Lawton

Executive Principal

Kim Lawton
Kate Buyukyilmaz

Interim Principal

Kate Buyukyilmaz
Wendy Baxter

Trust Senior Link (Chair)

Wendy Baxter

Wendy is the Trust Senior Link appointed on to the ASC. She has served on other ASCs across the DRET Academies for the past 10 years. Wendy is a Regional Director for DRET and its part of her role to ensure that all aspects of school leadership are exemplary, including governance. She wishes to support ASCs by bringing her knowledge and skill-set to the meetings and there is always something new to learn from other governors. She has previously been a Teacher and also had a 20 year career in NHS management as well as running her own business supporting GP practices. When not at work, she loves to spend time outdoors and is an avid fan of parkrun.
Stephen Platten

DRET Appointed Governor (Vice Chair)

Stephen Platten

Stephen was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 17 February 2020. Stephen is a STEM Ambassador and wishes to contribute to his local community by working with schools to promote STEM subjects. His interests vary and he is flexible regarding what areas the academy would like him to focus upon. He works for Inspired Testing as a Principal Consultant. He is an award winning Quality Assurance engineer having won the best overall award at the 2023 TESTA awards. He is passionate about quality and testing in his career. His interests are War gaming, Weight lifting, Sport, software and reading mainly fiction and philosophy.
Desislava Catchpole

DRET Appointed Governor

Desislava Catchpole

Desi was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 17 March 2023. She wanted to become a governor to support the academy in improving pupil outcomes. Desi feels that being a governor can be very rewarding and she will enjoy feeling part of a team who is working to improve the life chances of children who sometimes come from very challenging backgrounds. Over the last five years, she has been employed as a Year 6 teacher at The Parks Academy, where she has demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner and served as an inspiring, motivational, and positive role model to establish herself as an important part of a team. In addition to her classroom duties, Desi has had additional responsibilities as a MFL lead. She has successfully developed an enriched MFL curriculum, which provides the children with excellent opportunities and broaden their horizon. Currently, Desi is completing the National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching (NPQLT) course which will further support her career and professional development.
Richard Crompton

DRET Appointed Governor

Richard Crompton

Richard was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 21 June 2023. He is also a governor at other primary academies within the Trust. Richard decided to become a Governor so that he could support and challenge the academy to be the best that it could be. He previously worked for DRET as the Trust’s Head of Estates, Facilities and Operations and is now employed as the Chief Operating Officer at Ivy Learning Trust. In his spare time, Richard enjoys going for days out with his son Albie and dog Skye. He enjoys Walking, lunches out and plenty of socialising.
Helen Tan

DRET Appointed Governor

Helen Tan

I have worked with schools as a LA employee for several years and felt as though I have developed transferable skills that would benefit a school. I have a good understanding of the context of schools in Hull, having taught at Stepney Primary School and several Children's Centres, and would like to support more families in the city. I appreciate the importance of increasing outcomes for children and would like to continue to have a positive impact through working as a governor. I am a qualified primary school teaching, having worked in schools and Children's Centres in Hull. My specialism is in Early Years and I currently work as an Early Years Standards and Improvement Officer for Hull City Council, supporting schools and settings to improve outcomes. My interests including supporting children with English as an Additional Language, wellbeing and involvement, brain development and a trauma informed approach/adverse childhood experiences. I volunteer for Marie Curie and Guide Dogs which I find very fulfilling.
Suzanne Mulligan

DRET Appointed Governor

Suzanne Mulligan

I became a governor to develop my own knowledge at KS3 and gain more insight into good practice at this stage. I am also keen to share ideas and my own experiences, especially when it comes to EAL, SEMH and developing other professionals. I am currently a Headteacher of a small SEMH school and as this is one of the main barriers arounds school attendance and progression I am keen to bring my knowledge and experiences. As a linguist and EAL specialist I am passionate about diversity and inclusion too. I enjoy travelling and have been fortunate to travel to many areas of the world, with a particular interest in SE Asia.
Trina Smallwood

Staff Governor

Trina Smallwood

Trina was appointed a Staff Governor on 17 October 2019. As Assistant Head, Mental Health and Safeguarding Leads for the academy, being a governor gives Trina the opportunity to share the academy's successes with others and discuss what they have in place, to not only safeguard the children, but to move the academy forward. Being a governor gives Trina the opportunity to discuss the policies and practices that they have in place with others from outside the academy and have honest discussions about how they can be adapted or developed to improve outcomes for the children. Trina started off as the Phase Leader at Endike and has taken on the role of temporary Vice Principal for six months. She is very passionate about teaching and providing the children with the best opportunities. The needs of the children should always come first. Trina is a classically trained singer and believes that singing helps with mental health. She has recently joined a local choir. Trina is also very passionate about enrichments and creativity and loves bringing the whole academy together for whole academy creative arts events.
Jemma Routledge

Staff Governor

Jemma Routledge

Jemma was appointed a Staff Governor on 22 December 2022. Jemma wishes to improve the school for students and staff, ensure that staff workload is taken into account and children have access to a range of opportunities to enhance learning. She is currently working as a class teacher and Art/DT subject lead at Endike Academy. She is hard working, reliable and good at problem-solving. Jemma is also good with technology and can adapt well to change. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her son, family and friends. She also enjoys baking and attends dance classes.
John D

Parent Governor

John D

John was appointed a Parent Governor on 27 April 2023. He believes becoming a governor of a school is an excellent way to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the local education system. By serving as a governor, John works as part of a team to help ensure that the school follows policies, implements best practices, provides the best possible education for its students and harnesses opportunities to improve wherever possible. He has been involved in various areas of teaching, pastoral support, school governance and active citizenship in educational settings since 2006. Through his work, John develops, delivers and supports novel and pioneering teaching and learning techniques, and has worked with schools, pupils and the Government to provide tools and support to drive genuine student involvement with their education. As a result, John brings experience and expertise which is directly relevant to promoting excellence, equity and quality in both policy and education. He is particularly interested in ICT and software, with expertise in software, research and project management.
Jodie Southwick

Parent Governor

Jodie Southwick

I became a governor as I am a primary school teacher myself and have a keen interest in the education offered to pupils around my local area. I work collaboratively amongst others and will be happy to challenge others too. I am organised and committed to doing a good job for the benefit of the pupils and school. I enjoy spending time as a family, baking and reading.

