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 Cartwright, as they can let you know if there are any upcoming vacancies.
Find out more about our school governors below;
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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. |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? |
None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
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Anne Bragg |
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| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Parent Governor elected September 2017 until October 2021 | |
| Designated Governor Role | None assigned. | |
| Committees | Anne sits on the Curriculum Committee which monitors, discusses and reviews curriculum policies and provision. After meeting with their subject leader staff member, curriculum governors report their findings back to the committee. | |
| Biographical Information |
Anne attended West End Primary as a pupil and currently has a child in the school. Anne is an active member for the 'Friends of West End', she serves on the committee as joint secretary, volunteers in Beech Class on a weekly basis and can often be found helping in and around school. |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? |
None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
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Gareth Disley |
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| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Co-opted Governor from November 2020 until November 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role |
Governor for ICT Link Governor |
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| 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. |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? |
None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
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Mike Fairhurst |
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| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Co-opted Governor from November 2020 until January 2025 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Literacy Governor | |
| Committees | Mike sits on the Curriculum Committee which monitors, discusses and reviews curriculum policies and provision. As Literacy Governor, Mike meets with the subject leader & report his findings back to the committee. Mike also sits on the Standards & Effectiveness Committee which meets termly to monitor and evaluate the achievements of the school and the quality of education it 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 |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? |
None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
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Helen Gisborne |
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| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Parent Governor elected September 2017 until October 2021 | |
| Designated Governor Role | Science Governor | |
| Committees | Helen sits on the Resources Committee, which considers things such as finance, staffing & building matters. | |
| Biographical Information |
Helen currently has a child in the school & is an active member of the 'Friends of West End'. |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? |
None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
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Lucy Mahood |
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| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Parent Governor elected by parents on 2nd November 2020 until November 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role | None Assigned | |
| Committees | To be decided | |
| 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 | |
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Sophie McInnes |
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| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Staff Governor elected on 15th October 2020 until October 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role | None assigned | |
| Committees | To be decided | |
| 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 | |
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June Varley |
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| Category of Governor/Term of Office | Co-opted Governor from November 2020 until November 2024 | |
| Designated Governor Role | SEND Governor | |
| Committees | To be decided | |
| Biographical Information |
To follow |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? |
None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |
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Kim Whitehall |
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| 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 the achievements of the school and the quality of education it 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. |
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| Any Financial/Business Interests or Relationships Between Staff and Governors? |
None | |
| Governor at Another Establishment? | No | |