Governors

As part of Everton Multi-Academy Trust (previously The Peoples Learning Trust), our school is supported by a Local Governing Body (LGB) that plays a vital role in ensuring the very best for our children.

Our governors are volunteers from a range of backgrounds who bring valuable skills, experience and perspectives. Working in partnership with the Headteacher and staff, they help shape the school’s direction and monitor key areas such as curriculum, safeguarding, finance and staffing. They also review the impact of actions taken and support the school in continually improving outcomes for pupils.

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Our Local Governing Body includes:

· Trust‑appointed governors

· Parent governors, elected by parents and carers

· Staff governors, elected by school staff

· Community governors, invited for their skills and local knowledge

Many of our governors are also parents of children currently at the school, giving us a strong and representative voice from across the year groups.

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Members of the Governing Body:

Headteacher Stephen Potter Sept 2026

Co-opted and acting Chair Mr Simon Barrowcliff July 2026 - 23.3.27

Co-opted and Vice Chair Mrs Laura Gauntlett June 2025 2.6.29

Co-opted Governor Mrs Nicky Gregory – Nov 2023 - 26.11.27

Parent Governor Mrs Laura Gauntlett – June 2025 - 2.6.29

Parent Governor Mrs Deanne Morris - Jan 2023 - 26.1.27

Staff Mrs Katie Hover - Sept 2025 - 16.9.29

Co-opted Mrs Nikki Bailey - March 2023 - 26.3.27

Clerk Ms Abigail Pannell

Term ended less than 12 months ago

Natalie Harrison - Finished July 2026

Joe Bullen - Finished December 2025

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Governor responsibilities:

· Finance - Mr Simon Barrowcliff

· Inclusion inc SEND, vulnerable pupils - Mrs Deanne Morris and Mrs Nikki Bailey

· Premises, Health and Safety - Mrs Deanne Morris

· Safeguarding - Mrs Nicky Gregory

· Staff wellbeing and workload - Mr Simon Barrowcliff

Sustainability - Mrs Laura Gauntlett

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Working within The Peoples Learning Trust

Being part of The Peoples Learning Trust strengthens our governance by connecting us with a wider network of expertise, training and support. The Trust and our Governing Body work closely together. This ensures that our school remains rooted in its community while benefiting from the shared strength of the Trust.

Chair of Governors – Mr Simon Barrowcliff can be contacted on chair@oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk

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