Governor Information
Mr C Hawthorne – Safeguarding
Mrs L Atherton – Health and Safety
Mrs G Crutchley – Inclusion
Mrs E Postlethwaite - Curriculum
Please find below a link to the Governance arrangements of our school in relation to our membership of the Children First Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust
http://www.childrenfirstlp.org.uk/trustees/
For information about the Governance of the Children First Learning Partnership please click here:
http://www.childrenfirstlp.org.uk/governance/
Full Name: Carl Clulow
Role (s): Chair of the Local Advisory Board
Date appointed: 1st April 2019 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff:
None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions:
Director for Evolve IT Support Limited – Provider of IT Support Services
Member of Board of Trustees at Talentum
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I’ve been a Governor at Knypersley and Kingsfield since November 2016 and am proud that my children attend Kingsfield. The children, staff and senior leaders are an amazingly hard working team and are real assets to both schools.
The schools are going through a very exciting growth period as members of the Children First Learning Partnership and I’m really pleased to be able to give back by being a member of the local advisory board. I bring 10 years of experience running my own business and providing IT services into education settings as well as experience from my time working with a large international bank.
Full Name: Mrs Gemma Crutchley
Role (s): Vice Chair and Inclusion Link Governor
Date appointed: 1st April 2019 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions:
Some staff are clients
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As a governor I want to ensure that the schools continue to give 100% and more into our children’s start in education which is so important for them to thrive later in life. I want to be a part of making the schools and school community the best it can be.
I have worked in education for over 15 years and currently work in Further Education at Cheshire College. I work with a wide range of students starting at the age of 14 +, all at different academic levels and learning needs.
I am married to Mark, a busy mum of two boys Ollie and Charlie, who currently attend Kingsfield and are about to start their learning journey in year 4. I have step children also, Sam and Leon that have now started their working careers after finishing school and university.
As a family we love to travel, spending time exploring countries and cities, our favourite been Florida. When we are not travelling you will usually find us spending time with our extended family, eating and enjoying quality time together. When I get the chance (with a house full of boys and lesson planning, this isn’t often) I love to read a good book!
Full Name: Mrs Lucy Atherton
Role (s): LAB Member & Health & Safety Link
Date appointed: September 2021 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: None
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As a governor at Kingsfield I am keen to work with the fantastic staff to ensure that the school continues to provide the best possible start to every child’s educational journey. Helping all children achieve their very best potential through the opportunities that being part of the Children First Learning Partnership provides.
I work in health and safety compliance for an outdoor activity company called Go Ape! which is an amazing job. Its not everyday that your work involves you climbing a high ropes course or riding segways! Up until 2023 I worked as an Environmental Health officer for a local authority, inspecting businesses and enforcing health & safety and food hygiene legislation which gave me a lot of experience in enforcement and regulation.
I am married to Ralph and have two children that keep me busy. Alice has finished her Kingsfield journey and is now at Middle School and Max is coming to the end of year 4. They both very much enjoyed their learning & experiences at Kingsfield and were sad to leave the school and the amazing teaching staff.
As a family we love to head out walking, bike riding and spending time with friends. I volunteer and help to lead a local Girlguiding Rainbows unit and when I eventually get some spare time, I love nothing more than reading a good book!
Full Name: Mr Christopher Hawthorne
Role (s): LAB Member & Health & Safety Link
Date appointed: September 2021 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: None
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I am excited to become a member of the local advisory board at Kingsfield and look forward to being part of Children First Learning Partnership. As a father of two children attending Kingsfield and a former pupil myself, this is my opportunity to give back to the community that I have lived in all of my life.
As a qualified secondary maths teacher and a senior leader at a local secondary school, I bring a wealth of education experience. I am particularly passionate about inclusion and safeguarding wanting to ensure that we provide the perfect environment for our children to be the very best version of themselves.
Outside of my role as governor, I am sport-mad with a slight obsession with Stoke City FC and enjoy following the club up and down the country.
Full Name: Mrs Carolyn Hodson
Role (s): LAB Member and Headteacher
Date appointed: 1st September 2023 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: None
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I have had the pleasure of working as part of The Children First Learning Partnership since September 2018, firstly at Knypersley First School and now as the Headteacher at Kingsfield First School. I have been a teacher for 20 years, working in all year groups across the primary phase. I am very proud to be a Maths Specialist Teacher and a Specialist Leader of Education in Maths. Kingsfield is a fantastic school, with excellent children parents, staff and LAB members; I am very privileged to work here.
Full Name: Miss Emma Mohring
Role (s): LAB Member & Assistant Headteacher
Date appointed: 1st April 2023 Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff: None
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions: None
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I have had the pleasure of teaching at Kingsfield since 2017 when I was a newly qualified teacher. I immediately fell in love with the children, families and staff at Kingsfield and the community spirit of Biddulph. During my time at Kingsfield, I have been supported with the progression of my career firstly leading geography and then joining the senior leadership team where I am now the school SENCO and Assistant Headteacher - which I absolutely love!
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Role (s): LAB Member & Curriculum Link Governor
Date appointed: Appointed by: Children First Learning Partnership Directors
Term of Office: 4 years
Relationships between other governors or school staff:
Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests including governance roles in other educational institutions:
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