Chair: Kathryn Yates
Appointed: Sept 18 (Dec 17 as governor)
Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together
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. I’m also secretary to the Mount Primary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Other governing bodies: None
Business or pecuniary interest: None
Personal connections: None
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Vice Chair: Phil Ashton
Appointed: Sept 18 (Sept 17 as governor)
Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together
Particular interests: SEND, Safeguarding and Finance I am also a link governor for Y4
Why 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: None
Business or pecuniary interest: None
Personal connections: None
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Associate Governor: John Uriel
Appointed: Early 1980's
Committees: Previously Finance, Pay & Personnel, Health & Safety but our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together
Particular interests: Good governance
Why I want to be a governor: I think I have been a Mount School Governor about the same amount of time as the 36 years I’ve been married, so I can’t imagine not doing it.
Personal information: I am still a serving Civil Servant, albeit in injury time, and in due course can contribute more to the School when I do retire. I sometimes like to pontificate, but I know when not to treat myself too seriously, and I do a lot of amateur musical performances, and play in the Wirral Quiz League.
Other governing bodies: None although previously also served St George's Primary and Calday Grammar.
Business or pecuniary interest: None
Personal connections: None
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LA Governor: Julie Murphy
Appointed: November 2018
Committees: Previously Finance, Pay & Personnel, Health & Safety but our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together
Particular interests: to ensure children enjoy and achieve during their school years
Why I want to be a governor:
Personal information: Julie Murphy recently retired as the headteacher of a highly regarded, successful infant school. During her career she worked across two Local Authorities and within a newly formed Multi-Academy Trust. Julie served as Chair for Wirral's Primary Headteachers Consultation Group and represented Primary Headteachers on an Improvement Board. She gained wider school improvement experience working for a Locality Board and previously served within Cheshire's Early Years Quality Assurance Team. As a senior leader in two 'Outstanding' schools, Julie has a proven track record for ensuring quality learning experiences and excellent outcomes for pupils
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Business or pecuniary interest: Julie is an Associate Consultant for ECM Education Consultants Ltd. She is a Director of Concordia Multi-Academy Trust
Personal connections: Julie has no personal connections within Mount Primary School
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Parent governor: Chris Smith
Appointed: November 2018
Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together
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Staff governor: Laura Stones
Appointed: September 2017
Committees: Our governing body works as a collaborative across all committees together
Particular interests: I have recently taken on the role of SENCO - a position I am really excited about. I am looking forward to working with families to ensure that our provision enable children to flourish and acheive their possible outcomes.
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 know 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 persue 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: None
Business or pecuniary interest: No
Personal connections: No
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Associate governor: Vacancy
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