Name: |
Rory James |
Governor Role: |
Parent Governor (PE Lead) |
Type of Office: |
Parent Governor |
Term of Office: |
19/01/22 – 19/01/26 |
Job Title: |
Design Engineer |
Pecuniary Interest: |
Employed by Caterpillar UK Ltd. |
Professional attributes, experiences, areas of expertise and what you bring to the role: I have lived in the area close to the school for 12 years and find it a wonderful place to live with its nature reserve, water ways and thriving community especially around the memorial hall and Library which make it an idyllic environment for bringing up children. I have 3 daughters at the school and currently (yr22/23) they are in years 1, 4 & 6 and they all enjoy it very much. My day job is a professional design engineer which often involves identifying and tackling the root cause of problems not sticking on a plaster. Subsequently this approach may mean helping people understand an uncomfortable truth or make an unpopular decision (a bit like the planet has to with global warming). I feel I have the strength of conviction, the clarity of understanding and also the diplomatic skills to help the school when sometimes difficult decisions are necessary. As a child I was allowed a lot of freedom to explore and learn from experience. I do not believe children should be wrapped in cotton wool and totally isolated from risk. My two older girls attend the local scout group and as a family we go cycling, camping and walking (admittedly it’s usually to Jenno’s). While child safeguarding is of paramount importance it cannot go so far as to inhibit a child’s physical and mental development and in risk assessments, I sometimes feel I can be a moderating voice in a world which can often be overly risk averse. I think we have a fantastic school and am determined to help keep it that way. I am not afraid to ask difficult questions where necessary but mostly be supportive, inclusive and hard working. |
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Featherby Drive
Glen Parva
Leicester
LE2 9NY
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