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 Year 1 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: |
I have no experience of governance in education. However before retiring I was a Senior Ward Sister at Royal Preston Hospital for twenty seven years. I participated in clinical governance in the Health Service and I feel the skills I gained will enable to fulfil this role. |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
I have lived in Penwortham most of my life, both of my grandchildren have attended schools in Penwortham and recently my grandson was a pupil 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 |
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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: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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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 |
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Other responsibilities: |
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Relevant business interests: |
None |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
Deputy Headteacher & Director of School Improvement at Tarleton Academy |
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Interests and experience related to school governance: |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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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: |
Year 4 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: |
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. |
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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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Mrs Wendy Lishman Staff Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Staff |
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Term of office: |
26th October 2016 to 25th October 2020 |
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Committees: |
Buildings Health and Safety Committee Finance & Staffing Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
Link Governor |
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Relevant business interests: |
Secretary for Lishy Ltd, IT Consultancy |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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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. |
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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. |
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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: |
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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: |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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Mrs Alex Murphy Parent Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Parents |
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Term of office: |
14th October 2016 to 13th October 2020 |
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Committees: |
Pay Committee Standards & Effectiveness Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
Year 5 Class Governor |
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Relevant business interests: |
Husband is the Director/Owner of The Brothers of Swing |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
None |
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Interests and experience related to school governance: |
None |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
I am a Parent Governor, newly elected to the Governing Body at the start of this academic year (2016-2017). I am mother to two children, the eldest of whom started their school journey in September in Reception Class at Middleforth. |
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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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Other responsibilities: |
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Relevant business interests: |
Middleforth Playgroup - Chair of Committee |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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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 |
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Other responsibilities: |
Nursery Governor |
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Relevant business interests: |
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Membership of other educational establishments: |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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Mrs Jenny Stanton Foundation Governor |
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Appointed by: |
Blackburn Dicese |
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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: |
Year 6 Class Governor 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 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 2016 to 6th November 2020 |
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Committees: |
Curriculum & Ethos Committee Finance & Staffing Committee Pupil Discipline Committee |
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Other responsibilities: |
Year 3 Class Governor |
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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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Appointed by: |
Governing Body |
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What made you decide to become a governor at Middleforth? |
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