COTTAM - Key Persons

My name is Iain Martin, I am a parent of two boys and a girl, two of whom are at Cottam Primary School and the third was a pupil here before moving on to secondary school. I have been a governor at the school since 2015 and I am currently the Chair of the Finance and Resource committee and the Vice-Chair of Governors. I have been involved as a governor throughout a period of significant change at Cottam which has included the change of school leadership, Covid and the start of the transition from 1-form to 2-form entry. It has been a challenging and rewarding experience contributing to the school community where I can. Outside of being a governor, I work in a senior management role at research and technology organisation based in Samlesbury, a part of the University of Sheffield, where I am Head of Industry Engagement and Low Carbon Smart Buildings. In my work I am responsible for complex budgets and resource planning which has given me a good footing for chairing the Finance and Resource committee. Outside of work, I am an avid carp angler and a season ticket holder at North End, going to games with the kids whenever I can.

Lindsay Bevan

My name is Lindsay Bevan, I am a parent of a child at Cottam Primary School and I have an older child that has been through the school and is now at high school. I have been on the governing board since 2017, being a governor is a rewarding experience that allows me to positively contribute to the school. I work as a clinical practice lead with the Lancashire health visiting and school nursing team. My background working with children and their families provides me with the knowledge and skills needed to support the school in my role as early years governor. Over the years I have worked closely with children with additional needs and support needs, this requires me to work with other members of the multidisciplinary team and has been beneficial in my role as SEND and safeguarding governor. I am pleased to work with such a dedicated team and always enjoy my visits to the school.