Current Governors

Name	Governor Type	Appointed By	Term of Office	Term From	Term To	Declarations of Interest and other Governance Roles	Governor Assigned Responsibilities	Attendance 22/23	Attendance 23/24
Wendy Baxter	Trust Governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	First	16 Sep 2021	Ex-officio	Governor at Ainthorpe, Eresby, The Richmond and Thomas Primary Academies.	Chair Safeguarding	4 of a possible 5	3 of a possible 3
Desislava Catchpole	Appointed governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	First	17 Mar 2023	16 Mar 2027	Nothing to declare	Curriculum Teaching and Learning	2 of a possible 3	1 of a possible 3
Richard Crompton	Appointed governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	First	21 Jun 2023	20 Jun 2027	Was the DRET Head of Estates, Facilities and Operations. DRET Appointed Governor on Ainthorpe Primary and Quay ASCs. Director at Waldorf Learning Foundation Limited. Director of Operations at Bellevue Place Education Trust. Governor at Whitehall Park School, Islington.	Health and Safety	1 of a possible 1	2 of a possible 3
John D	Parent governor	Elected by parents	First	27 Apr 2023	26 Apr 2027	Nothing to declare	Attendance	2 of a possible 2	3 of a possible 3
Kimberley Lawton	Executive Principal	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/ principal	Not applicable	01 Sep 2020	Ex-officio	Sister Chloe Webster Principal at Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy. Parent governor at St Peter’s RC Primary School.	Executive Principal Regional Director	2 of a possible 5	1 of a possible 3
Kate Buyukyilmaz	Interim Principal	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/ principal	Not applicable	1 Jun 2024	Ex-officio	Nothing to declare		Not applicable, not in post	1 of a possible 1
Suzanne Mulligan	Appointed governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	First	27 Feb 2024	26 Feb 2028	Headteacher at Cambian Group		Not applicable, not in post	1 of a possible 2
Stephen Platten	Appointed governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	Second	17 Feb 2024	16 Feb 2028	Nothing to declare	ViceChair SEND Buddy	5 of a possible 5	3 of a possible 3
Jemma Routledge	Staff governor	Elected by school staff	First	22 Dec 2022	21 Dec 2026	Nothing to declare		2 of a possible 3	1 of a possible 3
Trina Smallwood	Staff governor	Elected by school staff	Second	17 Oct 2023	16 Oct 2027	Nothing to declare		5 of a possible 5	3 of a possible 3
Helen Tan	Appointed governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	First	24 Jan 2024	23 Jan 2028	Nothing to declare	Pupil Premium Well-being	Not applicable, not in post	2 of a possible 2
Jodie Southwick	Parent governor	Elected by parents	First	17 Jun 2024	16 Jun 2028	Nothing to declare		Not applicable, not in post	1 of a possible 1

Former Governors

Below is a list of Governors that have served in the past 12 months.

Name	Governor Type	Appointed By	Terms Served	First Appointed	Leaving Date	Declarations of Interest and other Governance Roles	Attendance 22/23	Attendance 23/24
Rachel Briggs	Interim Principal	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/ principal	Not applicable	25 Oct 2023	8 Feb 2024	Nothing to declare	Not applicable, not in post	1 of a possible 1
Caroline Broadhead	Appointed governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	First	1 Dec 2021	25 Apr 2024	Principal at Quay Academy	4 of a possible 5	2 of a possible 2
Natalie Morris	Principal	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/ principal	Not applicable	13 Jun 2022	31 May 2024	Partner, Andrew Deyes, has signed up to work with Principal resourcing and has asked not to be allocated work at Endike Academy.	5 of a possible 5	1 of a possible 2
Tammy Bullivant	Appointed governor	Appointed by foundation/Trust	First	16 Jun 2023	5 July 2024	Nothing to declare	1 of a possible 1	1 of a possible 2

Contacting Us

The Governance Officer for Endike Academy is Gemma Yates. Gemma can be reached at governance@dret.co.uk.

To contact a governor, please contact the Trust Governance Team by emailing governance@dret.co.uk.

If you are looking to contact a Governor to make a complaint or share a concern, please note that as per our Complaints Policy, governors do not investigate complaints at Stage 1 or Stage 2. This enables them to be impartial should a complaint be escalated to a Stage 3 governor panel. If you wish to make a complaint, please complete this form and your complaint will be investigated accordingly.

Scheme of Delegation

Information about the David Ross Education Trust’s scheme of delegation is available here.

Minutes of the Academy Scrutiny Committee

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the ASC at this academy, please contact the Trust Governance Team, (governance@dret.co.uk) who will be able to provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the minutes.

Are you interested in becoming an academy governor?

We are looking for new governors to support our academies. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.

If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing our governor application form. If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governance@dret.co.uk or review our information pack below.

march 2024 governor recruitment booklet.pdf

What is it like being a Governor with DRET?

To understand what it is like to be a governor with us, take a look at our testimonial booklet and videos which contain insights from serving governors.

governor testimonial booklet .pdf