Governors

Carol Robjohns - Chair of Governing Body

• Co-opted Governor – Co-opted Governor elected by Governing Body

• Date of Appointment  September 2010

• Term of Office:  September 2018 - 2022 (4 years)

• Member of Achievement Governors Focus Group

• Has responsibility for reviewing School Policies on behalf of the Governing Body

• Governor attendance 2018/2019: 7/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

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Rebecca Cottage - Head Teacher

• Member of the Governing Body by virtue of position in school
• Appointment in accordance with the governing body's instrument of Government
• Term of Office: Since September 2019
• Member of all Committees
• Governor attendance :  2018/2019 - Not in Post - Governing Body Meetings
• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund
• Register of interest: None declared
• No Pecuniary Interests declared

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Louise Duffell  - Vice Chair Governing Body

• Parent Governor elected by Parent Election

• Date of Appointment July 2014

• Term of Office: August 2018-July 2022 (4 years)

• Governor attendance 2018-2019:6/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

“As a parent I have an understanding of the complexity of our children’s needs and I am passionate about ensuring that they receive the best education and support.  My role as a Physiotherapy Manager in the NHS provides skills and knowledge to support the board e.g. understanding of good governance, monitoring and maintaining standards, robust financial management and knowledge of therapy.”

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Cheryl Cosgrave

• Staff Governor elected by Staff Election

• Date of Appointment September 2006

• Term of Office: December 2016 - December 2020 (4 years)

• Member of the Partnership Governors Focus Group

• Advanced Skills Assistant (ASA) for Physical Development/Manual Handling,NVQ Assessor, Car Park

• Governor attendance 2018-2019: 5/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions – none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

   

  I have been working at Marjorie McClure Special School for sixteen years and I have been a school Governor since September 2006.  My main role within the school is working on the children's physical needs.  I enjoy being a School Governor because I can see the hard work that goes into the school by all concerned to cater for the children's need.  I can also help to bring some additional idea and views to improve opportunities for all pupils.

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Katie Widgery

• Parent Governor elected by Parent Election
• Date of Appointment January 2016
• Term of Office: January 2016 - 2020 (4 years)
• Governor attendance 2018-2019: 3/7 full Governing Body Meetings (elected part way through year)
• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund
• Register of interests: None declared
• Governance roles in other educational institutions - none
• No Pecuniary Interests declared

"My son is in the Primary Department at Marjorie McClure and my daughter attends a mainstream school. I believe every child should be supported in reaching their full potential and have a safe and happy school life. As a parent , former communication specialist  teacher, I will use my skills and experience to ensure the school works with parents to achieve these goals."

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The Reverend June Hurn

• Partnership Governor – Co-opted Governor elected by Governing Body

• Date of Appointment  Pre 2004

• Term of Office: April 2016 - April 2020 (4 years)

• Member of the Partnership and Management Governors Focus Groups

• Governor attendance 2018/2019: 6/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

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Ellen Worf

• Teacher Governor - Co-opted Governor elected by Teacher Election

• Date of Appointment September 2011

• Term of Office: September 2018 -2022 (4 years)

• Governor attendance 2018/2019:5/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

   

   

“I would like to continue to support and develop the school aims, ethos and wellbeing by becoming a Teacher Governor.  I believe I can contribute a continuing development of a profession prospective to the educational issues and aid the development of understanding the role of teaching and learning within the school.“

Kate Georgiev

• Parent Governor elected by Parent Election
• Date of Appointment October 2019 
• Term of Office: October 2019 - 2023(4 years)
• Governor attendance 2018-2019: Not in post
• Trustee of the School Voluntary
• Register of interests: None declared 
• Governance roles in other educational institutions - none
• No Pecuniary Interests declared

I wanted to become part of the governing body in order to support Marjorie McClure in continuing as the outstanding establishment which has provided a safe and happy learning environment for my son over the course of the last six years. As a former teacher, and with two daughters in mainstream school, I hope that I have a solid and well rounded understanding of the education system to offer. 

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Governors No Longer Serving

Jackie Little - Parent Governor

• Parent Governor elected by Parent Election

• Date of Appointment May 2014 - October 19 Resigned

• Term of Office: April 2014 – April 2018 (4 years)

• Has responsibility for reviewing School Policies on behalf of the Governing Body

• Governor attendance 2018-2019:3/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions – none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

Peter Knowles - Chair of Governing Body

• Parent Governor elected by Parent Election

• Date of Appointment 2005 - November 19 Resigned

• Term of Office: October 2015 – October 2019 (4 years)

• Member of the Leadership Governor Focus Group, Safe Guarding Governor

• Governor attendance 2018-2019: 7/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions – none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

Denise James Mason - Member of the Governing Body by virtue of position in school

• Appointment (in accordance with the governing body's instrument of Government
• Term of Office: Since September 2003 - August 2019 -  Retired
• Member of all committees
• Governor attendance 2018-2019: 7/7 full Governing Body Meetings
• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund
• Register of interests:  None declared
• Governance roles in other educational institutions - BBA
• No Pecuniary Interests declared

Steve Scobie - Partnership Governor

• Partnership Governor – Co-opted Governor elected by Governing Body

• Date of Appointment  July 2013

• Term of Office: October 2018-October 2021 (4 years) - Resigned 

• Governor attendance 2018/2019 5/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared

Harry Ward  - Local Authority Governor appointed by Local Authority

• Date of Appointment  Pre 2004

• Term of Office: September 2018 - September 2022 (4 years) - Resigned

• Member of the Partnership Governors Focus Group and Link Governor

• Governor attendance 2018/19: 3/7 full Governing Body Meetings

• Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund

• Register of interests: None declared

• Governance roles in other educational institutions – none

• No Pecuniary Interests declared