Governors

​Mr Bill Maxwell​

Role: Acting Chair - Co-opted Governor
Business Interests: None

Bill is retired, after working for Reckitt Benckiser for 35 years in Hull and Derby in senior manufacturing roles. Bill’s interests are Rugby Union, which he played for 26 years, and gardening. He was also part of the Scouting movement for 25 years.

Bill was a governor at Ings Primary School and Chair for over 6 years and was designated a National Leader of Governance.

Bill was a Trustee at Thrive Cooperative Learning Trust for 5 years and is now moving to being a governor.

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​Mrs Margaret Maxwell​

Role: Vice Chair - Co-opted Governor
Business Interests: None

I have been married for 47 years and have two grownup children and three grandchildren. I worked as a crèche supervisor for 14 years employed by Hull City Council. I have also worked on a voluntary basis for Barnardos and spent hours every week in my childrens school Spring Cottage listening to children read.
I believe that education is very important as it allows children to fulfill their potential and this enables them to live full and happy lives.
My voluntary and work life has given me an understanding of the importance of nurturing children so that they achieve their potential.

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Miss Lisa Allen

Role: Headteacher

Business Interests: None

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Mr Paul Harper​

Role: Co-opted Governor
Business Interests: None

I have worked and lived in Sutton most of my working life. I am married with four children. I have worked most of my life, until recently, as a teacher, reaching the positions of Deputy and Assistant Head Teacher roles. I have also held the position of a teacher governor at two local schools.

I am a former PE teacher, and a keen lover of all types of sport from tennis, racketball, table tennis, walking and biking. I have recently biked the Scottish coast to coast.

I currently work for HASS in a limited capacity and I am a volunteer for Hull City of Culture, now HEY volunteering.

I hope my educational and sporting background will provide a form of experience and assistance in the growth of the children’s education at Ings Primary.​

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Mrs Jennifer Mitchell​

Role: Parent Governor

Business Interests: None

I am an Associate Solicitor with over 15 years' experience in Civil Litigation. I Specialise in Personal Injury and Medical negligence. I was born and educated in Hull. I started my academic career as a pupil at lngs Primary School. I attended secondary school and college in Beverley, and then studied Law at The University of Hull where I achieved a LAW LLB (hons) degree. I went on to gain a Masters in Legal Practice LLM degree from The College of Law. I hope that my experience in the legal sector will assist in my role as Parent Governor. I am passionate about contributing towards the education of young children because, for me, a good education was the foundation of my legal career. 

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Mrs Catherine Murrell

Role: Staff Governor

Business Interests: None

I qualified as a NNEB in 1988 and in 1989 I joined the staff of Ings Primary School working in the reception classes. In 2004 the school opened a Nursery and that is where I have worked ever since. In 2008 I attended Hull Collage part-time and completed my degree in young children’s learning and development in 2012.

I have seen many changes in my time at Ings, that I feel have given me the knowledge and experience to make me a better practitioner for the children in EYFS.

I hope to share all of this knowledge in my time on the governing body.

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Mrs Rachael Taylor-Smith

Role: Staff Governor

Business Interests: None

I have 28 years’ experience as an NNEB Nursery Nurse working in school settings. I have been employed at Ings Primary as a TA in EYFS since September 2021.

I have trained to be an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) and have had training in Creative Mindfulness to support children’s emotional well-being and help them manage their emotions and feelings.

I have a keen interest in helping to develop visions and strategies for the school and care about improving children’s educational attainment.​

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Miss Jade Sheppard

Role: Parent Governor

Business Interests: None

I am pleased to be appointed as a Parent Governor at Ings Primary School, a role that allows me to contribute to the school’s continued growth and achievements.

My connection to the school is deeply personal as a former pupil myself from the years of 1994 -2001. I have very fond memories of my time at the school which I often discuss with my closest friends I met at reception age. Additionally, my children currently attend Ings Primary, and I am very proud to see them thrive in the same environment. My wider family's connection to the school dates back to 1964, when my father and his siblings also attended.

As a qualified social worker with 15 years of experience in children's safeguarding, I possess a unique understanding of the importance of providing a safe and supportive learning environment. My professional background has equipped me with strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling me to effectively represent parents and carers.

Living locally, I have developed friendships with many parents, fostering a sense of community. I am committed to working collaboratively with the school leadership team, staff, and parents to drive excellence and improvement. I am passionate about ensuring every child receives an exceptional education and I am excited about the potential opportunity to contribute to the school's continued success.

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Mr Daniel Aldred

Role: Parent Governor

Business Interests: None

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Resigned

Mrs Lucie Garrod (Resigned 30/06/25)

Mr Wayne Anderson (Resigned 05/02/25)

Miss Kaci Sheriff (Resigned 09/02/25)