The Role of our Governors
In all types of schools, governing bodies should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
If you would like to contact the governors please email Lynne Hollingsworth (chair of governors)
lhollingsworth@thelwallinfantschool.co.uk
Lynne Hollingswort - Chair of Governors
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Occupation |
Retired Teacher |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
None |
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Links with School |
Former teacher at the school until 2016 |
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Office Term |
June 2016 – June 2024 |
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Which of the committees are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I worked at Thelwall Infant school as a teacher for 17 years until July 2016 when I took early retirement. I have two adult sons as well as three young grandchildren. During my time as a teacher at Thelwall Infant School I worked across all year groups and spent a number of years as the school SENCO. I also have in depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection and have taken on the role of Child Protection and Safeguarding governor. I am proud to be associated with such a caring, nurturing school community where all staff are committed to ensuring an excellent standard of education for all pupils. I became a governor because I wanted to remain involved in ensuring that this outstanding provision is strengthened and maintained. |
Sharon Passey - Co-opted Governor
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Occupation |
SEN specialist Teacher |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
Daughter-in-Law works in Link Club |
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Links with School |
Three sons and two grandchildren attended both Thelwall Infants and Junior school. I was a parent governor at the Infant School and a co-opted governor at the Junior School during this time. My granddaughter is currently attending the nursery. |
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Office Term |
December 2014 – December 2022 |
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Which of the committees are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I am married and have lived in Thelwall for over 40 years. I have been a teacher for more than 40 years, originally teaching History and RE in a local High School, I have however spent the majority of my career working with children who have SEN. In 2014 I joined the Governing Board of Thelwall Infant School again with specific responsibility for Head Teacher Performance Appraisal and Pupil Premium. I strongly believe that all children should get the opportunity to receive an education that focuses not only on academic subjects, but one that provides a nurturing environment where they can thrive and develop their individual personalities in a safe environment. I know from experience that Thelwall Infant School provides just such an education and I want to help maintain this for the future. |
Ash Catherall - Staff Governor
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Occupation |
Teaching assistant |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
None |
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Links with School |
Teaching assistant at Thelwall Infant School |
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Office Term |
September 2020 - 2024 |
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Which of the committees are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I became a governor to further develop my own personal knowledge of how the school runs and to offer a different perspective on things from a sports and physical education point of view. I have specific responsibility for Healthy School strategy and Pupil voice.
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Cathy Houda - Co-opted Governor
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Occupation |
Deputy Headteacher |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
None |
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Links with School |
I have been employed as a teacher at Thelwall Infant School since January 2002 |
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Office Term |
November 2017 - November 2021 |
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Which of the committees are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I am currently a reception teacher and SENCO at Thelwall Infants and I joined the governing body in 2017. As Deputy headteacher I am keen to help the school to continue its drive for improvement and feel that my knowledge of the curriculum, assessment systems and current education policy will help the governors to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children. I am enjoying developing my knowledge of the governor role and in particular the management of finance and resources within school.
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Simon Hoe - Vice Chair of Governors
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Occupation |
Global Head of Digital and eCommerce |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
Wife who teaches yoga at the school |
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Links with School |
Parent of two children, one in Year 1 and one now attending Thelwall Junior School |
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Office Term |
July 2018 – July 2022 |
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Which of the committees are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I hope my personal contribution as a governor will help to raise standards even further and help with the continued improvement of the school. I have over 20 years managerial experience with finance being one of my key roles.
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Ben Coupar - Parent Governor
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Occupation |
General Manager |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
None |
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Links with School |
My youngest daughter is in Year one at school and my eldest daughter recently moved up to the Juniors. |
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Office Term |
September 2017 – June 2024 |
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Which of the committee are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I have been a Governor at the school for the last four years, taking on the specific responsibility as Governor for Health and Safety. I have enjoyed supporting local education and assisting the school where I can, to hopefully benefit the learning and experience the children have as they begin their educational journey. I hope that my background in construction management provides me with some useful skills and knowledge that will continue to be of value to the school.
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Sue Marshall - Co-opted Governor
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Occupation |
Retired teacher |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
None |
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Links with School |
Taught at the school on a part time and supply basis – retired in 2010 |
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Office Term |
June 2010 - June 2021 |
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Which of the committees are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I have worked in a variety of primary schools in Trafford, Salford and Cheshire. I came to Thelwall Infants in 1998 and have taught here on a part time and supply basis until retiring in 2010, when I became a governor. I am on the Learning and Curriculum Committee and am currently the SEND Governor. I have very much enjoyed working with the children in the school garden. I have lived in Lymm since 1977 and have two adult boys who work in the computer industry.
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Colm Buteux - Co-opted Governor
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Occupation |
Contracts Manager |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
Wife is a teacher at the school |
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Links with School |
My son and daughter both attended the school |
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Office Term |
March 2014 - March 22 |
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Which of the committees are you currently on? |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
I became a Governor as a parent of children who both attended Thelwall Infant School. My son now attends Thelwall Juniors (2021 is his last year) where I am also a governor giving me a good overview of the work of both schools. I have specific responsibility for Premises, Renewals and Development helping with procurement, contracts and legal items. As well as helping the school I am a member of Round Table (41 club – for ex Tablers) and also have a season ticket for Warrington Wolves.
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Governor Responsibilities
Committees
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Finance and Resource and Management |
Learning and Curriculum
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Colm Buteux -Chair |
Sue Marshall - Chair |
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Cathy Houda |
Alison Rostron |
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Alison Rostron |
Sharon Passey |
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Ben Coupar |
Ben Coupar |
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Lynne Hollingsworth |
Lynne Hollingsworth |
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Simon Hoe |
Ash Catherall |
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HT Appraisal/Pay Committee |
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Sharon Passey |
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Lynne Hollingsworth |
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Colm Buteux |
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Specific Governor Reponsibilities
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Headteacher Performance Management objectives |
Sharon Passey |
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SEND |
Sue Marshall |
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Child Protection and Safeguarding |
Lynne Hollingsworth |
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Healthy School/Pupil Voice |
Ash Catherall |
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Premises renewals and development |
Colm Buteux |
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Health and Safety |
Ben Coupar |
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Pupil Premium |
Sharon Passey |
Pupil Discipline, Staff Discipline, complaints and Appeals Committees to be convened according to terms of reference as required.
Terms of Office
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Type of Governor |
Name |
Term of office end date |
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Headteacher |
Alison Rostron |
Not specified |
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Staff |
Ash Catherall |
Dec 24 |
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Parent |
Vacancy |
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Simon Hoe |
Jul 22 |
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Co-opted |
Ben Coupar |
Jun 24 |
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Lynne Hollingsworth |
Jun24 |
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Colm Buteux |
Mar 22 |
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Sue Marshall |
Jun 21 |
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Cathy Houda |
Nov 21 |
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Darren Manuel |
Mar 23 |
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Vacancy |
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Local Authority |
Sharon Passey |
Dec 22 |
Attendance of Governors at Meetings
Click here to view the current academic years attendance register