Governance of Thelwall Infant School as part of The Beam Trust
Thelwall Infant School is an academy school and is part of The Beam Trust. The school is govenred by the Trust Board. More information about The Beam Trust and the Trust Board can be found here.
Our Local Governing Board
Our Local Governing Board works closely with the Trust Board to ensure the strategic leadership of the school. The governing board has 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;
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent; and
- Ensuring the voice of stakeholders is heard.
If you would like to contact the governors please email Lynne Hollingsworth (chair of local governing board)
lhollingsworth@thelwallinfantschool.co.uk
Governor Vacancies
Co-opted Governor Role
We are looking for committed people to join Thelwall Infant School and Nursery Local Governing Board as Co-opted Governors.
We have vacancies in the co-opted governor category and would welcome applications from people with experience in any of the following areas:
* Health and Safety (H&S officer, union rep etc)
* Buildings or project management
* Human Resources
* Legal (Paralegal, Solicitor etc)
The Local Governing Board of our school is made up of parent, staff and co-opted governors.
The recruitment process initially requires you to complete an application form (see below).
The next stage is the completion of a skills audit, to allow the Governing board to understand your skill set.
The final stage is a meeting with the Headteacher and/or Chair of Governors.
The Local Governing Board operates at a strategic level and is not involved in the day-to-day running of the school. We are responsible for both the conduct of the school and for the promotion of high standards. We carry out this role by setting the vision for the school, ensuring that the school works efficiently and effectively towards achieving its vision, and that the school provides a high quality education for its pupils. This is done by building a thorough knowledge of the school and its community, by both supporting and constructively challenging the school, and by ensuring accountability and compliance.
Governors do not need to be experts in the field of education. What they do need is an interest in the school and in the welfare of its pupils, together with the time and willingness to get involved. The skills you have can be very useful to the Governing Board.
Governors also need ‘soft skills’ – the ability to be able to build relationships with a range of people, to be able to work as part of a team, to be able to question, and to make connections between different types of information. All governors are expected to be able to read budget reports and data on school standards.
Our Governing Board has certain expectations of governors, which currently are:
* to attend and contribute to 4 meetings per year of the full Governing Board,
* to help monitor and review an area of the school improvement plan which will include visiting school, meeting with the staff and reporting on each visit to the Governing Board.
* to visit the school informally on occasion,
* to commit to attend training courses,
* to comply with the expectations set out in our Code of Conduct.
In return, our Governing Board commits to:
* provide you with an induction,
* provide access to quality training
* offer you an insight into the wider perspective of the school,
* give you the opportunity to make a difference to our school and the outcomes for our pupils.
If you would like to find out more about how you can contribute to governance at our school, or have any questions about anything, then please contact the school office which will then arrange for a governor to contact you.
To apply for the vacancy please download and complete the form below and return it to thelwallinfant.head@thebeamtrust.co.uk
Newsletters
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Sharon Passey - Chair of Governors
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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 2021 – December 2025 |
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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. |
Hannah Sands- Staff Governor
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Year 1 Teacher |
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Pecuniary & Business Interests |
None |
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Links with School |
Teacher at Thelwall Infant School |
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Office Term |
January 2022 - 2026 |
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I became a governor to further develop my own personal knowledge of how the school runs and to offer a different perspective on things. 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 2021 - November 2025 |
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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 2022-July 2026 |
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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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Louise Simmonds - Parent Governor
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Occupation |
Mum to three children, former college lecturer in BTEC Childcare and Health and Social Care |
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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 son attends Thelwall Junior Schl |
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Office Term |
July 2022 - June 2026 |
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A sentence to describe why you became a governor |
My two youngest children do not find schol easy and my second child has special educational needs. I am committed to ensuring both children recieve the same education as their peers and succeed in life. I feel my professional skills, combined with my passion for making a difference to the lives of chidren will make me an excellend addition to the governong board. I would like to build upon the excellent relationships between school and oarents and build on the cllaborations.
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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 2021 - June 2025 |
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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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Governor Responsibilities
Specific Governor Reponsibilities
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Headteacher Performance Management |
Simn Hoe |
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SEND |
Sharon Passey |
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Child Protection and Safeguarding |
Lynne Hollingsworth |
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Well-being |
Simon Hoe |
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Pupil Premium |
Sharon Passey |
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Health and Safety |
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EYFS |
Sue Marshall |
| Teacher Pay and Appraisal Committee | Lynne Hollingsworth, Simon Hoe, 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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Headteacher |
Alison Rostron |
Not specified |
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Staff |
Hannah Sands |
Jan 26 |
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Parent |
Louise Simmonds |
July 26 |
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Simon Hoe |
Jul 26 |
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Co-opted |
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Lynne Hollingsworth |
Jun 24 |
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Sharon Passey |
Nov 25 |
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Sue Marshall |
Oct 25 |
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Cathy Houda |
Nov 25 |
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Attendance of Governors at Meetings
Click here to view the current academic years attendance register