Meet the Governors
Jen Harpham - Chair Of Governors
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.
Governor Meeting Attendance
Wednesday 16th June 2021 (Full Governors)
- J Harpham
- N Perry
- E Armstrong
- L Woodcock
- E Whetton
- K Palmer
- A Black
Wednesday 10th March 2021 (Full Governors)
- J Harpham
- N Perry
- E Armstrong
- L Woodcock
- E Whetton
- L Lane
- K Palmer
Thursday 28th January 2021 (Committee Meeting)
- J Harpham
- N Perry
- E Armstrong
- L Woodcock
- E Whetton
- K Allen
Wednesday 11th November 2020 (Full Governors)
- J Harpham
- N Perry
- E Armstrong
- L Woodcock
- E Whetton
- K Allen
- K Palmer
Thursday 15th October 2020 (Committee Meeting)
- J Harpham
- E Armstrong
- L Woodcock
- E Whetton
- L Lane
- K Allen
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.