Our Governors

The local governance function at Beaufort Primary School is carried out by a Local Governing Board.  The constitution of the Governing Board is as follows:

Biographies 

Mel Elliott (Chair)

Mel has over 25 years of strategic corporate leadership experience in private sector banking and public sector. Working full time whilst completing an MBA in Leadership and Management, she manages a wide range of programmes and projects, both strategically and operationally bringing governance, financial resilience, and strategic risk management skills with her.

Mel also has experience in SEND, Voice of the Child, Parent Carers Forums, Commercialism, Mentoring and Coaching, Change Management. A strong advocate for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion sitting on Derby City Council’s EDI Board and promoting the benefits of diversity, as well as embracing the code of conduct as a chartered member of CMI (Chartered Managers Institute).  

Mel has a passion for developing people to reach their full potential, previously chairing the Derby College advisory board for business skills, ensuring the children get the best opportunity to learn and thrive with a good education. 

Attendance

governor attendance meetings.pdf