NLS Governors

Meet our Governors

North Lakes School has a team of Governors whose main responsibilities are:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school;
Holding the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the Appraisal of staff;
Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure the funding provided is well spent.

They work with the Headteacher to plan for the improvement and development of the school. They visit the school frequently and meet on a regular basis to consider issues of leadership and management, teaching and learning, outcomes for pupils, pupil safety and wellbeing. The Governors’ key aim is to support the Headteacher, staff, pupils and parents in planning and delivering the best outcomes for the school.

There are often opportunities to join the Governing Body and we would welcome expressions of interest from parents who would like to join us to help make a difference to the school. Please contact the school office if you would like to know more.

Updated November 2025

Co-Opted Governors

Miss Molly Turnbull After finishing my degree in Accounting and Finance at Liverpool, moving back home and becoming a governor at the North Lakes School where I attended as a child has felt like a huge privilege. Musical Theatre is a big interest of mine and over the weekends you’ll normally find me supporting Carlisle United FC.
Ms E Fallowfield I am a qualified Level 3 Beauty Therapist and former pupil of North Lakes School; it’s future is very important to me. I love nothing more than time with my family, I have two daughters and a son.
Mrs Amanda Ellis Currently, I work in the data department of Greggs. I am passionate about children enjoying education and have two grown up sons who are both very sporty and were previous students at North Lakes.
Mrs Lauren Rigg (Joint Vice Chair) I am currently a teacher at UCC Secondary School and have a background in primary education. I ama passionate English teacher and enjoy seeing children thrive in their education.

Local Authority Governor

Mrs Liz Appleby (Chair of Governors) I joined March 2019 and I work in Special Education supporting teaching staff in analysing Outcomes for Learners. I love to learn and helping others to enjoy their learning. Very keen sports fan and hill walker.

Parent Governors

Mrs J Adamson-Parker (Joint Vice Chair) After working in Film and Television for many years, I now spend my time writing and learning new things. Moving to Penrith from Leeds, I love being able to swim in the local lakes and develop my love of photography. I have two sons and look forward to getting involved with North Lakes School.
Mrs Alex Airey - We moved to Penrith recently and my two children attend North Lakes School. am a qualified drama teacher and since becoming a parent at North Lakes School, I have volunteered to support where I can.
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Headteacher

Mrs Nicole Spibey- Having taught in London, Manchester and South Cumbria, it is a privilege to be working with, learning from and supporting the children, staff, governors and community of North Lakes School.

Staff Governor

Mrs Lindzi Greenwood As one of the longest members of the teaching staff and leadership team at North Lakes, it is a wonderful opportunity to support the governing body. Outside of school I am passionate about sports and you will often find me supporting Liverpool FC!

Clerk to the Governor