The Governing Body plays a vital role in the life of the school. It is responsible for setting the overall strategy, vision and ethos of the school, formulating and reviewing school policies and overseeing the educational and financial performance of the school. Our aim is to provide the best possible education, in the best possible environment for the children who attend Lytham Hall Park. 

WHAT IS THE GOVERNOR VISION FOR LYTHAM HALL PARK? 

The Governors will ensure that as a two form entry primary school, the family ethos we celebrate remains securely in place and the excellent reputation the school holds in the local area remains. The school will be a leader in the locality, with excellent school to school links, supporting others and in turn receiving support, sharing resources and expertise. The school will continue to be outward looking, and embrace innovative practice, with a continued commitment to provide high quality Initial Teacher Training opportunities. Lytham Hall Park will ensure pupil achievement remains excellent, whilst promoting a rich and vibrant curriculum that meets the needs of our learners and traditional values will remain at the heart of our success.

In accordance with the Government’s requirement for all governing bodies, the 3 core strategic functions of Lytham Hall Park Primary School Governing Body are:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos, values and strategic direction;
• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

Governance Structure and Meetings

The Governing Body of Lytham Hall Park Primary School is currently in the process of re-constituting.

We are proposing a change to:

1 Staff Governor

1 Headteacher Governor

2 Elected Parent Governors

1 Local Authority Governor

9 Co-opted Governors

Co-opted governors

Co-opted governors are only in schools with governing bodies constituted on or after 1 September 2012. Governing bodies constituted before that date have community governors.

Co-opted governors are appointed by the governing body and are people who the governing body believes have skills which will contribute to the effective governance and success of the school.

There is no restriction on the categories of people who can be appointed as co-opted governors.

Parent governors

Parents, including carers, of pupils at the school are eligible to stand for election as parent governors. They are elected by other parents.  If not enough parents stand for election, the governing body can appoint parent governors.

The law does not allow elected members of the local authority, or people who work at the school for more than 500 hours in a year, to become parent governors.

The headteacher makes arrangements for holding an election if there is a vacancy for a parent governor at the school.

Staff governors

Staff governors are elected by the school staff. Both teaching and support staff employed to work at the school are eligible for staff governorship; volunteers are not eligible.

The headteacher makes arrangements for holding an election if there is a vacancy for a staff governor at the school.

Local Authority governors

Local authority governors are appointed by the local authority (Lancashire County Council) or nominated by the local authority and appointed by the governing body.

Anyone who is eligible to be a staff governor cannot be appointed as a local authority governor, but any other eligible person can.

Governor Pen Portraits

Kerry Ainsworth – Headteacher (Ex Officio Governor)
The Headteacher of Lytham Hall Park Primary School is an ex officio member of the Governing Body, included by virtue of her role. Kerry brings over 12 years of leadership experience at Lytham Hall Park, providing strategic direction and a deep understanding of the school’s values, priorities, and community.

Steve Mason – Co-opted Governor, Chair of Governors, Chair of Strategy Committee
Steve brings extensive management experience from his background in business and previously served as Director of Lytham Hall Park Nursery. He was a local councillor on Fylde Borough Council for 15 years, holding key leadership roles including Chairman of the Economic Development and Transportation Committee. He has also been Director of Lytham Town Trust and Chairman of West Coast Roadsafe.

Beverly Harrison – Local Authority Governor, Vice Chair, Chair of Standards Committee
Beverly brings significant educational leadership experience as a former Deputy Headteacher of a local high school and as an educational consultant. She has chaired a Pupil Referral Unit, a local high school, and a local church primary school. Beverly lives locally in FY8 and maintains strong community links. She is the Safeguarding Governor (including Online Safety, PREVENT, and SRE) and Pupil Premium Governor.

Peter Hale – Co-opted Governor, Chair of Premises Committee
Peter brings valuable experience from his work in the Finance Department at Lancashire County Council, supporting schools with financial planning and management. He lives locally in Lytham St Anne’s (FY8) and is actively involved in voluntary community work. Peter is the Link Governor for Training and Community, governor representative for the Eco Committee and School Council, and the nominated governor for the Wider Curriculum Faculty.

Brian Thompson – Co-opted Governor
Brian brings experience from local business and is an active member of the community, living locally in FY8. He regularly supports school trips and helps pupils with their times tables learning.

Jane Tomlinson – Staff Governor
Jane has over 15 years of experience at Lytham Hall Park. She is the school’s SENCo, Pupil Premium Champion, and Acting Deputy Headteacher. Jane is also the link between the school and Lytham in Bloom.

Anne Fielding – Co-opted Governor
Anne brings expertise as Chair of a Special Educational Needs school in Lancashire. She is the school’s link SEND governor.

Emma Fletcher – Co-opted Governor
Emma brings experience as an accountant and started with the Governing Body as a parent governor, bringing both professional and school expertise. She is the governor link with the PTFA, supports the school in seeking external funding, and is the nominated governor for the Science and Technology Faculty.

Stephanie Parnell – Parent Governor, Chair of Finance Committee
Stephanie brings business and accounting expertise and is a parent governor. She is the Chair of the Finance Committee and the nominated governor for the Mathematics Faculty.

Gillian Taylor – Parent Governor
Gillian brings expertise as a qualified teacher with EYFS experience. She is a parent governor and the nominated governor for EYFS and the English Faculty.

Patricia Fieldhouse – Associate Member
Patricia brings experience from special education and her work as a councillor with Fylde Borough Council, where she held roles including Chairman, Brief Holder, and Portfolio Holder for the Environment. She has worked with every Headteacher at Lytham Hall Park and lives locally in FY8. Patricia continues to support the school with her expertise and community knowledge.