Governor Information & Duties
Meet our Governors
Chair: Kathryn YatesAppointed: Sept 18 (Dec 17 as governor)Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together with the exception of Pay and Personnel and Headteacher Performance Management.Particular interests: Attendance.Why I want to be a governor: I enjoy a challenging and rewarding role but more importantly I care about the education our children receive. I am keen to improve outcomes for all our children by helping raise standards and decide the priorities for improvement. I want to help strengthen the link between our school and our communities.Personal information: I was born in Yorkshire where I’ve lived all of my life and moved to Wirral in 2009. I spent 10 years working in the private sector and the last 14 years in the Civil Service where I am now a qualified Programme and Project Professional (PPM). Outside of work I love being a mum and like cooking when I have the opportunity.Other governing bodies: NoneBusiness or pecuniary interest: NonePersonal connections: None |
Vice Chair: Phil AshtonAppointed: Sept 18 (Sept 17 as governor)Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together with the exception of Pay and Personnel and Headteacher Performance Management.Particular interests: SEND, Safeguarding and Finance I am also a link governor for Y4Why I want to be a governor: As a parent of a child with SEND and experience with local authority procurement contract management I felt I could help apply my skills in my working role to help support the school. In addition I have been on numerous courses relating to children’s mental health that I hope to bring the knowledge to support the school community.Personal information: I am employed by the Local Authority in the Commissioning Support Section. My spare time I enjoy Wargaming, hillwalking, adventure activities (zip wires, exploring hidden Britain), computer gaming and as a family interacting with historical monuments as well as travelling all over the UK to learn about our past. I would say we are always busy every weekend!Other governing bodies: NoneBusiness or pecuniary interest: NonePersonal connections: None |
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Governor: Jan LambethAppointed: December 2018Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together with the exception of Pay and Personnel and Headteacher Performance Management.Particular Interests: Attendance, Looked After pupils and to ensure that schools are inclusive so that every child can reach their full potentialWhy I want to be a governor: I am passionate about Education and would like to use my breadth and wealth of experience to provide excellent outcomes for children at Mount Primary School. As a governor I can provide challenge, a strategic view, act as a critical friend and be accountable to all stakeholders within the communityPersonal Information: I live in the community and have been a Headteacher of two Wirral schools in socially deprived areas moving them from “significant weaknesses” to “Good with many Outstanding features”. During my career I have taught in a variety of schools across Wirral, been the Maths advisory teacher for the LA and was appointed to an Interim Executive Board by the LA and Dfe. I have mentored Headteachers, been a Local Leader of Education and worked on school improvement initiatives with Headteachers. I gained wider school improvement experience working as a Basic Skills Assessor, Inclusion Assessor and School Improvement Partner. Currently I am the clerk to my old cluster Birkenhead South HeadteachersOther governing bodies: Vice Chair of Governors at Mersey Park Primary Tranmere, Ex IEB member Woodslee Primary now part of Co-Op Multi Academy TrustBusiness or percuniary interest: clerk to Birkenhead Sth HeadteachersPersonal connections: Started my career as newly qualified teacher at Mount Primary school in 1973. I feel like I’ve come home! |
Staff governor: Laura StonesAppointed: September 2017Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together with the exception of Pay and Personnel and Headteacher Performance Management.Particular interests: I have recently taken on the role of SENDCo - a position I am really excited about. I am looking forward to working with families to ensure that our provision enables children to flourish and achieve.Why I want to be a governor: I applied for the role of staff governor in October 2017 as I am passionate about ensuring all children at Mount have a exciting and enriching school experience. I started at Mount Primary School as a School Direct student and immediately knew it was the place I wanted to work as a qualified teacher - luckily, a post became available! As staff governor I am really proud to represent the teaching staff and value the importance of representing the perspective of teachers when decsions are being made.Personal information: Prior to starting my career in teaching, I worked as performance manager in the civil service. Three years ago I made the decision to pursue my amibition of teaching and I haven't looked back since! I live in Wallasey with my husand and energetic twin boys! I have been a season ticket holder for Liverpool FC from a young age, a passion that my husband and children share - thankfully! Living so close to the beautiful Wirral coastline means you will often find me out walking with my family.Other governing bodies: NoneBusiness or pecuniary interest: NoPersonal connections: No |
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Parent governor: Chris SmithAppointed: November 2018Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together with the exception of Pay and Personnel and Headteacher Performance Management.Particular interests: Health and Safety - Inclusivity - Eco and EnvironmentWhy I want to be a governor: I was keen to give something back to the local community and this role
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