Governors
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We currently have 4 vacancies for the Foundation Governor position available.
If you're interested in this position and would like more information please email admin@barkisland.calderdale.sch.uk 
 Our Governors 2025-26
  Our Governors 2025-26    
|  | Name: Becky Schofield Role: Headteacher (Ex-officio) Appointed: September 2012 Position of Responsibility: Member of Admissions Committee and Pay Committee | 
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 | Name: Ashley Kingston Category of Governor: Chair of the Governing Body Appointing Body: PCC of Christ Church, Barkisland Term of Office: 4 years ending on 27 March 2028 Date of appointment: 28 march 2024 Position of Responsibility: Appeals / Complaints Committee member, Pay committee member, Finance and Website Link Governor. | 
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 | Name: Jenny Rome Category of Governor: Vice Chair of the Governing Body Appointing Body: Parents Term of Office: 4 years ending on 7th February 2027 Date of appointment: 8h February 2023 Position of Responsibility: Performance Management Governor, Pay Committee member, SDP SP2 Link Governor (Transcription, Handwriting, overall literacy development and enhancing students' writing skills.) . 
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 | Name: Julie Raven Category of Governor: Foundation (Archdeacon Appointment) Appointing Body: Diocese of Leeds Term of Office: from 27th April 2023, no official end of term date. Date of appointment: 27th April 2023 Position of Responsibility: Admissions Committee Chair, Named Governor for Headteacher appraisal process in case of appeal, Church and community Link Governor, SEND/Inclusion, Looked After Children, Premiums Committee member, Governor Training / Development Link Governor. SDP SP3 Link Governor (neurodiversity - fostering an inclusive educational environment). | 
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 | Name: Debbie Thirlwall Category of Governor: Staff Governor Appointing Body: Staff Term of Office: 4 years ending 18th June 2026 Date of appointment: 19th June 2022 Position of Responsibility: Admissions Committee member. | 
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 | Name: James Ovenden Category of Governor: Local Authority Appointing Body: Calderdale Council Term of Office: 4 years ending on 23rd May 2027. Date of appointment: 24th May 2023 Position of Responsibility: Pay Committee member, Performance Management Governor, Link Governor for Curriculum & Standards. | 
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 | Name: Samantha Buckley Category of Governor: Foundation Appointing Body: PCC of Christ Church, Barkisland Term of Office: 4 years ending on 12th July 2028 Date of appointment: 13 July 2024 Position of Responsibility: Link Governor for Child Protection / Safeguarding. 
 
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|  | Name: Elaine Stollery Role: Clerk to the Governing Body Appointed: September 2024 | 

 
                        
                    





 
                                        
