Governors
Our governors have a clear vision for Blakeley Heath Primary School and work closely with the school to ensure the vision and values are fully embedded and upheld.
Please see below for our list of Governors.
If you wish to contact our Governors, please email the office on office@blakeleyheath.staffs.sch.uk
Type/ Role |
Name |
Links to |
Pecuniary Interest |
Date appointed Term of office |
Appointed by |
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Chair |
Mrs Laura McGee |
Attendance/Pupil premium |
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First appointed on 12 Jul 2021 Term of office from 12 Jul 2025 to 11 Jul 2029 |
Parents |
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Co-opted |
Mr Tim Hucknall |
Inclusion (behaviour and SEND) |
Leader and Governor at Priory Park Community School |
First appointed on 1 Nov 2018
Term of office from 1 Nov 2022 to 31 Oct 2026 |
Governing Body |
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Headteacher |
Miss Laura Richards |
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Nil |
First appointed on 2 Jun 2018 |
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LA |
Mrs Rebecca Powell |
Leadership and governance |
Girlguiding / Family action |
First appointed on 1 Jun 2018 Term of office from 1 Jun 2022 to 31 May 2026 |
Staffs CC |
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Staff Governor |
Mrs Sue Harkness |
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Mother of Miss E Harkness/Mother-in-law Mrs K Harkness / Grandparent |
First appointed on 1 Dec 2018 Term of office from 25 Jan 2023 to 24 Jan 2027 |
Staff |
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Co-opted |
Mrs Kerry Harkness |
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Daughter-in-law Mrs S Harkness / Sister-in-law Miss E Harkness / Mother Mrs L Crowther |
First appointed on 1 Jun 2019 Term of office from 1 Jun 2023 to 31 May 2027 |
Governing Body |
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Co-opted |
Mr Neil Tong |
Safeguarding |
Husband of Mrs C Tong SENCO Parent |
First appointed on 1 Jun 2018 Term of office from 12 Sep 2022 to 11 Sep 2026 |
Governing Body |
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Co-opted |
Mrs Sally Wilson |
Finance and health and safety/sports premium |
Parent |
First appointed on 1 Jun 2019 Term of office from 1 Jun 2023 to 31 May 2027 |
Governing Body |
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Co-opted |
Mrs Heather Landon |
Early Years |
Company director at Character Education and Enrichment Provision for schools Parent |
First appointed on 3 Feb 2025 Term of office from 3 Feb 2025 to 3 Feb 2029 |
Governing Body |
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Co-opted |
Ms Kaleigh Grainger |
Personal development |
Parent
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First appointed on 3 Feb 2025 Term of office from 3 Feb 2025 to 3 Feb 2029 |
Governing Body |
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Co-opted |
Mrs Karen Jones |
Curriculum and teaching |
NIL
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First appointed on 3 Feb 2025 Term of office from 3 Feb 2025 to 3 Feb 2029 |
Governing Body |
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Parent Gov |
Mrs Verity Ruston |
Achievement |
parent |
Term of office from July 2025-July 2029 |
parents |
Archived Governors
Paul Owen- Governor and Chair of Governor from June 2016 to July 2024
Laura Richardson - Parent Governor from July 2021 to March 2025
Governor Diversity
Our governing body is currently 100% White British. We are aware of this and consider the importance of a diverse governing body, as well as the skills and knowledge required, when recruiting new governors.
Attendance
2025-2026 |
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Spring 1 |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
Mr Tim Hucknall |
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Miss Laura Richards |
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Mrs Rebecca Powell |
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Mrs Sue Harkness |
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Mrs Kerry Harkness |
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Mr Neil Tong |
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Mrs Laura McGee |
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Mrs Sally Wilson |
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Mrs Heather Landon |
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Ms Kaleigh Grainger |
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Mrs Karen Jones |
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Mrs Verity Ruston |
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