Alison Whittaker

Alison was co-opted onto the governing body of Hutton Rudby Primary School in November 2022 and an active member of the federation process during May 2024. She has continued as the Safeguarding Governor with Synergy Schools Federation. She recently retired after 38 years working in primary education in schools in different parts of the UK. After teaching throughout the primary age range, she spent the last 13 years of her career as a headteacher in North Yorkshire, where she was also the SEND Co-ordinator and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Alison brings knowledge and experience of all aspects of primary education, safeguarding and school budgets to our governing body. She enjoys singing in a choir, walking and being with her young grandchildren.

Roles	Co-opted Governor Safeguarding & SEND Governor Chair of Hutton Rudby LSC
Date of Appointment	20/05/2024
Term of Office	4 yrs
Appointed by	Full Governing Body
Attendance for 2023/24	100%
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests	SCITT External Tutor
Governance Roles in other schools	LA Governor Kirkby & Great Broughton CE Primary School
Relationships between governors and members of staff	None