Our Governing Body
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Mrs Nina Tomlinson Chair of Governors Local Authority Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Local Authority |
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Term of office: |
15th March 2017 to 14th March 2021 |
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Committees: |
Buildings Health & Safety Committee Pupil Discipline Committee Standards & Effectiveness Committee Complaints |
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Other responsibilities: |
Chair of Governors Pupil Premium Champion
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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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. |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
For the last six 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. |
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Mrs Laraine Southwell Vice - Chair of Governors Local Authority Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Blackburn Diocese |
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Term of office: |
22nd September 2019 to 21st September 2024 |
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Committees: |
Appraisal Committee Buildings Health and Safety Committee Curriculum & Ethos Committee (Chair) Pay Committee Pupil Discipline Standards & Effectiveness Committee (Chair) |
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Other responsibilities: |
Vice-Chair of Governors Reception Class Governor |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mrs Christine Adams Staff Governor
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Appointed by: |
Governing Body |
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Term of office: |
During appointment as Headteacher Since 1st September 2017 |
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Committees: |
Buildings Health and Safety Committee Curriculum & Ethos Committee Finance & Staffing Committee Standards & Effectiveness Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
Headteacher roles and responsibilities including PREVENT & Mental Health |
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Relevant business interests: |
Northbrook Primary Academy part of Endeavour Learning Trust: Secondee to the Trust as Executive Primary Lead |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
Northbrook Primary Academy as above.
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Interests and experience related to school governance: |
Governing Body |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
During appointment as Headteacher Since 1st September 2017 |
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Miss Jo Bacon - Community Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Governing Body |
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Term of office: |
13th November 2017 to 12 November 2021 |
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Committees: |
Standards & Effectiveness Committee, Pay Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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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) |
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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. |
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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. |
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Miss Tina Clague Parent Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Parents |
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Term of office: |
23rd November 2015 to 22nd November 2020 |
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Committees: |
Buildings Health & Safety Committee (Chair) Curriculum & Ethos Committee Finance & Staffing Committee Pay Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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Interests and experience related to school governance: |
I have been a governor at the school for the last six 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. |
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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. |
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Vacancy Staff Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Staff |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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Rev Nick Mansfield Foundation Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Blackburn Diocese |
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Term of office: |
1st December 2016 to 31st November 2020 |
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Committees: |
Appraisal Committee Finance & Staffing Committee (Chair) Curriculum & Ethos Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
Child Protection Governor Special Educational Needs Governor |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mrs Kathryn AndrewFoundation Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Governing Body |
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Term of office: |
17th October 2019 to 16th October 2023 |
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Committees: |
Pay Committee Finance & Staffing Standards & Effectiveness |
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Other responsibilities: |
PSHE |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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Vacancy Parent Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Parents |
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Mrs Naomi Nolan-Williams Parent Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Parents |
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Term of office: |
26th February 2018 to 25th February 2022 |
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Committees: |
Buildings Health & safety Committee Curriculum & Ethos Committee |
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Relevant business interests: |
Previously: Middleforth Playgroup - Chair of Committee |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
Teaching Assistant at St Mary Magdalen's Primary School, Penwortham |
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Interests and experience related to school governance: |
Before I had my children I was a secondary school teacher and so have an interest in education and how schools are run. I also volunteer at the school. I’m really looking forward to the challenge of being a parent governor and what I can learn along the way. |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
I currently have two children at Middleforth and so the school has been-and continues to be-a large part of my family’s life. I therefore wanted to be as fully involved as possible, and play a part in making sure the children of Middleforth have a positive experience of school. |
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Mrs Helen Porter Parent Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Parents |
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Term of office: |
31st March 2018 to 30th March 2022 |
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Committees: |
Curriculum & Ethos Committee, Standards & Effectiveness |
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Other responsibilities: |
Nursery Governor |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
Early Years Lead at a local primary school |
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Interests and experience related to school governance: |
I have worked as a primary school teacher for the past 19 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. |
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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. |
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Mrs Jenny Stanton Foundation Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Blackburn Diocese |
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Term of office: |
1st September 2017 to 31st August 2021 |
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Committees: |
Appraisal Committee Buildings,Health & Safety Committee Curriculum & Ethos Committee Finance & Staffing Committee Standards & Effectiveness Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
Religious Education Governor |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mr Tim Young Community Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Governing Body |
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Term of office: |
7th November 2020 to 6th November 2024 |
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Committees: |
Curriculum & Ethos Committee Finance & Staffing Committee Pupil Discipline Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
Training link |
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Relevant business interests: |
Railway Mission - Company Secretary Travel Watch - Director |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
Community Governor & Link Governor at Howick CE Primary School (07041) |
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Interests and experience related to school governance: |
Governor at the above school since 2003 |
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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 |
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Vacancy Community Governor |
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Governing Body |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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The following people have either retired or resigned from the Governing Body within the past 12 months:
Mrs A Murphy (13.10.2020), Mrs W Lishman (13.10.2020).
There are no reported relationships between Governors and school staff.