My name is Peter Armitage, and I am a Co-opted Governor of this school. I am 80 years of age,  but my work with the school helps me keep young, and I hope to do many more years of service.

I work for the Royal Mail as a Community Action Co-ordinator and I have been proud to be involved with the school for 20 years.  

I joined the Governing Body as a Community Governor and acted as Vice-Chairman for two years.   In March 2010, I was made the News of the World’s children’s’ Champion and in April of the same year, met Her Majesty the Queen at Windsor Castle, where I was awarded the MBE.

I enjoy my work at Glascote Academy, working alongside the Headteacher and Student Governors, a role I relish, and supporting educational trips and rewards through my work with Royal Mail which is something I am very committed to. 

I am the Headteacher at Glascote Academy, although I have been part of the teaching team at the school for 26 years when I joined as an NQT. During this time I have seen many changes to the school, staffing and headship; however I am happy to say that the school continues to push forward and is always striving to provide the best education and opportunities that it can for all of its pupils.  I am extremely proud to work at such a special school and with such amazing, committed people.    On a personal note, I am both a proud mother and a grandmother, and when time allows, I enjoy reading and spending time with my loved ones.

I have been a governor for the last 2 years. I wanted to continue being involved with Glascote Academy after both attending the school myself as well as my now grown-up children. I also enjoy helping out with the school discos, Year 6 prom, and attending Governor Days, giving all children every opportunity to celebrate all their hard work and effort. I enjoy being part of the excellent education and family environment that Glascote Academy delivers.

On a more personal level, I have two grown-up daughters, who keep me busy! I love spending time with friends and family, socialising, taking holidays, travelling and making memories.

I became a parent governor to contribute to Glascote Academy’s continued improvement and development and to ensure that all of our children’s school experience is as inclusive, diverse and developmentally challenging as it can be. 

I'm proud to be part of creating a school where our children can achieve their best, because they have a positive, nurturing environment that inspires them to learn, especially the farm. 

Personally, I have almost twenty years' experience in retail management. This allows me to bring transferable skills to the role of governance. For example, people management, data analysis, developing policies and guidelines, budget control and health and safety. 

My own children are, or are soon to be, part of the Glascote family, and therefore, I have a vested interest in the school's future. I am passionate about ensuring that all our children become lifelong learners, can achieve the best of their abilities and are above all happy at school. 

I joined the Glascote Academy family in 2014. During this time, I have progressed from being the Early Years Leader to becoming Head of School. As part of this role, I lead Early Years, Key Stage one, Fundraising, Outdoor learning and support the Head Teacher with assessment. 

I am very passionate about the Early Years ethos and curriculum, and I am lucky enough to teach full-time in Reception. 

In my own time, I enjoy socialising with my friends and family, being part of Girl Guiding, where I help to run a Brownie Unit. I love to travel and aspire to see the world; these are aspirations I wish to instil into the children of Glascote Academy. 

I have been a governor at Glascote Academy since October 2023 and value the opportunity to be part of children's lives and help shape their futures.

Glascote Academy is vibrant and lively, and I am honoured to be part of it. The team at Glascote Academy work extremely hard to provide an enjoyable and thorough education, and my granddaughter is thriving at the school.

During my working life, I gained various qualifications, including my AAT, BA (Hons) in Accountancy and Finance, Specialist Paralegal Qualification, and finally, my HR and Health and Safety Diploma. These qualifications will help me to navigate my role as governor, and hopefully, I will learn new skills throughout my journey.

On a personal note, I have two grown-up children, four granddaughters, and three great-grandsons who keep me on my toes and hopefully young at heart!

I have been a governor at Glascote Academy since May 2024.  I have extensive experience as a governor of another Tamworth school, having spent several years as Co-Chair and as Chairs of various committees, starting as a parent governor and remaining at that school long after my own children had left - they are now at university.

In my professional career I am an IT manager at Tamworth Borough Council, having worked there for over 17 years, with responsibility for business systems, application development and data insight.

Outside of work, I have a keen interest in fitness and am an Event Director at Tamworth Castle Grounds parkrun.

I hope to be able to bring my professional skills and qualities and my governance experience here into my role at Glascote Academy.