Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

Our Governing board is diverse in gender, religion and ethnicity to ensure strategic decisions are made by people who bring a wide variety of experience and perspective and fairly represent our changing family.

Who are Governors?

The Governing Body is a team of volunteers that work to help to ensure that the school is continuing to develop and improve to provide the best for the children and whole school family.

Governors act as ‘critical friends’ of the school, providing support to the Head teacher and staff.  Governors monitor and evaluate the school to ensure that the best practice is always followed and a safe learning environment is created.

They play a key part of the overall system for school accountability.  They are people from various aspects of life and our wider community and play a vital role in driving up school and pupil performance, ensuring that resources are used well to give every child the best education possible.

Staff Governor:

There is one Staff Governor position on the board.  This person is elected by members of staff in the school.  The Head teacher automatically becomes a Governor by virtue of their appointment as Head teacher.  They can decide not to be a Governor if they prefer but their place on the board cannot be taken by anyone else.  Our Deputy Heads / Interim Heads of school are associate governors.

Parent Governor:

There are three Parent Governor positions on the board.   The Parent Governors are nominated and elected by the parents or registered pupils at the school.

Co-opted Governor:

There are two Co-opted Governor positions on the board.  These Governors are appointed by the Governing Body as people who have the necessary skills and expertise to ensure that the Governing Body is effective.

Local Authority Governor:

There is one Local Authority Governor position on the board.  This Governor is nominated by the Local Authority and is appointed by the Governing Body.

What does the work of a Governor involve?

The full Governing Body meets around three times per year.  There are documents that need to be read in preparation for the meetings.  There are four or five committee meetings each year.

What qualifications are needed?

No formal qualifications are required, just a desire to put experience and life skills to good use to benefit the children at the school.

What about training?

New Governors are given induction training from the Local Authority.

Why be a Governor?

Most people find it to be rewarding being part of the school team, working in partnership with our staff and community to secure the best possible education for the children.

All Governors are welcomed and each plays a vital role in ensuring the Governing Body is aware of the views of parents and our local families.

MEET THE GOVERNORS

  Chair of Governors

My name is Delia Edwards.  I am the Chair of Governors at New Moston Primary School.  I have been a governor at New Moston since October 2022. I am a proud resident of North Manchester and have lived and worked in this area all my life. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the success of New Moston Primary School and I am committed to working in partnership with the school community and the Governing Body to encourage children at New Moston to thrive and be the best they can be. 

   Vice Chair

I am Debbie and I have been a governor at New Moston for 5 years.  I became a governor because I wanted to be part of the school community.  I am a legal assistant and work in family law which I love. In my spare time I play netball and also coach children’s netball. I love music and going to gigs.

 Parent Governor

I'm Alison Green and I have two children at New Moston. My husband also came to this school many years ago! In my day job I work in Community Relations at Manchester Airport and I am passionate about being an active part of my local community and supporting where I can.

  Parent Governor

My name is Rebecca Biagioni. I work at Manchester City Council. I have worked in other local authorities undertaking safeguarding roles. I have also worked in schools, both primary and secondary. 

I wanted to be a governor at the New Moston as the school has been in our family for many years; my son currently goes to this school. I wanted to be able to make a difference at the school and to see/hear about all the amazing things the staff at New Moston are doing.