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Governing body
Welcome to the Governing Body section of our school website. I’m pleased we have this section and I hope that you’ll take a little time to learn more about us and the job we do.
The Department for Education and Science often refers to the role of governors as 'a critical friend'. I think the word 'critical' is too negative. A good friend is somebody who gives honest advice, helps, supports, encourages, challenges and celebrates success. So, I see our role as 'good' friends not 'critical' ones.
During my time as a governor, amongst many things, I have seen Brigshaw rise to the challenge of two devastating fires, seize the opportunities of Language College status and, more recently, the move to Co-operative Trust status. Throughout all the trials and tribulations, the leadership and all the staff of the school have never lost sight of the most important thing: the nurturing of our community's young people. They do this superbly and it is this that makes our role as governors such a rewarding one.
Martin Dove
Chair of Governors
School governors and their roles
| Governor | Role | Governor | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Auty | LEA Representative | Cath Lennon | Principal |
| Sarah Brown | Parent Representative | Cllr Keith Parker | LEA Representative |
| Helen Caukwell | Community Representative | Janet Purcell | Staff Representative |
| Martin Dove | Foundation Representative | Chris Smith | Community Representative |
| Amanda Doyle | Parent Representative | Jacqui Smith | Parent Representative |
| Lisa Egan | Parent Representative | Martin Truscott | Staff Governor Representative |
| Trevor Hainsworth | Foundation Representative | James Tuck | Staff Representative |
| Conrad Hart-Brooke | Parent Representative | Cllr Keith Wakefield | LEA Representative |
| Ian Jones | Community Representative | Alison Webster-Rudge | Parent Representative |
