Governance

Category of Governor: Co-opted

Appointed by: Governing Body

Term of office: 01/04/2019 - 01/04/2023

Committees served on: Curriculum & Standards, Pay

Positions of responsibility: Chair of Governing Body, Chair of C&S Committee

Areas of special interest:

Supporting the school in its self evaluation processes in order to secure the best possible outcomes for all the children.

Why did you choose to become a school governor?

I had recently retired from the School Improvement Team in Bury Children’s Services so had some time on my hands!! I felt that I had the relevant skills to help the school, particularly at a time of major change to the National Curriculum and the way in which children would be assessed in the
future.

What do you do when not attending Governors’ meetings?

I visit the school regularly to participate in monitoring activities such as Learning Walks and I love attending events, particularly the Christmas plays. Aside from school, I swim regularly to try and keep fit and love to visit family in Switzerland where my favourite pastime has to be walking in
the Alps.

Mrs Gaskell can be contacted via email at:sgaskell@unsworth-primary.co.uk

Category of Governor: Parent

Appointed by: Elected by parents

Term of office: 01/04/2019 - 01/04/2023

Committees served on: Curriculum & Standards, Pay

Positions of responsibility: Vice Chair of the Governing Body, Clerk of Curriculum and Standards Committee

Voting rights: 

Areas of Special Interest: Helping to ensure that Unsworth Primary School secures the best value for money it can, so that we maximise the opportunities and benefits for the children.

Why did you choose to become a School Governor?

I volunteered to become a governor because, as a parent I was interested in how the decisions taken by the Board of Governors affected the children’s education. The school is such a great example of how teachers and parents can really secure the best for the children by working together. You see that cohesion and community spirit every time the school hosts an event and through initiatives like this website.

What do  you do when not attending Governors Meetings?     

When I am not attending governors meetings, I’m either busy, managing the finances for the law courts in the North West or I’m operating Dad’s taxi, bank and DIY service!

Category of Governor: Local Authority

Appointed by: Local Authority

Term of office: 01/04/2019 - 01/04/2023

Committees served on: Curriculum & Standards

Why did you choose to become a School Governor?

I volunteered to become a governor because as a local councilor I work within the local community and take great pride in ensuring that children get the education that they deserve. 

What do  you do when not attending Governors Meetings?     

When I am not attending governors meetings, I’m either busy supporting the local community or spending time with my family.

Category of Governor:  Staff

Appointed by: Elected by staff

Term of office: 01/04/2019 - 01/04/2023

Committees served on: Curriculum & Standards

Positions of responsibility: Safeguarding Governor

Why did you choose to become a School Governor?

I volunteered to become a governor because I have a keen interest in supporting the development of the school. As the staff governor, I feel t is important that I represent the staff and share their views.

What do  you do when not attending Governors Meetings?     

When I am not attending governors meetings, I enjoy spending time with family and keeping fit.

Category of Governor:  Parent

Appointed by: Elected by parents

Term of office: 01/12/2019 - 01/12/2023

Committees served on: Curriculum & Performance, Staff Dismissal Committee, Performance Management

Why did you choose to become a School Governor?

I volunteered to become a governor because as a parent, I was interested in giving something back to the school and being able to provide a parents perspective on the impact of different decisions that might be made.

What do  you do when not attending Governors Meetings?     

When I am not attending governors meetings, I enjoy spending time with my family and  I am a volunteer supporting Bury Hospice.

PLEASE NOTE: Disbanded due to Academy structure and merger of tasks with other committee