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"The school has high expectations of pupils behaviour and for what pupils can learn"

- 'Good' Ofsted Report 2023 - Moorside Primary School and Nursery

Our Governors

Our Governing Body is made-up of the following Governors:

Name:Type of Governor:Date of Appointment:Term of Office:Appointed by:Responsibilities:
Mr Chris LeaChair & Safeguarding Governor
(LA)
18/05/20224 YearsNominated by LA and appointed by Governing BoardSEND, Attendance, Inclusion, Pupil Premium, Premises, Finance, Health & Safety
Mrs Claire RowettHeadteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead01/01/2019On-goingEx-officio by virtue of office as Headteacher
Mrs Rachel AllenStaff06/02/20244 YearsElected by School Staff
Mr Matthew KettlewellCo-opted15/07/20244 YearsGoverning BoardPupil Premium, Premises & Health & Safety
Dr Kathy HammersleyCo-opted & Vice Chair03/03/20254 YearsGoverning BoardSEND, Safeguarding & RSE Curriculum
Mrs Kimberley MearnsParent21/06/20224 YearsElected by ParentsFinance, SEND, Attendance & Inclusion
Mrs Jennifer PallisterParent09/01/20234 YearsParent appointed by Governing Board due to no electionImprovement Outcomes: Maths & Assessment / Monitoring, Reading / Writing & Moorside Curriculum
Mrs Grace Foster-LillyCo-opted17/09/20244 YearsGoverning BoardImprovement Outcomes: Reading / Writing & Moorside Curriculum

Our Governing Board does not have any committees: all Governors attend all meetings. Governors may work independently or serve on Panels.


The following Governors have left during the last 12 months:

No Governors have left during the last 12 months.

Reviews from the Children and Parents

School Visitor

Lauren's Assembly in April 2022 "Thank you for such a warm welcome, for the children's excellent behaviour and such thoughtful questions".

Y6 Parent

Reading at Moorside "I think the teachers are doing a fantastic job with reading. I believe the access children have to other forms e.g. Reading Plus etc means they are less likely to be bored and then choose to read a book as entertainment".

Mason, Year 3

Reading at Moorside "I love hearing stories from my teacher and choosing books out of the library".

Reception Parent

Reading at Moorside "I appreciate all the effort that goes into current Reading initiatives, the library visit was fantastic!"  

Y6 Parent

Marrick Residential Trip 2022 "Massive thank you to Team Moorside for all the hard work and effort which goes into trips such as these".

Marrick Residential Trip 2022 "Amazing photos, great memories.... As always you and the team have gone above and beyond. It's nice to be relaxed knowing they are so well looked after..... Thank you".

Y6 Parent

Marrick Residential Trip 2022 "Some fantastic memories made for our children, can't wait to hear all about their week away".

Gracie, Year 6

"My favourite thing about school is the teachers because they are so kind and helpful".  

Andrew, Year 6

"I enjoy when we have Forest School because we have the best hot chocolate and marshmallows and find animals".

Emily, Year 6

"I enjoy doing art with Mr Moss and Forest School. The most enjoyable thing is going on residential trips like Marrick".

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