Governors

Welcome to William Stockton and Wimboldsley Federated Schools Governing Body

The Governors of William Stockton and Wimboldsley Federated Schools  have the responsibility for education of the children in our schools. The Local Governing Body, whose membership includes the school's Headteachers, provides strategic leadership to the school and takes key decisions in areas such as finance, staffing structure and appointments and premises as well as monitoring educational performance. 

Our members are drawn from parents, staff and the local community so that we bring a wide range of experiences and views to our debates. Although we are all volunteers we take our duties very seriously and consequently have a genuine impact upon the school and the education provided to William Stockton and Wimboldsley Federated Schools children. There are typically three Full Governing Body meetings per year. There are also several sub-committee meetings and members regularly attend training events.

Governors welcome enquiries from all sections of the community about membership. We always embrace people who are committed to the ethos of the school and who are willing to work with us to improve the quality of the leadership that we provide. Enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn and contribute are the most important qualities. We can be contacted through the school.

Positive feedback is always welcome (so we can repeat successful things more often) but we also want to learn about things we can improve. We can readily be contacted through the school. If the matter is sensitive then a sealed envelope can be forwarded to the Chair or Vice Chair via the school office.

Governor Details and Register of Interests

Please meet the Governors of William Stockton and Wimboldsley Federated Schools

                                                                           Name: Mrs M Hughes                                                   

                                                      Type of Governor:  Chair of Governors                           

              My name is Margaret Hughes, I am a retired head of a large Secondary School (The Whitby High School) which I took from Satisfactory in 2008 to Good with Outstanding features in 2011 - Ofsted commented: ‘The strength of the leadership provided by the Head teacher is a key element in the school’s improvement and the strong progress made since the last inspection’ and they mentioned: ‘strategies to eradicate weaknesses have been successful’. It is this direct experience of challenging underperformance that I bring to the Governing Body. I also have the experience of taking a school to Foundation status (2007) and then forming a Trust with a group of 6 Primary schools in 2010. This experience of moving to Charitable Status and working collaboratively with many groups of Governors and other Stakeholders will support the work of William Stockton and Wimboldsley. 

                                 Name:     Joyce Beattie                    

          Type of Governor: Co-opted 

My name is Joyce Baker, I am the Learning Mentor at William Stockton. I have been in post for 11 years, prior to this I was the Learning Mentor at Wolverham Primary School for 2 years. I was part of the initial Learning Mentor Training in 2003.  I have a Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning and a Degree in Inclusive Education, I achieved these at the young age of 50! I have worked in education for over 35 years and have always had a special interest in special needs and safeguarding. My role involves a great deal of emotional support and counselling for both pupils and families. I find my role challenging but rewarding. I am committed to my role on the Governing body.

Name: Mrs Sharon Vernon   Type of Governor: Co-opted    

My name is Sharon Vernon, I am a retired Business Manager having worked with the partnership of 25+ schools in Ellesmere Port over the past 17 years. I have also been involved in many community projects during this time including setting up several festivals for Ellesmere Port schools such as Shakespeare, Arts festivals, and Science Technology Engineering and Maths festivals. I have always believed in extending additional opportunities to all young people and in working partnerships with local industry and organisations.   I have served as a governor at William Stockton School in the past as Safeguarding Governor and Vice Chair.   I am a Nan to 4 young grandchildren and enjoy supporting my daughters who are busy working mums, practising yoga, swimming and walking with my dog Bonnie.

                                     Name:Mrs F Chesters                                                        

                       Type of Governor: Co-opted staff                                           

My name is Fiona Chesters and I have been a Teaching Assistant at Wimboldsley for over 10 years. I also hold the role of Welfare Assistant and have been trained in Mental Health First aid as well as a number of other welfare based qualifications. In addition I produce the weekly newsletter and any press releases and design and production of promotional/display material.  I am a staff governor and on both the Outcomes of pupils and Personal Development committees.

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                                                                                                     Name: Ms Kate Docherty                                      Name: Mr James Bancroft

                   Type of Governor: Vice Chair of Governors                       Type of Governor:  Parent Governor                       

My name is Kate Docherty, I have been the Headteacher at Rivacre Valley Primary School for 10 years. Rivacre Valley is a 1 form entry primary school serving an area of high deprivation. FSM entitlement is 46%. I have been deployed by the LA as a Local Leader of Education for the last 5 years working with 5 different schools on their journey towards good / outstanding. The key areas of support provided include: working with the Governing Body, opportunities for staff to observe good practice, supporting the creation and implementation of a successful action plan, restructuring the leadership team, lesson observations – EYFS, KS1 and KS2 validating HT judgements, defining roles and responsibilities for staff ensuring clarity, enhancing the systems for Appraisal. 

My name is James Bancroft and I am delighted to become a governor at Wimboldsley. I’m married to Lisa and our daughter Lily attends the school. Our little boy, George, will join the school in a few years. It has been a privilege watching Lily and her friends skip into the school happily every day. We have fallen in love with the school and it is clear that the staff and its values make Wimboldsley a special place to learn. I am the Principal at Wistaston Church Lane Academy in Crewe so I have an strong understanding of education and school leadership.

        Name: Mrs M Atkins                                               Name: Mr M Allen

        Type of Governor: Staff                                          Type of Governor: Staff

                 Role: Executive Headteacher                      Role: Headteacher (William Stockton)

                                                                                           Pupil Premium

My name is Moira Atkins, I have extensive experience of classroom teaching and senior leadership roles in five schools of contrasting catchments and sizes across Cheshire; including two successful primary Headships in schools in challenging areas.  As Head teacher I have effectively transformed the reputation and category of each, with a focus on raising standards and school improvement. I have worked with schools across Cheshire and in other authorities as a Professional Partner for New Head teachers as  Local Leader in Education, a Cheshire West School Improvement Advisor and a School to School partner for Ignite Teaching School Alliance. Through these roles I have assisted many schools on their journey to Good and Outstanding. I haved worked in schools in Australia, France, Ghana, Jersey and London on Literacy Teacher Training, the Curriculum, Action Research Projects and ‘Solutions Oriented School’ business. I am trained ‘Inclusion Quality Mark’ assessor and Pupil Premium Reviewer. I have professional qualifications in ‘Leading Educational Change’ (Masters level), Postgraduate Advanced Diploma and Certificate in Primary School Management, The Primary Executive Headship Qualification and the National Professional Qualification for Headship and I am  currently undertaking the Future Leaders Executive Educators Programme and am serving Ofsted Inspector.

My name is Mark Allen, I am the Headteacher of William Stockton Primary School.  I have been Headteacher at Wimboldsley Primary School and  I was instrumental is setting up of the Federation of William Stockton and Wimboldsley Primary Schools.   I have previously been Deputy Headteacher at William Stockton Primary School. 

Previous members of the Governing Body

Name: Ms H Hulme    Type of Governor: Co-opted 

 Name: Mrs Maureen Sheridan  Type of Governor: LA Governor   

Name:  Mrs Leeane Ackers   Type of Governor:  Co-opted staff 

Name:  Mr Daniel Armer    Type of Governor:  Staff 

Name:  Mr Conrad North          Type of Governor:  Co-opted

Name: Mrs Linda Clarke    Type of Governor: Co-opted parent

Name: Mrs Sonja Marga    Type of Governor: LA Governor

Name: Mr Peter Rooney    Type of Governor: Co-opted

Name: Mrs Sarah Greatrex    Type of Governor: Co- opted

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