Dear Parents,
Woodcote Primary School have had some changes on the Governing body over the past couple of months.
Mrs Helena McBride recently stepped down as the Chair of Governors and I have been appointed. Anna Bartlett has also been appointed as Vice Chair. Governors extended their thanks to Helena for her time and dedication over the past four years.
Mrs Sarah Bentley, Mr Tom McAuslin’s and Miss Sarah Beesley’s terms as Governors have also recently come to an end and again we extend our thanks to them all.
Please see below the list of current Governors for Woodcote Primary School
| Governor Name | Position Held |
| Mrs Sue Whitehead | Chair of Governors / Safeguarding Governor |
| Mrs Anna Bartlett | Vice Chair / Finance Governor |
| Mr Paul Clifford | Health & Safety Governor |
| Mrs Diana Hadaway | Co-opted Governor |
| Mr Brian Williams | Buildings and Maintenance Governor |
| Mr Paul Smith | Parent Governor |
| Ms Rachel Winterbottom | Parent Governor |
| Dr Pete Sudbury | Special Needs Governor |
| Ms Helen Harvey | Parent Governor |
| Mrs Liz Hunt | Head teacher |
| Mrs Helen Pearson | Staff Governor |
As Governors, we work as a team to provide governance across a variety of areas including finance, pupil welfare, policies, building/grounds maintenance and staff appointments. However, without a doubt, we consider that our most important role is to ensure the welfare and education of the pupils.
Our core roles involve:
Ours is a strategic role and we are not involved in day to day operational matters which is the responsibility of Mrs Hunt as the Head Teacher.
If you wish to contact any of the Governors please leave your request and contact details with the school office.
Sue Whitehead
Chair of Governors, Woodcote Primary School