Mrs Nina Tomlinson

Chair of Governors

Local Authority Governor

Appointed by:

Local Authority

Term of office:

15th March 2017 to 14th March 2021

Committees:

Buildings Health & Safety Committee

Pupil Discipline Committee

Standards & Effectiveness Committee

Complaints

Other responsibilities:

Chair of Governors

Pupil Premium Champion

Year 1 Class Governor

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

I am the chair of the governors and have been a member of the governing body since 2017.  My working life has been in the Health Service where I was a senior ward sister at The Royal Preston Hospital.

I have lived  in Penwortham most of my life and my children have attended local schools.

My grandson was a pupil at Middleforth and I became a volunteer helper with a specialist interest in reading which is a role I still enjoy today.

I continue to be impressed with the caring and nurturing attitudes in school and the dedication of all staff which enables the children to receive a high quality education with encompassing Christian values.

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

For the last five years I have been a volunteer helper within the school. 

This role has included a special interest in reading with KS1 children.

I have continued to be impressed by the caring and nurturing attitudes in school and dedication of the staff to enable children to receive a high standard of education.

Mrs Laraine Southwell

Vice - Chair of Governors

Local Authority Governor

Appointed by:

Blackburn Diocese

Term of office:

22nd September 2019 to 21st September 2024

Committees:

Appraisal Committee

Buildings Health and Safety Committee

Curriculum & Ethos Committee (Chair)

Pay Committee

Pupil Discipline

Standards & Effectiveness Committee (Chair)

Other responsibilities:

Vice-Chair of Governors

Reception Class Governor

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

As a retired infant teacher I have a lot of experience which I can use to support school both as a volunteer in the classroom and as a governor. 

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

As an active member of St Leonard's Church I was asked if I was interested in becoming a governor.  I am very keen to foster and maintain the excellent relationship between Church and school.    

Mrs Christine Adams

Staff Governor

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Term of office:

During appointment as Headteacher

Since 1st September 2017

Committees:

Buildings Health and Safety Committee

Curriculum & Ethos Committee

Finance & Staffing Committee

Standards & Effectiveness Committee

Other responsibilities:

Headteacher roles and responsibilities including PREVENT & Mental Health

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

Governing Body

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

During appointment as Headteacher

Since 1st September 2017

Miss Jo Bacon - Community Governor

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Term of office:

13th November 2017 to 12 November 2021

Committees:

Standards & Effectiveness Committee

Other responsibilities:

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

Academy Director of School Improvement  Endeavour Learning Trust - a Multi Academy Trust which runs 3 secondary schools ad one primary school in Lancashire and Sefton (Tarleton Academy, Burscough Priory Academy, Wellfield High School and Churchtown Primary School)

Interests and experience related to school governance:

Having reported to Governing bodies at various schools as part of my role at Tarleton Academy and Endeavour Learning Trust I would like to be able to help other schools through effective governance. 

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

Having worked with Mrs Adams in her previous role I was pleased to be able to join the governing body of Middleforth and contribute to the community.

Miss Tina Clague

Parent Governor

Appointed by:

Parents

Term of office:

23rd November 2015 to 22nd November 2020

Committees:

Buildings Health & Safety Committee (Chair)

Curriculum & Ethos Committee

Finance & Staffing Committee

Pay Committee

Other responsibilities:

Year 4 Class Governor

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

I have been a governor at the school for the last nearly five years and within that time I have gained a good understanding of the governor's role and learnt about many aspects of school life. 

My current interests of school governance is in year 3, whom I am following through their academic year. It has been amazing watching them grow not only as great Middleforth learners but as amazing young people.

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

I am a mother of four children, of which two have already gone through their school journey at Middleforth.  I currently have a child in year 3 and in year 1.  Over the years I have always taken a very keen interest in the school and I like to represent views of other parents and support the school so it can continue to grow and succeed.

Mrs Wendy Lishman

Staff Governor

Appointed by:

Staff

Term of office:

26^th October 2016 to 25^th October 2020

Committees:

Buildings Health and Safety Committee

Finance & Staffing Committee

Other responsibilities:

Link Governor

Health and Safety Governor

Relevant business interests:

Secretary for Lishy Ltd, IT Consultancy

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

I used to be a Health and Safety Representative for a large retail chain.  I currently work in school as a Learning Support Assistant and Manager of the Out of Hours Clubs.  I have volunteered for various committees over the years some large, some small.   

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

Now that both my sons have left home I feel I have time to volunteer in the local community.  I like to be busy.  I already work at Middleforth School so it seemed the ideal place.  My sons had an excellent education here so I want it to continue to be a great learning environment.  I am looking forward to playing a part in the future development of the school.

