Governors | Marjorie McClure School

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

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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
Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

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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

“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

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

"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

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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

“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 Fund
Register of interests: None declared
Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

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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Jeff Laidler

Parent Governor elected by Parent Election
Date of Appointment November 2019
Term of Office: October 2019 - 2023(4 years)
Governor attendance 2018-2019: Not in post
Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund
Register of interests: None Declared
Governance roles in other educational institutions - none

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Andrew Stammers

Charity Trustee Governor elected by Governing Body
Date of Appointment
Term of Office: October 2020-2024 (4 years)
Governor attendance Not in post
Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund
Register of interests: None Declared
Governance roles in other educational institutions - None

I believe passionately in the right of all children, irrespective of ability or disability, to be able to experience the best education that is available and have full access to opportunities for personal development. My beliefs echo the school motto, “Inspiring success”.

My understanding is that Marjorie McClure provides this for local children across a broad spectrum of physical and mental disabilities. I was really impressed during my recent visit by the professionalism and dedication of all of the staff. It was also wonderful to have the opportunity to meet some of the pupils who are clearly benefiting from this supportive and inspirational environment. I hope that I would be able to offer my skill set, experience and perspective as an external member of the team to help the Governing Body forward into the next exciting stage of its development. You can be assured of my full commitment.

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Andy Stone

Governor elected by Governing Body
Date of Appointment 6th February 2020
Term of Office: October 2020-2024 (4 years)
Governor attendance Not in post
Trustee of the School Voluntary Fund
Register of interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions -

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

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

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

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

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

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