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"As a result of good teaching, pupils learn quickly and can apply their skills across all subjects."

- 'Good' Ofsted Report 2023 - Moorside Primary School and Nursery

Our Governors

Our Governing Body is made-up of the following Governors:

Name:Type of Governor:Date of Appointment:Term of Office:Appointed by:Responsibilities:
Mr Chris LeaChair & Safeguarding Governor
(LA)
18/05/20224 YearsNominated by LA and appointed by Governing BoardSEND, Attendance, Inclusion, Pupil Premium, Premises, Finance, Health & Safety
Mrs Claire RowettHeadteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead01/01/2019On-goingEx-officio by virtue of office as Headteacher
Mrs Rachel AllenStaff06/02/20244 YearsElected by School Staff
Mr Matthew KettlewellCo-opted15/07/20244 YearsGoverning BoardPupil Premium, Premises & Health & Safety
Dr Kathy HammersleyCo-opted & Vice Chair03/03/20254 YearsGoverning BoardSEND, Safeguarding & RSE Curriculum
Mrs Kimberley MearnsParent21/06/20224 YearsElected by ParentsFinance, SEND, Attendance & Inclusion
Mrs Jennifer PallisterParent09/01/20234 YearsParent appointed by Governing Board due to no electionImprovement Outcomes: Maths & Assessment / Monitoring, Reading / Writing & Moorside Curriculum
Mrs Grace Foster-LillyCo-opted17/09/20244 YearsGoverning BoardImprovement Outcomes: Reading / Writing & Moorside Curriculum

Our Governing Board does not have any committees: all Governors attend all meetings. Governors may work independently or serve on Panels.


The following Governors have left during the last 12 months:

No Governors have left during the last 12 months.

Reviews from the Children and Parents

School Visitor

Lauren's Assembly in April 2022 "Thank you for such a warm welcome, for the children's excellent behaviour and such thoughtful questions".

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