School Governance

Ms Kate Brookes	Headteacher
Mr Gary Towers	Co-opted Governor (Chair of Governors)
Mrs Margaret Gun	Co-opted Governor (EYFS Link Governor)
Mrs Laura Hodnett	Co-opted Governor (Maths Link Governor)
Mr Asim Din	Co-opted Governor
Mrs Amanda Taylor	Co-opted Governor (Safeguarding Link Governor)
Mrs Sam Goffin	Co-opted Governor
Mr Mike Cornes	Co-opted Governor
Dr Jessica Hawkins	Local Authority Governor (Pupil Premium/Mental Health Link Governor)
Mrs Julie Grindley	Parent Governor (Vice Chair, English & SEND Link Governor)
Mrs Abby Mitchell	Staff Governor

N.B. Margaret Gun is Chair for curriculum committee meeting.

Register Of Business Interests

Name of Governor	Category of Governor	Committee Memberships 24/25	Term start date	End date	Business Interests	Other establishments governed	Meeting attended 23/24
Ms K Brookes	Headteacher	Curriculum, *BFP	1/9/2024		None	None	6/6
Mr G Towers	Co-opted	*BFP, Headteacher’s Appraisal	1/2/2021	31/1/2025	None	None	11/12
Mrs M Gun	Co-opted	Curriculum, *BFP, Headteacher’s appraisal	1/12/2020	30/11/2024	None	None	10/12
Mr M Cornes	Co-opted	*BFP	11/10/2024	10/102028	Church Warden at Christchurch	None	6/9
Mr A Din	Co-opted	*BFP	13/10/2021	12/10/2025	AFC Meadowside Coach	None	3/6
Mrs L Hodnett	Co-opted	*BFP	13/10/2021	12/10/2025	None	None	5/6
Mrs A Taylor	Co-opted	Curriculum	19/6/2024	18/6/2028	None	None	1/1
Mrs S Goffin	Co-opted	*BFP	9/10/2024	08/10/2028	None	None	NA
Dr J Hawkins	Local Authority	Curriculum	13/10/21	12/10/2025	University of Manchester (Lecturer) AFC Meadowside Coach	None	6/9
Mrs J Grindley	Parent	Curriculum, *BFP, Headteacher’s appraisal	7/9/2021	06/09/2025	Sale Grammar School	Flixton Girls High School	6/9
Mrs A Mitchell	Staff	Curriculum	1/9/2023	31/8/2027	None	None	5/6

TRAINING COURSES UNDERTAKEN BY THE GOVERNING BODY IN 23/24

Safeguarding – responsibilities of Governors and Trustees

Accountability & Being Strategic

Governors’ role on appeal panels (Exclusions, Pupil Discipline Committees & Complaints)

Head's/School Leader's Performance Management & Appraisal

Taking the Chair

Understanding Academies and Academy Governance

Preparing Governors for Ofsted Inspection

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Safer Recruitment

School Funding & Finance Committees

Induction for maintained school governors

Safeguarding Link Governors

Roles and Responsibilities

The Prevent Duty