WINDLEHURST SCHOOL
Our Governors
Diana in the Desert
Diana Horrocks, our chair of Governors has recently returned from the Sahara in Algeria where she walked 13 miles in the desert to raise funds for the Western Sahara support group. Following the occupation of their country by Morocco, the Sarawi people now live in refugee camps with little access to fresh produce . The money she is raising goes to support a project which grows vegetables in the most challenging conditions.
To make a donation to this wonderful charity please click on the link to Dianas Go Fund Me page: HERE
What do School governors do?
The responsibility of the governing board is to hold the school to account for the curriculum, school finances, staffing, resources and standards at the school. The governing board shares the strategic vision for the school and monitors all aspects of school life.
The full governing board meets together twice each term and each meeting has a focus on either Resource (staffing, premises and finances) or Teaching and Learning (curriculum, safeguarding, pupil attendance and attainment).
All our governors are appointed by different methods, as specified by the government.
The governors at Windlehurst are:
|
Type of governor |
Name |
Current Period of appointment |
Area of responsibility |
|
Headteacher |
Chris Ormiston |
2018 - on going |
|
|
Staff governor |
James Taylor |
2023-2027 |
Health and Safety |
|
Local Authority Governor |
Diana Horrocks |
2023-2027 |
Chair of Governing Board |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Tara Hughes |
2023 - 2027 |
Development |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Alec Dean |
2023 - 2027 |
Safeguarding and medical needs |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Alice Harrison |
2024 - 2028 |
Curriculum and data |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Tracy Bingham |
2024–2028 |
SEND and LAC |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Sophie Wright |
2020 - 2028 |
Vice Chair, Wellbeing |
|
Parent governor |
Vacancy |
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|
Parent governor |
Vacancy |
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Governers that have served during the last 12 month:
| Type of Governor |
Name |
Date Appointed |
Date Stepped down |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Pamela Moffat |
2022 |
Sept 2024 |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Lisa Dennis |
2023 |
July 2024 |
|
Co-opted Governor |
Daljet Singh |
2022 |
Jan 2024 |
Record of Governor attendance at meetings in 2023/2024 can be found HERE
How to become a Governor:
Being a Governor is a great way to be part of Windlehurst whilst putting something back into the community.
Who can be a Governor?
• Parents who have been elected by parents at the school
• Staff elected by the Head, teachers and support staff at the school.
• The headteacher is invited to be on the Governing Body
• Persons appointed by Stockport Council know as the LA Governors
* Persons from the community usually appointed by the other members of the Governing Body, know as co-opted governors
How long can you be a Governor for?
Usually a governor is appointed for a period of four years but may subsequently be eligible for re-appointment or re-election.
How can I become a Governor?
If you are interested in becoming a Governor at Windlehurst School please contact either the Headteacher or the School Business Manager at the school. Then you can come along and meet us and help make a difference.
Declaration of Interests
Governors are required to make an annual declaration of interests which may have a bearing on their governance of the school. Details of these declarations are currently as follows;
Mr Alec Dean is the Director of Strive Academy which provides placements for some pupils