Rev  Nick Mansfield

Foundation Governor

Appointed by:

Blackburn Diocese

Term of office:

1st December 2016 to 31st November 2020

Committees:

Appraisal Committee

Finance & Staffing Committee (Chair)

Curriculum & Ethos Committee

Other responsibilities:

Child Protection Governor

Special Educational Needs Governor

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

I have enjoyed serving on the Governing Body for a number of years, supporting and strengthening the link between Church and School and nurturing the Christian ethos.

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

As Vicar of St Leonard's Church it is my privilege to be a Governor.

Mrs Kathryn Andrew

Foundation Governor

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Term of office:

17th October 2019 to 16th October 2023

Committees:

Other responsibilities:

PSHE

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

In my career I have worked with children ranging from 4 to 16 years.  I have been a primary school teacher and a teaching assistant working within main stream schools and also SEN schools.  I am committed to all aspects of education and feel that I can offer support, advice and hard work to Middleforth School as a member of the Governors.

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

There was a notice in St Leonards weekly news letter about a vacancy on the Governor's  at Middleforth School which caught my eye.  I took early retirement 2 years ago and I felt this was the perfect opportunity for me to give to my local community.

Mrs Alex Murphy

Parent Governor

Appointed by:

Parents

Term of office:

14th October 2016 to 13th October 2020

Committees:

Pay Committee

Standards & Effectiveness Committee

Other responsibilities:

Year 5 Class Governor

Relevant business interests:

Husband is the Director/Owner of The Brothers of Swing

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

None

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

I am a Parent Governor.   I am mother to two children at Middleforth. 
In my professional life, I am a development lead for health services for the 0-19 years age groups and their families.  I have many years of experience assessing individual and community need, critically reviewing current provision, designing and implementing new services, managing clinical staff teams, ensuring high standards and excellence are built in and maintained, and  managing projects and budgets. 
My work ethos is strongly one of working as an advocate for families and the community and, as importantly, one of working with families and the community.  These are skills and beliefs that I bring with me into this role. 
I view my primary role as Parent Governor as advocating for the children and parents of the school, providing healthy challenge and support so that Middleforth can continue to provide high quality learning opportunities in a warm, nurturing environment, so that each child thrives to the best of their abilities.  

Mrs Naomi Nolan-Williams

Parent Governor

Appointed by:

Parents

Term of office:

26th February 2018 to 25th February 2022

Committees:

Buildings Health & safety Committee

Curriculum & Ethos Committee

Other responsibilities:

Relevant business interests:

Middleforth Playgroup - Chair of Committee

Membership of other educational establishments:

Interests and experience related to school governance:

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

Mrs Helen Porter

Parent Governor

Appointed by:

Parents

Term of office:

31st March 2018 to 30th March 2022

Committees:

Curriculum & Ethos Committee, Standards & Effectiveness

Other responsibilities:

Nursery Governor

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

Early Years Lead at a local primary school

Interests and experience related to school governance:

I have worked as a primary school teacher for the past 17 years working across all key stages and in a variety of schools working with children and parents. I currently work as the Early Years Lead at a Preston Primary school. 

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

I am a Parent Governor and mother to two children who attend Middleforth.  I am very proud to have my children attend this school and have seen them blossom with the help and support of the amazing staff.  I am passionate about seeing every child develop their true potential over their school life and will use my experience to support the school governing body to ensure every child achieves this.

Mrs Jenny Stanton

Foundation Governor

Appointed by:

Blackburn Diocese

Term of office:

1st September 2017 to 31st August 2021

Committees:

Appraisal Committee

Buildings,Health & Safety Committee

Curriculum & Ethos Committee

Finance & Staffing Committee

Standards & Effectiveness Committee

Other responsibilities:

Year 6 Class Governor

Religious Education Governor

Relevant business interests:

None

Membership of other educational establishments:

None

Interests and experience related to school governance:

I helped with a Sunday School for many years and have recently helped with Messy Church at St Leonard's. I have always been very interested working with and helping children.

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

The vicar asked me!  I was helping with the toddler group and an opportunity arose for a foundation governor.  I was extremely honoured to accept.  I have now been a governor for over 15 years and was Chair of governors for at least 10 years.  

Mr Tim Young

Community Governor

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Term of office:

7th November 2016 to 6th November 2020

Committees:

Curriculum & Ethos Committee

Finance & Staffing Committee

Pupil Discipline Committee

Other responsibilities:

Year 3 Class Governor

Training link

Relevant business interests:

Railway Mission - Company Secretary

Travel Watch - Director

Membership of other educational establishments:

Community Governor & Link Governor at Howick CE Primary School (07041)

Interests and experience related to school governance:

Governor at the above school since 2003

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?

Very impressed with the school on recent visits, especially to judge ‘Penwortham In Bloom’ last June so when I knew there was a vacancy, I offered and was accepted

Vacancy

Community Governor

Appointed by:

Governing Body

Term of office:

Committees:

Other responsibilities:

Relevant business interests:

Membership of other educational establishments:

Interests and experience related to school governance:

What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth?