Governors
We would like to welcome you to Huntington Community Primary School.
The Governing Board is made up of parents, staff, representatives of the community and the Local Authority. As well as sharing a common desire to support the School, the Governing Board have statutory duties by which they are legally bound. We are ultimately responsible for all matters relating to the School including teaching and learning, safeguarding, health and safety, staffing, premises and ensuring financial accountability. We work closely with the head teacher, children and staff in an open, inclusive and caring atmosphere to agree the School’s vision, ethos and strategic direction. All our Governors share a common goal in wanting the very best for the children who attend.
I would like to thank all parents and staff for the support and encouragement they give to Huntington school. For children, this support nurtures key social and creative skills, especially in these early years and helps build confidence and self-esteem. Parent interest and support in promoting the school is invaluable, it ensures Huntington School has a strong partnership with the local community and helps us continue to improve the school experience for every child, on an ongoing basis.
Brian Turner
Chair of Governors
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Mr Brian Turner - Chair of Governing Board Committees: Finance and Personnel (Chair), Curriculum; Premises and Health & Safety I now live on the Saighton Camp development but have lived in Chester for over 35 years. I worked as an economist but later trained as a teacher and was a senior head of department in a secondary modern school. Following my research, I lectured at colleges of education and universities. I am currently engaged on a local history project looking at the development of Huntington. |
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Mr Andrew Wentel - Vice-Chair of Governing Board Committees: Premises and Health & Safety (Chair); Finance and Personnel Andy has two daughters at Huntington, in Year 3 and Year 6. Andy’s career is in the Merchant Navy and he now serves as a Marine Pilot in the Port of Liverpool. |
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Dr Stephen Ball Committee: Curriculum Stephen is a qualified teacher with over 15 years' experience. He is the Head of Physics at a local independent school, teaching pupils from ages 11 to 18. He has two daughters in the school, one in year 6 and one in year 3. |
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Mrs Claire Callaghan Committees: Premises and Health & Safety; Finance and Personnel Claire has 15 years' experience working in Financial Services but following a change in career in 2019 she is now a School Business Manager at a local primary school. Claire has 2 children who attend Huntington Primary School in Year 2 and Year 5. Elected: June 2021 |
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Mrs Holly James Holly has a Son in Year 5 and moved to Chester 4 years ago. Holly works for Bank of America as a Benefits Manager within Global Human Resources and is also qualified as a Mental Health First aider. She has a passion for mental health and breaking the stigma this carries. Elected: June 2021 |
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Mrs Caroline Willis Committee: Curriculum (Chair) Caroline is a qualified teacher who has worked in several primary schools in Cheshire. Previously she enjoyed careers in higher education and marketing. Caroline has two sons who both attended Huntington from Nursery class, and have now moved on to high school. |
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Mr David Whitehead Committees: Premises and Health & Safety; Finance and Personnel David is the Chairman of Huntington Parish Council. He has a son in Year 3. |
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Ms Louise Gibson Committee: Curriculum Louise is Clerk to Huntington Parish Council and has a keen interest in the Huntington community as well as education, having been a primary school teacher/Assistant Head in her previous career. |
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Mrs Nicola Harrison-Smith Committee: Curriculum Nikki has worked at Huntington for many years as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. She is also our lead First Aider and Religious Education subject leader (teaching the subject herself to Years 1-4). Nikki is also the school's Unison Representative.
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Mrs Gail Thomson Committee: Curriculum Gail has worked at Huntington Primary as a teacher for several years across Key Stage 1 and Early Years. She is the school's Science Co-ordinator. |
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Mr Duncan Rose Committees: Finance and Personnel; Curriculum; Premises and Health & Safety Duncan has worked at Huntington since 2002, and became the headteacher in 2009. He was formerly a lead teacher for Cheshire. |
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