Governors

Walton le Dale Primary School Governing Body

Mr. David Dobson - Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor, Resources Committee, Curriculum & Pupil Welfare Committee,
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only. Spouse - School Business Manager (Catherine Dobson)
Appointed by the governing body 23/05/2022 End Date 22/05/2026

Mrs. Daryl Cooper - Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor, Curriculum  Committee,
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 11/12/2023 End date 10/12/2027

Mrs. Nina Cowell - Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor, Safeguarding Governor,  Chair of Curriculum & Pupil Welfare
No business interests declared. A governor at this school and Walton le Dale High School.
CoAppointed by the governing body 05/09/2022 End Date 04/09/2026

Miss Charlotte Carr - Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor, Curriculum Committee
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 11/07/2023 End date 10/07/2027

Mrs. Vickie Cunningham - Co-opted Governor
Chair, Co-opted Governor, Resources Committee, Curriculum & Pupil Welfare Committee
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the parent body 19/07/2021 End Date 18/07/2025

Mrs. Vicky Leishman - Parent Governor
Parent Governor, Resources Committee
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 22/09/2020 End Date 21/09/2024

Mrs. Samantha Martin - Parent Governor
Vice Chair, Parent Governor, Resources Committee
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed to the governing body 23/09/2021 End Date 22/09/25

Mrs. Becky Holland - Parent Governor
Co-opted Governor, Curriculum & Pupil Welfare Committee
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 22/09/2020 End Date 21/09/2024

Mr. Chris Hudson - Local Authority Governor
Local Education Authority Governor, Resources Committee
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only. Spouse - Welfare Assistant (Vicki Hudson)
Appointed by the Local Education Authority 21/07/2020 End Date 20/07/2024

Mrs. Amanda Tunstall -
Co-opted Governor, Curriculum & Pupil Welfare and Resources Committees, SEN Governor, Standards of Effectiveness Committees
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 02/02/2022 End Date 01/02/2026

Miss Gabby Finch - Staff Governor
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 11/01/2021 End Date 11/01/2025

Mrs. Kathleen Corbin   -

No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 11/01/2021 End Date 11/01/2025

Mr. Peter Richardson
Co-opted Governor, Curriculum & Pupil Welfare & Resources Committees, Self-Evaluation Committees
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only.
Appointed by the governing body 05/09/2021  End Date 04/09/2025


Mr. Christopher Shields
Headteacher, Curriculum & Pupil Welfare, Resources, Health & Safety Committees
No business interests declared. A governor at this school only. Partner - Teacher (Joanna Keelan)
Appointed by the governing body 15/4/2014


Other Roles -
Mrs. A Tunstall - Special Educational Needs Governor
Miss Charlotte Carr - Pupil Premium Governor
Mrs. Kathleen Corbin - Link Governor
Miss Gabrielle Finch - Staff Well-Being Governor
Mrs. N Cowell - Safeguarding Governor
Mr. C Hudson - Health and Safety Governor

Governing Body Roles

Chair of Governors - Mrs. Vicky Cunningham (From 01.09.2022)
Vice Chair of Governors - Mrs. S Martin (From 01.09.2022)
Headteacher - Mr. Christopher Shields

Resources Committee
Mr. D Dobson
Mr. C Shields
Mrs. A Tunstall
Mr. C Hudson
Mrs. V Leishman
Miss C Carr (Chair)
Mrs. V Cunningham
Mrs. B Holland
Mr. P Richardson

Curriculum & Pupil Welfare Committee
Mrs. B Holland
Mrs. V Cunningham
Mr. D Dobson
Mr. P Richardson
Mr. C Shields
Mrs. S. Martin
Mrs. V Leishman
Mrs. K Corbin
Mrs. A Tunstall
Mrs. N Cowell (Chair)

Standards & Effectiveness
Mrs. V Cunningham
Mr. P Richardson
Mr. C Shields
Mrs. S. Martin
Mrs. V Leishman (Chair)
Mrs. K Corbin
Mrs. N Cowell

Other Roles
SEND – Mrs. Amanda Tunstall
Pupil Premium Governor – Miss Charlotte Carr
Link Training Governor – Mrs. Kathleen Corbin
Safeguarding Governor – Mrs. N Cowell
Health and Safety Governor – Mr. C Hudson

Pupil Discipline Committee
Chair & 2 other Governors

Staff Discipline and Dismissal Committee
Chair & 2 other Governors

Performance Management
Mr. D Dobson
Mrs. V Leishman
Mrs. V Cunningham

Pay Committee
Mrs. K Corbin
Mr. C Hudson
Mrs. Nina Cowell

Complaints Appeals/Grievance & Pay Appeals Committee
Any 3 untainted Governors

Govering Body Diversity


The governing body is diverse in age, gender, ethnicity and disability.

Governing Body Roles

Chair of Governors - Mrs. Vicky Cunningham (From 01.09.2022)
Vice Chair of Governors - Mrs. S Martin (From 01.09.2022)
Headteacher - Mr. Christopher Shields

Resources Committee
Mr. D Dobson
Miss C Carr (Chair)
Mr. C Shields
Mrs. A Tunstall
Mr. C Hudson
Mrs. V Leishman
Mrs. V Cunningham
Mrs. B Holland
Mr. P Richardson

Curriculum & Pupil Welfare Committee
Mrs. B Holland
Mrs. V Cunningham
Mr. D Dobson
Mr. P Richardson
Mr. C Shields
Mrs. S. Martin
Mrs. V Leishman
Mrs. K Corbin
Mrs. A Tunstall
Mrs. N Cowell (Chair)

Standards & Effectiveness
Mrs. V Cunningham
Mr. P Richardson
Mr. C Shields
Mrs. S. Martin
Mrs. V Leishman (Chair)
Mrs. K Corbin
Mrs. N Cowell

Other Roles
SEND – Mrs. A Tunstall
Pupil Premium Governor – Miss C Carr
Link Training Governor – Mrs. K Corbin
Safeguarding Governor – Mrs. N Cowell
Health and Safety Governor – Mr. C Hudson

Pupil Discipline Committee
Chair & 2 other Governors

Staff Discipline and Dismissal Committee
Chair & 2 other Governors

Performance Management
Mr. D Dobson
Mrs. V Leishman
Mrs. V Cunningham

Pay Committee
Mrs. K Corbin
Mr. C Hudson
Mrs. Nina Cowell

Complaints Appeals/Grievance & Pay Appeals Committee
Any 3 untainted Governors