Mr Keith Thompson

Co-Opted Governor (Chair of Governors)

Keith is a retired primary Headteacher, he has a wealth of relevant experience in both primary and secondary at Governor level. As chair he attends school each week and meets with the Headteacher to ensure he is fully up to speed with developments in this fast moving school.

Responsibilities:

Finance/Head of Performance Management/Pay/Child Protection/Safeguarding

Term of Office:

1st Sept '24 - 31st Aug '28

Pecuniary Interests:

Governor at Priestnall High School

Mrs Wendy Hill

Co-Opted Governor (Vice Chair of Governors) 

Before retiring, to spend time tap dancing, sewing and having fun with her Grandchildren, Wendy spent many happy years working at Westmorland in the school office.  Brinnington means a lot to her, she has seen children come to our school, grow up into adults and then their children attend the school. Wendy is enjoying being a Governor now, in this role she hopes to continue to support the Brinnington community and help Westmorland Primary School continue to improve. 

Responsibilities: Finance, Head of Performance Management and Pay, curriculum.

Term of Office: 

7th Oct 2021 - 6th Oct 2025

Pecuniary Interests:

N/A

Mr Martin Henderson B.Ed NPQH

Headteacher

Martin is Headteacher at the school and has been for 18+ years. He has seen the school through the bad times and into the good times. Martin is passionate about getting the best for the community that he serves and wants everyone in his care to achieve to their highest level.

When not in school Martin likes to catch up on his sleep and spend time with his family.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum/Finance

Term of Office:  

N/A

Pecuniary Interests:

N/A

Mrs Karla George

Staff Governor

Karla is the staff Governor at Westmorland Primary School. Being the Deputy Head Teacher and EYFS lead at school are two of her many responsibilities. Karla has been at the school since 2014 and has really enjoyed watching the shape of the school change. 
When not in school Karla likes to spend time with her family and friends and wind down!

Responsibilities:   

Curriculum/finance

Term of Office: 

20th Sept 2021 – 19th Sept 2025

Pecuniary Interests:

N/A

Mrs Jacqui Shaw

Co-Opted Governor

Jacqui started her career in education as a teacher in a local high school, eventually becoming a member of the Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for safeguarding and pastoral care.

Jacqui joined the Westmorland family and became the Safeguarding Manager, a role she thoroughly enjoyed before her recent retirement. This role gave her the opportunity to work with families, outside agencies and the Local Authority to access support for parents, carers and children to ensure the very best outcomes.

Jacqui felt proud to be able to work in the school and the community and is pleased to be able to have the opportunity to continue this, in the role of a Governor.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum/Pay/Safeguarding

Term of Office:

1st Sept 2024 - 30th Aug 2028

Pecuniary Interests:

N/A

Ms Jacqui Terry

Associate Member

Jacqui used to work at Westmorland so when asked to be an associate governor she jumped at the chance as she feels it's a great way to keep in touch with all the wonderful things that go on at the school. 

Jacqui's  interests and passions include being a mum, going for walks in the countryside and cycling.
Her main areas of interest in my role as governor is the work the school is doing for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 

Responsibilities:

SEND

Term of Office:

N/A

Pecuniary Interests:

N/A

Mrs Pauline Robinson 

Co-Opted Governor 

Pauline started volunteering in her children’s school over 40 years ago, then went to college to gain an  NNEB and started working in a nursery school in the 80’s. Eventually, going to University to become a social worker in the late 90’s.

Having worked my way through to managing Child Protection Social Work teams in three different Local Authorities, Pauline decided to retire in May 2022, to become a lady of leisure.

Pauline is now able to enjoy her hobbies full time. She's been sewing since she was four and loves spending time at her sewing machine. In 2019 Pauline  managed a team of social workers who were allocated to various schools in Stockport. She was so impressed with Westmorland Primary School, that when she retired, she offered to do some voluntary work. So now, Pauline comes into school two mornings a week to listen to children read and join in with other school activities.  

As a Co-opted Governor, since June 2022, Pauline is responsible for the E.A.L. (English as an Additional Language), and is very impressed with the actions and events that the school undertakes to ensure all children are inclusive.

Pauline also sits on the Curriculum Committee; and is particularly interested in the ‘Rocket Phonics’ scheme which the school has invested in, to ensure all children can read to the best of their ability."

Responsibilities:

Curriculum/EAL

Term of Office:

16th June 2022- 15th June 2026

Pecuniary Interests:

N/A

Mrs Faye Newton

Co-Opted Governor

Faye works in online content development and E-learning. She became a governor through a work scheme to encourage employees to become school governors and was matched with Westmorland. Faye feels that Westmorland is a good fit as she grew up in Stockport and has a keen interest in education (everyone should have the best education) and wants to be part of ensuring the next generation have the opportunities they deserve.

In her spare time, Faye enjoys attending outside boot camp classes, swimming and genealogy.

Responsibilities:

Finance/E-Safety

Term of Office: 

1st Sept '24 - 31st Aug '28

Pecuniary Interests:

Works for RM/OU

Mr Colin Murray

Parent Governor

Responsibilities:

Curriculum/Pay/Health & Safety 

Term of Office:

22nd April 2021 - 21st April 2025

Pecuniary Interests:

N/A