Meet the Governors, strategic vision, attendance

See below for information about our governors and their attendance at meetings

 

Governors' attendance at meetings 2019-2020

 

 

 

Governors attendance at meetings 2018-19

 

Governors attendance at meetings 2017-18

 

 

 

 

Governors attendance at meetings 2016-17

 

Governors attendance at meetings 2015-16

 

 

How to contact the Governors:

The Governors welcome your views and feedback. You can contact them confidentially on the following e-mail address: governors@worthinghead.bradford.sch.uk. Or please feel free to get in touch via the form below or through the school office.

Worthinghead Governors

Please read this page to find out more about our school Governors. The Governor portraits have recently been completed by children in Year 3. The School Council have also recently interviewed the Governors to find out more about them including why they wanted to become a Governor and the different things that they like to do in their spare time.

 

 Mrs J. Metcalfe

(Chair of Governors)

 

In November 2017 I became a Governor at Worthinghead Primary School, although I have previous experience of the school being both a parent and grandparent of Worthinghead pupils.

I recently retired following a 35 year career as a civil servant working for the Department of Work and Pensions and now that I have "time on my hands" I welcome the opportunity to spend time supporting this school to ensure it has a positive impact for all the pupils and parents. I want pupils to have access to the best education possible and am looking forward to working with the Board of Governors and staff at Worthinghead to make this happen.

 

 

Mrs T Price

(Parent Governor)

 

Both of my boys are pupils of Worthinghead School. Having a vested interest in the school made my decision to become a Parent Governor an easy one. I am very passionate about making Worthinghead the best it can be, and am looking forward to working with the Board of Governors to make this happen.

 

I work for HMRC as a Tax Specialist on the Large Business team and have previously worked for DWP for ten years working with vulnerable people and young adults. I am a creative thinker and am most definitely a people person. Engaging parents/guardians is the key to success of the school and as a Parent Governor, I hope  to work collaboratively with you to ensure your ideas/opinions and concerns are heard.

 

Mr. Price plays and coaches Rugby Union so my weekends are spent in muddy/wet fields with the boys (which they all look forward to, bizarrely!) When we aren’t cold and wet, I also enjoy trips out and films.

 

 

Mrs Oxley

(Associate Governor)

 

I have been connected to Worthinghead Primary School for 22 years, firstly as a parent of 2 children at the school, then as a volunteer worker until securing my first official post at the school as an SEN teaching assistant in 1999. Having thoroughly enjoyed working with children in the classroom for a number of years, I decided to take the opportunity for a change and began working in the school office where I am now the School Business Manager.

 

In January 2010 I became a staff governor, and chaired the Finance Committee for the last year of my term of office which finished in September 2014.  Over the years I have admired the ceaseless dedication and hard work of all the staff, past and present, whose focus is always to ensure that our children are happy, safe and have the best start to their lives ahead. Being an associate governor provides a further opportunity for me to make a positive contribution to Worthinghead.  

 

Away from school, I love to spend time with my family, especially having fun days out with my grandchildren. I enjoy being out in the great outdoors walking, particularly up in the Yorkshire Dales.

 

 

Mr Richard Donlon

(Vice Chair and Co-opted Governor)

 

I wanted to be a governor as I feel strongly about education and the impact it has on people’s lives and I also have an affiliation with the school as I am a former pupil.  I went through the education system in Wyke before attending Huddersfield University, and still live in the local area.  I am married to a primary school teacher while my brother is a secondary school teacher so I have a good understanding and appreciation of the challenges in a school environment.

 

I have worked for the Rugby Football League for the last 10 years and am very passionate about sport and the impact it can have on society.  I have been involved in many different types of projects throughout my working life and hope that the skills and knowledge I have acquired can be used to good effect in my role as Community Governor.  

 

In my spare time I support the Bradford Bulls and enjoy watching many different types of sport as well as traveling, visiting museums and going to the cinema.    

 

 

 

 

 

Councillor Sarah Ferriby 

(Local Authority Governor)

Trustee at Nell Bank Outdoor Learning Centre

Governor at Appleton Academy

 

I first became a governor at Worthinghead in the Autumn of 2013. I became a governor because I believe in the importance of a good Education and the opportunities it gives to young people. I am a local Ward Councillor and was previously on the Governing body at High Fernley Primary School, I am also a governor at Appleton Academy and a Trustee at Nell Bank outdoor Learning Centre which has given me experience of Education.

 

I have been married for 28 years and I am from a Hotel, Catering and Facilities Management background.

I am a member of the Curriculum Committee, Buildings and Finance Committee.

 

In my spare time I enjoy reading, gardening, walking, swimming and visiting museums. I also enjoy going on holidays in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

 

 

Mrs Marie Whittingham

(Co-opted Governor)

Responsible for: Child protection, looked after children and SEN

 

I am a parent to two amazing children in school. You may have seen me around the school gates, assemblies, ASDA etc (when I'm not at work, I'm usually wearing a black hat). I am always happy to have a chat, so please feel free to approach me.

I work as Deputy Head in a small independent school in Bradford. I have a degree in Counselling and Psychology and a post graduate qualification in Youth and Community Development.

I have 16 years' experience working with young people, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Worthinghead is already a super local school and I want it to continue to succeed and improve further. I want the best for our children! I want them to be happy and confident and become the best that they can be.

As parents and carers we need to support the school, but when necessary I am not afraid to put the school under tough scrutiny as I am used to speaking out and standing up for what is most important. Our Children!

 

 

Mr Gareth Powell

(Parent Governor)

 

I am a 40 year old local businessman, who lives a few hundred yards from the school. My daughter Sophie has just started in the reception class and my stepdaughter was a previous pupil of Worthinghead Primary School. 
I own a small local plumbing and property maintenance company. Over the years I have worked in the entertainment industry and hospitality industry, where I have gained many managerial, organisational and key skills, making it possible to run my own businesses. I am a keen golfer and also enjoy football and cricket, although my playing days are behind me. 
I applied in June to become a governor at Worthinghead school because, after watching my stepdaughter progress through the school and seeing how well it was run, I wanted to see whether there was anything that I could offer to help make a great school even better. 
I would like to think that I could bring some of my time, experience and acquired skills to the Worthinghead team helping to make a brighter future for all involved. With my years in the entertainment business, it has often been said that I’m easily approachable and I would like to think that people will find it easy to talk to me about any concerns or issues that they might have, so that I can be a voice on their behalf.   I am extremely keen on fundraising and charity and will offer my services where required. I also see it as extremely important to have an inside view of how Worthinghead works, so we as parents know that our children are receiving the best from the best. I would like the opportunity to be as hands on as possible to witness the school, its pupils and staff go from strength to strength.

 

 

 

 

Mrs L. Sharp

(Headteacher)

 

Mrs Sharp provides the Governing body with important information on pupil performance and the progress the school is making against its school improvement plan targets. Mrs Sharp also meets regularly with different members of the Governing body and the different committee groups.

 

In her spare time Mrs Sharp enjoys playing hockey, baking and spending time with her family. She loves chocolate and all school staff agree that her chocolate cake is amazing! Her favourite place to visit is Canada because her brother lives there.

 

 

 

Miss J. Webb

(Staff Governor)

 

I have been the Foundation Stage teacher at Worthinghead for six years and this is my third year as a staff governor. I decided to become a staff governor to gain a wider understanding of how schools are run and as a way to further my contribution to the effectiveness of our school. I also lead Humanities and champion 'real-life learning' throughout the school. I am passionate about learning through play and love taking children's learning outdoors in our garden and woodland. 

 

Outside of school, I enjoy watching Leeds United and travelling around the country to watch my favourite bands.