Jon Lake

Chair
Parent

What do you do for a living?

I am currently a Director of a business improvement and coaching company. My previous career in both the private and public sectors has involved managing and developing the business – whether strategically, operationally or, as in most cases, both - so creating a company that did this for many businesses made sense (at the time!) and usually provides me with the flexibility to manage family life.

What skills and experience do you bring to the governing body?

As well as being a Parent Governor here, I am the current Chair of Governors for the Althorp Primary Partnership so I’m keen to use the experience and skills I’ve developed over the past 7 years being a governor there to benefit Flore Primary too. Throughout my career I’ve had lots of experience with managing people, performance, plans, projects, processes and products – seemingly anything that begins with a ‘p’ really – so I hope that can help too!

Why did you volunteer to be a governor?

I am passionate about improving standards in education and giving our children the very best chances in an increasingly competitive world.

What do you get out of the role personally?

A great deal – I love to meet people and work towards a common goal that will hopefully have a positive impact on children’s lives and the community both now and in the future.

What committees are you involved in or what specific statutory responsibilities do you fulfil on behalf of FGB?

I'm currently Chair of Governors so have oversight of all of the Governing Bodies work. I am also a School Ambassador for the NSPCC in my spare time so safeguarding is something that I am passionate about so I lead on this too.

 What type of interactions with school do you have?

I usually try to take or pick up my daughter from school a few times a week and, as a parent, have regular contact with the school.

What top tip would you give to anyone thinking about becoming a governor?

Acting as a school governor is a fantastic opportunity to positively influence children’s lives and of course it can be a challenge but my top tip is, if you feel you have the skills and the time, don’t hesitate and just go for it!

Jon Lake

Chair
Parent

What do you do for a living?

I am currently a Director of a business improvement and coaching company. My previous career in both the private and public sectors has involved managing and developing the business – whether strategically, operationally or, as in most cases, both - so creating a company that did this for many businesses made sense (at the time!) and usually provides me with the flexibility to manage family life.

What skills and experience do you bring to the governing body?

As well as being a Parent Governor here, I am the current Chair of Governors for the Althorp Primary Partnership so I’m keen to use the experience and skills I’ve developed over the past 7 years being a governor there to benefit Flore Primary too. Throughout my career I’ve had lots of experience with managing people, performance, plans, projects, processes and products – seemingly anything that begins with a ‘p’ really – so I hope that can help too!

Why did you volunteer to be a governor?

I am passionate about improving standards in education and giving our children the very best chances in an increasingly competitive world.

What do you get out of the role personally?

A great deal – I love to meet people and work towards a common goal that will hopefully have a positive impact on children’s lives and the community both now and in the future.

What committees are you involved in or what specific statutory responsibilities do you fulfil on behalf of FGB?

I'm currently Chair of Governors so have oversight of all of the Governing Bodies work. I am also a School Ambassador for the NSPCC in my spare time so safeguarding is something that I am passionate about so I lead on this too.

 What type of interactions with school do you have?

I usually try to take or pick up my daughter from school a few times a week and, as a parent, have regular contact with the school.

What top tip would you give to anyone thinking about becoming a governor?

Acting as a school governor is a fantastic opportunity to positively influence children’s lives and of course it can be a challenge but my top tip is, if you feel you have the skills and the time, don’t hesitate and just go for it!

Jon Lake

Chair
Parent

What do you do for a living?

I am currently a Director of a business improvement and coaching company. My previous career in both the private and public sectors has involved managing and developing the business – whether strategically, operationally or, as in most cases, both - so creating a company that did this for many businesses made sense (at the time!) and usually provides me with the flexibility to manage family life.

What skills and experience do you bring to the governing body?

As well as being a Parent Governor here, I am the current Chair of Governors for the Althorp Primary Partnership so I’m keen to use the experience and skills I’ve developed over the past 7 years being a governor there to benefit Flore Primary too. Throughout my career I’ve had lots of experience with managing people, performance, plans, projects, processes and products – seemingly anything that begins with a ‘p’ really – so I hope that can help too!

Why did you volunteer to be a governor?

I am passionate about improving standards in education and giving our children the very best chances in an increasingly competitive world.

What do you get out of the role personally?

A great deal – I love to meet people and work towards a common goal that will hopefully have a positive impact on children’s lives and the community both now and in the future.

What committees are you involved in or what specific statutory responsibilities do you fulfil on behalf of FGB?

I'm currently Chair of Governors so have oversight of all of the Governing Bodies work. I am also a School Ambassador for the NSPCC in my spare time so safeguarding is something that I am passionate about so I lead on this too.

 What type of interactions with school do you have?

I usually try to take or pick up my daughter from school a few times a week and, as a parent, have regular contact with the school.

What top tip would you give to anyone thinking about becoming a governor?

Acting as a school governor is a fantastic opportunity to positively influence children’s lives and of course it can be a challenge but my top tip is, if you feel you have the skills and the time, don’t hesitate and just go for it!