Governing Body

Appointing Body- Governing Body
Term of Office - December 2023 - December 2027
No Pecuniary interest Declared

My family and I have relocated to Culcheth from Reading. I am originally from Tyldesley and my husband is from Manchester. I have a child that attends Culcheth Primary School

My background is in education and I have been teaching since 2013, originally teaching Science at Secondary school. For the last four years I have worked with infants in KS1 and Foundation stage and I currently teach Year 1 children. I was a parent governor at my children's last school for two years. Even though I am a teacher, I find it fascinating working ' behind the scenes', helping the school to stay on track in preparation for Ofsted and being involved in making some decisions about school.

As a teacher I am familiar with the data and statistics that the school has to produce and I understand the pressures of teaching in todays society.

My main focus as a governor is to help ensure that our children are getting the best education and school experience as possible in a safe environment. I hope to use my skills in teaching within the governing body but also giving my opinions from a parent's perspective.

Outside of work I like to sing in the local choir and I enjoy running.

Appointing Body - School parents
Term of Office - October 2020- present
No Pecuniary Interest Declared

Although I grew up in the south, I have lived and worked in and around Warrington for over 30 years.

In 2013 I moved with my husband to Glazebrook, and in 2015 we adopted a daughter, who currently attends Culcheth Community Primary School.

My career has largely involved working with children and young people in an educational setting; I spent 15 years as a primary school teacher and 10 as a manager and teacher-trainer within the Warrington School Sport Partnership. I have previously been a staff governor at two Warrington schools. Moving out of education, I spent 9 years as a programme manager for environment and regeneration charity, Groundwork, working on projects seeking to improve the environment whilst supporting people. Increasingly I found myself working on improving the river systems around Greater Manchester, through delivery in partnership. I now work in the Environment Agency, supporting water environment projects and partnership working with local authorities, conservation groups, farmers the water company and other stakeholders across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.

Outside of work, my family and I enjoy spending time in the outdoors whenever we can; I am a qualified Forest School and Woodland Skills Leader.

As a governor I am keen to support the school where I can to ensure that every child is able to enjoy learning and reach their potential. I know from our own experiences that Culcheth Primary is a very special school.

Appointing Body - Governing Body
Term of Office 11 November 2022 - 11 November 2026
No Pecuniary Interest Declared

"I live in Culcheth and have twins who recently started at Culcheth Primary School (and are loving it!)
I am really passionate about making sure that there are equal opportunities for all and am excited to be taking up this role.
The role provides the chance to contribute to the growth of the school in the community that our children call home and spend so much of their time in.
These are likely to be the places that our children have their first experiences of all that life can bring and so should be a great experience for all.
My hope is that holding this role will allow me to be a spokesperson for us as parents to play a part in shaping this growth journey while also playing a part in helping to encourage continuous improvement and make the experience the best it possibly can be for our children from their very first day of school to the last day before they take the next steps up to high school.
The school experience does not stop when the school day finishes and is weaved into all of our lives as parents whether that be through after school clubs, friendship groups or even homework - I think this role should reflect that and like to take the approach that two heads is better than one, always supporting collaboration therefore would like to use the role as a way to make sure that the voices of all wishing to contribute are heard by sharing ideas and (hopefully) helping turn them into a reality wherever possible.
I work in a project delivery background and can bring a fresh set of eyes to challenges the school faces to look at them in terms of operations and also the way the school runs in a business sense to drive continuous improvement.
In my day job I work with teams on transformation programmes to meet organisational needs and address challenges simultaneously.
One of the things I enjoy most about my work is the human element - having the ability to speak to people and understand how change is making a difference to them. I am a firm believer that any changes put into action should lead to differences that can be seen and felt by individuals on a day-to-day basis and hope to be able to bring this to the parent governor role.
Outside of work the twins keep me on my toes with their increasingly busy social calendars!"

Appointing Body Governing Body
Term of Office 11 November 2022- 11 November 2026
No Pecuniary Interest Declared

Originally from Endon, Stoke, I moved to the Warrington area in 1998 to join Ernst & Young in their Wealth Management team, working across both the Manchester and Liverpool offices. After seven years, I transitioned to BDO, where I eventually led their Wealth Management Division in Manchester. In 2013, I co-founded an independent financial management company with my business partner. Based in Manchester City Centre, we now represent a diverse range of clients across the North-West.
Having settled in Warrington, I first purchased a home in Croft in 1990 before moving to Culcheth in 2005. This area has always felt like home, and we deeply value the strong sense of community—something that has become even more meaningful since having two children. Both attend Culcheth Community Primary School, and we’re committed to ensuring they are educated locally, with plans for them to continue on to Culcheth High School.
I am passionate about contributing to the school and community that have supported our family. With over 30 years of experience in the private sector, including business management and financial governance, I am eager to help the school maximise its resources and support its strategic goals. Becoming a Governor offers a meaningful opportunity to give back and help create an environment where all children can thrive. I hope to bring a fresh perspective and a practical, business-minded approach to the role.

I became a staff governor because I care deeply about our school and everyone in it. As a Year One teacher, I get to see every day how our children learn, grow, and flourish, and I wanted to bring that perspective to the governing body. Being a governor gives me the chance to help make decisions that support both our pupils and staff, and to make sure our school continues to be a happy, nurturing place for everyone.