Meet the Governors | Scissett CE Academy

Doyin Adegoroye - Chair

My name is Doyin Adegoroye. I am a Communications and Collaboration Specialist currently working at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals as a Video Conferencing Engineer.

I have been a Diocesan Foundation Governor at Scissett C.E. First Primary School for sixteen years and served in its PTFA three years prior from 2005. I have also been the deputy Chair of Governors for over eleven years and just recently accepted the responsibility for the Chair of Governors in September 2024.

I was responsible for Post-16 education, training resourcing, and funding for seven years between 2002 and 2009 while working at the Learning & Skills Council (LSC) for The Yorkshire & Humber region. At the LSC I worked closely with the then Department for Education & Employment (DfEE) on different models for education funding and training including work experience provision for school pupils.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, and a Postgraduate diploma in Marketing from Huddersfield University. I am married with two adult children who also attended Scissett First and Scissett Middle Schools.

I have developed a keen interest in Workforce Development and Training, with a special focus on education funding, in the course of my work at the LSC and the Cultural Heritage National Training Organisation (CHNTO) 1996-2009.

I believe the familiar mantra in Education that says: “Every Child Matter”. I also believe that education should be personalised to get the best out of our learners and build a first-class skills base from our children’s experiences.

Alison Baskeyfield - Vice Chair

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Bart Cunningham - Head Teacher

I have been teaching for over 25 years. I trained to teach at Greenwich University and started my teaching career in Hertfordshire. I have been really lucky with the schools that I have taught in. Each has been challenging for different reasons, but they have also been very rewarding. I relocated to Kirklees in my 6th year of teaching. I became the Head Teacher of Scissett in 2020.
From the wealth of schools and opportunities that I have had, I have learnt a lot and want to continue building upon this. Being a Governor helps this happen; learning from those both in and out of education. It is a place where ideas and initiatives are discussed; where children are at the heart of the work that is done. All our Governors want the best for all our children and working together I hope that we can succeed with this.
Outside of school, I work hard to ensure that there is a balance of work and life. I always have some tickets booked for live music or theatre. And in the near future I look forward to returning to New York or Las Vegas when I have saved up enough!

Shauna Chesworth

Hi I’m Shauna Chesworth. I am parent Governor for Scissett CE Academy I was elected in 2023. My daughter attends Scissett Middle School and previously Scissett CE Academy. I also have a son at Scissett CE Academy. I am very honoured to be a part of the board of Governors and be a part of some fantastic schools in the Academy. I am also a Governor for Scissett Middle School. My specific role as parent governor at Scissett Middle School is to ensure we meet and follow the vision, values and SIP consistently. My background is finance and hospitality and I love a challenge! Most importantly I enjoy working with the children and the school to ensure the children get the best experience possible.

Rev Sarah Farrimond

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Gareth Price

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Kylie Caudwell

I have been working in education for 12 years in various roles. I trained as a Teacher at Sheffield Hallam University and taught Reception and Key Stage One for a number of years. I loved my role as Teacher, but after having my daughter I felt I needed a change but still wanted to stay in education. I currently work in the school office of a primary school in Dewsbury and really enjoy the diversity of the day, no two days are the same!

My daughter has now attended Scissett Academy for the past 3 years and I believe and support in the vision and aims of the school. I look forward to working with the governing body to ensure all children can thrive.

Charlotte Goodall

I have been a teacher at Scissett CE Academy since September 2016, after previously training here through the School Direct programme. Currently, I teach in Year 1 where I really enjoy teaching children our varied range of topics. During my time at Scissett, I have taught across Key Stage One and have taken on many different roles including co-ordinating PSHE, PE and Computing as well as being the link teacher for both the School Council and the PTFA. I am passionate about helping all children at our school succeed and I am always thrilled to help them develop their talents, whatever subject this may be in!

My role as staff governor is unique as it allows me the opportunity to make a real contribution to the strategic management of the school, providing an interesting and rewarding dimension to work. I am able to share a staff perspective with the governing body and also feedback on key items such as workload and wellbeing.

Outside of school, I enjoy running and exercising, and am an active member of KAL gyms and ACC Striders running group. I often spend my weekends walking my Yorkshire Terrier around the Yorkshire Dales and along the Saltburn-by-the-Sea beach. I love visiting the theatre and attending music events with friends – the West End is my favourite staycation destination!

Gillian Hamer - Foundation Governor

It was after retiring from a Deputy Headship post on the outskirts of Huddersfield town centre that I was invited to be a governor at Scissett First School.

The opportunities afforded to the children at Scissett C.E. Academy to begin to develop their academic, sporting, social and life skills are numerous. Classrooms are caring and exciting places to spend time in, always stimulating; staff well-prepared no matter what the ‘outside’ influences are.

During the recent eighteen months, time spent in school for all governors has been very limited… however contact with school leaders has been maintained through ”Zoom” governing body meetings; for parents the school website has been an important information point. I know that you , as parents, have been very supportive of all initiatives to continue the momentum of your children’s learning.

I continue to serve on the governing body of Scissett C.E. Academy, trusting and hoping that the academic year of 2021 – 2022 will be much more stable for pupils, parents and staff alike.