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Please find below a link to the Governance arrangements of our school in relation to our membership of the Children First Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust
http://www.childrenfirstlp.org.uk/trustees/
For information about the Governance of the Children First Learning Partnership please click here:
http://www.childrenfirstlp.org.uk/governance/
Childrens First Learning Partnership Members
Full Name: Abigail Rourke
Role (s): Director of Children's First Learning Partnership
Date appointed: 15th March 2023 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Members
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: Daughter teacher at Reginald Mitchell
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: IEB Chair Leek High School
Abigail is an experienced Headteacher, a National Leader of Education and an Ofsted Inspector. Since she became Headteacher in 2005, she has led all of her schools from an Ofsted category of RI to Good, with two of those schools becoming Outstanding (most recent in March 2017- Knypersley First School). She has been an Executive Headteacher providing system leadership to many other schools and is currently the Executive Head of Reginald Mitchell Primary and CEO of the Children First Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust. She has a MSc in School Effectiveness and has recently achieved her National Qualification of Executive Leadership.
Full Name: Lydia Leese
Role (s): Staff Representative
Date appointed: 1st September 2023
Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: None
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I have had the pleasure of working at Knypersley First School within the Early Years team since starting my teaching career in April 2016. I feel extremely fortunate to have started my career in a school, and now an academy, where development is at the heart of everything that it does. Since beginning my leadership journey in 2019, I have taken on the role of Early Years Lead, Phonic Lead and more recently Special Educational Needs and Disability Leader. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities and wealth of experience that working as part of the CFLP has presented. I have attended governor’s meetings as a staff governor, helping to support and assist in driving forward the school’s vision.
Full Name: Dawn McCann
Role (s): Co opted Member. Vice Chair of LAB and Curriculum Link
Date appointed: December 2020 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: Teacher at Hillside Primary School
Pen portrait: I am very happy to have been appointed as parent governor by the Children First Learning Partnership Directors and am now looking forward to working to continue to provide excellent educational experiences for our local children at both Kingsfield and Knypersley schools.
Having started my teaching career in a local Biddulph first school in 1996, I have always had connections to the area before finally moving into Biddulph myself in 2008, after meeting my partner Ivan. I love living within a town community and enjoy getting involved in local events, which bring the community together, including events which involve our local schools and benefit our children.
During my Primary teaching career, I have worked in a range of schools, including overseas and SEN, and also a range of school structures, including two tier, three tier and private education, so feel equipped with a wide range of experiences to bring to the federation. The passion I have for science, on both a personal and educational level, has led me to my current role as Science Influencer and coach for Stoke, providing support to other local schools to strive for excellence in developing their science curriculum.
As a mum to Keenan, who is a Year Two pupil at Knypersley, I understand the importance of ensuring our children receive an exciting and high quality start in the their educational journey to provide the foundations for a happy and successful future ahead.
Outside of my busy work schedule, I enjoy making the most of the school holidays by enjoying quality family time, which include nature walks, bike rides and as many holidays as I can fit in!
Full Name: Keelie Mellor
Role (s): Chair - Local Advisory Board
Email: governor-mellor@cflptrust.co.uk
Date appointed: 19/05/2022 Appointed by: Appointed by the Local Advisory Board.
Term of Office: 4 Years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions:
Office Support Manager -St Bartholomew's CE VC Primary Wincle
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I am delighted to have been elected to be a LAB member at Knypersley First, having had my first experience of the school when I joined the reception class at 5 years old! My, now 18-year-old, son also attended Knypersley First and thoroughly enjoyed his time there.
Professionally, I joined the education sector in 2015 and knew immediately that it was where my heart lay - I have the privilege of having a positive impact on our children’s lives. My initial role within education was in a primary school setting where I started as a Clerical Assistant and progressed to being and Administration and Data Protection Officer as well as PA to the governors. I have recently moved to a middle school where I am working in a Finance and HR role and am continuing to learn lots of new skills.
I am a true believer that we never stop learning and am keen to use the skills and knowledge I have, to assist Knypersley First, and in turn the CFLP, in any way that I can. I completed my School Business Manager Diploma in 2021 and am currently studying an accountancy qualification.
When I am not working, I can normally be found reading, dismantling inanimate objects, playing on a Lego game on my Nintendo Switch or having fluffy cuddles with my Cockerpoo (Sirius). Oh, and of course spending time with my family.
Full Name: Amy Eccleston
Role (s): Co opted Member Inclusion Link
Date appointed: May 2022 Appointed by: Appointed by the Local Advisory Board.
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: I have two children currently attending Knypersley First School.
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: Teacher at Oxhey First School
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I have lived in Biddulph for over 4 years, before that I lived in Stoke-on-Trent and spent my university education in Manchester, where I earned my English and Sociology Degree. I then attended Keele University to complete my PGCE. At present, I am working at St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy in Stoke-on-Trent and have been a teacher and humanities leader there for six years. In 2021, I passed my National Professional Qualification in Middle Leadership. I have worked during two Ofsted inspections, the most recently in Spring 2022, where both outcomes were strong.
From the moment I became a teacher, I knew that working with children was a privilege and a vocation. Therefore, having the ability to now contribute to the development of the school where my own children attend is something I do not take for granted. I am passionate about whole-school curriculum development, SEN and Reading for Pleasure, to name a few. I hope that my experience in my current role can help assist Knypersley First School to continue succeeding.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children, Pippa (7) and Aiden (3) and my partner. I am an avid reader and spend many evenings reading a range of books- many of these are children’s fiction!
Full Name: Carl Taylor
Role (s): Parent Member and Health and Safety Link
Date appointed: May 2022
Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff:
None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions:
None
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I currently reside in Biddulph with my wife and our six year old daughter. I was also educated through the Biddulph school system.
I have worked in a number of different industries including Secondary Education, Private Sector consultancy and software development, NHS Acute Health Care and currently within the Charity sector. I have operated within these industries in a number of roles including general IT support, software development, data analysis and currently as an IT and Communications Manager and Information Governance Lead.
Full Name: Stephanie Hine
Role (s): Local Advisor Board Member
Date appointed: October 2023
Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff:
None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions:
None
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I have worked for a high street bank for over 15 years, with experience in mortgage arrears management, risk frameworks and quality assurance. My current position is an analyst with a specialism in mortgage arrears and repossession. This role involves making risk-based decisions ensuring the best outcome for both the customer and commercially for the bank. My current focus is ensuring customers are supported through the cost-of-living crisis.
I attended Knypersley First School from reception age and worked my way through the Biddulph School system and I love that my children are taking the same journey.
Resigned Governors 2022-2023
Full name: James Flowers
Role: Chair - Local Advisory Board
Governance Category and Role: Chair of Governors
Date appointed: 1st April 2019
Resigned: July 2023
Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Full Name: Carolyn Egerton
Role (s): Assistant Headteacher
Date appointed: 1st November 2021
Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Resigned: July 2023
Resigned Governors: 2021-2022
Full Name: Clare Cornish
Role (s): Parent
Date appointed: Started Sept 2021
Resigned: May 2022
Appointed by: Local Advisory Board
Mrs K Mellor - Chair and Safeguarding link
Mrs D McCann - Vice Chair and Curriculum Link
Mrs A Eccleston - Inclusion Link
Mr C Taylor - Health & Safety Link
Miss L Leese - Staff Link
