Meet the Governors | Westwood Infant and Nursery School

Jen Harpham - Chair Of Governors

I primarily joined the Governors to become as involved with my children's education as I could. I no longer have children attending Westwood but have remained as a Governor to support the School and support all children who attend Westwood Infants. The School has a brilliant family friendly feel to it, our small class sizes and extensive curriculum make Westwood a joy to be involved with. I currently work in a School Kitchen, this role also allows me to work with children and the two roles assist each other. I am the link Governor for, Head Teachers Appraisal, Safer Recruitment, Health and Saftey, Whistleblowing, Complaints, GDPR.

I have great respect for the Headteacher and staff and try to support them as best I can. As a Governing body we are always striving for the best possible start to the children's education so they are happy, content children who are confident to move through life enthusiastically.

I do not have any financial or business interests in the school which I have to declare, nor do I have any relationships relevant to the school which I have to declare.

Kirsty Allen- Vice Chair of Governors

Neil Perry - Parent Governor

I am a parent governor, I am a therapeutic foster carer, and have an extensive experience of LAC and SEND. I am the link governor for: Looked After Children, Special Educational Needs, English as a Second Language and Safeguarding.

I do not have any financial or business interests in the school which I need to declare, nor do I have any relationships relevant to the school which I need to declare. I have no other governance duties at any other schools.

My term of office started on 11th November 2020

Emma Whetton - Parent Governor

My name is Emma and I am a parent governor. My son currently attends Westwood and I have become involved to support the school however I can. My background is in Nursing.

I do not have any financial or business interests in the school which I have to declare, nor do I have any relationships relevant to the school which I have to declare.

I am the link governor for the Head Teacher's Appraisal, Curriculum and the School Development Plan.

My term of office started on 1st November 2019.

Lizzy Woodcock - Headteacher

As the Head Teacher I am a permanent member of the Governing Body and provide a link between the Governing Body and the school staff. At Westwood we are always looking at how we can enhance our provision to provide the very best education for every child.

I do not have any financial or business interests in the school which I have to declare.

Emma Armstrong - Staff Governor

I am the Staff Governor and assumed this post on 1st September 2020. I started teaching at Westwood in September of last year and am responsible for the Reception class. My role is Senior Teacher within school and I am curriculum lead for English, PSHE, History and Geography. I am also Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

I do not have any financial or business interests within the school which I have to declare.

Larissa Lane - Co-opted Governor

Governing Body Information

Following the reconstitution of the Governing body during 2015 all Governors requested that they be invited to both the Finance, General Purposes and Personnel committee meeting and the Strategic Development and Pupils committee meeting so that there should never be an issue over being quorate.

None of the above named Governors have any direct or indirect business interests to declare. They do not have any relationships or partners working within the school.

If you are interested in taking on a Governor position within our wonderful school please have a read of the Governor visits policy and guidance and speak to our chair of Governors or Miss Woodcock for further information.

Governor Visits and Guidance Policy

Governor Responsibilities

Mrs Allen - SEN

Staff welfare/ Well Being

Mrs Lane - Anti Bullying

Safeguarding

Child Protection