Shirebrook Academy

Reg Tooth – Chair of Governors
My name is Reg Tooth. I am the Chair of Governors and Trustee of Shirebrook Academy (SA). I was formerly an Accountant and Teacher. For the past 20 years I have been an Academic at Sheffield Hallam University(SHU). In this role I worked, initially in Initial Teacher Education (ITE), helping teachers to gain their 1st teacher education qualification. Latterly, for the past 10 years, I have been working on the Masters degree at SHU helping teachers gain a Masters degree by undertaking school improvement projects in their place of work. Currently there are a number of teachers from Shirebrook Academy on this Programme
In terms of interests, as a young man, I was a very keen sportsman, being particularly interested in Basketball, Tennis and Swimming. I also played guitar in a “pop group” in the 60s and 70s , our claim to fame being a warm up band for Status Quo. “Quo” played at 9.00 pm whereas we started playing at 6.30 when the cleaners were still finishing their work!!
My Dad was a Miner and my Mum was a Pottery worker. I was the first person in my family to go to University
In order to finance myself through University I have worked in Pottery factories and Bakeries, delivered the post, worked on the Parks and even sold Betterware door to door!!
My interests now are travelling, gardening and the Stock Exchange. I also like to help young people develop business ideas.

Andy Brickles – Vice Chair of Governors
I have been an active member of Shirebrook schools governing bodies for many years.
I joined the Academy as a governor to hopefully ensure right decisions are made for the pupils so they all can reach their potential and raise their aspirations, also parents/carers can be proud of their achievements and the academy.

Lee Floyd
Trained as a teacher for children with profound and severe learning difficulties and worked in a range of special schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Headteacher of Stubbin Wood for 8 years. Primary school Governor, Special Schools representative to the Derbyshire Schools Forum, a National College Professional Partner.

Tony Warrener
Born, son of a farmer, at Clowne and educated at Chesterfield School. Moved to Langwith and farmed there before retiring to live in the village. Did two years national service in the Royal Artillery.
Governor of Whaley Thorns Primary School and of Shirebrook Comprehensive before becoming an Academy Governor. Was a Magistrate at Chesterfield and on several farming associations committees.
Very interested in local history and old artefacts.

Marian Stockdale
Born and educated in Shirebrook and have lived in Shirebrook all my life. I am married and have one son who teaches Sciences in Bedford I started work on my fifteenth birthday and worked in local factories for 23 years before starting my own business in the town. Twelve years ago I was elected to represent the Shirebrook and Pleasley Division at Derbyshire County Council. I have served as a governor at Shirebrook School for seven years before and joining the Academy at its launch as the Local Authority representative.

Stewart Ibbotson

Simon West
I was born in Manchester in 1957.
I was brought up and went to school in Stockport.
On leaving school I went to work for the Inland Revenue as an Assistant Collector of Taxes, but left after 3 years to go back into full time education and study to become a property surveyor firstly at the Manchester College of Building and then at Shirecliffe College in Sheffield.
On leaving college I started my surveying career with Salford City Council where I worked on the initial stages of the Salford Quays development along with a number of other interesting property regeneration projects. I have subsequently worked in some really intersting parts of the country dealing with a wide range of property matters in various public and private sector roles. In cronological order I have worked for Burnley Borough Council, K.D. King & Co (a local surveying practice), The Halifax Building Society, Birmingham City Council, Carrick District Council (Cornwall), North East Lincolnshire Council, Wakefield City Council and I am currently the Assistant Director of Property at Derbyshire County Council – Derbyshire County Council’s Corporate Property Department is one of the Academy’s Sponsors.
I am a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Registered Valuer, I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Service Management from the University of Birmingham and a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hull.
I have a keen interest in sport and played lacross for Stockport Lacrosse Club for many years, where I also coached junior lacrosse. I was fortunate to go on a number of junior lacrosse exchange tours to America with Stockport Metro’s Lacrosse Club and for a number of years I had the honour of being one of the coaches for the Cheshire County Junior Lacrosse teams.
I also have an interest in music and play the guitar badly! I was in the local church choir for many years and for a period also sang with the Manchester Barbershop Harmony Chorus.
I had a wake up call in November 2006 when I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Five years down the line I am still here and currently clear of any recurrence. I feel incredibly lucky to have survived and try to make the most of each day.

Barbara Rogers – Support staff governor
I am married with two children and two grandchildren. I was previously employed at North Derbyshire Tertiary College until moving to Shirebrook School/Academy in 2003. I was elected on to the Academy Governors in 2010 to represent the support staff.
I mentor a student and through this I have had involvement with outside agencies. My role as a mentor has been both challenging and rewarding. I also help with Y8 student reading and find it very rewarding to witness how a student can blossom with just a little bit of support.
I have been involved in some of the Year 7 ‘STREET’ events and witnessed how the students have enjoyed the new curriculum.
I fully support the Academy’s efforts to raise the standards and achievement of our students and will continue to support raising the profile of our school in the community.

Nicky Heathcote – Staff Governor

Debbie McBroom – Parent Governor
I am married with two children. I’ve lived in Shirebrook all my life and was educated at Park Road Nursery, Infant and Junior School, followed by Shirebrook Comprehensive School before moving onto Clowne Tertiary College.
After doing voluntary work for my college course, I was offered a job at Shirebrook Comprehensive school as an Education Care Officer back in 1994. I’m now a Teaching Assistant working with all year groups in core subjects. Other schools I have worked at include Anthony Bek Primary school and supply at Stubbin Wood School.
I am a mentor to a year 11 student and also work with year 9 on the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award and year 10 on the Duke of Edinburgh silver Award.
I was elected as parent governor back in 2010, which is quite challenging, but a role I really enjoy. I support the efforts the Academy is making to raise the standards and achievements of our children and will continue to do so through my role as Parent Governor.

Susan Bolton – Clerk to the Governors
Susan is a Fellow of the ICSA, the professional body for Chartered Company Secretaries. She has held various positions within a FTSE 100 company, both in London and its various offices in the Midlands. She also has legal experience of working in the charitable sector. Susan is Clerk to various Colleges and Academies in the East Midlands.
She holds the FE Certificate in Governance, the recognised qualification for Clerks working in the Education sector, holds an LLB from Nottingham Trent University and is currently studying for an LLM in Corporate Law.