Governors
School governors form the largest volunteer group in the country.
They are people from all walks of life, who care about children's education
and are prepared to work as a team to support their school & local community.
If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please talk to either Mr Clarke or
Mrs Thornton as they can let you know if there are any upcoming vacancies.
Find out more about our school governors below;
 | Phil Clarke | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Headteacher appointed 1 Sept 2015. | |
| Designated Governor Role | Headteacher | |
| Committees | As Headteacher, Phil has a mandate to sit on most Committees. | |
| Biographical Information | Phil is an experienced educator. He has worked in a variety of Primary Schools in Lancashire. He completed his initial teacher training at Edge Hill College in 1996 and completed a 2 year course (L.P.P.H.) to prepare for headship in June 2014. He has worked in a variety of Year groups and held a number of subject leadership responsibilities. Since retiring from playing rugby for Chorley RUFC, he has coached the Under 8's Tag Rugby Team; purchased a motorbike and completed numerous D.I.Y. projects. | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
| PHOTO | Toni Vaughan | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Parent Governor elected Novemebr 2021 until November 2025 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Governor | |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
 | Gareth Disley | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Co-opted Governor from November 2020 until November 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Governor for IT Link Governor | |
| Committees | Gareth sits on the Resources Committee, which considers things such as finance, staffing & building matters. Gareth also sits on the Curriculum Committee and as the Link Governor he co-ordinates training for our Board of Governors. | |
| Biographical Information | Gareth currently has a child at West End School. He has worked in construction management for over 20 years and brings his extensive skills & knowledge to our Governing Body. | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
 | Mike Fairhurst | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Co-opted Governor from November 2020 until January 2025 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Governor for Attendance, Literacy, Phonics & Pupil Premium. | |
| Committees | Mike sits on the Curriculum Committee which discusses the development of the school curriculum and reviews associated policies. As Literacy Governor, Mike meets with the subject leader & report his findings back to the committee. Mike is Chair of the Standards & Effectiveness Committee which meets termly to monitor and evaluate our pupil's progress and the quality of education the school provides. | |
| Biographical Information | Mike is a Fire Officer for Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, with over 14 years’ experience. Many years ago Mike attended West End Primary School as a pupil and his daughter also attended the school. Mike is a big sports fan and he is also a keen supporter of the ‘Friends’ committee | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
Ellie McNeil | ||
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Parent Governor elected Novemebr 2021 until Novemebr 2025 | |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
 | Jane Greenwood (Chair of the Board of Governors) | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Local Authority Governor elected April 2021 until April 2025 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Governor for Numeracy, RE & School Visits. | |
| Committees | Jane is Chair of the Resources Committe which consider's things such as staffing and finances. Jane also sits on the Curriculum Committee which receives reports from subject leaders & monitors the development & delivery of the school's curriculum. . | |
| Biographical Information | Hi, I'm Jane and I'm a Mum & a Grandma! I love horses and am lucky to keep few at home on the farm. Before starting our farm I worked in primary education, specifically working with children with additional needs and English as a second language. I am passionate about children's learning and very much enjoyed working with them every day. At my last school I was fortunate to be a governor, which I really enjoyed. | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
| Lucy Mahood | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Parent Governor elected by parents on 2nd November 2020 until November 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Governor for Humanities (History & Geography), Art, DT & PSHE (inc Student Council) | |
| Committees | Lucy sits on the Resources Committee, which considers things such as finance & staffing. Lucy is Chair of the Curriculum Committee which reviews our children's teaching & learning, receives reports from subject leaders & monitors the development & delivery of the school's curriculum. . | |
| Biographical Information | Lucy has two daughters at West End. She is an active member of the 'Friends' committee and previously came into school on a regular basis to listen to and encourage children's reading. Lucy's background is in healthcare in which she has worked both privately & within the NHS. | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
 | Sophie McInnes | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Staff Governor elected on 15th October 2020 until October 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role | None Assigned. | |
| Committees | Sophie sits on the Resources Committee, which considers things such as finance, staffing & building matters. | |
| Biographical Information | Sophie has been part of the West End team, firstly as a volunteer and now as a Teaching Assistant, for 10 years. She works alongside teachers in the classoom to deliver the school's curriculum and with children to ensure they reach their full potential. | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
| June Varley | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Co-opted Governor from November 2020 until November 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Governor for SEND, Safeguarding & Inclusion. | |
| Committees | June sits on the Curriculum Committee which receives reports from subject leaders & monitors the development & delivery of the school's curriculum. June is also the SEND Governor. | |
| Biographical Information | June is a Nursery/Early Years teacher at a primary school in West Lancashire, where she is also SENDCo, Looked After Children Desiognated Teacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead & Geography subject leader. June has also been part of the staff team at Ormskirk West End. June takes a keen interest in environmental activities & Eco Schools. When not in school, June can usually be found caring for her garden or taking her dog for muddy walks! | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
| Kim Whitehall | |
| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Co-opted Governor from June 2019 until July 2023 | |
| Designated Governor Role | None assigned. | |
| Committees | Kim sits on the Resources Committee which considers a wide range of topics such as finance, staffing & building matters. Kim also sits on the Standards & Effectiveness Committee which meets termly to monitor and evaluate our pupil's progress and the quality of education the school provides. | |
| Biographical Information | Kim currently works at Edge Hill University on European-funded projects working with small businesses in Lancashire. She has over twenty years experience championing consumer rights and environmental issues, both in Westminster and Brussels. Kim also trained as a fundraiser for YWCA in Oxford & previously served as a parent governor at Red Hill secondary school in the West Midlands until 2012. Interests include art and culture, ancient history, European film, and music, from Pet Shop Boys to Mozart. | |
| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? | None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
