Governor Information & Duties
Meet our Governors
Chair: Kathryn YatesAppointed: Sept 18 (Dec 17 as governor)Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committee, Finance, Resources and Premises committee, Pay CommitteeParticular 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 18 years in the Civil Service where I am 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: Parent |
Vice Chair: Phil AshtonAppointed: Sept 18 (Sept 17 as governor)Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committee, Finance, Resources and Premises committee, Pay Committee, Headteacher's Performance Management Committee.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: Stanley SchoolBusiness or pecuniary interest: NonePersonal connections: Parent |
Co-opted Governor: Sean JonesAppointed: October 2021 Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committee, Finance, Resources and Premises committee; Vice Chair of the Standards Committee. Particular interest: Curriculum. Why I want to be governor: I believe in providing a high quality education to all children. I would like to use my expertise in the education sector to support my local school. As a governor I believe I can offer a balance of challenge and support to help the Mount community achieve. Personal information: I live in the local community and I am keen to support all stakeholders at Mount with any experience I have gathered across the primary sector. I am a trained teacher, currently working as a School Improvement Officer across the North West. I specialise in English and the Wider Curriculum. In my spare time I love taking my family through muddy puddles all over the place. I'm also a keen cycler, so look out for me on the wirral way. Other governing bodies: Local Authority Governor at Norman Pannell Primary School in Liverpool. Business or pecuniary interests: None Personal connections: None |
Co-opted Governor: Coleen Hibbard Appointed: 6thOctober 2021 Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committee, Finance, Resources and Premises committee, Headteachers Performance Management Committee. Particular Interests: Supporting mental health, pupil behaviour and literacy Why I want to be a governor: I was a primary school headteacher for 26 years in 3 schools including 2 wallasey schools and feel a good education is an essential entitlement for true social equality. I have lived in the local area for the last 33 years and feel the role of governor is a pivotal one. Having experienced private schools first hand in the early years of my career I am keen to ensure our children have access to the same life chances as their more affluent peers. I feel supporting excellent education in our Wallasey schools will help realise the potential of all our children, giving them the very best opportunities for their future lives. Personal Information: I was born and brought up in Huyton before becoming a primary teacher, briefly working in a boys boarding school in Hoylake and I then joined Knowsley Local Authority and, from 2004, Wirral Local Authority. I have two children who were educated in Wallasey schools and are now settled in their very different careers. In my spare time I enjoy doing lots of creative hobbies including baking and my recent challenge of learning to play golf, which I hope to get to grips with this year! Other Governing Bodies: None Business or pecuniary interests: None Personal Connections: None |
LA Governor: Jan LambethAppointed: December 2018Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committee, Finance, Resources and Premises committee, Pay Committee, Headteacher's Performance Management CommitteeParticular 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: Terence RyanAppointed: November 2021Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committeeParticular interests: As a year 6 teacher, I am interested in preparing our children for secondary school and ensuring they leave Mount as happy individuals who are ready to tackle the challenges ahead. I am also the computing curriculum lead with an interest in ensuring all children at Mount can use technology safely, use it to accomplish specific goals and become digitally competent.Why I want to be a governor: I wanted to become a governor as I am passionate about ensuring all our children at Mount feel safe, develop a love of learning and grow up to be kind and caring individuals. As a staff governor, I am keen to represent all of the staff at Mount and act as a link between them and the governing body to ensure we all work collaboratively and pull in the same direction. I am proud that I was elected by staff to represent them and I will do so to the best of my ability.Personal information: Originally from Birmingham, I moved to Liverpool to attend University where I studied Geography. I went on to complete my PGCE in primary education and took my first teaching job at Mount Primary and I haven’t looked back since. My plan was always to return to Birmingham but I met a girl, fell in love and the rest is history. We now have a 3 year old daughter who keeps us on our toes and fills us with so much joy. I also enjoy visiting new places, being active and spending time with family and friends.Other governing bodies: NoneBusiness or pecuniary interest: NoPersonal connections: Y6 Teacher |
Parent governor: Chris SmithAppointed: November 2018Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committee, Finance, Resources and Premises committeeParticular 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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Parent governor: Laurie Smith Appointed: November 2021 Committees: Standards, Curriculum and Pastoral committee, Finance, Resources and Premises committee Particular Interests: The arts, creativity in the classroom, enriching curricular and extra-curricular opportunities. Why I want to be a governor: I have worked inside the classroom as a teacher for over 18 years and believe that working with young people is the best job in the world. In my view all children regardless of their community and socio-economic background are entitled to an exciting, engaging and accessible education that has their best interests at heart and develops their personality, talents and abilities to the full. I am really looking forward to my role as parent governor at Mount and bringing my experience and enthusiasm to support the fantastic work that takes place there. Personal information: In my day job I am a Director of Music for a large Multi Academy Trust on the Wirral, working across both primary and secondary schools. I am a Mum to 3 gorgeous girls. In our spare time, we love to go on adventures as a family, and often go away in our campervan. I am a keen musician and play the saxophone, flute and piano. Other governing bodies: None Business or pecuniary interests: None Personal connections: Parent
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