Governors

Role of the Governors

Role of the Governors

Being a school governor is a very rewarding job. It gives you the opportunity to have a say in the development of the school. As a governor you will also be involved and aware of the latest developments in the way that children are being educated.

There is a team of Governors at Lark Hill, including representation from teacher governors, parent governors and local education authority (LA) governors. The term of office is 4 years, and an apply-election process is adopted to ensure all candidates are given a fair chance.

Governors are an important part of school life and make an important contribution in supporting education in our school. Governors provide strategic leadership and accountability to our school. They work with the Head Teacher to make decisions about finance, staffing and resourcing as well as supporting and challenging the Executive Head Teacher and other school leaders and staff to make sure we provide the best possible education for all our children.

What do Governors do?

  • Promote high standards.

  • Set targets for pupil achievement.

  • Appoint the head and deputy.

  • Assist with managing the school's budget.

  • Discuss current curriculum issues.

  • Have involvement in devising action plans.

How does a Governing Body work?

  • Closely with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School.

  • Makes decisions collectively as a team.

  • Often delegates decision making to committees.

  • Conducts most of its business at meetings.

Governor Profiles

Governor Profiles

  • Mrs Margaret Woodhouse (Chair)

    Term of Office: From 11.02.25 to 10.02.29

    Governor Type: Co-Opted

    Specific Roles: Chair of Lark Hill Governing Body; Chair of the school effectiveness and resources committees, Pupil Premium Governor

    Signed The Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Governor at St Ambrose Barlow and The Lowry High School; Chair of Fiddlers Lane Primary School; Member of Bishop Fraser MAT and Rowan Multi Academy Trust; Member of the IEB at Cadishead Primary school and Chair of LAB at St Augustine's CE Primary School.

  • Mr Philip Royle (Vice Chair)

    Term of Office: From 11.02.25 to 31.08.25

    Governor Type: Co-Opted

    Specific Roles: SEND Governor; Chair of the Resources committee.

    Signed The Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Governor at Westwood Park Primary School and St Marks RC Primary School.

    Stepped down July 2025

  • Mrs Gemma Lavelle

    Term of Office: From 11.02.25 to 10.02.29

    Governor Type: Observer

    Specific Roles: Member of the Resources and School Effectiveness committees

    Signed The Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Head of School at Lark Hill Primary School

  • Mrs Debbie Fulton

    Term of Office: From 11.02.25 to 30.04.25

    Governor Type: Co-Opted

    Specific Roles: Member of the Resources committee

    Signed The Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Employee of Salford City Council Finance team

    Stepped down April 2025

  • Cllr Charlotte Youd

    Term of Office: From 19.02.25 to 18.02.29

    Governor Type: LA Governor

    Specific Roles: Member of the School Effectiveness committee

    Signed The Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: None

  • Ms Suzanna Fairburns (Vice Chair)

    Term of Office: 01.12.2022 to 30.11.26.

    Governor Type: Co-Opted

    Specific Roles: Health and Safety; Resources Committee

    Signed The Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: None

  • Mrs Paula Warding (Executive Head Teacher)

    Term of Office: From 12.02.25 to 11.02.29

    Governor Type: Executive Headteacher

    Specific Roles: Member of the Resources and School Effectiveness committees

    Signed The Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Executive Head Teacher of Christ Church CE; Lark Hill and Lewis Street Primary Schools

  • Mrs Rebecca Byrne

    Term of Office: 11. 07.2024 to 10.07.2028

    Governor Type: Staff Governor

    Specific Roles: TBC

    Signed the Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Assistant SENDco

  • Mr Ahmed Ahmed

    Term of Office: 03.02.2025 to 02.02.2029

    Governor Type: Parent Governor

    Specific Roles: TBC

    Signed the Register: Yes

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Has children attending the school

  • Ms Jo Hewitt

    Term of Office: 03.02.2025 to 02.02.2029

    Governor Type: Parent Governor

    Specific Roles: TBC

    Signed the Register: No

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Grandchild attends the school

    Stepped down July 2025

  • Mrs Chioma Mgbeokwere

    Term of Office: 17.07.2025 to 16.08.2029

    Governor Type: Co-opted

    Specific Roles: TBC

    Signed the Register: No

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: None

  • Mr Ben Watkin

    Term of Office: 17.07.2025 to 16.08.2029

    Governor Type: Co-opted

    Specific Roles: TBC

    Signed the Register: No

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: None

  • Ms Anisa Seidi

    Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029

    Governor Type: Co-opted

    Specific Roles: TBC

    Signed the Register: No

    Details of any Conflicting Interests: Has a child attending the school
Governor Attendance

Governor Attendance

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