The Chair of Governors: Mr Pete Jones
Lightmoor Village Primary School’s Governing body is made up of Governors from a range of different professions. All Governors have completed a skills audit and we ensure that when new Governors are appointed they can bring additional skills and expertise to the Governing Body. In October 2014 we reconstituted the Governing Body in line with the new DfE regulations.
The Governing Body meets at least twice a term. If you are interested in becoming a Governor or finding out more about the role, please contact the school office.
Reviewed: October 2019
Please find a copy of our Governor's Annual Statement 2019/20 here
Peter Jones - Chair
“My Name is Pete Jones and I have been a Governor at Lightmoor Village Primary since pre-construction, I was elected Chair of the Pre build Governing body which dissolved once the building was completed and I was happily elected Chair to the new Governing body in 2010. I have over 20 years experience in Governance, having been either a Governor/Chair/Vice Chair on three Governing bodies of Secondary and Primary schools. I am the Link/Special interests Governor for the following; Children in Care/Safeguarding, SEND (Special Education Needs & Disability) and Pupil Premium. I am a parent with a child at the school and have lived within Lightmoor Village with my family for many years.”
Charlotte Hilton
"My name is Charlotte Hilton and I’ve been a resident of Lightmoor Village since 2006. I’m an experienced Governor with a background in Finance but now run my own Arts & Crafts business. I am passionate about supporting the staff and pupils of Lightmoor Village Primary School in reaching their potential by striving for continued success and building on the achievements to date."
Melissa Jones
"My name is Melissa Jones and I moved to Lightmoor in 2011. I am married and have worked in Human Resources for many years, most recently for an IT company based in Telford. I enjoy volunteering in my local community and trying to make a difference. I am currently the secretary for the Lightmoor Village Community Group (LVCG) and I am therefore very aware of both the positives and challenges of living in our lovely village. I was keen to join the governing body at our school as I want to do my bit to ensure all of the children have a good start in learning the skills and behaviours needed to go on and do well in the world of work."
Helen Oldham
‘My name is Helen and I have lived in Lightmoor Village for over 10 years. My children have thoroughly enjoyed their time at the school, with two of them still at the school. I have a background in education and take an active interest in the school’s curriculum as well as being part of the health and safety committee. It has been a pleasure to be part of this community and watch the school, and its pupils, grow over the years’
Gemma Pennington
"My name is Gemma Pennington and I moved to Lightmoor Village in 2015 with my partner and 3 children. All 3 of our children currently attend the school and are enjoying their time there. I've worked within the Accountancy & Finance sector for over 16 years and was keen to join the Governing Body to help contribute what I can to our school."
Owen Teece
"Hello, My names Owen Teece. I moved to the village in 2013 with my partner to start a family. We now have 3 children with our eldest now attending the school. I have worked for the Local Authority in the ICT Department as Infrastructure Support. Before this role I worked for the LA as an ICT Desktop Support in many schools, Primary & Secondary, across Telford & Shropshire. I was keen to join the Governing body as I wanted to help support the school and its community in anyway possible."
Last acdemic years' meeting attendance:
Name |
Area of Responsibility |
Category |
Appointed by |
Term End |
Attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings |
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27.06.18 |
13.11.18 |
20.03.19 |
26.07.19 |
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Michelle Azzopardi |
Early Years Foundation Stage |
Staff Governor |
Gov Body |
11.02.22 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lucy Cowan |
Deputy Head |
Associate Governor |
Gov Body |
04.07.22 |
Yes |
NA |
NA |
No |
Charlotte Hilton |
Finance & Personnel |
Co-opted Governor |
Gov Body |
01.11.22 |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Melissa Jones |
Vice-Chair of Governors, Finance & Personnel/ Recruitment |
Co-opted Governor |
Gov Body |
25.09.22 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pete Jones |
Chair of Governors, Finance & Personnel, Health, Safety & Premises |
Co-opted Governor |
Gov Body |
19.11.22 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Helen Oldham |
Curriculum/ Education |
Parent Governor |
Gov Body |
30.04.20 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Gemma Pennington |
Finance |
Parent Governor |
Gov Body |
02.05.21 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Jane Siddons |
Head Teacher |
Head Teacher Governor |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Owen Teece |
Health & Safety/ ICT |
LA Governor
|
Gov Body |
01.11.22 |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Special interest that the governors were appointed are as follows:
Children in Care/Safeguarding (inc SEND) - Peter Jones
Pupil Premium - Peter Jones
Governor Training & Development - Melissa Jones
Curriculum - Helen Oldham supported by Melissa Jones
Finance - Gemma Pennington
Early Years Foundation Stage - Michelle Azzopardi
Governor Name |
Business Interest |
Other establishments governed |
Relationships with staff / members of the governing body |
Michelle Azzopardi |
None |
None |
None |
Lucy Cowan |
None |
None |
None |
Charlotte Hilton |
None |
None |
None |
Pete Jones |
None |
None |
None |
Melissa Jones |
None |
None |
None |
Helen Oldham |
None |
None |
None |
Gemma Pennington |
None |
None |
None |
Jane Siddons |
None |
None |
None |
Owen Teece |
None |
None |
None |