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Governor Roles, Terms of Office and Attendance at Meetings

 

Current Governors

             
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2021-22
             
Attendance at Full Meetings and Committees of the Governing Body for the school year September 2021-22
             
 YAttended meeting        
 AApologies sent and accepted by meeting      
 XDid not attend         
 ONot a member of the committee       
             
 Full Meetings Curriculum CommitteeResources CommitteeStandards & Effectiveness 
 AutumnSpring SummerAutumnSpring SummerAutumnSpring SummerAutumnSpring Summer
             
Mrs M BentleyY  Y  Y  A  
Mrs A HullY  Y  O  O  
Mrs L SlaterY  Y  Y  Y  
Mr J SwindellsY  Y  Y  Y  
Mrs L CrookY  Y  Y  Y  
Mr J MichelbachY  Y  Y  Y  
Mr M BalchinY  Y  Y  Y  

Governing Body Committee Structure

Hello, my name is Lesley Crook and I joined the governing body in October 2016 and I am now Chair of Governors. It is an absolute privilege to take on this new role. I am committed to using and developing the wide ranging skills and expertise I have built up over a 43 civil service career to the benefit of the school and to work effectively and enthusiastically with the governing body to ensure its continued success.

I am impressed with what I have learned about the school thus far and, in particular, how engaged and confident the children are in their learning, as well as the motivation and commitment of the teaching staff.

Everyone should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential with learning at school being an integral and interactive part of that process. I welcome the opportunity to be involved in that process and to make a real contribution to Lea Community.

I am John Swindells I have always lived in the Larches area attending Larches primary school and Ashton Secondary school. I have been a governor at Lea since the early 1990’s. I first became a parent governor when my eldest son was in year 4. My three children attended Lea and all got a great grounding at the school, before going on to obtain University Degrees.

I worked all my working life as a Fabricator at BNFL Springfields before taking early retirement. I became a Preston City councillor in 2000. I was Mayor of Preston in 2008 – 09 and I am currently Deputy Leader of Preston City Council.
My name is Jonathan Michelbach and I am a Parent Governor.  I have two children in school, one in Key Stage 1 and one in Key Stage 2.  I work at BAE systems and therefore bring knowledge from industry.  I also support the school PTFA events.  I am new to the role of a governor but I am learning quickly and particularly enjoy the curriculum side of governance and have key interests in Computing and STEM.
My name is Michael Balchin and I am the newest member of the Governing Body. I joined as a Parent Governor, having two children in school.  I was keen to support the work of the school and I am particularly interested in the curriculum development.  I bring experience from industry and currently work at BAE systems.
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