Vikki Hughes – LA appointed Governor – Co Chair
I have been a Local Authority Governor at Colburn Community Primary School since 2022 and currently serve as Co-Chair of Governors. As a teacher and aspiring school leader, I bring educational knowledge and a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing schools. I have been fortunate to be part of Colburn’s improvement journey, supporting and challenging school leaders as the school has continued to grow and develop. Living locally in North Yorkshire, I have a strong understanding of the school’s context, community and the needs of our pupils and families. I am passionate about ensuring that every child receives the best possible education and opportunities to achieve their full potential.
Angie Dale – Co – Opted Governor
As a child I attended Colburn Community Primary School and equally so have all my children. Therefore, my desire for Colburn School and the children & families it serves, to not only do well, but flourish, has been a longstanding passion of mine. It sits within the heart of our community which has grown and changed over many year, presenting different challenges. Furthermore, I am also a proud servant of the community and spend the majority of my time within it, whether it be supporting families in the food share or organising community events. I have always been extremely passionate about Colburn School and it is a privilege to be able to offer my time as a governor to enable the School to move forward. I love to see how the children grow, learn and develop from entry level through to Year 6.
Victoria Shippen – Co-opted Governor
I have recently joined Colburn Community Primary School as a governor and currently teach at a nearby primary school. I have teaching experience in both England and Asia, with subject specialisms in English writing, History, Geography, Science, and Art. As a former military child, I value the importance of strong school communities and inclusive education. I am particularly passionate about safeguarding, curriculum development and high-quality teaching. I was eager to join the governing body to support the school in providing the best possible education for all pupils while developing my own understanding of school governance.
Yousef Abdo – Headteacher
Since joining Colburn Community Primary School in September 2022, it has been a delight to work at the school and much has changed. I joined Colburn from a local primary school where I worked as an Assistant Headteacher. I have a real passion for Curriculum, Teaching & Learning, inclusion and sport. I believe our children need a good balance of academic work, sport, outdoor learning, music and art. I really want our children to become well rounded citizens who contribute positively to society. Over time, as a team, we have worked hard in developing all aspects of our school and as the headteacher I am proud of the of the team’s ‘never give up’ attitude. We strive for our children to be happy, independent and successful. We try to ensure that all children are nurtured to their full potential and are excited about learning more about the world around them!
Miss Murray – Staff Governor
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Kev Foster – Parent Governor
I have just recently joined Colburn Community Primary School as a Parent Governor. The reason I wanted to become a school governor was to contribute to developing opportunities for children in the school I attended as a child. I want to help and share the vision of the headteacher and the school governance board to improve the school and give it the best possible chance to support, develop and improve young people’s futures. If I can contribute to a tiny fraction of this, I will have succeeded in what I consider a success.
Debbie Nicholas – Co-Opted – Co Chair
I have been a member of Colburn Community Primary School’s governing body since September 2025. Previously, I taught at Colburn School for 37 years, for the majority of those years I was the deputy headteacher and SENDCo. On retiring in July 2025, I eagerly accepted the opportunity to become a co-opted governor and continue working with a school and community that I am passionate about. In my role as governor, I hope to utilise my knowledge and experience of Colburn School to support all stakeholders in moving the school forward. I believe that with strong leadership, a clear vision, effective communication, skilled teachers, a robust curriculum and a positive and safe learning environment, all pupils can reach their potential academically and socially.
