I attended Ramsey as a student and both of my children have attended (with my son due to finish in July this year). I am also a member of staff at the Academy and have been for the past 10 years in various supporting roles.

I have a genuine interest in our Academy and our local community as a whole. I value the education my children have received and, as a governor, I am able to monitor the effectiveness of the school close up. I can challenge and question ongoing decisions to ensure they are being made to benefit our students in the best possible way.

I have a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Headteacher and teaching staff and have a clear perspective of how our Academy operates.

I understand the importance and value of accurate record keeping and can see first-hand how the Academy safeguards all students effectively.

The position is voluntary and has provides me with a much wider perspective of how the Academy operates and why particular strategies are put in place. Like other governors, I act as a critical friend and, if I feel something needs to be improved or developed, I am encouraged to voice my opinion.

I am able to question why things are done a certain way and my ideas and opinions are always listened to. The role of governor has afforded me a valuable opportunity to give something back to the Academy – to help The Ramsey Academy continue to be the best it can be.

Miss H Ralph