Chairs of Governors
Discovery Academy – Allison Collis
Date of Appointment: 1st September 2020
Appointed by: Trust
Governance Roles in Other Educational Institutions: Head Teacher Governor of Charlestown Community Primary School
Contact: Through the Academy office on 0161 368 5962.
| ‘The local governing board brings a range of expertise to the school. Minutes of their meetings show a strong level of challenge and support to leaders… Governors share senior leaders’ high expectations and passion for improvement. They have a good knowledge of the school’s strengths and priorities for improvement… visits are focused on particular aspects of provision and ensure that governors are well informed about the quality of the school’s work.’
Discovery Ofsted July 2019 |
Gamesley Primary School – Simon Thirlwell (Interim Chair)
Date of Appointment: 16 November 2021
Appointed by: Trust
Governance Roles in Other Educational Institutions: None
Contact: sthirlwell@gamesley.derbyshire.sch.uk
Greenside Primary School – Joanne Davies
Date of Appointment: 1 November 2018
Appointed by: Trust
Governance Roles at Other Educational Institutions: None
Contact: joanne.davies@greenside.tameside.sch.uk
Inspire Academy – Julie Collins
Date of Appointment: 19 March 2019
Appointed by: Trust
Governance Roles at Other Educational Institutions: None
Contact: via the academy office on 0161 339 7822
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‘Governors are knowledgeable and well informed …they challenge and support leaders in equal measure as they strive for excellence. They have been active in formulating the vision and values that underpin the school’s success. Governors are aware of the school’s strength and areas for development. They are open and honest in their appraisal of the school.’ Inspire Ofsted June 2018 |
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Poplar Street Primary School – Kath Evers
Date of Appointment: 1 April 2018
Appointed by: Trust
Governance Roles at Other Educational Institutions: None
Contact: kath.evers@poplarstreet.tameside.sch.uk
Wild Bank Community School – Interim Executive Committee
Date Appointed: 1 January 2022
Appointed By: Trust
Yew Tree Primary School – Paul Swinyard
Date Appointed: 1 November 2018
Appointed By: Trust
Governance Roles in Other Educational Establishments: None
Contact: paul.swinyard@yewtree.tameside.sch.uk