Governors
Andrew Stammers - Chair of Governing Body
- Charity Trustee Governor elected by Governing Body
- Member of the Finance and Resources Committee
- Date of Appointment February 2020
- Term of Office: October 2020-2024 (4 years)
- Governor attendance 2019/2020: 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
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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Jeff Laidler - Vice Chair Governing Body
- Parent Governor elected by Parent Election
- Member of the Finance and Resources Committee
- Date of Appointment November 2019
- Term of Office: October 2019 - 2023(4 years)
- Governor attendance 2019/2020: 6/7 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
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Rebecca Cottage - Head Teacher
- Member of the Governing Body by virtue of position in school
- Member of the Finance and Resources Committee
- Member of Learning, Development and Safeguarding Committee
- Appointment in accordance with the governing body's instrument of Government
- Term of Office: Since September 2019
- Member of all Committees
- Governor attendance : 2019/2020: 7/7 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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Carol Robjohns
Co-opted Governor – Co-opted Governor elected by Governing Body
Member of Learning, Development and Safeguarding Committee
Date of Appointment September 2010
Term of Office: September 2018 - 2022 (4 years)
Has responsibility for reviewing School Policies on behalf of the Governing Body
Governor attendance 2019/2020: 5/7 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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Cheryl Cosgrave
Staff Governor elected by Staff Election
Member of the Finance and Resources Committee
Date of Appointment September 2006
Term of Office: December 2020 - December 2024 (4 years)
Advanced Skills Assistant (ASA) for Physical Development/Manual Handling,NVQ Assessor, Car Park
Governor attendance 2019-2020: 7/7 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
- Member of Learning, Development and Safeguarding Committee
- Date of Appointment January 2016
- Term of Office: January 2020 - 2024 (4 years)
- Governor attendance 2019-2020: 5/7 full Governing Body Meetings
- 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
Member of Learning and Development
Date of Appointment Pre 2004
Term of Office: April 2020 - April 2024 (4 years)
Governor attendance 2019/2020: 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
Member of Learning, Development and Safeguarding Committee
Date of Appointment September 2011
Term of Office: September 2018 -2022 (4 years)
Governor attendance 2019/2020:7/7 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.“
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Kate Georgiev
- Parent Governor elected by Parent Election
- Member of Learning, Development and Safeguarding Committee
- Date of Appointment October 2019
- Term of Office: October 2019 - 2023(4 years)
- Governor attendance 2019-2020: 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 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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Kieran Terry
Local Authority Governor
Member of the Finance and Resources Committee
Date of Appointment 1 October 2020
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Tracy Lelliott Clerk to the Governors appointed October 2020
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Governors No Longer Serving
Andy Stone
Louise Duffell
Jackie Little
Peter Knowles
Denise James Mason
Steve Scobie
Harry Ward