Meet the Governors
Welcome to our Governors' Section.
Constitution of the Governing Body
There are twelve members of the governing body. These twelve consist of the following posts:
- The Headteacher
- One LA appointed governor (appointed by Trafford Local Education Authority)
- One elected staff governor (elected by the school staff)
- Two elected parent governors (elected by the parents)
- Seven co-opted governors (elected by governors)
Note: Co-opted governors are governors who have been invited to join the governing body because they have a particular skill or talent which would be of use to helping the school to achieve its development plans.
The government wishes to see a significant shift away from precise stakeholder representation (elected or appointed governors) towards a more skills-based model of governance (governors invited on because of their particular skills). One of the government's aims is to produce smaller governing bodies, which can now have as few a seven members.
Meet Our Governors
Mrs C. Partington - Chair of Governors
Term Start - September 2023
Term End - September 2027
I am delighted to be Chair of Governors at Cloverlea.
I retired as Headteacher of a Primary School in the summer of 2023 and I have previously been Chair of Governors at another primary school.
Link Governor - SEND, PP, Inclusion, Early Reading
Business Interests - None
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 1/1
Miss C. Fisher - Vice Chair of Governors
Term Start - November 2020
Term End - November 2024
I’m Claire, I’m one of the co-opted Governors and also the vice chair of Governors at Cloverlea. I have 2 children at school who are both Juniors now. I’ve worked in the education department at Trafford council for almost 20 years. My role involves working closely with schools and managing DfE funding for the education buildings within Trafford. I was interested in becoming a Governor to use my knowledge of the local authority, asset management and financial management to help create the best learning environment possible for our wonderful children.
Link Governor - PE, Computing
Business Interests - Local Authority Worker
Financial Interests - Local Authority Worker
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 1/1
Mr Z. Sykes - Co-Opted Governor
Term Start - October 2023
Term End - October 2027
I am Za (like car but with a Z. There is no Russian ancestry involved, it’s just a very short version of Alexander). I am one of the elected parent governors and have two children at the school, both in juniors. Although my career has spanned different sectors it has always been focussed on governance and compliance. Previously, I have been responsible for ensuring my employers met the requirements of various pieces of legislation and accreditations, but I jumped the fence about four years ago and currently work at one of the UK's regulatory bodies. I spend my time assessing and advising organisations on their compliance with legislation. When I’m not working my two children keep me busy, generally running them around to the various activities they do outside of school. I am also an active member of the Cloverlea PTA and have been their treasurer since 2018. The school community is amazing and always provide incredible support to our events. Helping the school achieve its values, aims and objectives, whether as a governor, member of the PTA or parent, has been a real privilege and I look forward to continuing these roles in the future (although, I guess the parent one is already fixed!).
Link Governor - History, Geography, RE
Business Interests - Spouse of School Business Manager
Financial Interests - Treasurer to PTA
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 0/0
Mr L. Williams - Co-Opted Governor
Term Start - October 2023
Term End - October 2027
I’m Lee, one of the two elected parent Governors at Cloverlea. I have two daughters who both attend Cloverlea and I am proud to have the opportunity to assist with the development of the school and to witness first-hand the importance of the school values. As a project manager with a large multinational construction company, I have experience with the design and construction of many schools, allowing me to offer valuable advice and guidance as part of the Governing Body.
Link Governor - Art, DT, Health and Safety
Business Interests - Spouse of Teacher
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 1/1
Miss Z Sidyot - Staff Governor
Term Start - November 2023
Term End - November 2027
Business Interests - Year 4 Teacher at Cloverlea Primary
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 0/0
Mrs K. McGrail - Co-opted Governor
Term Start - November 2022
Term End - November 2026
I am local GP and have lived in Altrincham for the last 21 years, most recently down the road from the school with my husband, 2 children and our dog. My 2 children have both attended Cloverlea Primary School and really enjoyed their time there. I started by being an active member of the PTA and quickly realised how much work went on behind the scenes in organising and running the school. When a position for a co-op governor became available I thought it would be an interesting new role. My knowledge of local healthcare has been helpful with safeguarding and healthcare policies and procedures within school and the time on the PTA has meant that I have some understanding as to what can be achieved by the community of a small school.
Link Governor - Safeguarding
Business Interests - None
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 1/1
Mrs K Senior - Co-opted Governor
Term Start - November 2023
Term End - November 2027
I’m Kate and I am one of the co-opted Governors at Cloverlea. My son attends Cloverlea and I am delighted to be able to play an active role in the development of the school and help shape the values of both the school and its pupils. My background in private healthcare allows me to understand the importance of adhering to the expectations of various regulatory and governing bodies, enabling me to offer valuable advice and guidance in this area. I am committed to help both the school and its pupils meet their potential in a safe, secure and enriching environment.
Link Governor - MFL, Community
Business Interests - None
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 1/1
Ms S. Holgate - Local Authority Governor
Term Start - 20 March 2023
Term End - 19 March 2027
I am Sarah, I am the Local Authority appointed governor, I have two children, one at Primary school and one at Nursery in Sale. I have worked in Human Resources for over 15 years in generalist roles that involve, recruitment, talent development, change management and performance management in both food & drink manufacturing as well as the energy sector. When I am not working I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband, our children and our dog Louis either on walks – usually down the river Mersey or on our bikes. I hope to make a small contribution to ensuring the school remains a safe place for children and a wonderful learning environment for all.
Link Governor - English, Reading for Pleasure
Business Interests - None
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 0/0
Mrs E Williams - Parent Governor
Term Start - November 2023
Term End - November 2027
I’m Esy and I am an elected parent governor. My youngest child is in the juniors at Cloverlea and my eldest has just finished his Cloverlea journey and is now at our local secondary school. When not parenting or being a taxi, I work within the tax/finance function of a Tier 1 construction and infrastructure group. I am dual professionally qualified (ICAEW and CIOT), and as a maths graduate with a background of working for incredible engineering and construction busineses – STEM within education is a particular passion of mine. I believe my accounting and finance background will be a useful asset to the Governing Board.
Link Governor - Maths, Science
Business Interests - None
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 0/0
Mrs A Taylor - Parent Governor
Term Start - November 2023
Term End - November 2027
Hello I’m Alice, one of the parent governors.
Business Interests - None
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 0/0
Mrs E Rickels - Associate
Term Start - 20 June 2022
Term End - 19 June 2026
I am a co-opted governor and the Deputy Head of Cloverlea Primary. I have been a primary school teacher for 16 years and have taught in 3 different Trafford Schools. My role as a co-opted governor/member of SLT enables me to be involved in the strategic direction of the school. I enjoy being part of a team whose main purpose is focused on the best outcomes for children.
Business Interests - Deputy Head Teacher at Cloverlea Primary
Financial Interests - None
Governance Roles in any Other Schools - None
Attendance at Full Governors Meetings 23/24 - 2/2
Attendance at Committee Meetings 23/24 - 1/1
Governors' Code of Conduct
Financial Information
We have 0 school employees who have a gross annual salary of £100,000 or more in increments of £10,000.
Link to schools financial benchmarking page:
https://schools-financial-benchmarking.service.gov.uk/school/detail?urn=106295&openOnly=true