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Meet the governors

Who’s Who In Our Governing Body

The Governing Body is a friendly group of volunteers who oversee and support the development of the school so that it always provides a high standard of education for its pupils. Its membership includes staff, parents and people who represent the Local Authority and community.

The following members of staff sit on the governing body:

Gary Cunningham - Headteacher, Term of office : 1.9.09- , Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

As Headteacher Mr Cunningham attends all Governing Body meetings and committees. He provides information and answers to Governors about all matters relating to our school.

Ann-Marie Berry - Co-opted Governor, Term of office : 1.9.14-31.8.22, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

Mrs Berry has worked at Oakwood Avenue since 2006 and is a former Chair of Governors. She is currently a teaching assistant in Lower KS2. Mrs Berry is also mum to George and Maddie who both attended Oakwood Avenue and are now in high school.

Tracy Robinson - Co-opted Governor, Term of office : 1.9.14-31.8.22, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

Mrs Robinson is the school business manager. She provides detail and responds to questions governors have about our premises, finances and health and safety. She is also a governor at St. Andrew’s Primary School.

Joanne Reilly - Deputy Headteacher

Mrs Reilly joins our meetings as an observer.

Jane Coates - Senior Assistant Head

Miss Coates joins our meetings as an observer

The following parents sit on the governing body:

Garry Finn - Parent Governor, Term of office : 13.12.18-12.12.22, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

Garry was appointed to the Governing Board in 2015. He runs his own mobile business and is dad to Kian who attended Oakwood Avenue. This means Garry is available to spend time in school during the day, visiting classes and speaking with staff and parents.

Vicky Lockwood - Co-opted governor, Term of office : 1.9.17-31.8.21, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

Vicky works as a Mental Health Practise Manager and is Mum to Will and Rhys who are former pupils. Vicky has valuable health and safety experience which she uses in her role as governor.

Alison Regan - Parent Governor, Term of office: 20/9/19-19/9/23, Disclosure of pecuniary interest: nil

Alison works as a nurse and lives within the local community close to school. She is mum to Zoe, currently in year 4. Alison is a member of the Parent Voice which meets with SLT and governors to discuss matters of interest with parents and carers. She brings a parent's perspective to the governing board and can reflect views of a member of neighbouring community.

Nicola Noakes - Parent Governor, Term of office: 20/9/19-19/9/23, Disclosure of pecuniary interest: nil

Nicola works at Royal Mail in Warrington and is mum to Seif, currently in Reception. Nicola brings a parent's perspective to the governing board and can also reflect views of a member of the local community.

The following members of the local community sit on the governing body:

Julie Bennion - Co-opted governor, Term of office : 1.9.14-31.8.22, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

Julie is our Chair of Governors. She had worked in other schools as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant and now works as a school business manager. She is mum to Kane who attended the designated provision at Oakwood Avenue before moving on to high school.

Bev Scott-Herron - Co-opted governor, Term of office : 1.9.14-31.8.22, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

Bev is Vice Chair of Governors. She is Headteacher and a Governor of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. She brings lots of useful experience to the governing body as well as providing a vital link to secondary school.

Lynn McDonald-Borthwick - Associate governor, Term of office : 17.9.15-16.9.23, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : nil

Lynn works as a Science Lecturer in Liverpool. She lives in Padgate and is Mum to Magnus who is a former pupil of the school.

Nicola Graham - Co-opted governor, Term of office : 13.12.18-12.12.22, Disclosure of pecuniary interest : Saferchildren Ltd (Owner)

Nicola is from Altrincham. She recently retired after serving for 30 years in Greater Manchester Police. This included working within child protection, domestic violence and youth offending teams. She now runs her own safeguarding training company supporting schools, nurseries and rugby clubs. Nicola has served as a trustee of a charity and vice president of her local rugby club.

STATUS OF TYPES OF GOVERNORS

Co-opted – elected by Governing Body

Parent – elected by parents

Staff – elected by staff

Local Authority – appointed by the Local Authority

Associate – appointed by Governing Body