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Meet our non-staff Governors
Judith Hart
I have been a governor since 2007 when Frederick Harrison Infant School and Stevenson Junior School amalgamated to become Wadsworth Fields Primary. My involvement with the school began even before that; first as staff (I taught at Frederick Harrison at various times between 2002-07), next as a parent (my three children are all Wadsworth graduates) and then as a governor.
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to play even a small part in the school’s journey over the past 15 years, and I have learned a lot along the way. I try in my role as a governor to support the whole school team and to work alongside school leaders to develop and maintain the school’s vision and ethos.
Stacey Patrick
Hello! My name is Stacey and I became a Governor for Wadsworth Fields Primary School at the end of 2020. All three of my children have attended WFPS and with the youngest two currently (2025) in year 1 & 6. I am a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist working for NHS mental health service. I have a number of skills that will assist me in the role as a parent governor such as being approachable and compassionate. Working in mental health services gives me a good insight into mental health and wellbeing. With these skills I want to ensure the school continues to support the wellbeing of all pupils and staff which build on their strengths both educationally, emotionally and socially.
Elizabeth Sanders
Hello, I am Liz. I joined Wadsworth Fields Primary Schools (WFPS) Governing body in December 2020 following a keen interest to gain an insight in to the school during one of the hardest academic years ever known and with the hope to help/understand as much as I could. I have 2 wonderful children and one of whom is currently attending WFPS in Reception and one in year 5. My professional life has always been varied from retail to healthcare, and I am currently a Clinical Specialist in the field of Nursing. My hope is that I can use some of my transferable skills gained from my career and life experience to help support Team Wadsworth and to support the children who attend. I will always happily raise concerns and hope to make a positive impact to WFPS future.
Alex Malysz
Hi, I’m Alex. I live in the local area and my youngest daughter attends Wadsworth Fields Primary School. It is a school where she has thrived. I have always been impressed by the level of pastoral care the pupils get at Wadsworth, as well as the support they receive to grow socially and academically. Children’s holistic welfare is something that I have always been passionate about, so in this respect my values are very much aligned with those of the school. I have a particular interest in ensuring equality for children who can be overlooked in the education system, such as children with special educational needs and those who are in foster care or the care of their wider family. Within my work life I have a lot of experience of advocacy, risk assessment and conflict resolution. I feel that these are skills that I bring to the role of Parent Governor.
Gemma Runniff
Hi, I’m Gemma. I am new to the role (Nov 2024) and very pleased to be a Parent Governor at our wonderful school. I have two children who attend Wadsworth Fields, and my passion for education runs deep.
I currently work as a childminder, bringing valuable experience in early childhood care, nurturing young minds and supporting families in our community. Prior to this, I dedicated 12 years to the education sector, working as a Teacher and Senior Leader. This has equipped me with a deep understanding of the school environment and its needs.
I hope to assist Wadsworth Fields, to ensure that every child at our school receives the best possible education and support they deserve to help them thrive both academically and personally.
Chairs
Judith Hart – Co-Chair of Full Governing Body
Elizabeth Sanders – Co-Chair of Full Governing Body
Judith Hart – Chair of Strategic Development, Pupils & Personnel Committee
Chris Taylor – Chair of Finance & General Purposes Committee
Strategic Development, Pupils & Personnel Committee Members
Judith Hart – Co-opted
Lynn Corner-Brown – Head Teacher
Ruth Noyes- Co-Opted
Claire Porter – Staff Governor
Chris Taylor – Parent
Liz Sanders – Parent
Stacey Patrick – Parent
Alex Malysz – Parent
Finance & General Purposes Committee Members
Chris Taylor – Chair – Parent Governor
Lynn Corner-Brown – Head Teacher
Ruth Noyes – Co-Opted
Claire Porter – Staff Governor
Alex Malysz – Parent
Governor Attendance Register 2023-24
Register of Business Interests
Governors are required to declare any business interests at each meeting.
What does it mean to be a School Governor?
Briefly the role involves being part of a friendly efficient team who actively support and challenge the school, working alongside the Head Teacher as a critical friend. Much of the work of the Governing Body goes unseen, but they play a key role in helping the school provide the best education for its pupils.
The Governing Body plays an active role in the strategic development of the school. Typically a Governor will attend two meetings per term, the full Governing Body meeting on one evening and the meetings of the sub committees on another. Each Governor is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the curriculum. As a link Governor, they will link to a particular class and will meet the class teacher with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement, including target setting, managing curriculum budgets, reporting results and performance, performance management, health and safety inspections and policy.
The Full Governing Body meeting deals with the big issues that face the school and is often the final consideration of a new initiative before its implementation. Two committees carry out most of the work of the Governing body. The Finance and General Purposes Committee and the Strategic Development, Pupils & Personnel Committee, which deals with a huge variety of issues covering curriculum, pupils and staff policies.
Governor Details
See below for details of terms, conflicts of interest (none declared) and membership of additional governing bodies.
