Governors

Our Governors

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is governed by an Academy Scrutiny Committee.

Our governors are:

• Emily Wood
  Principal
  Emily Wood

• Claire Mainwaring
  DRET Appointed Governor (Chair)
  Claire Mainwaring

  Claire was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 18 March 2021. She has been working in schools for a number of years, both within Lincolnshire and out of Lincolnshire. Claire is a governor at an other primary schools and enjoys the idea of helping schools to achieve the best for their students. She is an experienced subject leader at a large Secondary school in Lincolnshire and has a very good understanding of the current educational situation. Claire is studying towards her Doctorate in Education having recently received her Masters in education. Due to her experience she will be able to act as the Critical Friend, challenge and support the academy. Claire has two daughters at home and so much of her time, while not working or being a governor, is spent with them and their out of school activities. She is involved in many community groups linked to her daughters' activities.

• Anna Woroniecka
  DRET Appointed Governor (Vice Chair)
  Anna Woroniecka

  Anna joined the trust in 2020. She is currently an IT & AI Innovation Lead for the Trust, and is a governor at 4 DRET schools.
  
  

  She became a governor because of the potential positive impact on the learning, development and wellbeing of pupils and staff within schools. She is particularly passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as attendance and its impacts on education.
  
  

  Her experience as a DRET primary senior administrator as well as a primary data analyst, allows her to bring unique perspective and understanding of the academies to the ASC.
  
  

  In her free time she enjoys Dungeons and Dragons, video games, cooking and making art.

• Ellis Jacklin
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Ellis Jacklin

  Ellis was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 7 January 2016 and is currently serving his third term of office as Chair after being re-elected by his fellow governors. He became a governor as he wanted to gain more understanding on how Governance worked 'behind the scenes' in schools. Ellis is also a Trustee of a local Multi Academy Trust and was previously a governor at his children's school. At Hogsthorpe, he has been assigned the link responsibility for Safeguarding. Ellis has worked in Education for over 9 years after starting an IT career from the age of 18 as an IT Operator. He has worked as a Senior Engineer, Systems Development Lead, Regional IT Manager and his current position is Head of IT & Data for a large Multi Academy Trust. Ellis is proud of managing a team of Central Data and IT professionals delivering an outstanding service to 34 Academies right across the country. The team ethic that has been built is solid and he is immensely proud to lead them. Ellis enjoys visiting local beaches and walking with his family.

• Tom Hedges
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Tom Hedges

  I have either lived in or close to Hogsthorpe for 30 years and have a long-standing association and affection to our village school. My youngest daughter attended as do her two sons, my grandchildren. After successfully climbing the career ladder with several firms eventually becoming the MD of a medium sized company, I made a lifestyle change and purchased the village shop and Post Office. This put me firmly at the heart of the village. Following my retirement, I now have time to get involved in helping our school become the best it can be. I am a committed Christian and hold the position of Lay Minister in our village church. I am active in two groups that offer friendship and fellowship to retired people in the local area.

• John Forrester
  Staff Governor
  John Forrester

  I think village schools are important part of the community, and I would like to support the school in continuing to thrive and ensure the principles of the school and trust are maintained. I am a former RAF SNCO and was involved in Health and Safety for 30 years. My last position held was a HSE manager of international oil company. I have experience in auditing and training. I enjoy DIY projects, sport and music.

• Ellen Smith
  Parent Governor
  Ellen Smith

  My daughters attends the school and I wanted to become a governor to support all children succeeding in their school life. I have a NVQ2-3 in early years and owned my own business as a Childminder. I am a Parish Councillor and Chair of the playpark and fields. I am very passionate about working and supporting them to achieve their very best.

• Caroline Harmer
  Clerk
  Caroline Harmer

Current Governors

Former Governors

 Below is a list of Governors that have served in the past 12 months. 

Contacting Us

The Governance Officer for Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is Victoria Linthwaite. Victoria can be reached at governance@dret.co.uk. 

To contact a governor, please contact the Trust Governance Team by emailing governance@dret.co.uk.

If you are looking to contact a Governor to make a complaint or share a concern, please note that as per our Complaints Policy, governors do not investigate complaints at Stage 1 or Stage 2.  This enables them to be impartial should a complaint be escalated to a Stage 3 governor panel. If you wish to make a complaint, please complete this form and your complaint will be investigated accordingly.

Scheme of Delegation

Information about the David Ross Education Trust’s scheme of delegation is available here.

Minutes of the Academy Scrutiny Committee

Should you wish to view a copy of the minutes of the ASC at this academy, please contact the Trust Governance Team (governance@dret.co.uk) who will be able to provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the minutes.

Are you interested in becoming an academy governor?

We are looking for new governors to support our academies. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.

If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing our governor application form. If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governance@dret.co.uk or review our information pack below. 

aug 2025 governor recruitment booklet.pdf

What is it like being a Governor with DRET?

To understand what it is like to be a governor with us, take a look at our testimonial booklet and videos which contain insights from serving governors.

governor testimonial booklet .pdf

 Emma Bennett 

Angela Watts 

Stephen Platten 

Garry Allen 

What training do Governors receive?

We offer an extensive range of training opportunities. Take a look at what is on offer for the current academic year.