Votes

Thank you very much to our parents for putting their names forward to become a parent governor.   Please read all the candidates’ statements and cast one vote per parent/carer.  Voting is anonymous and will end at midnight on Friday 23rd February 2024.
 

James Baxter

I’m dad to Ori (in Reception) and Romy (in nappies!), and I’ve worked passionately in
primary education for the past 15 years. 
 
Currently, I spend part of my time supporting children’s emotional health and wellbeing as a
Senior Mental Health Lead; I am also a Leadership and Organisational Consultant and
Developmental Coach.
 
I care deeply that our schools nurture happy and emotionally healthy little people. This
means as a parent governor, I would contribute an experienced, collaborative, and
compassionate voice in advocating for mental health and wellbeing, supporting our school to
continue being the brilliantly nurturing place it clearly is.


Nick Wright

I have been the Head of Financial Planning at a national charity for the last seven years.  My
role includes developing and implementing the long-term strategy, appraising financial
investments and managing corporate risks.  Practicing good governance is a key part of my
role and I regularly liaise with and report to our Trustees.  Previous to this I have worked in
finance roles in retail organisations.

I would like to use my experience to help constructively challenge and give assurance to the
strategic direction of Handsworth.  I have a daughter in Year 2, and my youngest will
hopefully join in September.  
 


Voting ended.