Governors
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Role of the Governors
Being a school governor is a very rewarding job. It gives you the opportunity to have a say in the development of the school. As a governor you will also be involved and aware of the latest developments in the way that children are being educated.
There is a team of Governors at Lewis Street, including representatives from teacher governors, parent governors and local authority (LA) governors. The term of office is 4 years, and an apply-election process is adopted to ensure all candidates are given a fair chance.
What do Governors do?
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Promote high standards.
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Set targets for pupil achievement.
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Appoint the head and deputy.
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Assist with managing the school's budget.
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Discuss current curriculum issues.
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Have involvement in devising action plans.
How does a governing body work?
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Closely with the headteacher.
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Makes decisions collectively as a team.
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Often delegates decision making to committees.
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Conducts most of its business at meetings.
Expanders
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Mr Geoff Howard
Term of Office: From 13.10.23 to 12.10.27
Governor Type: Co-Opted
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Resources Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Father of a member of staff at Lewis Street
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Mrs Paula Warding
Term of Office: 01.01.2025
Governor Type: Executive Head teacher
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Resources and School Effectiveness Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Executive Headteacher at Christ Church C.E; Lark Hill and Lewis Street Primary Schools
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David Jolley (Chair of Governors)
Term of Office: From 17.12.24 to 16.12.28
Governor Type: Local Authority
Appointed By: Local Authority
Specific Roles: Chair of Governors, Safeguarding and LAC Governor, Resources Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Previous Councillor for Salford City Council
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Miss Sara Roberts (Associate Member with Voting Rights)
Term of Office: From 29.10.18
Governor Type: Associate Member
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Resources Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Staff member at Lewis Street and Christ Church C.E; Associate member at Christ Church C.E Primary
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Mr David Pruden (Vice Chair)
Term of Office: From 05.03.22 to 04.03.26
Governor Type: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Resources Committee Chair; Vice Chair
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: None
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Ms Claire Kinch (Associate Member with Voting Rights)
Term of Office: From 01.01.20
Governor Type: Associate Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Resources and School Effectiveness Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Head of School at Lewis Street
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Ms Kether Kerrane
Term of Office: From 31.03.22 to 30.03.26
Governor Type: Parent Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Effectiveness Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Member of welfare staff at Lewis Street
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Mr Hamza Al-Kindi
Term of Office: From 31.03.22 to 30.03.26
Governor Type: Parent Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Resources Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: None
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Miss Sophie Hornby
Term of Office: From 25.11.22 to 24.11.26
Governor Type: Staff Governor
Appointed By: Staff
Specific Roles: Effectiveness Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: None
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Ms Emma Brockelhurst
Term of Office: 05.03.24 to 04.03.28
Governor Type: Co-opted Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Effectiveness Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: None
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Ms Jacqui Fahy
Term of Office: From 11.03.25 to 10.03.29
Governor Type: Co-Opted Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Chair of Effectiveness Committee; Resources Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: None
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Mr Colin Morse
Term of Office: From 13.10.23 to 12.10.27
Governor Type: Co-Opted Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Health and Safety
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: None
Stepped down in November 2024
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Dr Lee Schofield
Term of Office: From 04.07.23 to 03.07.27
Governor Type: Co-Opted Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Curriculum; Joint Effectiveness Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Previously an Assistant Headteacher at Lewis Street Primary School
Stepped down in May 2025
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Mrs Wendy McCormack
Term of Office: From 09.09.16
Governor Type: Executive Headteacher
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: Executive Headteacher
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Executive Headteacher of Lewis Street, Lark Hill and Christ Church CE Primary Schools
Stepped down in December 2024
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Mr Giles Caldwell
Term of Office: From 13.10.23 to 12.10.27
Governor Type: Co-Opted Governor
Appointed By: Governing Board
Specific Roles: SEND
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: None
Stepped down in September 2024