Parent Member

I am Northumbrian born and bred.  We moved to near Belsay in 2009.  Our children Ralph (yr 5) and Otis (Rec) started their Belsay lives first at the pre-school before progressing to the main school.  I am keen to promote the diverse activities that rural schools have to offer in order to help ensure their future viability.  I want to ensure that, as much as possible, all of the children get the most out of their education in a safe secure setting.

Professionally, I am a Partner and Head of Department at a Solicitors firm in Newcastle.

Paul is our link Academy Committee Member for Equalities, Staff Well-being and Health & Safety.

paul.woodford@belsay-school.uk

Elected Member

I have lived just outside Belsay on our family farm for over 25 years. My husband and my children were
both educated at Belsay and Ponteland. Thomas and Lucy (now 24) had a very positive experience at
Belsay and during their time at Belsay and I took on a number of roles with the PTA. I recently became a
member of the Academic Committee as I feel very strongly about promoting education within local
schools and to make sure that this is available for future generations in the Belsay area.
I work from home on the farm and part-time as a book keeper. I enjoy horse riding, tennis, netball and
walking my dogs.
I am new to a role like this but I am looking forward to helping staff and fellow Academic Committee
members at Belsay in any way I can to help it to continue to thrive.

Tori is our link Academy Committee Member for Safeguarding

tory.dodd@belsay-school.uk

Staff Member

I started my journey at Belsay on a university placement what feels like many years ago. I then completed my degree in BA (hons) Early Primary Education and was lucky enough to apply for a job with Team Belsay. I work in the Reception class and enjoy every day as it is always so different. I feel lucky to be able to work with such fantastic young people who amaze me every day with what they set out to achieve.

Demi is our link Academy Committee Member for SEND and Curriculum

demi.houghton@belsay-school.uk

Parent Member

I grew up in Northumberland and attended Belsay School, you can still spot some of my art work on the hall wall! I graduated from The Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester in 2012 with a BA(hons) in Agriculture and returned to work on the family farm near Capheaton. You will generally find me herding cows, lambing sheep, sorting horses or rushing around after my husband and children.

I have three children, who attend Belsay School.

I joined the School Governing Body as a Parent Governor and look forward to being supportive and part of the decision making of our unique, rural school.

Emily is our link Academy Committee Member for RHE.

emily.moffat@belsay-school.uk